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Palexpo celebrates 100 years of event expertise in Geneva In 2026, Geneva celebrates 100 years of event management excellence. This milestone marks a century since the opening, in June 1926, of the former Palais des Expositions in Plainpalais – the starting point of a modern tradition of fairs and exhibitions. Since then, Geneva has continuously imagined, hosted, and developed events that have contributed to its economic, social, and cultural influence. That year paved the way for an ambitious momentum driven by expertise that has grown stronger over the decades.   Since 1981, Palexpo has been the main heir to this legacy and has carried forward the momentum initiated in 1926. The opening of its current site represented a strategic turning point: more than a change of address, it marked the creation of a modular and visionary venue designed to meet the growing needs of the international market. For more than forty years, its infrastructure, professions, and teams have supported organisers and exhibitors from around the world with a constant ambition: to offer a setting where Swiss excellence is reflected in every detail. The centenary celebrated in 2026 highlights this remarkable evolution by showcasing the expertise developed since the inauguration of the first Palais des Expositions. This know‑how is the heritage of a century of expertise, passion, and precision. It has positioned Geneva as a key player in economic development, hosting a wide range of events open to all audiences while maintaining a strong tradition of excellence.   This heritage is not limited to the past: it continuously evolves, adapts, and innovates. As event formats change in response to technological innovations and new audience expectations, Palexpo constantly adapts its site, its practices, and the experiences it offers. The “Pavillon,” a future 4,000‑sqm modular space planned for 2028, embodies this evolution: a flexible, responsible venue designed to meet the needs of next‑generation events.   Geneva’s event know‑how is also shaped by an engaged ecosystem – partners, clients, exhibitors, and organisers – who design events together today while imagining those of tomorrow. This is why we celebrate a know‑how patiently built over decades, a shared pride among all those who keep this dynamic alive.   Finally, this anniversary pays sincere tribute to all the individuals who, over the past century, have shaped Geneva’s tradition of major exhibitions, as well as to the teams who continue to sustain and reinvent this legacy today. True know‑how is not only transmitted: it is cultivated, enriched, and reinvented every day. Celebrating a centenary means recognizing the value created collectively and affirming a shared vision of the future, carried by those who will shape the events of tomorrow. https://youtu.be/ecld-rgsoWM

The European Para Championships 2027 at Palexpo Geneva has been chosen to host the second edition of the European Para Sport Championships, scheduled for 2027. Held every four years, this multi-sport event brings together the elite of Europe’s para-athletes.   Considered the largest multi-sport para event in Europe, it combines several official European championships into a unique experience concentrated in the heart of a single city. Athletes will compete for European titles in their disciplines and for qualification slots for the Paralympic Games.   Competitions will take place across iconic venues in the heart of Geneva, as well as at Palexpo.   More information on the disciplines, venues, and program will be announced soon. En savoir plus

La Rentrée des Entreprises 2025 On Tuesday, 19 August, Palexpo welcomed 2,500 guests to the Rentrée des Entreprises, organised by FER Genève.   This unmissable annual event for the regional business community brought together executives, entrepreneurs, institutional representatives and partners for an evening marked by conviviality, dialogue and commitment.   Our catering teams, under the direction of Executive Chef Jean-Jacques Longhi, put their expertise to work for the event.   Watch the video to go behind the scenes of this evening and see the work of the Palexpo teams in the kitchen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDRMuhYEMOI

Art Genève offered a new and generous edition Art Genève offered a new and generous edition by bringing together 81 galleries specializing in modern and contemporary art together. The 13th edition of Art Genève concluded on a positive note, marked by an increase in attendance with nearly 27,000 visitors and an ambitious program. With 81 galleries and 22 institutional projects, the fair reaffirmed its  commitment to offering a high-quality selection of exhibitors—an effort that resonated widely with collectors and visitors from across Switzerland and an increasing number of foreign countries. Art Genève also strengthened its influence through new collaborations with leading Swiss institutions, including the Kunst Museum Winterthur, MASI Lugano, the Museum of Fine Arts Le Locle, and the Gandur Foundation for  Art.  Internationally,  prestigious  guests  such  as  the  Cranford  Collection  (London),  the  CAB  Foundation (Brussels), and the Sammlung Scharf-Gerstenberg (Berlin) enriched this edition.

The first edition of autoXpérience Geneva The first edition of autoXpérience Geneva, which took place from March 7 to 9 at Palexpo, was a success. Organized by UPSA Geneva and Palexpo SA, this next-generation automotive event captured the public’s heart with its immersive and dynamic concept.   Over the course of three days, visitors had the opportunity to explore the latest automotive innovations, test nearly 100 different models, and experience a unique atmosphere in a festive setting. With just an hour left before closing, the event attracted over 13,400 people.   Palexpo reaffirmed its role in supporting the local economy, while UPSA Geneva once again demonstrated its commitment to supporting professionals in the industry and its desire to stay close to its clients. autoXperience Geneve, du vendredi 7 mars au dimanche 9 mars 2025. autoxperience est un evenement presente par Palexpo SA et UPSA Geneve pour les passionnes d’automobile et celles et ceux qui envisagent l’achat de leur futur vehicule neuf, avec pres de 200 modeles presentes par les concessionnaires genevois. autoXperience Geneve, du vendredi 7 mars au dimanche 9 mars 2025. autoxperience est un evenement presente par Palexpo SA et UPSA Geneve pour les passionnes d’automobile et celles et ceux qui envisagent l’achat de leur futur vehicule neuf, avec pres de 200 modeles presentes par les concessionnaires genevois. autoXperience Geneve, du vendredi 7 mars au dimanche 9 mars 2025. autoxperience est un evenement presente par Palexpo SA et UPSA Geneve pour les passionnes d’automobile et celles et ceux qui envisagent l’achat de leur futur vehicule neuf, avec pres de 200 modeles presentes par les concessionnaires genevois.