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Why Gothenburg
In Gothenburg, a meeting is more than just a meeting. Here, you will experience tailored, innovative solutions with sustainability at their core, in centrally located, world-class venues.
Seven reasons to choose Gothenburg
A sustainable meetings destination
Gothenburg has a strong position when it comes to sustainable meetings. We see sustainability as part of our DNA, and sustainable solutions run through every stage of meeting planning and delivery.
Our legacy programme, Gothenburg Way to Legacy, is a structured approach to co-creating activities and concepts that leave a lasting impact.
Innovative, all-in-one concepts
A wide range of venues offer integrated solutions with everything under one roof, right in the city centre. Innovative digital solutions and robust digital infrastructure also meet the needs of hybrid meetings. Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre and Gothia Towers is the largest facility of its kind in Northern Europe with such a central location.
Seamless collaboration
Congress organisers highlight smooth decision-making processes, seamless communication, trouble-free logistics and efficient delivery. The city has also received recognition for outstanding service, commitment and delivery through the IAPCO Driving Excellence Recognition Award 2020.
Satisfied visitors
As a visitor to Gothenburg, you are met with warmth, friendliness and a relaxed atmosphere. This is clearly reflected in the very high levels of delegate satisfaction shown in our surveys.
98 % of delegates are satisfied with their overall stay.*
*Based on an annual survey comprising 585 interviews with delegates attending four congresses in Gothenburg in 2025. The survey was conducted by Research One.
World-class attractions
Everything is close at hand: activities, attractions and shopping. A rich cultural scene, charming neighbourhoods and world-class restaurants enhance the experience. Six restaurants have been awarded a Michelin star. Rocky coastlines, deep forests and beautiful lakes are just a short tram ride away.
Gothenburg is shaping the future
Gothenburg is an attractive city for innovation and knowledge-driven companies. World-class research is conducted in areas such as mobility, life sciences, logistics, ICT and development.
We have extensive experience in hosting major meetings and congresses
Gothenburg has extensive experience in hosting major national and international congresses and meetings, ranging from smaller specialist meetings to congresses with several thousand participants.
International meetings (a selection):
- 2026, 2019, 2010 ESHG – European Society of Human Genetics Conference
- 2026 CEORL-HNS – Congress of European ORL-HNS
- 2026 BIR – Bureau of International Recycling World Convention
- 2025 EVS – International Electric Vehicle Symposium & Exhibition
- 2025 EAIE – European Association for International Education Conference and Exhibition
- 2025 HCI – International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction
- 2025 NLSDays – Nordic Life Science Days
- 2025 ISCoS/NoSCoS – International Spinal Cord Society and Nordic Spinal Cord Society Scientific Meeting
- 2025 IFEAT – International Federation of Essential Oils and Aroma Trades Annual Conference
- 2024 ESGAR – Annual Meeting of the European Society for Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology
- 2023 AD/PD – International Conference on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Diseases
- 2023 ISBT – Regional European Congress of the International Society of Blood Transfusion
- 2022, 2016 IFQSH – International Forum on Quality and Safety in Healthcare
- 2022 ESID – Meeting of the European Society for Immunodeficiencies
- 2019 EWMA – European Wound Management Association Conference
- 2019 ICS – International Continence Society Annual Meeting
- 2019 IAGG-ER – European Congress of Gerontology and Geriatrics
- 2018 ESOC – European Stroke Organisation Conference
- 2018 EAHP – European Association of Hospital Pharmacists Congress
- 2017 ECOC – European Conference on Optical Communication


