References and testimonials
Whether large events with over 2,000 participants or meetings with up to 1,500 delegates - Bern is the ideal destination for events of all kinds. The diverse venues, countless options for supporting programmes and the central location in the heart of Switzerland inspire both guests and organisers. This is what our customers say about us.
Sport-Events
Anyone who thought that a sporting event would just pop up in a city was mistaken. The bid and therefore the awarding of a major sporting event is preceded by years of work, lots of clarifications and discussions with associations. The Bern Convention Bureau supports and connects players and stakeholders and thus helps to attract attractive sporting events to Bern. Well-maintained infrastructure, good transport links and sporting expertise make Bern the ideal venue for major sporting events.
Climbing & Paraclimbing World Championships 2023
For the third time, Switzerland will host the "who's who" of the global climbing scene: the IFSC Climbing & Paraclimbing World Championships took place in Bern from 2 to 13 August 2023. Together with the Swiss Alpine Club SAC and the two World Cup organisers Meiringen and Villars, Bern Welcome won the bid, beating South Korea and China. Competitions in the disciplines of bouldering, lead climbing and speed climbing were held in the PostFinance Arena over eleven days.
EuroGames 2023
Four days full of sport and excitement for more diversity and inclusion: the EuroGames are a multi-sport event that focuses on diversity and inclusion. Organised by the European Gay and Lesbian Federation, the event has been held in a different European city every year for almost 30 years. The coveted medals are contested in various disciplines, from badminton to floorball and athletics. Around 3,000 participants are expected to take part. As the host of this sporting highlight in 2023, the city and region of Bern should set an example for acceptance. The Bern Convention Bureau of Bern Welcome has contributed to the success of the bid with its commitment.
Congresses & trade fairs
Whether education, life sciences, sustainability, finance, digital networking or sport - the federal city has numerous innovative fields of expertise. But what are the benefits of organising an event in Bern? Here, former customers - including repeat organisers - reveal which events have already taken place in Bern, how the city and region have proven themselves and how the Bern Convention Bureau has supported them.
Swiss Skills 2022
10th International Conference on Canine and Feline Genetics and Genomics
Stromkongress Electrosuisse
CORLAS Meeting 2019
Hybrid Events
The integration of digital solutions has become an important part of many major events. Thanks to professional infrastructures, local expertise and smooth interaction between the competent players, Bern is also a suitable venue in this area.
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Virtual and hybrid events
A physical meeting with company representatives in different countries is too expensive or not possible? The pandemic has shown that virtual and hybrid events can also be effective and emotionally gripping if they are organised correctly. Bern has the right infrastructure for this.
Virtual Site Inspection
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