A Curated Innovation Area Exploring the Future of Life Sciences in Switzerland
The Future of Life Sciences innovation space at Ilmac Lausanne offers a forward-looking view on how the life sciences sector may evolve by 2040 and what this means specifically for Switzerland as a global hub.
Built on a simple premise – today’s strengths must evolve to meet tomorrow’s expectations – the space highlights where Switzerland leads and where rapid development is needed amid shifting geopolitical, technological and societal landscapes.
The area combines a curated showcase, an impulse-driven stage programme, and interactive foresight elements. It creates a dynamic platform where companies, startups, researchers and policymakers explore Switzerland’s priorities for shaping the next era of research, manufacturing and patient care.
This space is co-shaped with key partners including The Futuring Alliance, Siemens, HDI, Laborplaner Tonelli, BioAlps, Canton of Vaud and Ilmac exhibitors.
Our partners
Target audience
Pharma, biotech, medtech companies; startups/scaleups; R&D and discovery teams; process development & tech transfer; manufacturing and production leaders; CDMOs; digital/data/automation experts; technology and research partners; lab developers; infrastructure partners; and decision-makers shaping Switzerland’s future competitiveness.
Why take part?
- Engage your customers and partners on the topics that matter most, fostering meaningful conversations around emerging needs and future opportunities
- Showcase breakthrough innovations to a highly targeted Swiss and international Life Sciences audience
- Gain clarity on Switzerland’s position in a rapidly shifting global landscape and understand where capabilities must evolve to stay competitive
- Accelerate innovation and scale-up through exchange on digitalisation, automation and tech transfer
- Shape shared perspectives for the industry’s future through foresight impulses, interactive exercises and peer dialogue
Curated Showcase Across the Swiss Life Sciences Value Chain
The area presents a curated set of innovations spanning the entire value chain, framed through Switzerland’s strategic priorities in a rapidly changing global environment.
Three focus worlds:
- R&D (Discovery & Innovation)
Next-generation research models, automation of labs, AI-driven discovery pipelines, and Switzerland’s capabilities in early innovation. - Production (Manufacturing of the Future)
Smarter, more resilient, scalable manufacturing; digital twins; automation; supply-chain resilience in a geopolitically volatile world. - Connected Patient (Medtech & Healthcare Access)
Personalised medicine, connected patient solutions, data ecosystems, and Switzerland’s role in shaping patient-centric innovation.
Across the showcase, interactive exhibits illustrate how technologies link across the value chain and how Switzerland can maintain leadership in a competitive global landscape.
Stage Programme – From Global Trends to Swiss Industry Action
The stage serves as the knowledge and dialogue engine of the area, connecting global foresight with Swiss priorities and concrete solutions showcased on the floor.
Two daily themes structure the content:
- Day 1: Laboratories & Infrastructure of the Future
- Day 2: AI & Quantum Computing in Discovery and Manufacturing
Programme elements
- Keynote presentation on the Future of Life Sciences
- Trend Radar sessions translating emerging signals into actionable focus areas for the industry
- Panels and expert talks on competitiveness, technologies, business models, skills across pharma, biotech and medical devices with a focus on concrete strategic priorities for the Swiss ecosystem.
- Startup pitches showcasing breakthrough innovations and sparking new partnerships
Immersive Feedback Zone (co-creation in action)
A dedicated immersive zone invites visitors to contribute and shape the conversation:
- Interactive Futures Map capturing inputs, needs, opportunities and ecosystem connections to co-create a shared picture of Switzerland’s future readiness
- Video Booth for quick expert statements, opinions and fresh perspectives
- Feedback & idea integration mechanisms that turn visitor insights into shared learnings and tangible next steps
Join us now with an All-In Lux booth
Present your solutions with the ready-to-go “All-In Lux” booth package 18 m2 or 9 m2 including booth build & furniture, a backlit branded wall, power connection, daily cleaning, an exhibitor badge quota, plus basic Wi-Fi and lead capture.
- R&D area: 1 booth of 18 m2 or 2 booths of 9 m2 each available
- Production: 1 booth of 18 m2 and 1 booth of 9 m2 available
- Connected Patient: 2 booths of 18 m2 each or 4 booths of 9 m2 available
Do you have further questions?
Please do not hesitate to contact us. We are happy to help!
Carmen Maior
MCH Exhibitions & Events GmbH