Ambassadors' programme

Ambassadors' programme 

The ambassadors of the programme are a group of people who benefit from a package of activities, tools and services in order to bring the destination to the world. The Geneva Convention Bureau is honoured to have a large number of ambassadors who help to promote the destination internationally in the convention world. 

The "Capital of Peace", as Geneva is known, offers infrastructure and solid expertise in several fields such as diplomacy, education, medicine and innovation. It is, in fact, the leading destination for numerous congresses and professional events. 

Why join us?

For anyone interested, you must be part of an association active in the national/international sphere, have the desire to take part in a congress bid and/or have already organised a congress as a local chair. Of course, you must also be convinced that we are the best destination to organise congresses, meetings or professional events.

What are the advantages of being part of this programme?

• You will be able to participate in the private events organised each year.
• You will be part of the agenda of events organised by the Geneva Convention Bureau for the partners and members of this programme.
• You will have the opportunity to exchange with other members from different professional backgrounds.

List of ambassadors 

The Geneva Convention Bureau relies on 30 ambassadors from the medical, business, and scientific communities to bring major conferences to the destination.

Dr Cary Adams – CEO Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Edmund Biason – President of PhysioGenève

Prof. Gerrit Borchard – Professor of Biopharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Geneva

Frédérick Bordry – Honorary Member of CERN

Luca Caricchi – Professor of Volcanology and Petrology at the University of Geneva

Peter Cunningham – Head of Leadership, Co-director Geneva Leadership Alliance of the Geneva Centre for Security Policy

Dr Marino Delmi – Specialist in Orthopaedic Surgery FMH at Clinique des Grangettes

Benoît Dubuis – President of the Swiss Academy of Technical Sciences

Jean-Luc Eiselé – CEO World Heart Federation

Beatrice Ferrari – Director of International Affairs, Republic and Canton of Geneva

Prof. Yves Flückiger – Former Rector of the University of Geneva

Céline Francina – Head of Congress and Events Union for International Cancer Control (UICC)

Prof. Antoine Geissbuhler – Director of the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Geneva, Director of Teaching and Research at HUG, Head of eHealth and Telemedicine at HUG

Prof. Dr med Silke Grabherr – Director of the Western Switzerland University Centre of Legal Medicine

Prof. Walid Habre – Former Head of the Anaesthesiology Investigation Unit and Senior Consultant in Paediatric Anaesthesiology at HUG – APSI Department – Anaesthesiology Unit

Dr Nigel Howarth – FMH Radiology Physician at Clinique des Grangettes

Prof. Christophe Huber – Head of the Cardiovascular Centre at HUG, Vice-President of the Swiss Society of Cardiac and Thoracic Vascular Surgery (SSCC)

Daniel Loeffler – Deputy Secretary General in charge of economic issues at the Department of Economy and Employment

Prof. Rossana Martini – Professor Emeritus at the University of Geneva – Faculty of Science – Earth Sciences and Environment Section

Véronique Maye Voutat – Director of External Affairs, HUG

Dr Beat Oertli – Professor HES at HEPIA Jussy

Prof. Didier Pittet – Head of Infection Prevention and Control at HUG – Department of Specialised Medicine – Infectious Diseases Unit

Prof. Caroline Samer – Head of Department HUG, Department of Acute Medicine, Clinical Pharmacology and Toxicology Unit, and Professor at the University of Geneva, Faculty of Medicine and Faculty of Science.

Prof. Jacques Schrenzel – Associate Professor at HUG – Specialised Medicine Department – Infectious Diseases Unit

Prof. Margitta Seeck – Associate Physician, Head of the Epilepsy Investigation Unit at HUG – Department of Neurosciences – Neurology Unit

Prof. Dr Vera Slaveykova, FRSC – Professor, Earth and Environmental Sciences and Institute of Environmental Sciences, University of Geneva

Vincent Subilia – Director General of CCIG – Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services

Prof. Frédéric Triponez – Head of Department at HUG – Department of Surgery – Thoracic and Endocrine Surgery Unit

Prof. Jean-Luc Veuthey – Professor at the University of Geneva – Faculty of Sciences – Pharmaceutical Sciences Section

Prof. Jean Villard – Professor of Immunology at HUG and the University of Geneva, Head of Department, Cell Therapy and Transplantation Laboratory Platform