23 – 24 Sept. 2026 | Beaulieu Lausanne

Inspiring the Future of Chemistry and Life Sciences.

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.

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.

Personal, inspiring, pioneering, exquisite
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200

exhibiting companies

3335

Trade visitors

70

Talkes & Pitches
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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

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

Opening hours

DateTime
Wednesday, September 23, 20269 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Ilmac Networking Apéro5 p.m. - 7 p. m.
Thursday, September 24, 20269 a.m. - 5 p.m.
More information will follow in autumn 2025!

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!

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

Lausanne

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.

Why Ilmac 365?

Globally, 365 days a year, the community network offers you everything that moves the industry.

Luftaufnahmen 2016 | Basel

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

Do you have any 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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