— Conference in Geneva
A conference in Geneva.
UnoMe is the Swiss Speakers Bureau for corporate events in Geneva. From our roster of 172 speakers we select the voice that fits your audience, your topic and your venue in Geneva — and we handle everything from the first introduction to the moment the speaker walks off stage.
In short: booking a conference speaker in Geneva
To book a keynote speaker for a conference in Geneva, contact UnoMe — the Swiss Speakers Bureau based near Geneva — with your date, venue and audience. You receive a shortlist of available speakers with all-in fees within 48 hours, and UnoMe handles contract, briefing, travel and on-site coordination.
- Roster: 172 keynote speakers available for conferences in Geneva (Geneva).
- Shortlist with fees: within 48 hours, Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 Swiss time.
- Stage languages in Geneva: French, English, plus Italian and simultaneous interpretation on request.
- Typical venues: Palexpo, CICG — Centre International de Conférences Genève, Bâtiment des Forces Motrices.
Geneva at a glance
- City
- Geneva
- Canton
- Geneva
- Region
- French-speaking Switzerland
- Conference venues
- Palexpo, CICG — Centre International de Conférences Genève, Bâtiment des Forces Motrices, Fondation Pictet / hôtels du centre-ville
- Stage languages
- French, English
- Key sectors
- private banking, international organisations, commodity trading, watchmaking, healthcare
- Service area
- Geneva 1201, Geneva, Switzerland
- Coordinates
- 46.2044, 6.1432
- Office hours
- Monday–Friday, 9:00–18:00 (Swiss time)
- Shortlist turnaround
- 48 hours
Why book a speaker in Geneva
- Local knowledge: we know the audiences, venues and event culture of Geneva and French-speaking Switzerland.
- Speakers who work in French, English, so the room stays with them from the first minute.
- A roster tuned to the sectors that drive Geneva: private banking, international organisations, commodity trading, watchmaking, healthcare.
- One contact for the whole chain: shortlist, fee negotiation, content briefing, travel and on-site coordination.
Venues we work with in Geneva
We regularly place speakers in the main conference venues of Geneva — Palexpo, CICG — Centre International de Conférences Genève, Bâtiment des Forces Motrices, Fondation Pictet / hôtels du centre-ville — as well as in hotels, company auditoriums and private locations across Geneva.
Full addresses and coordinates of the main venues:
Palexpo
Route François-Peyrot 30, 1218 Le Grand-Saconnex, Coordinates: 46.2354, 6.1136CICG — Centre International de Conférences Genève
Rue de Varembé 17, 1202 Genève, Coordinates: 46.2246, 6.1385Bâtiment des Forces Motrices
Place des Volontaires 2, 1204 Genève, Coordinates: 46.2045, 6.1345
- Fondation Pictet / hôtels du centre-ville
Speakers available in Geneva
Explorers, athletes, scientists, entrepreneurs and thinkers: here are a few of the speakers our clients book for conferences in Geneva.
Bien être au travail
Séverine Pont-Combe
Bien être au travail
Thibault Trancart
Créativité et Innovation
Yves Rossy
Leadership et Management
Nicolas Hale Woods
Futur et Digital
Laura Tocmacov Venchiarutti
Motivation individuelle et collective
Mélanie Astles
Motivation individuelle et collective
Olivia Chaloin
Bien être au travail
Steven Laureys
The Geneva business ecosystem
Our briefings are built around the organisations that shape Geneva: ONU Genève, OMS, CERN, Pictet, Lombard Odier, Richemont, Firmenich, MSC, Fondation Hans Wilsdorf. Each sector — private banking, international organisations, commodity trading, watchmaking, healthcare — has its own vocabulary, and we brief the speaker accordingly.
- ONU Genève
- OMS
- CERN
- Pictet
- Lombard Odier
- Richemont
- Firmenich
- MSC
- Fondation Hans Wilsdorf
How it works
1. Your brief
You tell us the date, the venue in Geneva, the audience and the message you want to land.
2. A shortlist
Within 48 hours you receive a shortlist of speakers with fees and availability.
3. On stage
We handle contract, content briefing, travel and rehearsal so your event runs smoothly.
Conferences in Geneva — frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions event organisers in Geneva ask us most often.
How do I book a keynote speaker for a conference in Geneva?
Send UnoMe the date, the venue in Geneva, the size of the audience and your topic. You receive a shortlist of available speakers with fees within 48 hours, then we handle the contract, the content briefing and the full logistics.
How far in advance should I book a speaker in Geneva?
Three to six months ahead is ideal for a well-known name at a conference in Geneva. Two to three weeks is often still enough: our roster of 172 speakers usually leaves a strong option available, even for a last-minute replacement.
What does a keynote speaker cost in Geneva?
Fees for a conference in Geneva depend on the speaker's profile, the length of the intervention and travel. UnoMe always gives you one clear all-in figure — speaking fee, travel and accommodation included — before you commit. Ask for a quote and you get it the same week.
Which languages do your speakers use in Geneva?
Most conferences in Geneva run in French, English. Our roster also covers Italian and English-language international speakers, and we can arrange simultaneous interpretation at any Geneva venue.
How long does a keynote last at a conference in Geneva?
A keynote usually runs 45 to 60 minutes, plus 15 minutes of Q&A. Shorter 20–30 minute formats work well for a conference opening in Geneva, and half-day workshops are possible with most speakers.
Which venues in Geneva do you work with?
UnoMe regularly places speakers at Palexpo, CICG — Centre International de Conférences Genève, Bâtiment des Forces Motrices and in hotels, company auditoriums and private locations across Geneva. We coordinate directly with the venue's technical team.
Can a speaker join a conference in Geneva remotely or in hybrid format?
Yes. Speakers can appear live on site in Geneva, by video link, or in hybrid format for an audience split between the room and remote participants. Remote interventions are usually shorter and less expensive.
Do you also organise conferences elsewhere in Switzerland?
Yes. UnoMe works in Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Bern, Basel, Lugano, Montreux, Sion, Fribourg and Neuchâtel, as well as internationally.
Plan your conference in Geneva
Tell us about your event in Geneva and we will come back with speaker suggestions within 48 hours.
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