Congresses.

Shaping knowledge through exchange.

Every year, numerous national and international congress organizers choose our light-filled venues at Messeplatz for their events. In collaboration with the Basel Convention Bureau, we support you from the application phase through efficient planning to the successful execution of your event.

As a well-coordinated team, we bring decades of experience and a strong local network to ensure your congress is a success. Here’s why we’re the right choice for you, in a nutshell:

Easy Accessibility
Central Location in Europe
Europe’s Leading Life Science Hub
City Center Location
Swiss Quality – Safety, Punctuality, and Excellence
Free Public Transport with the Basel Card
Strong Commitment to Sustainability
Financial Support through the Congress Board Basel
25
Breakouts
3'000
Max. capacity for plenary sessions
12'000
Square meters of directly connected exhibition space
40
Years of experience in the Congress Business

Convention Bureau Basel

Benefit from local expertise: The Basel Convention Bureau provides comprehensive support throughout the application process for your congress. From applying for cantonal funding and creating a compelling application dossier together, to assisting with your pitch, we’ve got you covered. Additionally, the team organizes site visits for decision-makers, accompanies on-site inspections, and serves as your central point of contact for selecting and booking venues, accommodations, and managing participant logistics.

Congress Board Basel

Since 2014, the city of Basel has actively promoted congresses with high relevance to the region. The Basel-Stadt Congress Funding Program supports selected events based on clearly defined criteria in the innovation fields of Life Sciences, Digital Innovation, and Sustainable Economy, as well as scientific congresses closely related to these topics.

Overview of our Venues

Further information for your event

« The Messe und Congress Center Basel is a fantastic location for conferences and major events with a brilliant exhibition space. »
Chris Shanks
Portfolio Director
EBD Group
« Working with the Congress Center Basel is always a great pleasure and we are always happy to come back. The friendly and competent team makes the organisation of such a major event so much easier for us. »
Olivia Montanari Bürgin
Key Account Director
Congrex Schweiz AG
« The Congress Center is transformed into a lively, bustling beehive when the auditorium, conference rooms, halls, meeting rooms and foyer are filled with people from all over the world. The atmosphere is truly unique. »
Roberta Turoldo
Conference Organiser
ABIM
« The Messe Basel proved to be an excellently organized venue and contributed significantly to the positive event. Participants praised the location for its accessibility, the spaciousness of the rooms, and the modern facilities; for many, it was one of the highest-rated event venues of recent years. »
Steve Mosby
Lead Organizer
WordCamp Europe
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