23 – 24 Sept. 2026 | Beaulieu Lausanne

Visit

Every two years, the Ilmac industry event at the important Lausanne site is the largest meeting place for the chemical and life science industry in French-speaking Switzerland.

200

exhibiting companies

20

different industries are represented on site

70

Talkes & Pitches

94

percent recommend Ilmac to others

76

PERCENT OF VISITORS ARE SIGNIFICANTLY INVOLVED IN DECISION-MAKING PROCESSES

20

different industries are represented

visitor checklist

Exhibitor list

Highlights

Opening hours

Date	Time
Wednesday, September 23, 2026	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Ilmac Networking Apéro	5 p.m. – 7 p. m.
Thursday, September 24, 2026	9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Ticket prices (incl. meals)

Ticket	Price
Day ticket on site	CHF 85.– (incl. VAT)
2-day ticket on site	CHF 150.– (incl. VAT.)
Day ticket online	CHF 65.– (incl. VAT.)
2-day ticket online	CHF 110.– (incl. VAT.)
Wardrobe service (guarded) Possibility to store small suitcases, umbrellas, jackets etc.	CHF 2.– (incl. VAT.)

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NEW: Future of Life Sciences Area

Future of Life Sciences Area: Experience an interactive exhibition covering Life Sciences, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence—accompanied by a stage featuring inspiring talks and discussions.

Two-Day Conference

Be inspired by national and international speakers and gain valuable insights into forward-looking topics at the conference: Day 1: Process Analytical Technology (PAT) | Day 2: Biotech, Biotools, and Startups

Startup Area & Pitches

In the Startup Area, you will encounter promising newcomers and innovative minds from the chemical and life sciences sectors (up to three years old), who present their ideas in concise 5-minute pitches on stage.

Daily networking lunch & aperitif

High-quality networking events that enable you to establish valuable contacts and leads—including the daily networking lunch (12 p.m. to 2 p.m.) and the networking aperitif on the first evening.

Speakers 2026

Jens Feddern

Head Vertical Market
Siemens Schweiz AG (Zurich, CH)

Tom Kissling

pRED Lab Automation Partner
F. Hoffmann-La Roche AG (Basel, CH)

Zhang Xi

Chairman / CEO
Superlab Suisse AG (Zurich, CH)

Kevin Keim

Director of Operations
Walter I Patriarche (Basel, CH)

Nahas Nasri

CEO
Biopole SA (Lausanne, CH)

Brett Staahl

Co-Founder and VP External Innovation
Scribe Therapeutics (San Francisco, US)

Sam Khalil

Co-Founder & Managing Director
Ekona.ai (Basel, CH)

Emre Ozcan

SVP, Global Head of Digital Health & Devices
Merck Group (Aubonne, CH)

Rado Andrian

Director of AI
HealthAI (Geneva, CH)

Vincent Revol

VP Industry 4.0 & Life Sciences
CSEM (Obwalden, CH)

Sebastian Baumann

Partner
The Futuring Alliance (Stuttgart, DE)

Nicole Loeser

Partner
The Futuring Alliance (Berlin, DE)

Frank Kumli

Partner
The Futuring Alliance (Basel, CH)

Katja Stuker

HDI Global SE (Zurich, CH)

Dario Tonelli

Managing Director
Laborplaner Tonelli AG

Melanie Rudin

Member of the Management Board
Laborplaner Tonelli AG

Dr.

Johannes Eisenhut

Managing Director and Member of the Group Management Board
Senn Development AG

Derek Mason

Director of Research Operations
Botnar Institute of Immune Engineering

Alexander Franz

Senior Associate
Herzog & de Meuron

Dr.

Julien Baglio

Quantum Algorithms Researcher | Senior Research Associate
QuantumBasel | University of Basel

Marija Petrovic

Product Specialist
Anton Paar Switzerland

PhD

Cornelia Steinhauer

Senior Consultant, Lab Automation
Wega

Additional Speakers

Topics & Areas

Be inspired by the latest trends and developments.

