First Zionist Congress

First Zionist Congress
Delegates at the First Zionist Congress in Basel, 1897
GenreZionist Congress
DateAugust 29–31, 1897 (1897-08-29 – 1897-08-31)
VenueStadtcasino Basel
LocationsBasel, Switzerland
Next event
Second Zionist Congress
Participants208 delegates from 17 countries
Organised byTheodor Herzl
Outcome: Adoption of the Basel Program and creation of the Zionist Organization

The First Zionist Congress was the inaugural congress of the Zionist Organization (ZO) held in the Stadtcasino Basel in the city of Basel on August 29–31, 1897. Two hundred and eight delegates from 17 countries and 26 press correspondents attended the event. It was convened and chaired by Theodor Herzl, the founder of the modern Zionism movement. The Congress formulated a Zionist platform, known as the Basel Program, and founded the Zionist Organization.

The conference was covered by the international press, making a significant impression.

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