Congresses & conferences

Are you planning a convention in Bern? Are you looking for help with the inspection of the location, the hotel reservations and the organisation of the gala dinner? The Bern Convention Bureau knows how to surprise participants and will gladly assists you, from the candidacy dossier to the realisation of your event.

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The Bern Convention Bureau supports you in organising your congress, seminar or event.

Sparring Partner
Looking for a location, a social programme or an unforgettable experience in Bern? We’ll find the solution together.
Network
Would you like to organise an event in Bern but don’t know the region? Our network is your network – we can put you in touch with the right contacts.
Hotel booking link
How about an exclusive booking platform for the participants at your event? We would be happy to create a booking link for you
Images
Do you need pictures or videos of Bern for your presentation? We have lots of them and are happy to provide them free of charge.
Candidacy dossier
Would you like to organise an event in Bern but have never prepared a candidacy dossier before? We can help you.
Service partners
Are you looking for catering, event technology or simultaneous translators? We can put you in touch with the right people.
Site Inspections
Want to be sure about the location you chose? So do we. We can organise a site inspection at the venue of your choice.
Bern Content
Do you need content about experiences in the canton of Bern for your website? Our content specialists are happy to help.

Registration

The Bern Convention Bureau will take care of participant registration for the entire event. Simply share the web link we send you on your website and we will take care of the rest.

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Hotel allotments

Share a direct hotel booking link on your congress website, so that participants can book their rooms themselves and pay for them on site. The Bern Convention Bureau will manage the room allotments and (should you wish) keep you up to date regarding the bookings.

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Expertise from all around the world

Why should you hold your congress in the federal city? Bern is not only centrally located, but is also home to numerous embassies, consulates and international organisations. If you choose Bern as the venue for your event, you will have experts and speakers from all over the world virtually on your doorstep. Take a look at our competence clusters to see the various specialised institutions based in Bern.

Explore our competence clusters

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Finance & banking

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Digital Impact Network, ICT

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Medicine & life Sciences

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Public Administration & Education

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Energy & the environment

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Sport Infrastructure & Institutions

What can we do for you?

Let’s find out.

Mischa Niederl

Head of Business

Christopher Stewart

Sales Manager Business

Stéphanie Niklaus-Meyer

Teamleader Operations Management MICE

Florence Clément

Operating Manager MICE

Laure Siffert

Operating Manager MICE

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Sustainable meetings & events

Why throw away leftovers from the reception when the participants can take them home with them? From paperless registration forms to virtual fair apps – sustainable events not only protect the environment, but also leave a lasting impression on your guests.

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