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 conferences 2024-2025
Thursdays 29.8.24, 20.3.25 – Practical Geneva
The key to a successful stay! Tips to facilitate your first steps in Geneva by the CAGI Welcome Service.
Thursday 10.10.24 – 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).
Thursday 23.1.25 – 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 13.2.25 – Leisure activities for children
With the participation of the Geneva Tourism & Congress Foundation, Ville de Genève and CAGI’s Cultural Kiosks.
Thursday 12.6.25 – Summer 2024 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.
1st or 2nd Tuesday of the month – Housing and information
Housing search, lease review, insurance advice. Diplomatic clause on lease contracts, safety deposits, entry and exit inspections, interactions with real estate agencies (“régies”), insurances.
Services and bourse du logement (housing request/offer)
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.
