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    Dates

    25–28 Apr 2028

    City / country

    Munich, Germany

    Venue

    Messe München

    Time

    9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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    Notable exhibitors

    Companies exhibiting at Analytica include 7 ELEMENT, A.KRÜSS Optronic GmbH, Adam Equipment, ADDITIVE Soft- und Hardware für Technik und Wissenschaft GmbH and addsensors GmbH.

    • 7 ELEMENT
    • A.KRÜSS Optronic GmbH
    • Adam Equipment
    • ADDITIVE Soft- und Hardware für Technik und Wissenschaft GmbH
    • addsensors GmbH

    Event overview

    Overview

    Analytica is the world's leading trade fair for laboratory technology, analytics, and biotechnology, taking place from April 25 to 28, 2028, in Munich.

    This event showcases innovations and trends in the industry, providing a platform for networking and knowledge exchange.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Scale And Reach: analytica is the world's leading trade fair for laboratory technology, analytics, and biotechnology, running April 25-28, 2028 at Messe München in Munich.
    2. 2Exhibitor Base: Around 1,135 exhibitors present laboratory equipment, analytical instruments, and biotechnology solutions across the fairground halls.
    3. 3Visitor Audience: Approximately 35,000 trade visitors are expected, including laboratory managers, quality control professionals, and life-science researchers.
    4. 4Conference Programme: The analytica conference runs on the first three days of the show with around 174 lectures on analytics and laboratory medicine.
    5. 5Venue Logistics: Messe München hosts the event in Munich, with hall plans, opening hours, and visitor travel guidance published on analytica.de.

    Why visit

    Visitors will gain insights into cutting-edge technologies, network with industry leaders, and explore new products and solutions that can enhance their operations. Visitor Audience: Approximately 35,000 trade visitors are expected, including laboratory managers, quality control professionals, and life-science researchers. Venue Logistics: Messe München hosts the event in Munich, with hall plans, opening hours, and visitor travel guidance published on analytica.de.

    Why exhibit

    Exhibitors will benefit from direct access to a targeted audience of decision-makers and industry professionals, enhancing their visibility and potential for business growth. World's leading trade fair for laboratory technology, analytics, and biotechnology. Showcasing innovations from over 1,135 exhibitors. Analytica serves as a crucial meeting point for industry professionals, showcasing the latest advancements in laboratory technology and analytics.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Laboratory managers and technicians
    Quality control professionals
    Biotechnology researchers
    Analytical chemists
    Product developers in life sciences
    Industry leaders in laboratory automation

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Manufacturers of laboratory equipment
    Suppliers of analytical instruments
    Biotechnology firms
    Quality control service providers
    Research institutions
    Consultants in laboratory technology

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Laboratory equipment and supplies
    Analytical instruments and software
    Biotechnology products and services
    Quality control solutions
    Laboratory automation technologies
    Environmental testing equipment

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Messe München

    Am Messesee 2, 81829 Munich, Germany

    Attend

    Entry & tickets

    Event days & opening times

    DayOpening hours
    9:00 AM –5:00 PM
    Register

    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    Messe München GmbH

    Website

    What's on

    Programme

    Co-located events

    ceramitec

    Separate ticket

    Parallel event to analytica.

    Website

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Current edition

    2028 · 35,000 visitors · 1,135 exhibitors

    Forecast — not final

    Visitors

    6,657

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    Visitor total from organiser recap language in captured sources. The most recent edition recorded 6,657+ visitors. Analytica is the world's leading trade fair for laboratory technology, analytics, and biotechnology, taking place from April 25 to 28, 2028, in Munich. This event showcases innovations and trends in the industry, providing a platform for networking and knowledge exchange. Analytica serves as a crucial meeting point for industry professionals, showcasing the latest advancements in laboratory.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Visitors typically include Laboratory managers and technicians, Quality control professionals, Biotechnology researchers, Analytical chemists. World's leading trade fair for laboratory technology, analytics, and biotechnology. Dates: April 25-28, 2028. Location: Messe München, Munich, Germany. Showcasing innovations from over 1,135 exhibitors. Documented attendance reached 6,657+ visitors in the reference edition. Analytica attracts an audience aligned with the organiser's published visitor positioning.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Exhibitors will benefit from direct access to a targeted audience of decision-makers and industry professionals, enhancing their visibility and potential for business growth. World's leading trade fair for laboratory technology, analytics, and biotechnology. Showcasing innovations from over 1,135 exhibitors. Analytica serves as a crucial meeting point for industry professionals, showcasing the latest advancements in laboratory technology and analytics. Exhibitor categories include Manufacturers of laboratory.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    Munich, Germany

