ILMAC is a well-established Swiss fair for the chemical and life sciences industry. Each year, the event changes its location between Lausanne and Basel and gathers key industry players under one roof. It offers opportunities for novelty exploration, learning, and networking. The 66th edition of ILMAC will occur from 16 to 18 September 2025 at Messe Basel.
ILMAC Basel 2025 will highlight an extensive range of products and solutions from laboratory technology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical logistics, robotics and automation, process technology, diagnostics, safety, environment and disposal, and more.
In addition to the extensive product display, ILMAC 2025 will feature:
- Pharma Logistics Days: present the latest trends, innovations and options to collaborate with key logistics professionals;
- Startup Area: gathers rising companies and visioners from the industry;
- Future Of Life Sciences Area: highlights an exciting interactive experience in AI, life sciences, and robotics;
- Women In Life Sciences: pays special attention to women’s achievements and development and encourages their industry growth;
- Ilmac Conference: includes science-focused topics that provide knowledge from leading experts.
ILMAC Basel 2025 is a worth-visiting event for everyone who is part of the laboratory and process technology sectors. The ExpoBeds team can support you in finding accommodation in Basel or in other convenient locations. Contact us via phone or mail and send your travel requirements. We will send you back our offer of comfortable hotels near Messe Basel. You can also book a hotel with a few clicks via our user-friendly online reservation system.
Information
ILMAC is regarded as one of Europe’s most crucial chemical and science events. Led by the motto of Inspiring the Future of Chemistry and Life Sciences, the expo commits itself to featuring innovation throughout the pharmaceutical and chemical industry. It is also a leading platform for exploring trends and cutting-edge solutions that encourage industry progress.
ILMAC fosters research and development, exploring innovative ideas and learning from the best in the sector. Hosting alternating editions in Basel and Lausanne, Switzerland, the trade fair encompasses more than 20 industries. It serves as a global meeting hub for the whole chemical and pharmaceutical supply chain.
Who can you meet there
ILMAC’s hosting country, Switzerland, has been a gathering place for the life science community since 1959. Being one of the centres of the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry, Basel welcomes more than 400 exhibiting companies from over 20 industries to showcase their high-end products and solutions, network and meet with key decision-makers.
The targeted audience of ILMAC includes scientific staff, engineers, technicians, chemists, laboratory managers, managing directors, consultants, buyers, etc.
The top three of the countries where exhibitors and visitors come from are Switzerland, Germany and France.
As a leading trade fair in laboratory and process technologies, ILMAC invites representatives from major firms from the life sciences and applied chemical markets, such as the Swiss giants Agilent Technologies AG and the global manufacturer Mettler-Toledo.
Past editions
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| Exhibitors | 440 | ||
| Visitors | 12,270 |
Quick info
| Organiser: | MCH Swiss Exhibition (Basel) Ltd. |
| Founded: | 1959 |
| Frequency: | every year |
| Next Edition: | ILMAC 2026 |
| Sectors: | Public services | Cleaning | Water technologies | Waste disposal | Chemical industry |
| Website: | ILMAC official website |
Important facts
ILMAC at a glance:
- 400+ exhibiting companies
- 30,000 sq m of exhibition area
- 12,000+ visitors
- 200+ expert talks
- 6000+ ILMAC digital community members
Next editions
ILMAC 2026
Messe Basel
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