
Basel Congress Center
Messepl. 21, 4058 Basel
Basel Congress Center
About This Venue
The Congress Center Basel, located in the heart of Basel, Switzerland, is the country’s largest convention center by surface area, offering state-of-the-art facilities for conferences, trade shows, and events.
Part of the MCH Group, which organizes globally renowned exhibitions like Art Basel and Baselworld, the center spans 141,000 square meters and includes five exhibition halls, 25 modern conference rooms, and a pillar-free Event Hall (3,300 square meters) designed by Herzog & de Meuron, completed in 2013. The Event Hall, with a 1,000-square-meter foyer, connects directly to Messe Basel via a walkway, enhancing accessibility.
The 25 modular rooms, ranging from 10 to 1,000 capacity, cater to diverse events, from intimate meetings to large-scale congresses like the European Stroke Organization Conference. With a focus on sustainability, the center uses renewable energy and offers local, seasonal catering. Its central location, near top hotels, restaurants, and public transport, makes it ideal for international gatherings.
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The 36th European Meeting of the European Society of Hypertension
ESH 2027