Geneva Motor Show: No show at Palexpo in 2023
SCHADE The Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) will be held exclusively in Doha, Qatar, in 2023. The event planned for Geneva in February 2023 will not take place.
The decision was made by the foundation Comité permanent du Salon international de l'automobile de Genève due to lack of predictability.
President Maurice Turrettini: "Due to the uncertainties in the global economy and geopolitical situation, as well as the risks associated with the development of the pandemic, the organizers have decided to focus exclusively on planning the event in Doha in 2023."
Two events were planned for next year
The GIMS will be held exclusively in Qatar in 2023, the members of the Committee and the Board of Trustees of the Comité permanent du Salon international de l'automobile de Genève have decided. The original plan was to hold GIMS 2023 in two editions, the first from February 14-19, 2023 at Palexpo in Geneva and the second as a world premiere in November in Doha, Qatar.
Maurice Turrettini: "We have done everything possible to ensure that we can host GIMS 2023 in Geneva in February. The format has evolved and the project has been very well received. However, in the end, the risks have been weighted higher."
No decision because of the uncertain situation
Sandro Mesquita, CEO of the Geneva International Motor Show: "Our team has worked very hard to ensure that GIMS 2023 can take place in both Geneva and Doha. In these uncertain times, many brands are not able to commit to participating in a show in Europe during the winter. After evaluating all elements, it has become clear to the Foundation that the show cannot be held in Geneva in 2023 as planned."
Innovations in decentralized venues
The first edition of the Geneva International Motor Show Qatar will be held in November 2023 at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center (DECC) and several other decentralized venues, such as at the IAA in Munich, and will feature many spectacular driving experiences.
Sandro Mesquita: "We are now fully focused on organizing GIMS in Doha and look forward to confirming the dates and format of this event with our partners at Qatar Tourism shortly. The Qatar event is scheduled to take place every two years."`
Alongside IAA and Tokyo, Geneva is the most important show
The Geneva International Motor Show (GIMS) had its beginnings more than 100 years ago. Along with the IAA in Germany, the Motor Show in Tokyo and the Detroit Auto Show, it was one of the most important car shows in the world.
