The Zurich Convention Center is set to re-open in summer 2021. The contents of this website will be updated continuously.
Stories
Tailor-made events - from customer acquisition to encore
– Since January, a power duo is planning events at the Zurich Convention Center that are perfectly tailored to clients: Stephanie Scheiwiller, Director of …
Great hosts - for everyone
– Since 2014, Ilona Schmiel has been shaping the modernisation of the renowned orchestra as artistic director of the Tonhalle-Gesellschaft Zurich. She sees great …
When do you start at the Zurich Convention Center?
– The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Zurich Convention Center Ltd. was asked a few questions.
Conductor of the project: Erich Offermann in conversation
– Many people are involved in the complete renovation and reconstruction of the Zurich Convention Center and the Tonhalle Zurich: from the architects to the …
Science-Congress at Lake Zurich
– What is the ideal location for an event centre? It should be central, perfectly connected to public transport and the airport - and beautifully located. Does …
Looking for passionate personalities
– In a few weeks' time, the team of the Zurich Convention Center will be expanded from the current 11 to around 100 permanent employees and 300 staff on call. In …
Green energy from Lake Zurich
– The Zurich Convention Center relies on climate-neutral energy solutions. The nearby lake offers an ingenious solution to this problem: underground pipes …
Sustainability as a contemporary principle
– The Zurich Convention Center sets clear signals with its partnerships: The future is green - also in the event industry. CEO Roger Büchel explains why green …
«We advise the customer on the best possible solution»
– A multidisciplinary trio accompanies the customers from the enquiry to the conclusion of the contract. Merle tom Dieck, Yasmin Engesser and Philip Garrod, the …
Exclusive gastronomy in the new Zurich Convention Center
– Zurich Convention Center Ltd. is sending a clear signal with the impending arrival of Patrick Hetz: a commitment to top gastronomy. From 1 February 2021, the …
More digitalisation for more customer proximity
– Digitalisation is the concept of the hour - not without reason. With its digitisation strategy, the Zurich Convention Center is pursuing one goal above all …
Planning, testing, measuring, practicing – until everything fits
– The commissioning of a building such as the Zurich Convention Center is of course not done at the push of a button. What is really behind it all is remarkable - …
Short portrait Philippe Marclay
– Since 1 September 2020, Philippe Marclay is responsible for the building services engineering as Head of Facility Management. But he already knows the Zurich …
«We are delighted with the privilege»
– The first six months of operation of the new Zurich Convention Center are already mostly booked out. The first major event will take place on June 29, 2021: The …
Event technology: important, but invisible
– Anyone who organizes an event wants to fascinate and inspire visitors - in short: to be remembered. Event technology plays an important but largely invisible …
Certified quality management
– There are many standards – and many certificates. The Zurich Convention Center Ltd. has decided to certify certain areas. This is not so much about the …
“I’m most looking forward to seeing the reaction from our customers”
– Convention Center CEO Roger Büchel is the man with all the info: where are we at with construction? When’s it due to start? And what still needs to be done …
Brief profile Giedo Veenstra
– With his appointment on 1 July 2020, Giedo completes the Zurich Convention Center’s senior management team. In his role as Chief Culinary Officer, the …
Zurich Convention Center – leading the way in tackling climate change
– The Zurich Convention Center is set to re-open in spring 2021 – with a completely climate neutral infrastructure. The relevant certification was granted in …