Key Facts About Palexpo
This section covers the address and core venue details.
Address: Route François-Peyrot 30, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Geneva, Switzerland
At a Glance
- About 1,000,000 square feet of exhibit space across seven halls
- Dozens of meeting rooms and multi-use conference spaces
- Congress Center with large theater seating
- Capacity for trade shows with tens of thousands of attendees
- Hosts more than one million visitors a year across exhibitions and conferences
Why Palexpo Matters
Palexpo plays a key role as a business gateway in Europe. Its location near Geneva Airport and major rail links makes it a fit for international exhibitors, buyers, and enterprise decision-makers. Global aviation, luxury goods, medtech, biotech, energy, and sustainability events run here each year.
Why should my company exhibit at Palexpo?
You can reach international buyers and decision-makers across Europe and global markets. With Vendelux, you can search upcoming events at Palexpo, upload or build your ICP, and see which companies are attending. Vendelux Meetings then lets you pre-book time with ICP accounts before you arrive.
Venue Infrastructure & Accessibility
Space & Facilities
- Seven exhibition halls with high ceilings and flexible layouts
- Congress Center with auditorium seating for conferences and keynotes
- Meeting rooms for workshops, customer sessions, and media briefings
- Indoor and outdoor spaces for product demos and large equipment displays
Connected Venues
- Linked to the Palexpo Congress Center building
- Direct walkway access to Geneva Airport and rail connections
Location & Travel
- Less than five minutes from Geneva Airport
- About 15 minutes from downtown Geneva
- Dozens of business hotels within one to two metro stops or short walks
- Direct public transport links from airport and city center
- Paid parking for several thousand vehicles, with EV charging in select areas
How do I know if Palexpo is right for both large expos and smaller meetings?
Vendexlux filtering shows event size, industry focus, and audience fit. You can compare attendee profiles with your ICP and judge overlap before committing budget.
Technology & Sustainability
- Venue-wide Wi-Fi and dedicated fiber for exhibitors
- AV support and hybrid event capability
- LED lighting, recycling programs, and energy-efficient systems across halls
Do sustainability and technology investments at the venue matter for my strategy?
Yes. Strong digital infrastructure, hybrid capability, and sustainable operations can improve audience turnout and exhibitor satisfaction. Vendelux helps you filter events at Palexpo and tie them to your ICP list to decide which are worth prioritizing.
Major Events at Palexpo (via Vendelux)
Here are flagship B2B conferences and expos at Palexpo — each linked to Vendelux.
2025 Events
- Les Automnales 2025: Consumer lifestyle and retail trade exhibition with international vendors.
2026 Events
- Watches and Wonders Geneva 2026: Luxury watch, jewelry, and timepiece innovation showcase.
- GemGeneve International Gem & Jewellery Show 2026: Global gemstone and jewelry sourcing event.
- Pharma Sustainability Days 2026: Pharma sustainability, ESG, and manufacturing innovation conference.
- EBACE 2026: Business aviation and aerospace industry show.
- AI for Good Global Summit 2026: AI research, ethics, and real-world tech applications.
Which of these events should I prioritize?
Upload or build your ICP in Vendelux to see overlap with attendees. Vendelux Meetings allows sales, partnerships, and customer teams to pre-book meetings before show dates.
Who Attends Palexpo Events
Palexpo attracts enterprise executives, investors, product leaders, procurement teams, and government delegations. In Vendelux, you can filter events by industry, job level, or company size to confirm ICP alignment.
Cost and Booking Information
Booth space and sponsorship pricing is set by event organizers. Vendelux helps you confirm which events align with your ICP, so budget goes to the conferences and expos most likely to generate pipeline and meetings.
Preparing for Palexpo Events
Successful exhibitors arrive with meetings confirmed. Vendelux Meetings allows teams to schedule onsite conversations with ICP accounts and arrive with calendars filled in advance.
Alternatives to Palexpo
Nearby alternatives include Geneva International Conference Centre and Congress Center Basel. Vendelux lets you compare audiences across these venues and find the highest ICP overlap.
FAQs
How big is Palexpo?
About 1,000,000 square feet of indoor space across seven exhibition halls, conference rooms, and the attached Congress Center.
What are the biggest events held here?
How do I know if an event here is worth attending?
Search events in Vendelux, upload or build your ICP, and check attendee overlap. CRM matching gives added accuracy.
Can I pre-book meetings at Palexpo events?
Yes. Vendelux Meetings handles outreach and scheduling with ICP accounts.
Is parking available at Palexpo?
Palexpo has several paid parking lots with thousands of spaces and EV charging in designated areas. Short-term and daily rates apply.
How accessible is the venue for international attendees?
It is located next to Geneva Airport with direct public transport and taxi access. Hotels and rail connections are within walking distance.
What hotels are near Palexpo?
Mövenpick Hotel Geneva, Hilton Geneva Hotel & Conference Centre, ibis Styles Geneva Palexpo Airport, and other business hotels are within short walking distance or one stop away by public transit.
What restaurants are close to Palexpo?
Restaurants are located inside the venue and nearby airport complex, including cafés, international dining, and quick service options for business travelers.
Why Palexpo Delivers ROI
Palexpo provides international reach, scale, and logistics. Vendelux helps you:
- Search upcoming events with filters
- Upload your ICP, build from scratch, or connect CRM
- Pre-book meetings with ICP using Vendelux Meetings
