The highlight of the year for the automotive industry
If petrol courses through your veins, and you know superior motor cars when you see them, then you have to add yours to the line-up of the Geneva Motor Show. This international trade show has been a staple for the automotive industry since 1905 and is where you can view over 150 new premieres.
You will see the trade fair referred to as Geneva International Motor Show, or GIMS, on the official social media and as a hashtag. What can you see in person at the show? The list is extensive. It features concept cars, supercars, and electric cars. There are also solar mobiles, parts, ancillaries, and car tuning. Accessories, bodies, and workshop equipment are likewise present.
Geneva Motor Show 2025
The Geneva Motor Show will take place in 2025 as a face-to-face trade show in Doha, Qatar. The hosting dates for the event are 27.11.2025 to 06.12.2025. The event will take place in Doha, Qatar, from 2025 onwards. It is due to organisers opting to discontinue further editions at Palexpo, Switzerland, after extensive consideration.
Accommodation
Due to the impressive size of the audience, we recommend that you reserve hotel rooms in Doha as soon as possible. Trade Fair Trips Ltd can find you the best hotel prices for GIMS in a day. It is due to having an extensive database. It includes hotels, apartment buildings, and guest houses. Thus, you will secure accommodation for the GIMS that saves you time and funds. All you need to do is tell us where in the city you want to stay and provide a price range.
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GIMS arrives every year in Doha, Qatar and formerly it took place in Geneva, Switzerland. Editions generally run for eleven days around spring, most often in March. Comité Permanent du Salon International de l'Automobile serves as the official organiser of the event. Duties are split with Doha, which serves as the official host of the event. The trade show admits both professionals and the public.
Doors open at 09:00 am and close at 7:00 pm, but these times are subject to change based on the support program during the GIMS. Doha is well-connected to public transport, with access to train lines and roads. Similarly, Doha Airport is several minutes away from the venue.
The last edition garnered the attention of over 600,000 visitors in total. There is a potent mix of industry professionals and car enthusiasts. They want to experience the magic created by some 180 exhibitors in person.
The audience is generally European. Switzerland and France represent the most extensive visitor groups: 40% of all attendees, each. The rest of the attending are from Germany, Italy, and other European countries in smaller percentages.
The professional audience includes insiders from diverse backgrounds. Among them are automobile manufacturers, smaller constructors, designers, suppliers, and preparation specialists.
What Can You Expect as an Exhibitor?
- The focus falls on unveiling brand-new models. As a result, the exhibition showcases over 900 cars. It has primed both the public and industry press to pay attention and generate buzz;
- You can maintain brand prestige at the event. As you are exhibiting next to giants like Ferrari. Also, the GIMS awards one model with the title Car of the Year;
- Understanding the full spectrum of individual mobility. It is because the trade show now highlights all products in car manufacturers’ portfolios;
- There is no better place to grow your professional network and/or register a new business. It is because the GIMS ranks in the top 5 for the automotive industry worldwide.
Geneva International Motor Show 2023
The 2023 edition of the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS 2023) was hosted as a live trade fair between 05.10.2023 and 14.10.2023. It occurred in Doha, Qatar, with implemented Covid-19 safety measures. This was due to the country's pandemic-related restrictions. The event featured 1,000 journalists from more than 50 countries and 200,000 visitors.
Geneva International Motor Show 2024
The 2024 edition of the Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS 2024) was a live trade fair hosted in Palexpo. It took place between 26.02.2024 and 03.03.2024, without implementing Covid-19 safety measures. This was due to the removal of the county's pandemic-related restrictions. The event was attended by 37 exhibitors and 168,000 visitors. Additionally, it features 2,000 media experts and generated 4 320 000 social media impressions.
