House of Peace – Geneva
The Campus for Innovation in Peace, Security, and Global Development
▸ A think tank at the heart of International Geneva
Located just a stone’s throw from the Palais des Nations and the CICG, the Maison de la Paix is a center of academic and diplomatic excellence that is unique in Europe.
It is home to major institutions working on peace, international security, sustainable development, and global governance, and serves as a strategic meeting place for diplomats, experts, researchers, and decision-makers.
▸ Infrastructure & Capacity
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Ivan Pictet Auditorium (500 seats) with simultaneous interpretation equipment
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Flexible conference rooms (10 to 200 participants)
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High-end seminar and training facilities
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Coworking spaces, libraries, student lounges & VIP lounges
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Premium cafeteria with catering available upon request
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Eco-designed building (Minergie certification)
▸ Resident institutions
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IHEID – Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies
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GCSP – Geneva Centre for Security Policy
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GPP – Geneva Peacebuilding Platform
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Small Arms Survey
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Student Center, offices for researchers and partner NGOs
▸ On-demand services
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Room Reservations for Conferences, Seminars, and Workshops
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Organization of academic, political, or confidential events
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Simultaneous interpretation by certified interpreters
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Hosting international delegations
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Technical and logistical services (AV, streaming, coordination)
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Co-organization with resident institutions for joint events
▸ Ideal for:
| Event type |
Beneficiaries |
| Diplomatic Seminar |
Embassies, foundations, NGOs |
| Academic Forum |
Universities, researchers, think tanks |
| Strategy meeting / training session |
Cooperation agencies, experts |
| Closed or confidential workshop |
Permanent missions, delegations |
▸ Key takeaways
| Element |
Details |
| Experience |
Geneva’s premier university and diplomatic campus |
| Key strength |
A hub for diplomats, researchers, and international experts |
| Infrastructure |
500-seat auditorium, flexible rooms, premium spaces |
| Institutions |
IHEID, GCSP, GPP, Small Arms Survey |
| Why Premium? |
Academic and diplomatic excellence, comprehensive technical services |
▸ Contact Information
Maison de la Paix – Geneva
▸ Chemin Eugène-Rigot 2, 1202 Geneva
▸ graduateinstitute.ch
☎ +41 22 908 57 00