World-leading fairs and meetings in the heart of Scandinavia
The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre has organised trade fairs and since 1918. We offer the specialist skills to make every event an absolute success. Above all, we help you to do better business and build stronger relationships. All through the power of personal meetings and unforgettable experiences.
Creating world class trade shows, meetings and conferences is what we do best. And we’ve been doing it for 100 years!
At the forefront in all areas
The Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre organises around 30 fairs and meeting places in its own right. In each area we work closely with business sectors, creating and developing concepts at the absolute cutting edge. Our exhibitions and trade fairs come under four categories:
INDUSTRY
Ours is the home of Nordic industry and the natural Nordic arena for EU industry.
LIFESTYLE
People come to fulfil their dreams at our lifestyle shows. We attract thousands of enthusiasts and hobbyists every year.
SOCIETY
Discussion, knowledge exchange and perspectives that contribute to the society of tomorrow.
CULTURE & MEDIA
The natural partner for everyone in the culture and media sectors.
Why choose the Swedish Exhibition & Congress Centre?
With a century of specialist expertise in meetings that create value, our trade shows are hubs for trends and developments. We have solid knowledge of the current issues and longstanding relationships with our partners and customers. Together, we create whole concepts that move things forward and contribute to new insights and better business – for all!
Contact usSECTOR KNOWLEDGE
We work closely with business to highlight new products, ideas and trends. Here, you catch a glimpse of the future.
WOW-FACTOR
Get the next big idea. At our events, motivational meetings inspire fresh thinking.
Relationships
Our exhibitors return year after year. Proof of our long-lasting customer relationships.
QUALITY VISITORS
Visitors spend a long time at our trade shows. They are highly motivated, keen to do business and develop their companies.
PERSONAL MEETINGS
Our venue attracts approx. 2 M visitors a year. Face-to-face meetings and trade show media have never been hotter than now.
Tradition
As a foundation, we are free to think long-term; our mission is to promote Swedish business.
TRULY SUSTAINABLE
Gothenburg is an active and sustainable city. We work consciously towards sustainability in all areas.
2 M Visitors
We attract millions of visitors who want to experience something out of the ordinary.
8,000 EXHIBITORS
Every year we welcome 8,000 exhibitors, providing space for both large and small trade shows.
100,000 visitors
Exhibition halls and meeting facilities accommodating from 150 to 100,000 visitors.
30 exhibitions
We have 30 of our own brands and organise several exhibitions and events for external partners.
Events that make a difference
Follow a day at our venue, and be inspired by all the opportunities.
Why we choose Svenska Mässan
”Elfack was terrific, absolutely brilliant! We have had lots of footfall at the booth, all the time. Interest has been enormous, we are incredibly satisfied.”
Maria Eriksson, Project Leader, ABB, exhibitor at Elfack
”The Quality show (Kvalitetsmässan) is crucial for us. For us, the event provides a great opportunity to meet both potential and existing customers from municipalities, county councils and government agencies.”
Robin Askelöf, Head of Marketing, Hypergene, exhibitor at Kvalitetsmässan
“We have had many visitors and made many new customer contacts. Our overall impression exceeds expectations.”
Andreas Christoffersen, Head of Sales & Marketing, Metso Sweden, exhibitor at ProcessTeknik
“I can’t emphasise enough just how important this trade fair is for Gothenburg, Sweden and the European transport industry.”
Carl-Johan Hagman, Head of Shipping and Ferries, Stena Line, exhibitor at Logistik & Transport
