Intro
An economic hub, university city and boutique metropolis by the water offering a high quality of life: Zurich combines the advantages of a green and modern city at the foot of the Alps with excellent infrastructure and a strong network of business, education and ambitious start-ups. The city is a centre of research, development, business formation and innovation, not to mention a great place to live.
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Zürich Card: With the Zürich Card, city explorers can enjoy Zurich in all its diversity and save time and money while doing so. It allows for free travel on public transport and many discounts on museum admission charges, gastronomic offerings and experiences. With the Zürich City Guide app, urban explorers have the Zürich Card to hand on their smartphone at all times.Sustainability
Well networked, compact and with a deep-rooted commitment to a future worth living in: Zurich is just the place for sustainable events.Zurich is one of the most sustainable congress destinations in the world, earning third place in the 2019 Global Destination Sustainability Index (GDS). Carbon-neutral excursions, hotels with sustainability certification, a compact layout, as well as an efficient public transport network: Zurich offers the ideal conditions for entirely sustainable events.
Zurich Tourism’s Congress Bureau looks after you as a local partner, from advertising through to implementation of your congress, meeting or event. And while doing so, its experienced team puts into practice values such as respect for the environment, cost-effectiveness, and fair working conditions.Accessibility
Basel/Mulhouse,Freiburg, International Airport (BSL): 90 km
Geneva International Airport (GVA): 217 km
Zurich, International Airport (ZRH): 11 km
Bern Airport (BRN): 136 km
Lugano (LUG): 206 km
Rail: Excellent connections via the Swiss Federal Railways sbb.ch
Zurich's Ecosystems
As Europe’s leading digital and deep-tech hub, Zurich is a global engine for artificial intelligence, fintech, and cross-border research, home to over 5,000 tech companies alongside industrial giants and financial powerhouses. Here, autonomous systems, high-precision engineering, and sustainable finance converge to redefine global industries. While other regions focus purely on traditional software or manufacturing, Zurich has established a world-class, highly specialised niche in "Physical AI" and robotics, making it a primary epicenter for the technologies transforming tomorrow’s laboratories, automation, and financial markets.
Read more about the Ecosystems of Zurich and get in touch with the Zurich Convention Bureau for planning your next event. They have access to specialists from a variety of disciplines, who can be booked as speakers or to exchange expertise.
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