What's in a visit/seminar?

Every visit/seminar is unique and is organised to suit the needs and interests of the group.

They usually accommodate a minimum of 10, and up to 100 participants, depending on room availability. A typical visit/seminar lasts from 2 to 3 hours and is conducted in one of the two official languages of the OECD, French or English. It begins with an introduction to the OECD. Then, one or several members of the Secretariat brief the visitors on the particular topics of interest to them: economics, education, science, environment, governance, employment, technology, to mention only a few. A member of the relevant Delegation to the OECD is usually involved in the visit. Each presentation lasts about 45 minutes (including a question and answer period).

Around 3000 visitors come each year. Visits to the OECD are free of charge.

How to organise a visit/seminar?

Due to limited availability of meeting rooms, it is important to send in requests for visits at least two months before the desired date of the visit.

Requests should include the following information: preferred date and time of visit; number of participants and their names; topics of interest; mention of previous visits; special requests.

• Please note that student groups are accepted only from upper university levels, and that they must have a good knowledge of one of the OECD areas of activity.
• Please note that we are unable to organise individual visits or tours. However, if you would like to be added to an existing group visit (see calendar above), please send us your request by email.  

Who to contact?

Requests can be made by letter or e-mail to:

Please note that if you wish to meet on an individual basis with one of our experts, please contact the directorate directly.