The largest meeting place for the chemical and life science industry in western Switzerland.
Register now, claim your booth and connect with over 3,300 relevant and potential business-partners.
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A “must” for the chemistry and life science community in French-speaking Switzerland
- Proximity to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies
- High-quality community and quality contacts
- Renowned exhibitors from over 20 different industries
- Personal, clear & close
- Catering included
- Networking Apéro
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Be part of the largest chemistry and life science event in French-speaking Switzerland. Ilmac supports you in expanding your business as well as in image cultivation, networking, searching for partners, or finding inspiration with new trends.
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Be part of the exclusive Ilmac 365 community network for the chemical and life sciences industry. Promote your image far beyond the events in Basel or Lausanne.
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Leave a lasting impression on participants and build important relationships in the industry!
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At the Ilmac industry event, exhibitors present the latest products and innovations from their sectors. Ilmac covers 8 main areas:
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A successful trade fair begins long before the first day of the event. With our webinars (will be held in German), we support registered exhibitors at Ilmac Lausanne 2026 in optimally planning and marketing their trade fair appearance and achieving maximum success on site. The webinars also offer the opportunity to ask questions and prepare optimally for your participation in Ilmac Lausanne.
- April 14, 2026 – Success at Ilmac: Organization & preparation for exhibitors (with trade fair director, team, and stand builder)
- May 6, 2026 – More success at Ilmac: Strategy, marketing, and lead generation (with Markus Zipfel, external consultant)
- June 9, 2026 – Ilmac final sprint: Last-minute tips for attracting more visitors to your stand (with exhibition manager, team, and stand builder)
- 09/08/2026 – Leads that count: Successful lead generation at Ilmac (with team and lead expert from Ilmac 365 – webinar will be held in German and English)
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Become part of the leading platform and use our floor plan and the current list of exhibitors to secure the best stand location and see who is already participating.
This will help you find the optimal location for maximum visibility and valuable contacts.Here you can find the current floorplan.
The exhibitor list will be available from April 2026!
Your benefits at the industry event in Lausanne
- Lausanne is one of the leading centers for biotechnology and life sciences in Europe
- 3,300 trade visitors from industry giants such as Lonza, Roche, Nestlé, Novartis, UCB, Ferring, and Givaudan
- Highlights such as the science-driven Conference, the Start-up Area, the Speakers Corner, the Networking Apéro or special shows, for example, for the area of the shortage of skilled workers (Job Connect) provide a focused presentation of important industry topics on site
- Easy participation with 9, 18 or 36 m2 system stand packages
- Catering at the networking lunch included for all participants
- Digital participation enhancements on Ilmac 365 as well as attractive sponsorship conditions for even more visibility
«As a partner of Ilmac, SCS has accompanied & supported the fair for over 60 years. The fact that the French-speaking part also offers a location is significant, as an important platform for Switzerland as a laboratory-based research location.»
Executive Director, Swiss Chemical Society (SCS)
«Socorex has been attending ILMAC for years, and this year the exhibition is being held in Lausanne, right where we are based. It is always a pleasure to meet users of dosing instruments and to learn about their exciting research projects.»
Marketing & Sales Support Manager, SOCOREX ISBA SA
«I’m looking forward to the chance to speak directly to users about our innovations, because speaking in person is stronger than any marketing communication measures.»
Product Manager, SKAN AG
«We’re convinced that we can only invest in a successful future if we innovate collectively – and to achieve that, we need to communicate directly with our partners and the developers on site.»
Managing Director, Weiss Technik AG
«Human relations drive business – In a VUCA world with an overflow of information, direct exchange is once again coming to the fore. ILMAC helps us decisively in this.»
CEO, milian SA
Supported by the chemical and life science industry
Associations, partners and the advisory board support Ilmac with advice and action. Get to know our supporters:
Impressions Ilmac Lausanne
Do you have any questions?
Please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help!
Carmen Maior
MCH Exhibitions & Events GmbH
You can find an overview of all contact persons here.
Be inspired, be there!
Save the date in your calendar today for the next Ilmac industry event at the Lausanne site: September 23 – 24, 2026.