Strasbourg Events

Name

Strasbourg Events

Legal name

Strasbourg Événements

Website

https://strasbourg-events.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Convention and Exhibition Venue Services

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)

SIC

Services-Amusement & Recreation Services (7900)

akta.pro primary industry

Convention & Exhibition Centers (Public Convention Centers, Civic Centers) (THAHAAAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Fairgrounds & Expo Parks (THAHAAAH), Conference Centers & Dedicated Meeting Venues (THAHAAAB), General Consumer Expos & Trade Shows (MPAGAFAA)

Keywords

• Event venue management
• Convention hosting services
• Exhibition facilities
• Corporate event spaces
• Conference center operations

Headquarters

HQ city

Strasbourg

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Infrastructure, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Venue Rental: Primary revenue stream from renting out the Palais des Congrès (50,000 m²) and Parc des Expositions (24,000 m²) facilities for conferences, exhibitions, concerts, and corporate events.
2. Event Hosting Services: Hosting and organizing events including trade shows, concerts, corporate galas, and conferences at their venues.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Strasbourg Events operates and rents out two large convention and exhibition venues in Strasbourg, France — the Palais des Congrès (50,000 m², fully renovated in 2016) and the Parc des Expositions (24,000 m² across four interconnected halls, opened September 2, 2022 and designed by architect Kengo Kuma). It provides event hosting services for conferences, congresses, trade shows, corporate galas, exhibitions, concerts, and cultural shows, and runs the annual Foire Européenne trade fair. The company is part of the GL Events group.

Product overview

Strasbourg Events operates a unified venue management platform comprising two main facilities: the Palais des Congrès (50,000 m², renovated 2016) and the Parc des Expositions (24,000 m², opened 2022, designed by Kengo Kuma). The company provides event hosting services including conferences, trade shows, exhibitions, corporate events, and concerts/shows. The venues are managed as part of the GL Events group and feature interconnected spaces suitable for various event types.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Palais des Congrès (Palais de la Musique et des Congrès / PMC) A 50,000 m² conference and music venue in the heart of Strasbourg, fully renovated in 2016, offering multiple versatile spaces (including Salle Erasme and Salle Schweitzer) for conferences, gala evenings, exhibitions, concerts, and corporate events. Located in the European capital with direct access and proximity to European institutions.
• Parc des Expositions A modern 24,000 m² event venue designed by architect Kengo Kuma, opened September 2, 2022, comprising four spacious halls (with Halls 2, 3, and 4 interconnected) for trade shows, gala evenings, conferences, and exhibitions. Located next to the Palais des Congrès.
• Foire Européenne (European Fair of Strasbourg) An annual trade fair organized by Strasbourg Events, running for over 90 years, providing commercial exhibition space for retail and B2B exhibitors. The 2025 edition covered 94,900 m² (including outdoor spaces) and hosted 552 exhibitors with 500+ animations.
• Corporate Events & Soirées d'Entreprise at PMC Dedicated venue and event-hosting packages for corporate events at the Palais de la Musique et des Congrès (PMC), including corporate galas, company parties, team events, product launches, and annual meetings, targeted at regional and national French businesses.

Quantifiable outcome

• 500+ events hosted annually
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• AIPC (International Association of Convention Centres)minorOthersProfessional association membership for international convention centres, providing best practices and industry standards networking.
• ICCA (International Congress and Convention Association)minorOthersInternational association for the meetings industry, providing networking and business development opportunities for convention centres.
• France Congrès et ÉvénementscoreOthersFrench national association for congresses and events, representing the French meetings industry and awarding recognition for destination marketing.
• UnimevminorOthersFrench professional organization for the events and exhibitions industry, representing venues and event organizers.
• Strasbourg Convention BureaucoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for destination marketing and business tourism promotion for Strasbourg as a conference and meetings destination.
• Marque AlsaceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional brand partnership for Alsace territory marketing, promoting Strasbourg and Alsace region as event destinations.
• GL EventscoreTechnology or IntegrationParent company and site developer/conceiver. GL Events DSI Digital handled website conception and development. GL Events is the parent group that operates Strasbourg Events as part of its Venues division.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Viparis: Operates the Paris Expo Porte de Versailles, Palais des Congrès de Paris, Paris Nord Villepinte, and other major Parisian convention/exhibition venues. Directly comparable as a French public-private convention and exhibition center operator with similar product offerings (trade shows, congresses, corporate events) and similar institutional-client focus.
• Messe Frankfurt: Global venue operator and trade-fair organizer based in Frankfurt, hosting events such as Ambiente, Frankfurt Book Fair, and Light+Building. Directly comparable as a major European exhibition center operator with proprietary trade-fair brands and a strong international congress footprint.
• RAI Amsterdam: Amsterdam-based convention center operator hosting IBC, Amsterdam Dance Event, and numerous international congresses. Directly comparable as a single-city European convention center with strong international congress pull and similar venue-rental/event-services model.
• MCH Group: Swiss-based operator of Messe Basel and other exhibition venues, including Art Basel. Directly comparable as a European convention/exhibition center operator competing for international congresses and trade fairs with similar venue-rental and event-services revenue model.
• Koelnmesse: Operator of Cologne's major exhibition center (Koelnmesse) hosting flagship trade fairs (e.g., gamescom, Anuga, ISM). Directly comparable as a large European convention/exhibition venue operator with a portfolio of owned trade shows and event-services offerings.
• Palexpo Geneva: Geneva's convention and exhibition center, hosting the Geneva International Motor Show and many international events. Directly comparable as a single-city European convention center of similar scale, also located in a multilingual institutional capital with proximity to international organizations.
• Messe München (Messe Munich): Operates the Munich exhibition center (Messe München) hosting bauma, IFAT, and other flagship trade fairs. Directly comparable as a major European convention/exhibition center operator with proprietary trade fairs and international congress business.
• Fira de Barcelona: Operates Barcelona's trade fair venues (Montjuïc and Gran Via) hosting Mobile World Congress and many flagship events. Directly comparable as a European convention/exhibition center operator competing for large international congresses and trade shows.

Broad incumbents

• GL Events: Parent company of Strasbourg Events and one of the world's largest integrated MICE groups operating venues, exhibitions, and event services globally. Comparable as the ultimate owner of Strasbourg Events and a benchmark for venue-management scale, but operates far more broadly across many cities and event types.

Others

• Unimev: French professional association for the events and exhibitions industry (of which Strasbourg Events is a member). Comparable as an industry body representing French venues and event organizers, providing a benchmark for French MICE industry standards and peer relationships rather than a direct commercial competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Strasevents
• Facebookfacebook.com/strasbourgevents
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/strasbourgevents

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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