AGIR

What AGIR does

AGIR (Action pour la Genève Internationale et son Rayonnement) is a Swiss non-profit association founded in 2009 and headquartered in Plainpalais, Geneva. The organization serves as a community platform for young professionals in Geneva, facilitating interdisciplinary exchange through cultural events, panel discussions, debates, and networking activities focused on geopolitical, international, Swiss, and Geneva-related topics.

The association's portfolio centers on community convening rather than technology. Core products include the Annual Event — a flagship November networking evening targeting AGIR members and professionals of international Geneva — alongside special collaborative events (e.g., AGIR × COP28, AGIR × FIFDH debate evenings), flagship receptions at venues such as Palais Eynard, and a General Assembly for member voting. The organization also runs a General Assembly for member voting and maintains a public Gallery documenting 15+ years of events. No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or software products are evident; the offering is fundamentally event- and community-driven.

AGIR operates as a member-governed association with approximately 11 employees and no disclosed pricing, membership fees, or financial metrics. The organization is funded implicitly through membership contributions and in-kind venue/partnership support from collaborators including FIFDH, COP28, Palais Eynard, and MICR. Distribution relies on direct community contact, the AGIR website, and partner co-promotion. Operating geography is restricted to Geneva, and there is no indication of expansion plans beyond Switzerland.

Name

AGIR

Legal name

Action pour la Genève Internationale et son Rayonnement

Website

https://agir-ge.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2009

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

AGIR is a Geneva-based non-profit association founded in 2009 that connects young professionals through cultural events, debates, and networking activities focused on international Geneva topics. It operates 5+ annual events including a flagship November networking evening and collaborates with FIFDH, COP28, and Palais Eynard.

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akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Geneva

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Membership and Event Participation: AGIR generates value through community membership and annual event participation. The association connects young professionals through cultural events, debates, and networking opportunities in Geneva's international ecosystem. Revenue appears to derive from membership contributions and event participation, though specific fees are not publicly disclosed.

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Core offering

AGIR (Action pour la Genève Internationale et son Rayonnement) is a non-profit association that organizes cultural events, debates, and networking activities to connect young professionals in Geneva with the international Geneva community. The association runs five or more events per year, including an Annual Event held each November, cultural evenings on geopolitical and international topics, and special collaborative events with partners such as FIFDH and COP28 at venues like Palais Eynard.

Product overview

AGIR (Action pour la Genève Internationale et son Rayonnement) is a non-profit association that operates as a single unified offering—connecting young professionals in Geneva through cultural events. The portfolio consists of multiple event formats: the Annual Event (annual networking evening held each November in Geneva), Cultural Events (debates on geopolitical, international, Swiss and Geneva topics), Special Events (flagship evenings at venues like Palais Eynard, and collaborations with COP28 and FIFDH), and the General Assembly (member vote sessions). The association also maintains a Gallery documenting 15+ years of events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Annual Event Annual networking evening held each November in Geneva for AGIR members and professionals of international Geneva. The event features panel discussions and networking opportunities and requires an invitation request through the association.
• Cultural Events and Debates Series of events and debates focused on geopolitical, international, Swiss, and Geneva topics designed to facilitate interdisciplinary discussions among young professionals in Geneva.
• Special Collaborative Events Flagship events including evenings at Palais Eynard and collaboration events with organizations such as COP28 and FIFDH (Festival International du Film et Forum International sur les Droits Humains), designed to bring the international Geneva community together around specific themes.
• General Assembly Annual assembly for AGIR members featuring vote sessions and member exchanges, providing governance and community engagement opportunities for members.

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Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• FIFDH (Festival International du Film et Forum International sur les Droits Humains)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGIR collaborates with FIFDH on debate evenings, creating spaces for discussion on human rights topics. The partnership includes joint cultural events featuring film screenings and forum discussions that engage the community on international Geneva topics.
• COP28flagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGIR partnered with COP28 for the 'Creating Spaces. Connecting People.' initiative, representing Geneva's civil society engagement at the UN Climate Change Conference. This special event connected international Geneva stakeholders with climate discussions.
• Palais EynardflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPalais Eynard serves as a flagship venue for AGIR events, including networking receptions and evening events. The historic Geneva venue provides an elegant setting for connecting professionals in the heart of international Geneva.
• MICR (Meetings and International Conventions in Geneva)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAGIR participates in MICR events, fostering meetings and exchanges within Geneva's international conventions ecosystem. The collaboration supports AGIR's mission to connect young professionals with international Geneva activities and institutions.

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Recent moves6 records

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Regional players

• Swissnex: Swissnex is Switzerland's global network for education, research, and innovation. Like AGIR, it leverages Geneva's international ecosystem to connect Swiss and international professionals across borders.
• Geneva Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Services (CCIG): CCIG is Geneva's primary business chamber organizing networking events and professional gatherings. It serves a similar networking function for professionals in Geneva, though broader in scope and older in history.
• Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce: Swiss-American Chamber of Commerce organizes professional networking events in Switzerland. Like AGIR, it serves as a bridge for professionals connecting across Swiss and international ecosystems.
• Greater Geneva Berne area (GGBA): GGBA is a Geneva-based networking organization for international professionals. It shares AGIR's function of connecting young international professionals in the Geneva-Switzerland ecosystem through events and community building.

Direct peers

• One Young World: One Young World is a global network convening young leaders through summits and events. AGIR shares the focus on engaging young professionals around international, geopolitical, and policy topics.
• Global Shapers Community: WEF's Global Shapers is an international network of young professionals organized in local hubs. Like AGIR, it connects young leaders through events and discussions on global and policy topics.
• Young Professionals in Foreign Policy (YPFP): YPFP connects young professionals interested in foreign policy through events, discussions, and networking. It overlaps with AGIR's focus on international Geneva and interdisciplinary geopolitical discussions.

Others

• MICR (Meetings and International Conventions in Geneva): MICR is an AGIR partner supporting Geneva's international meetings and conventions ecosystem. It is comparable in hosting gatherings for Geneva's international professional community and convening stakeholders.
• FIFDH (International Film Festival and Forum on Human Rights): FIFDH is an AGIR partner for human rights debate evenings. It convenes international audiences around human rights topics in Geneva, sharing AGIR's mission of interdisciplinary dialogue and cultural engagement.

Broad incumbents

• International Geneva: International Geneva is the umbrella resource for Geneva's international organizations and NGOs. AGIR operates within this broader ecosystem as a community-builder for young professionals entering international Geneva.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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