The Akademie for your needs
Are you looking for an event location for a lecture, a technical course, a conference or a meeting? Then you've come to the right place. The Akademie rents out its infrastructure to organizations that are thematically related to Empa's main research areas.
Our plenum is suitable for events for up to 250 participants and is also equipped for hybrid events. Thanks to good public transport connections, the location can be reached within 15 minutes from Zurich Stadelhofen. On this page, you will find detailed information about our offer. We will be happy to work out a tailor-made offer for your event. Contact us without obligation!
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Akademie plenary
The largest room at Empa is the Akademie plenary which offers space for up to 256 people.
Conference seating: | 256 people |
Seminar seating: | 120 people |
U-shape: | 44 people |
Surface: | 271 m2 |
Lenght: | 18.80 m |
Depth: | 14.40 m |
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Projection screen | |
Lectern | |
Wifi | |
Brochure |
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Akademie I
The Akademie plenary can easily be divided into two smaller and independent rooms: the Akademie I and II. The Akademie I offers space for up to 108 people.
Conference seating: | 108 people |
Seminar seating: | 60 people |
U-shape: | 24 people |
Surface: | 162 m2 |
Lenght: | 11.30 m |
Depth: | 14.40 m |
Stage | |
Projection screen | |
Lectern | |
Wifi | |
Brochure |
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Akademie II
The Akademie plenary can easily be divided into two smaller and independent rooms: the Akademie I and II. The Akademie II offers space for up to 56 people.
Conference seating: | 56 people |
Seminar seating: | 40 people |
U-shape: | 22 people |
Surface: | 108 m2 |
Lenght: | 7.55 m |
Depth: | 14.40 m |
Screen (86-inch) | |
Wifi | |
Brochure |
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Foyer
During events at the Akademie, the foyer is available for networking aperitifs or exhibitions. Please feel free to inquire about the possibilities. We look forward to hearing from you.
Surface: | 134 m2 |
Lenght: | 25.30 m |
Depth: | 5.30 m |
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Akademie III
Instead of the foyer, you are free to end the casual part of your event in Akademie III with a cozy aperitif or a poster exhibition. We will be happy to advise you on the various options.
Surface: | 131 m2 |
Lenght: | 9.10 m |
Depth: | 14.40 m |
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Catering
Whether for a short coffee break, an extended meeting lunch or a convivial aperitif, our on-site catering partner will take care of the physical well-being of your guests.