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Palexpo, Geneva

Route Francois-Peyrot 30 P.O Box 112, Geneva / Grand-Saconnex, Le Grand-Saconnex, Switzerland, 1218
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About us

PALEXPO is one of Switzerland’s largest, fully integrated international convention and exhibition centres, offering flexibility and versatility, allowing major events to be comfortably accommodated under one roof. Located only ten minutes’ walk away and only two minutes by direct bus from the international airport & its underground railway station, PALEXPO is also situated only fifteen minutes’ drive from downtown Geneva, thus, offering you the ideal location for your forthcoming events. PALEXPO boasts over 108'000 sqm of contiguous exhibit space, divisible into to just about any size and over 40 newly-refurbished meeting rooms, which can accommodate from 10 to 2’500 delegates each. Additional conference rooms with unlimited seating capacities can be built in one of the exhibition hall. Over 1’500 hotel rooms across all categories are to be found in the immediate proximity of PALEXPO. The Starling Hotel is located immediately adjacent to the centre & offers 500 newly refurbished rooms. PALEXPO has a distinguished track record of hosting large-scale international events, such as the Geneva International Motor Show, EBACE - The European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition, VITAFOODS INTERNATIONAL and many major congresses : FENS - The Forum of European Neuroscience, ISTH - The Congress of the International Society on Thrombosis & Haemostasis, WFPICCS - The World Congress On Pediatric Critical Care, EAHP - the Congress of the European Association of Hospital Pharmacists, SAS Forum International, etc. For further information, please visit: http://www.palexpo.com

Venue Details

ChainIndependent / Other
BrandIndependent
Built-
Renovated-
Total meeting space90,685 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms-
Venue typeExposition center

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference

Transportation

  • Airport shuttle
  • Bus
  • Taxi
  • Train

Equipment

  • Staging area

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
90,685 sq. ft.
Largest room
296,007.7 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
29
Second largest room
226,042.2 sq. ft.
Exhibit space
110,000 sq. ft.
Seating capacity
2,500
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Entrance Hall
48,437.6 sq. ft.
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18.3 ft.-----
Exhibition Hall 1
166,840.7 sq. ft.
-
39.4 ft.-----
Exhibition Hall 2
177,604.6 sq. ft.
-
39.4 ft.-----
Exhibition Hall 3
20,343.8 sq. ft.
-
14.8 ft.-----
Exhibition Hall 4
166,840.7 sq. ft.
-
59.1 ft.-----
Exhibition Hall 5
161,458.7 sq. ft.
-
59.1 ft.-----
Exhibition Hall 6
296,007.7 sq. ft.
-
59.1 ft.-----
Exhibition Hall 7
143,160.1 sq. ft.
-
39.4 ft.-----
Open Air
226,042.2 sq. ft.
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Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 0.06 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking
Paid parking

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Palexpo, Geneva Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Palexpo, Geneva's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Palexpo, Geneva have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Palexpo, Geneva and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Palexpo, Geneva's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Palexpo, Geneva developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Palexpo, Geneva clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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