Palexpo
Geneva international exhibition and convention centre
We want to make Palexpo a lively and innovative space – a place for meetings and networking – to offer our visitors a unique experience.
Why does Palexpo exist?
A vehicle for innovation, creativity and inspiration since 1981, Palexpo’s international exhibition and convention centre is dedicated to hosting events and functions for professionals and the general public, providing them with the services of competent, committed and facilitative teams. Palexpo SA also imagines, designs and manages its own events.
Identity
With more than 40 years’ experience and a determination to combine creativity and innovation, Palexpo is a meeting place of national and international renown, where major economic sectors and industries converge thanks to high-quality services. It is with passion and creativity that Palexpo creates and hosts events that respect sustainable development. Its versatility and team spirit enable it to handle any situation, while its flexibility allows it to meet the requirements of its customers.
Mission
Majority-owned by the State of Geneva, Palexpo is a tool at the service of the community. Its mission is to generate economic and media spin-offs for Geneva and the surrounding region, and to promote Geneva’s economy with a view to sustainable development.
Vision
A place of inspiration and stimulation, Palexpo aspires to be and remain a world of sustainable experiences and solutions, offering a welcoming and functional environment where ideas meet, flourish and are transformed into innovative solutions thanks to the excellence of its skills and services. Its project is part of a unifying approach, taking into account the expectations of all its stakeholders and respecting the values of sustainable development.
Messages from Palexpo's president and general manager
François Longchamp, President of Palexpo SA
“A demand for excellence”
Event management is an art that involves maintaining a subtle balance between heritage and renewal. After a number of turbulent years, 2023 saw the return of effervescence to our sector, with an enthusiastic recovery. In 2024, Palexpo’s halls once again resounded to the hum of national and international conventions and trade shows, buoyed by dynamic visitor numbers. We hosted 143 events and achieved an occupancy rate of 43%. To support this growth, our teams have been strengthened, confirming our ambition to make Palexpo more innovative, efficient and welcoming.
Palexpo’s future is being written – and written boldly. This ambition is reflected in innovative projects such as the study of a new plenary area in Hall 1. This modern, modular facility will enhance our offering by combining functionality and excellence. This major project will open up new prospects for Palexpo and its partners.
This momentum is not limited to infrastructure alone. It is also part of a renewed investment drive, underpinned by a determination to maintain our competitiveness. In a changing world, it is imperative to anticipate the future, both for our infrastructures and in our sustainable approach. Every development project and new build now includes a strong environmental component. We integrate solutions that respect the planet, because tomorrow’s events cannot be built without responsibility.
This notion of commitment is also embodied in a social mission. True to its vocation of community service, Palexpo continues to welcome Ukrainian refugees to Hall 7. Within these walls designed to bring people together, we place our capacity to welcome people at the service of solidarity and humanity, aware that our role goes beyond the boundaries of events.
This year also marks the end of the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS), a one-of-a-kind event which, for over a century, has shaped the world of automobiles and made it part of Geneva’s history. Its absence marks a turning point but its legacy lives on: it remains an unfailing testament to our passion for innovation and ambition.
Palexpo is moving forward, stronger than ever, with a clear vision of the future. Thanks to the commitment of our teams and the trust of our partners, we continue to shape a space for meetings, discussion and innovations.
Each event we host at Palexpo is a new step along this path, a further milestone in the construction of a future in which we will remain a key player, faithful to the demand for excellence that has always driven us.
Claude Membrez, General Manager, Palexpo SA
“The audacity of the future”