Helsinki
One of the world’s most liveable cities, welcomes conference participants from all over the world to work for the common good and to enjoy our beautiful surroundings.
Helsinki is the 14th most popular congress city in the world (UIA Union of International Associations): Advantages include its efficient services and cooperation with local event organisers. Helsinki is also a leader in the congress sector in terms of sustainable development.
“We have never felt more welcome than in Messukeskus. Excellent preparation which lead to a perfect meeting! The fact that all people involved act as one team makes it very easy to manage. Extremely helpful and friendly staff.”
Barbara Koelman , SETAC, Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry
Messukeskus – The Perfect Venue for large and small congresses
It annually organises or hosts 1,500 meetings and congresses. It has become particularly well known for its major international science and organisational congresses, which are attended by thousands of people. Messukeskus works in close cooperation with Business Finland, Visit Finland, Helsinki Marketing and various convention bureaus.
Some references:
Upcoming congresses
- ECTS 2022 European Calcified Tissues Society, May 6–10 (800 participants)
- NUF 2022 Congress of the Scandinavian Association of Urology, June 8-11 (400 participants)
- ICE 2022 XXVI International Congress of Entomology, July 17-22 (1000 participants)
- ISTT 2022 Conference of the International Society for Trenchless Technology -NO DIG 20-, October 3–5 (500 participants)
- ESE 2023 Congress of the European Society of Endodontology, dates to be confirmed (2,800 participants)
- EUGMS 2023 Congress of the European Union Geriatric Medicine Society, September 20–23 (2,500 participants)
- AEC 2023 Alzheimer Europe Conference, November 12–15 (700 participants)
- EAPC 2024 Congress of the European Association for Palliative Care, June 5–8 (2,800 participants)
- EAN 2024 European Academy of Neurology, June 29–July 2 (6,000 participants)
Past congresses
- EAS 2021 (European Atherosclerosis Society); 2,369 participants online (live studio in Messukeskus Helsinki)
- EAOO Helsinki2021 (European Academy of Optometry and Optics); 600 participants online (live studios in Messukeskus Helsinki)
- EAIE 2019 (European Association for International Education); 6,200 participants (estimation 5,000)
- EuroSpine 2019 (The Spine Society of Europe); 3,430 participants (estimation 2,500)
- SETAC 2019 (Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry); 2,150 participants (estimation 2,000)
- HIMSS & HEALTH 2.0 2019; 3,000 participants (estimation 2,500)
- EPP 2018 Congress (European People’s Party); 3,000 participants (estimation 2,000)
- FIG Working Week 2017 (International Federation of Surveyors); 1,500 participants (estimation 1,000)
- Smart regions EU-conference; 800 participants
- EAACI 2017 (European Academy of Allergy and Clinical Immunology); 8,100 participants (estimation 7,000)
- WGC 2017 (World Glaucoma Congress); 3,500 participants (estimation 2,000)
- Worldcon 2017 (World Science Fiction Convention); 10,000 visitors (estimation 6,000)
- AMEE 2017 (International Association for Medical Education); 3,700 participants (estimation 3,500)
- ESHRE 2016 (European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology); 9,700 participants & exhibitors