Congress City

15,000

employees in the field of life sciences at companies such as Roche, Alexion, sonova, and EMPA, and in the healthcare divisions of Siemens, GE, and Philips

89,000

employees in the finance sector at banks and insurance companies such as UBS, Credit Suisse, Julius Bär, Swiss Re, HSBC, Vontobel, and EFG International

49,000

employees working in the IT industry, including at Google, IBM, Disney Research, Microsoft, and Doodle

Economic Clusters in Zurich

The Driving Force of the Swiss Economy

Zurich is famous as a banking city, but it is also one of the most important centers for life sciences and ICT in Europe. The cosmopolitan city is Switzerland’s economic and scientific hub, has excellent transportation links, and is characterized by its very high quality of living.

Connected with the World

With direct flights from over 60 countries and swift links to the city, Zurich Airport makes your arrival and onward journey a pleasant and comfortable one. From baggage reclaim to the city center takes just 15 minutes by train.

Arriving in Zurich

Science and Innovation

540

Start-Ups in 2016

Nobel Prize Winners

133

New Patents per Year (2016)

ETH Zürich and Zurich University, together with the research centers of major technological companies, provide a breeding ground for pioneering research and innovative start-ups.

Venues for Every Occasion

From the traditional guild house to the modern business center with all its sophisticated technology: Zurich has the perfect venue for every type of event, whether with 10 or 1,500 guests.

Venue Finder

Traditional Venues

Traditional Industrial With a view By the water

A gala dinner in an elegant guild house or typical Swiss cuisine in a rustic inn – numerous venues in Zurich are abounding in an historic ambiance.

Industrial Venues

Traditional Industrial With a view By the water

Airy factory halls, former breweries, and buildings made of brick and concrete: Zurich’s venues with a raw industrial charm are particularly on-trend.

Venues with a View

Traditional Industrial With a view By the water

For inspired meetings: in Zurich, numerous locations offer spectacular views of the mountains, lake, and city.

Venues by the Water

Traditional Industrial With a view By the water

It is not without reason that Zurich is referred to as the “City by the Water”: the venues by the river or lake give any event a vacation feeling.

Customized Social Programs

City tour, scavenger hunt, or outdoor adventure: there is a social program to suit all types of group. Thanks to the wide range of out-of-the-ordinary group experiences, Zurich offers the perfect activity for every event.

Social Programs

Teambuilding

Teambuilding Food & Drinks Active & Outdoors City Tours

Whether making a movie, breaking out of an Escape Room, or exploring Zurich on a digital scavenger hunt: with these activities, team spirit is key.

Culinary Experiences

Teambuilding Food & Drinks Active & Outdoors City Tours

Cooking together, wine tasting, or sampling local specialties – the various culinary experiences promise pure indulgence in a convivial ambiance.

Active Experiences

Teambuilding Food & Drinks Active & Outdoors City Tours

Those who want some action can arrange a rafting excursion, a visit to the high-rope adventure park, or a ping-pong tournament.

Cultural City Tours

Teambuilding Food & Drinks Active & Outdoors City Tours

Here participants can learn about Zurich’s history: on the various city tours, experienced guides tell all about money, coffee, and witch hunts.

Gateway to the Alps

Visitors who can combine their business trip with a few vacation days are in the right place in Zurich. From here, the breathtaking Swiss mountain scenery and picturesque towns can be easily explored on various day trips.

Ideas for Day Trips

When Everything Goes Perfectly

Swiss precision is a cliché for a reason. Zurich’s transportation network borders on perfection – and with the organization of events, too, local partners make sure that everything runs like clockwork.

Testimonials of Past Events

At the EO Unlimited conference, 150 participants from all over the world enjoyed inspiring presentations and workshops, and a colorful social program.