Organise your seminars, conferences and events in Strasbourg
Strasbourg, the European city
Strasbourg is at once a cultural, European and sustainable city, brimming with creative surprises! A green city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site thanks to its Grande Île and Neustadt district, it is also famous for its cathedral and Christmas market.
With a diverse and well-suited range of accommodation comprising 164 hotels (10,693 rooms), including 3,979 rooms in 4- and 5-star establishments, and its many refurbished facilities, the city is well-equipped to host events of European significance.
Bordering Germany – which is accessible by tram – and home to the European Parliament and the Council of Europe, Strasbourg is a student city that is open and multicultural, combining Rhine-style romance with the French art de vivre.
In summary
Capacity:
Palais de la Musique et des Congrès: 3 auditoriums (1,900, 1,200 and 500 seats)
Zénith Strasbourg Europe: over 7,800 seats in conference layout
Hotel capacity:
164 hotels (10,693 rooms): including around 100 3* to 5* hotels with over 7,800 rooms
70 tourist accommodation establishments
Sustainability strategy:
Strasbourg is France’sleading cycling and ‘walkable’city , the fourth most cycle-friendly city in the world, and also France’s third ‘greenest’ city. All places of interest and MICE venues are accessible by tram or on foot.
The Palais de la Musique et des Congrès is certified to
ISO 9001 and ISO 20121.
Highlights in Strasbourg
Key Industry Sectors & International Conferences
Health – Pharmaceuticals – Biotechnology – Digital – Energy
As a European capital, Strasbourg is one of the leading destinations for international medical and scientific conferences.
Why hold your conference in Strasbourg?
- A cutting-edge ecosystem, its hospitality facilities and its European dynamism
- A diverse range of sectors of excellence, spanning digital technologies and materials engineering, through to the energy transition, logistics and the agri-food sector
- Ranked 5th globally and 1st in France for hosting international government meetings (ICCA)
- One of the top three French destinations for international medical and scientific conferences
- Strong cross-border links between France, Germany and Switzerland
- ISO 20121-certified MICE facilities
- The Palais des Congrès had previously been awarded the ‘City & Congress of the Year – National Audience’ prize in 2023 for hosting the Secours Populaire Français congress. It was also recognised as the “Best Conference Centre in France” by the World MICE Awards in 2023, 2024 and 2025.
Ecosystem & key players
- Research and innovation: Institute of Genetics and Molecular and Cellular Biology (IGBMC); world leader in robotic surgery and surgical AI: IRCAD (Training Centre for Minimally Invasive Surgery and Endoscopy) and the Institute for Image-Guided Minimally Invasive Surgery (IHU Strasbourg)
- BioValley France & Illkirch Innovation Park: tri-national medtech and healthcare cluster
- ‘City & Conference Destination of the Year’ with an international audience
- The University of Strasbourg, internationally recognised, home to several active Nobel laureates and particularly renowned in the field of medical technologies
- Member of the tri-national EUCOR – The European Campus network and of the LERU (League of European Research Universities), which brings together Europe’s leading research universities; Strasbourg School of Biotechnology (ESBS)
- Grand Est AI Cluster – ENACT: a regionally organised artificial intelligence cluster, based between Nancy and Strasbourg
Competitiveness clusters
- Bioeconomy For Change (B4C)
- BioValley France
- Aquanova
🎯 Ideal for: medical conferences, surgery, medtech, e-health, artificial intelligence applied to healthcare.
Strasbourg Convention Bureau is here to support you with your projects
Because organising an event is a specialist skill, Strasbourg Convention Bureau, a not-for-profit organisation, acts as your guide, adviser and coordinator, providing free support by efficiently meeting your requirements.
Drawing on our experience and a wide network of service providers who are specialists in the region, we offer bespoke solutions for meeting venues, accommodation, gala evenings, caterers, local travel agencies, services, incentive activities, catering, event agencies, transport, audiovisual services, and more.
From analysing your needs to site visits, including the search for suitable suppliers and venues, we offer you bespoke support.
Mireille DARTUS
Director
mdartus@mystrasbourg.com
Tel.: 03 88 13 41 33
Nicolas BAPST
Head of Development
nbapst@mystrasbourg.com
Tel.: 03 88 13 41 32
The Strasbourg Convention Centre and Exhibition Centre: the two major event venues in the European capital.
Completely refurbished and expanded, these two iconic Strasbourg venues offer modern, flexible spaces designed to host a wide variety of events: conferences, corporate conventions, trade fairs, seminars, gala dinners, cultural events and much more.
Ideally situated in a leafy setting, right next to the European institutions, they are easily accessible by public transport and feature on-site car parking.
Designed to complement one another, the Palais des Congrès and the Parc des Expositions offer expanded capacity, enabling the organisation of hybrid events that combine vast exhibition spaces with numerous meeting rooms, all on a single event site.
Committed to responsible practices, these venues are ISO 20121-certified, guaranteeing sustainable event management and a reduced environmental impact.
Ramona Fischer
Director of Marketing Strategy & Business Development
rfischer@strasbourg-events.com
Tel: 06 49 75 90 96