The facts speak for themselves: 3,335 attendees, 5,400 square meters of exhibition space, 200 exhibiting companies from 20 industries and 20 countries, and three stages featuring a total of 70 talks and presentations at the conference, the Speakers Corner, and the Future Talks Corner.
“Inspiring the Future of Chemistry and Life Sciences”
Ilmac fulfilled its promise, delivering a combination of exhibitions, international conferences, a startup area, and Job Connect that was highly appreciated by exhibitors and visitors alike. Networking lunches and the evening apéro provided the perfect opportunity to network with business partners, new clients, and familiar faces in a relaxed setting. The Expo Beaulieu Lausanne, with its spacious entrance and light-filled rooms, also received praise for its inviting atmosphere.
Broad showcase with Speakers Corner and Startup Area
The fully booked event covered eight key sectors, from laboratory technology to pharmaceuticals, and attracted attention with new products and solutions. Leading companies from the chemical and life sciences industries, including Agilent, Bruker, Endress+Hauser, Milian, Thermo Fisher, and Siemens, were among the exhibitors.
” Ilmac 2024 was resounding success. I’m overwhelmed by the number of visitors and by the large number of exhibitors and speakers. We can report an increase of 67% in participants and an increase of 25% in exhibitors compared to the 2022 edition.”
Céline Futterknecht, Brand Director Ilmac
Special highlights included the startup area and the Speakers Corner, where companies presented their latest developments. Ilmac Lausanne also served as a job and career platform, supported by Job Connect, which featured an interactive job wall. “Ilmac 2024 was a resounding success. I’m overwhelmed by the number of visitors and by the large number of exhibitors and speakers. We can report an increase of 67% in participants and an increase of 25% in exhibitors compared to the 2022 edition. Special thanks go to Isabelle Moret, State Councillor and Head of the DEIEP, who extended her best wishes to the attendees during the networking aperitif. Her commitment and support are highly significant to us. It’s inspiring and gratifying to see our event gaining in importance and the community growing. We look forward to hosting more editions of Ilmac in Lausanne and Basel,” said Brand Director Céline Futterknecht.
Ilmac Conference takes on an international dimension
The science-driven conference, covering topics like food chemistry and Lab 4.0, attracted both national and international experts. In collaboration with partners such as the Swiss Chemical Society and Bio Alps, the latest innovations and future perspectives were presented, drawing significant interest.
Stay Connected Year-Round with Ilmac 365
Thanks to the Ilmac app and the Ilmac 365 platform, the community stays connected year-round. Here, users can keep up with the latest trends and developments in the chemical and life sciences sectors.
The next Ilmac will take place from September 16 to 18, 2025, in Basel.