The International Conference Center Geneva (CICG)
Convention CentreBronzeISO 14001 (restaurant)Fourchette Verte (restaurant)AIPC Member

The International Conference Center Geneva (CICG)

Geneva, CHby Fondation des immeubles pour les organisations internationales (FIPOI)

11,000 sqm

Indoor Space

2,200

Plenary Capacity

600

Banquet Capacity

22

Breakout Rooms

1

Exhibition Halls

About this Venue

The International Conference Center Geneva (CICG) is a modern, flexible, and fully-equipped venue located in the heart of International Geneva, near the Place des Nations and major international organizations. It is designed to host a wide range of events, including congresses, seminars, exhibitions, and corporate gatherings, accommodating up to 2,200 participants. The center offers a variety of spaces, including conference rooms, modular halls, offices, and exhibition areas, all equipped with state-of-the-art technology for high-performance events, including hybrid and multilingual conferencing. The CICG is committed to sustainable development, implementing eco-responsible practices and actively participating in initiatives like 2050Today. It also ensures optimal accessibility for all visitors.

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Venue at a Glance

Venue Type

Convention Centre

City

Geneva

Country

CH

Total Indoor Space

11,000 sqm

Max Plenary

2,200

Max Banquet

600

Breakout Rooms

22

Exhibition Halls

1

Airport Distance

10 min

Full Address

17 Rue de Varembé, Geneva, 1202, CH

Event Spaces & Rooms

13 configurable spaces

Space NameTypeTheatreClassroomBanquetReceptionArea
Amphitheatre Dconference_room
Plenary Aconference_room
Plenary Bconference_room
Plenary Cconference_room
Plenary Econference_room
Room 1conference_room
Room 2conference_room
Room 3conference_room
Room 4conference_room
Room 5conference_room
Room 6conference_room
Espace Jeanne Herschmultipurpose_space
Restaurantcatering_area

Sustainability

The CICG is actively committed to sustainable development, aiming to reduce its environmental impact through various initiatives. It is a partner of 2050Today, a program focused on reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Key actions include the use of solar panels, cooling the building with lake water (GLN system) for near-zero CO2 emissions, optimizing ventilation with people counting systems, and organic honey production from rooftop beehives. The center prioritizes waste sorting, uses recyclable and sustainable materials, and implements solutions to reduce water usage. Its catering services are ISO 14001 and Fourchette Verte certified, emphasizing local, seasonal, and short-supply-chain products. A sustainable mobility policy encourages public transport and collaboration with electric/hybrid vehicle providers. The CICG also offers a CO₂ calculator for clients to measure and offset event carbon footprints.

Certifications

ISO 14001 (restaurant)Fourchette Verte (restaurant)AIPC Member2050Today PartnerECO-21 Program PartnerMomentus Technologies Innovation and Passion Award (2024)

Notable Past Events

10 events hosted

Geneva Summit between Ronald Reagan and Mikhail Gorbachev (1985)
Conférence Mondiale des Radiocommunications (UIT)
Conférence internationale de la Fédération de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge (FISCRCR)
Lift Technologies
50th AIC Congress
UICC World Cancer Congress 2022
Fifth meeting of the Conference of the Parties of the Rotterdam Convention (COP-5) (2011)
International hybrid conference (July 2021)
ICEC29 - ICMC2024 Conference
28th International Meeting of Mine Action National Directors and United Nations Advisers (NDM-UN28)

Subvention & Funding Support

The International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG) is available free of charge to international organizations and international non-governmental organizations with ECOSOC status for their conferences.

Contact the venue or local CVB for eligibility details

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Quick Facts

Airport
10 min drive
Exhibition Halls
1
Breakout Rooms
22
Indoor Space
11,000 sqm

Contact Information

cicg.ch — register free for link access

Destination

Geneva, Switzerland

Europe — Western Europe

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Data Quality

Bronze

Last Verified

27 Mar 2026

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