Synthesis process
Analytical methods
Chromatography (TLC, HPLC, GC)
Spectroscopy (MS, NMR)
Spectrometry (Raman, IR, UV/Vis)
Microscopy, imaging
Thermal analysis
Laboratory equipment qualification, method validation
Equipment, machines
Consumables
Chemicals
Infrastructure and facilities
Clean room and ventilation technology

Bioanalytics/Medical Analytics/Diagnostics
Microbiology
Immunology
Molecular Biology
Cell biology
Genetics
Developments in molecular diagnostics and genomics
Clinical chemistry and hematology
Microbiological diagnostics and infection screening
Imaging and pathology

Biotechnological technologies/ Bio-technological processes
Bioprocessing
Highly specific molecular and microbiological methods
PCR and assay methods
Next generation sequencing (NGS) technologies
Automation and evaluation options
Bioinformatics

Chemical technologies/Chemical processes
Production of API/HAPI
Pharmaceutical technologies/Pharmaceutical processes
Solid/liquid/semi-solid dosage forms
Sterile/non-sterile filling
Packaging Food technologies/food technology processes “Fake Food”
Process optimization for efficient pharmaceutical production
Process and system planning, qualification and validation
Use of continuous manufacturing processes
Quality control procedures
Use of PAT tools for process improvement
Risk management to ensure safety and quality
Measurement and control technology
Pumps, fittings, hydraulics

Digital transformation
Intelligent laboratory technology
Automation
Personalized workflows
Robotics
Networking and standardization
Device communication
Standardization of interfaces
Sample logistics and traceability
Serialization, aggregation
Barcodes
RFID tags
Traceability systems
AR and VR: support for laboratory activities
Big data and artificial intelligence
Data analysis
Process optimization
Cloud computing and IoT
Data processing
Control of devices
3D printing

Software solutions
Data management
Process control
Quality control and documentation
Data integration
Integration of different data sources and systems for seamless
Communication and data exchange throughout the company
Cybersecurity
Cloud computing
Use of cloud platforms for storage
Processing and analyzing large amounts of data
Scaling IT resources as required
Interoperability
Ensuring the compatibility of IT systems
Ensuring the interoperability of IT systems
Compliance and regulations
Compliance with legal and regulatory requirements for IT security
Computer system validation (CSV), data integrity
LIMS and laboratory software: sample and data management

Procurement and storage of raw materials and starting materials
Storage and transportation of medicinal products and finished products (cool chain management)
Validation of storage and transportation processes
Warehouse management and organization, including temperature control and batch tracking
Traceability of products along the entire supply chain for quality control and recalls
Use of technologies such as RFID, barcodes and track-and-trace systems to improve transparency and efficiency in the supply chain
Risk management

Environmentally friendly production: implementation of production processes that conserve resources and minimize
Environmental impact
Sustainable procurement
Waste management and recycling
Occupational safety
Protective equipment
Waste disposal
Safety technology in the laboratory
Sustainability
Social Responsibility

Aftermovie 2024

Impressions 2024

In the west of Switzerland. In the center of Europe. At the heart of the industry: Lausanne.

We recommend traveling by public transport

Lausanne has a central train station on the Geneva-Zurich line, which is very important in western Switzerland. From Lausanne station, opposite the main exit, you can reach Ilmac in about 10 minutes by bus line 21 (5 stops) to the Beaulieu stop. You are now just a few steps away from Ilmac. When you get off the bus, you will see the Hall 36 building in front of you. Keep left and then right. Pay attention to the signs on site.

Arriving by car

Of course you can also arrive by car. Lausanne is a highway junction in French-speaking Switzerland. From the Blécherette exit on the A9, it is only 5 minutes to the Beaulieu Congress Center. Parking is available in the underground garage, but is limited. You can find more information here!