Stories
The Convention Center becomes a key hub for the Cycling World Championships
– The wait is almost over: the UCI Road and Para-cycling Road World Championships 2024 are coming to Zurich on 21 September, and a thrilling display of pedal …
Michel’s first 100 days: “The foundation has been laid”
– It was exactly 100 days ago that we welcomed Michel Loris-Melikoff, our new CEO, to Zurich Convention Center. Now it’s his turn to play the host as he looks …
Who is Michel Loris-Melikoff – and what’s he doing here?
– Zurich, Lausanne, Basel - and now Zurich again: Michel Loris-Melikoff, Zurich Convention Center’s new CEO, began his career in the event sector 20 years ago, …
Starting from scratch, power struggles, and speed dating
– CEO/Director Roger Büchel is leaving Zurich Convention Center at the end of 2023, and he now looks back at five eventful years which were marked by a series of …
An exclusive look at the Convention Center’s hosting of Zurich Finance Forum
– Zurich Finance Forum (“Finance Forum Zürich”) is a new event that’s destined to become an important highlight for the Swiss financial sector, and we’re …
Oh, wow!
– 07.07.2023 – An amazing hall for amazing occasions: our Kongresssaal is one of the best spaces that Zurich can offer when it comes to events, not least of all …
"You always meet people backstage that you didn't expect"
– 16.06.2023 – Hardly anyone else has more experience: Thomas Dürr, CEO of act entertainment ltd., has been organising productions of all types and sizes for 30 …
Our ‘Impact Team’ is a success story which should be replicated
– We believe that sustainability should always be more than a purely strategic notion or just a superficial marketing tool. Sustainability should really be …
Timeless and unique.
– We are timeless and unique - words that encapsulate what makes Zurich Convention Center so special. Staying ahead of the curve, protecting the environment, and …
How an idea turns into an unforgettable event
– Hundreds of events are staged every year at Zurich Convention Center. They each require a great deal of organization, sometimes lasting for weeks and relying …
A feast of cinema
– ’Cause Life is Better with Movies! isn’t just the motto of Zurich Film Festival 2022: it’s also why we were once again delighted this year to collaborate with …
Life has finally been breathed into Zurich Convention Center again
– Following a four-year renovation project, Zurich Convention Center and the Tonhalle were reopened in early September 2021. We take a look back at our «See you …
An eventful first year
– In three parts, we looked back at the first event-packed year of operations following the reopening – from the final preparations in the summer of 2021 through …
ISO 9001: A certificate for our quality management – and to reward all our efforts too
– A small code, but something big nevertheless: Zurich Convention Center has been awarded the coveted and internationally recognized ISO 9001 Certificate for its …
A TV-like atmosphere for everyone
– Unstable connections, hybrid events plagued by mishaps and glitches: we’ve all become accustomed to these or similar online experiences in recent months. …
Fostering sustainable relationships
– Most people associate the term «sustainability» with nature and the environment, but we think that’s too limited: Zurich Convention Center attaches great …
«Ultimately we all benefit»
– A convention is never just a convention: the participants arrive, have a meal, explore their surroundings, and spend the night – preferably in the immediate …
«I’m very proud of my team»
– CEO Roger Büchel and his team have gone through a period of considerable upheaval: Zurich Convention Center has now been operating since July 2021, with 50 new …
Zurich will cast a spell on you
– Zurich lies at the heart of Europe. With over 200 flight connections, the city can be reached from all over the world, whilst as a transport hub it’s ideally …
A rich and varied opening
– Zurich Convention Center and the Tonhalle are now officially open! The «See you am See» open days were staged in a stylish and convivial atmosphere, enabling …
LUX Restaurant & Bar: a treat for the senses
– The opening of LUX Restaurant & Bar means another milestone in the complete renovation of Zurich Convention Center has been passed. From now on, the attentive …
«Our employees are the real stars»
– The reopening of Zurich Convention Center means that over 50 new employees are getting down to work. They’ll soon have to find their way around its 600+ rooms – …
«Anyone who takes on this sort of position has to give of themselves too»
– Franziska Gsell was elected to the Board of Directors of Zurich Convention Center at its AGM in June 2021. She brings with her not only her radiant personality, …
An Innovative Partner: Optimal Levels of Security with DELTAgroup
– «Events are like an iceberg,» says Linus Eberhard of DELTAgroup, the Swiss security firm based in Brüttisellen. «At most, guests only see one tenth of …
A double première in August
– Marketing Day is the first major event to be staged at Zurich Convention Center, and the freshly renovated venue isn’t alone in beginning a new era: Marketing …
The hub by the lake
– Who, how, where, what? Customers and guests at Zurich Convention Center can sit back and relax: The well-networked team of consultants at the Center has an …
Stories from the banquet kitchen
– In his role as Executive Chef at Zurich Convention Center, Patrick Hetz accompanies dishes from the original idea to their presentation on the plate. …
An innovative partner: Switzerland’s largest fleet of electric trucks
– Feldschlösschen delivers mineral water, beer, soft drinks and spirits to Zurich Convention Center – and in a CO2-neutral way. This is made possible by a …
Welcome to the Enge
– Zurich Convention Center and the adjacent Tonhalle have been completely renovated; what’s more, the entire Convention Center team has returned to work in the …
An ever-evolving monument since 1939
– The complete renovation of the Zurich Convention Center and Tonhalle mean that this building complex is once again returning to its original architectural …
Innovative partner: efficient facility management
– At the Zurich Convention Center, tradition and innovation blend into a holistic experience. The same applies to the family-run facility management company …
Great anticipation for the re-entry
– Ballroom, concert hall, wedding venue, lecture hall, meeting room - and guild hall: The Zurich Convention Center has many faces. For almost 100 years, the Zunft …
Short portrait Thomas Fux
– On 1 February 2021, Thomas Fux joined the management team at the Zurich Convention Center as Director of Finance. As Treasurer, he is the business conscience of …
Guest article: A wonderfully soulful building
– Architect Roger Diener has been working on the Zurich Convention Center for almost two decades: in 2005, he submitted the first project to the city of Zurich …
Zurich Convention Center and Zurich Film Festival: a partnership worthy of a film
– Both love glitz and glamour, are based in Zurich and have international appeal – the partnership between Zurich Film Festival and Zurich Convention Center is …
Innovative Partner: Venon Projects Ltd. inspires with event technology
– From the overhead projector to the beamer to the mobile LED wall: event technology is changing fundamentally. But where is the journey heading? Event technician …
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 …