Geneva stands ready to welcome the world
Geneva in Switzerland is the ideal city for the IAC 2029. The vibrant city is globally recognized as a leading center for multilateral dialogue, science, and innovation. Located at the crossroads of Europe, Geneva offers a uniquely neutral and internationally trusted environment, aligned with the values and mission of the IAF.
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NEUTRALITY, DIPLOMACY AND COOPERATION
Switzerland’s long-standing tradition of neutrality, diplomacy, and international cooperation ensures a politically stable and inclusive platform for the global space community. Furthermore, Switzerland offers one of the most accessible and well-coordinated entry frameworks in the world, ensuring that delegates from all regions can attend international events with confidence and ease.
INTERNATIONAL STANDING AND INSTITUTIONAL ENVIRONMENT
As the City of Dialogue, Geneva hosts a dense concentration of international organizations, United Nations agencies, NGOs, and scientific institutions. This ecosystem naturally attracts global decision-makers, researchers, and innovators, fostering cross-sector collaboration and knowledge exchange, key pillars of the International Astronautical Congress.
Geneva
#4 Best Places to Visit in Europe European Best Destinations, 2024
Among the 52 Best Places to go in 2024 New York Times, 2024
#5 Most liveable city The EIU Global Liveability Index, 2025
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DELEGATE EXPERIENCE
Beyond the congress program Geneva offers a stimulating intellectual and cultural environment that enhances the overall IAC experience. And Geneva offers an excellent gastronomy and social Experience: Ranked 3rd most gastronomically diverse city worldwide; 62 award-winning restaurants; Representation of 180 global cuisines; Celebrated Swiss culinary traditions.
SWISS QUALITY YOU CAN RELY ON
Switzerland consistently ranks among the world’s most competitive and reliable countries, offering ideal conditions for hosting large-scale international congresses. Switzerland has political and economic stability; World-class infrastructure and professional service providers; Highly efficient multimodal transport networks. Switzerland guarantees dependable delivery and risk mitigation throughout all phases of the congress.
SWITZERLAND
#1 World Talent Ranking
IMD World Competitiveness Centre, 2025
#1 World’s Most Innovative Country
Global Innovation Index (WIPO), 2025
#1 Most Competitive Country
IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, 2025
#1 Human Freedom Index
Economic Freedom Network (Fraser Institute), 2024
3 cities in the top 10 Smart City Index
IMD Smart City, 2025 (146 cities compared)
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