Practical Geneva Conferences
Conferences open to all newcomers to International Geneva.
Conferences to facilitate your first steps in Geneva
The CAGI organizes information sessions with its members, partners and other local actors in order to provide you with practical and useful information. These sessions are an opportunity to discover the practical, social and cultural life of Geneva throughout the year.
conferences/year
free
Invitations are sent throughout the year to all newcomers who register for the CAGI Newcomers Programme.
The CAGI organizes information sessions with its members, partners and other local actors in order to provide you with practical and useful information. These sessions are an opportunity to discover the practical, social and cultural life of Geneva throughout the year.
Programme of events in 2026
Thursday 28.8.25 – Practical Geneva
The key to a successful stay! Tips to facilitate your first steps in Geneva by the CAGI Welcome Service.
Thursday 09.10.25 – Healthcare networks in Geneva
With the participation of The Association of Geneva’s Private Clinics, the Geneva University Hospital (HUG) and the United Nations Staff Mutual Insurance Society (UNSMIS).
Every two month – Welcome coffee
Newcomers are invited to meet the CAGI team and learn about our services, as well as those of our members, who will be on hand to answer questions and facilitate discussions. Invitations are sent by post to legitimation cardholders and by email to other beneficiaries.
Thursday 22.1.26 – Education systems in Geneva
With the participation of the Department of Public Education of the Canton of Geneva (DIP) and the Association of Geneva’s Private Schools (AGEP).
Thursday 12.2.26 – Leisure activities for children
With the participation of the Geneva Tourism & Congress Foundation, Ville de Genève and CAGI’s Cultural Kiosks.
Thursday 19.3.26 – Practical Geneva
The key to a successful stay! Tips to facilitate your first steps in Geneva by the CAGI Welcome Service.
Thursday 12.6.26 – Summer 2026 in Geneva
With the participation of the Geneva Tourism & Congress Foundation and CAGI’s Cultural Kiosks.
Twice a year, in spring and autumn – Dual careers
An informative event on the local job market to help the partners of employees of International Geneva in their job search.
Once per season – Housing and information
Thematic conferences at each session related to accommodation and insurance
Services and online housing platform
Services of the Welcome Programme
Practical Geneva
Essential information on housing, health, education and mobility in Geneva
Founded by the Swiss Confederation and the Republic and Canton of Geneva, the International Geneva Welcome Centre is the single entry point for the support and integration of employees of International Geneva and their families, NGOs and visiting delegates.
