Palexpo is a
convention center in
Geneva
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,
Switzerland. The buildings are owned by the
canton of Geneva
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while the company is a semi-private foundation. The center is located close to
Geneva International Airport. There are seven halls, and 102,000 square metres of exhibition space. The
Geneva Motor Show is held at Palexpo.
History
The construction of the Palexpo began in 1978, and the four first halls with 58,000 m² were inaugurated on 18 December 1981. The Palexpo was then expanded three times: in 1987 with Hall 5, in 1995 with Hall 7, and in 2003 with Hall 6 built above the
A1 motorway
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In early 2009, the Palexpo underwent a
renovation
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project to enhance and improve the convention center's
architecture
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,
furnishings
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, and
technology
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. During this renovation, the Palexpo
Wi-Fi
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network
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was upgraded using
Xirrus
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wi-fi array
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s to provide
wireless internet
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for all employees and guests.
Events
Palexpo hosts a variety of convention and sporting events, including the
2014 Davis Cup
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semifinals between Switzerland and Italy.
In 2001, the
European Automotive Hall of Fame opened and inducted its first class of 13 members. Permanent plaques of honor will be emplaced at Palexpo. This is a European analog to the
Automotive Hall of Fame
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which is now located in Dearborn, Michigan, and which has been in operation since 1936.
In 2019, it will host the third edition of the
Laver Cup
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.
performed at the convention centre on November 10, 2009 during their
Tour of the Universe
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.
It would host the final weekend of the
2028 European Men's Handball Championship
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in which Switzerland will co-host.
See also
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SEG Geneva Arena (Hall 7)
References
External links
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Buildings and structures in Geneva
Entertainment venues in Geneva
Tourist attractions in Geneva
Convention centres in Switzerland
Indoor arenas in Switzerland
Buildings and structures completed in 1981
1981 establishments in Switzerland
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