Exhibitions & Events
Industry-Leading Platforms
Our Exhibitions & Events division organizes trade fairs and guest events while offering tailor-made business solutions. With decades of experience, an international network, and our own event venues, we create impactful platforms that bring industries together and foster meaningful connections.
Own events
Founded in 2005, Berufsmesse Zürich emerged from the special exhibition “Berufe an der Arbeit” at Züspa. Initiated by the KMU- und Gewerbeverband Zürich, Messe Zürich, and key partners, it has become an essential platform for career orientation. Thanks to the ongoing support of exhibitors and institutions, the fair has grown into a major event for young people navigating their career choices.
Giardina is one of Europe’s leading indoor events for garden living. Every spring, top industry providers showcase new products, creative solutions, and upcoming trends in garden design across 30,000 m². Visitors can explore inspiring 1:1 garden examples, artistic installations, and a curated selection of unique and practical garden products at GiardinaMARKET.
Habitat-Jardin is a unique event in Switzerland, bringing together supply and demand in home construction, renovation, and design. Held at Beaulieu Lausanne, it offers a comprehensive range of products, services, and expert advice for current and future homeowners.
Holz brings together the Swiss woodworking sector, focusing on product innovations, knowledge exchange, and personal networking. With diverse platforms and presentation opportunities, it offers exhibitors and providers an attractive stage - both online, 365 days a year, and live on-site. As Switzerland’s key industry event for woodworking, Holz is the ideal networking hub for professionals. It connects suppliers with experts such as carpenters, timber constructors, and representatives from trade and industry to explore the latest trends, products, and solutions.
IFAS is the largest meeting point for the healthcare sector in Switzerland. Over three days, Messe Zürich becomes a hub for knowledge, innovation, trends, and industry news. Trade visitors can explore the latest products and services while expanding their professional network. With Community 365, IFAS extends beyond the physical event, connecting the Swiss healthcare industry year-round through a digital platform.
Igeho is Switzerland’s leading international platform for the hotel, catering, take-away, and care sectors. As a live marketing event, it provides the hospitality industry with a comprehensive market overview, valuable networking opportunities, and fresh inspiration on all aspects of hospitality.
Ilmac is the largest meeting place for the chemical and life sciences industry in Switzerland, held at key locations in Basel and Lausanne. Exhibitors showcase the latest products and innovations, while an extensive supporting program offers expert talks, workshops, and networking opportunities. Covering the entire value chain, Ilmac provides insights into the latest trends and developments, making it an essential platform for industry professionals.
Ineltec brings together the Swiss electrical industry, focusing on product innovations, knowledge exchange, and networking. With diverse platforms and presentation opportunities, it provides exhibitors with a stage for every budget and need. As Switzerland’s marketplace for the electrical sector, Ineltec is the ideal meeting place for professionals to connect and exchange ideas. It brings together manufacturers and industry experts, including electrical installers, planners, and engineers, to explore the latest topics, products, and solutions.
Since 2004, Powertage has been the key meeting point for the Swiss power sector, bringing together leading companies, experts, and industry influencers in Zurich every two years. In collaboration with top associations, it drives discussions on complex and pressing industry topics. With a dynamic event program featuring expert speakers, inspiring keynotes, and a comprehensive exhibition of Switzerland’s top industry representatives, Powertage provides the ideal platform for networking and knowledge exchange.
At the Salon des Métiers et de la Formation, young people exploring career choices gain a hands-on insight into the professional world. The fair presents over 500 initial and professional training programs, as well as pathways to vocational maturity and pre-apprenticeships. Nearly 100 professional associations and companies from various industries showcase more than 250 professions and training opportunities. The event primarily targets 10th and 11th-grade students, as well as secondary school students looking for career guidance, apprenticeships, or job opportunities.
Sustainability Days bring together experts from various industries to shape a more sustainable future. The event focuses on key and emerging sustainability topics in urban development, space, environment, and economy. It emphasizes knowledge exchange, practical solution development, and partnerships that drive positive change. Sustainability Days provide a platform for innovative ideas, best practices, and new approaches. The event combines an exhibition of sustainable products with a congress featuring keynotes, panel discussions, and interactive workshops.
Swissbau is Switzerland’s leading platform for the construction and real estate industry. Founded in 1974 as a physical event, it takes place every two years at Messe Basel. National and international companies showcase innovations, trends, and solutions in construction and architecture. As a multi-sector trade fair and cross-disciplinary networking platform, Swissbau brings together experts and decision-makers from across the entire property lifecycle.
Infrastructure & Initiatives
Located in MesseQuartier Basel, near France and Germany, the Messe und Congress Center Basel offers five spacious halls and 25 modern conference rooms, providing the ideal infrastructure for trade fairs, congresses, and corporate events. With 100+ years of experience, we support you in planning successful and sustainable events. Our venue is easily accessible, well-connected to public transport, and within walking distance of Basel city center.
Messe Zürich offers seven halls and seven conference rooms across 30,000 m², ideal for trade fairs, corporate events, and congresses. Thanks to Arena Convention Expo Zürich (ACE), a partnership with Hallenstadion and Zürich Tourism, even XL events are seamlessly hosted. With 100+ years of experience, we support you in finding the right venue and delivering a successful event.
MesseQuartier Basel: an initiative of MCH Group
The MesseQuartier Basel is an initiative of the MCH Group, developed in collaboration with its partners to create a vibrant urban space for meaningful encounters. It is a place where people come together to exchange ideas, network, or simply enjoy an inspiring environment.
MesseQuartier Basel serves multiple purposes, offering a modern infrastructure for art and cultural exhibitions, concerts, theater performances, trade fairs, and conferences. At the same time, it is a social hub with a diverse range of leisure and dining options that appeal to visitors of all ages—whether for business events, cultural experiences, or relaxed gatherings.
With this initiative, the MCH Group brings fresh energy to the city, transforming MesseQuartier into a dynamic destination that enriches Basel.