16 – 18 SEPT. 2025 | MESSE BASEL

Inspiring the Future of Chemistry and Life Sciences.

The Ilmac industry event at the important location in Basel is the largest meeting place for the chemical and life science industry in Switzerland.

Ilmac has its origins in the Swiss trade fair for international laboratory, measurement and automation technology in chemistry, which has been held since 1959. Today, the chemistry and life science brand networks the industry both physically and digitally.

With its value proposition “Inspiring the Future of Chemistry and Life Sciences”, it encourages the development of new ideas and solutions and presents trends and innovations from research and industry at significant locations such as Basel and Lausanne.

Days
Hours
Minutes
Seconds

400

EXHIBITING COMPANIES

12000

Trade Visitors

200

TALKS & PITCHES

A "must" for the chemistry and life science community in Switzerland

  • Proximity to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
  • High-quality community and quality contacts
  • Renowned exhibitors from over 20 different industries
  • Personal, clear & close
  • Networking Events

Ilmac highlights such as the science-driven Conference, the Startup Area, the Speakers Corner, the Networking Events or special shows, for example, for the area of the shortage of skilled workers (Job Connect) and the Pharma Logistics (Pharma Logistics Days), represent important industry topics in Basel in a focused manner.

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Opening hours

DateTime
Tuesday, September 16, 20259 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, September 17, 20259 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Thursday, September 18, 20259 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Networking Events

Event & DateLocationTime
Ilmac Party | Tuesday, September 16, 2025Baumbusnest (Hall 2.0)from 5 p.m.
Women in Life Science & Apéro | Wednesday, September 17, 2025Hall 1.04.30 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Networking Evening at the exhibitors' stands | Wednesday, September 17, 2025Hall 1.0from 5 p.m.

Ticket price

TicketPrice
Day ticket on siteCHF 85.- (incl. VAT)
Day ticket onlineCHF 65.- (incl. VAT)
Ticket for 3 daysCHF 165.- (incl. VAT)
Ticket shop opens in April 2025!
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Be inspired, be there!

Save the date in your calendar today for the next Ilmac industry event at the Basel site: 16. – 18.September 2025

In the north of Switzerland. In the center of Europe. In the heart of the industry: Basel.

Do you have further questions?

Please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help!

Ilmac

Ilmac Team

MCH Messe Schweiz (Basel) AG

You can find an overview of all contact persons here.

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