Grimaldi Forum Monaco
Grimaldi Forum Monaco: 25 Years of Creativity in an Exceptional Setting
Recognizable by its spectacular glass-and-steel design, the Principality of Monaco’s conference and cultural center offers a modular 35,000 m² space reclaimed from the sea for conferences, congresses, trade shows, exhibitions, concerts, and performances. Since its opening in 2000, this unique venue has attracted and retained events of international scale. Praised for the quality of its spaces and the expertise of its teams, it hosts an average of 120 events and 250,000 visitors annually and has earned more than twenty awards and distinctions.
The Grimaldi Forum Monaco has expanded with a new sea-front extension, increasing its exhibition space by 50%, or an additional 6,000 m². Connected to the main building via the Hall Diaghilev, this extension also features an independent entrance on the seafront. To fully leverage its exceptional location in the heart of the Principality, 2,000 m² of outdoor spaces complement the venue, including the 600 m² Ravel Terrace with stunning views of the Mediterranean.
This additional space allows the Forum to host larger-scale events, combine multiple simultaneous gatherings, and offer increased flexibility for ever more innovative and original event formats.
Its professional clients are mainly based in Europe and the United States, primarily in the IT, medical, and luxury sectors. Some 35% are recurring clients. Among them are leaders in their industries, such as AMWC (Informa-Euromedicom), Les Assises, One to One Retail e-commerce (Comexposium), Luxe Pack (InfoPro Digital), Sportel, the International Television Festival (Monaco Mediax), and Top Marques, to name just a few.
Clients particularly appreciate Monaco’s “resort-style” appeal, where they can benefit from a coordinated, comprehensive offering from various local partners involved in their event (Convention Bureau, hotels, restaurateurs, and the convention center), with high-quality and diverse options, especially in catering and entertainment. Monaco’s territory is fully accessible on foot, entirely secure, and offers all services at hand, providing a unique setting that truly brings the community together during the event. Other key strengths of the Grimaldi Forum include fair market-based pricing, top-quality services and infrastructure, and exceptional team expertise.
Following the Principality of Monaco’s long-standing proactive policy on sustainable development—with the goal of achieving carbon neutrality by 2050—the Grimaldi Forum has successfully implemented a management system to improve the social, economic, and environmental impact of all its activities. A pioneer in “green” practices with ISO 14001 certification since 2008, the GFM is also committed to CSR and holds ISO 20121 certification.
Since 2008, it has improved energy efficiency by 35%, multiplied its waste sorting rate by 2.5, and reduced water consumption per visitor by more than half. With a people-centered management approach, the Grimaldi Forum Monaco has upheld ethical values, benevolence, equity, and sharing since its creation. Its 140 permanent employees, covering 44 different professions, receive continuous support to ensure their well-being and quality of life at work while developing their skills. Economically and socially, the GFM undertakes numerous initiatives shared with all stakeholders. It supports local charitable actions and encourages staff participation, shares best practices with peers, and prioritizes local suppliers and service providers. Finally, it serves as a significant economic engine for Monaco and the surrounding regions.