    Why it matters

    Attending Analytica on 2028-04-25 to 2028-04-28 in Munich lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.

    Industry trends

    Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

    01

    Digital buyer journeys

    Professionals expect pre-show agendas, product finders, and meeting tools; suppliers align demos and literature to short on-stand decision cycles.

    02

    Sustainability in procurement

    Energy use, recyclable materials, and carbon reporting increasingly appear in RFPs and exhibitor scorecards across industrial trade fairs.

    03

    Automation and labour efficiency

    Visitors benchmark machinery, software, and services that reduce downtime, staffing pressure, and total cost of ownership.

    04

    Regional supply-chain resilience

    Buyers diversify suppliers across Europe, MENA, and Asia while favouring vendors with local service, spare parts, and training.

    05

    Hybrid engagement models

    Live demonstrations remain decisive, but follow-up webinars, digital catalogues, and year-round supplier portals extend the commercial window after the show.

    Medical trade fair circuit

    Book hotels and meetings 8–12 weeks before opening day; peer shows in the same sector often fall in adjacent months.

    Buyers covering medical often plan Analytica alongside regional peer shows to compare products, pricing, and service coverage across markets.

    Pre-show

    Confirm exhibitor meetings and product demos for Analytica.

    Show week

    Hall walk-throughs, live demos, and supplier negotiations.

    Peer events are widely known sector fairs; verify dates on each organiser website before booking.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

    Local currency · EUR

    Arrival airports

    Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.

    MUC

    Munich Airport

    Munich Airport is the main Bavarian gateway.

    to venue

    35–50 min off-peak

    by car

    Local transport

    Get around the city with these convenient transport options.

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 70–90 (taxi estimate)
    Best forMunich Airport (MUC) to Messe München

    Munich Airport is the main Bavarian gateway.

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 40–90 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forMemmingen Airport (FMM) to Messe München

    taxi

    Estimated costEUR 40–90 taxi or rideshare to the venue district
    Best forNuremberg Airport (NUE) to Messe München

    Weather

    April in Munich typically sees 7–15°C. Mild spring showers. Light waterproof jacket. Check the forecast a week before travel and pack for walking between halls and outdoor transfers.

    Plan for the climate

    Check temperatures and pack accordingly

    Venue connectivity

    Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to Germany.

    Ride-hailing

    Taxis

    Public transit

    Car rentals

    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Registration

    Confirm registration and venue access with the organiser before travelling to Munich.

    Arrival

    Arrive early on the first show day for orientation and security screening.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: MUC

    Book flights to MUC when possible for the shortest transfer to the venue; compare FMM only if fares are materially lower.

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: Primary gateways: Munich Airport (MUC): 35–50 min off-peak; Memmingen Airport (FMM): Gateway airport for Munich.; Nuremberg Airport (NUE): Gateway airport for Munich.. Allow road or rail time to Messe München; on-site parking is usually available at major exhibition venues.

    Hotel → venue: Primary gateways: Munich Airport (MUC): Regional gateway — confirm routes on the organiser site.; Memmingen Airport (FMM): Regional gateway — confirm routes on the organiser site.; Nuremberg Airport (NUE): Regional gateway — confirm routes on the organiser site.. Allow road time to Messe München; confirm parking via the organiser.

    Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Munich; confirm local availability before travel.

    Public transit: Check local bus/metro options for routes to Messe München.

    Parking: On-site parking is available at Messe München; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: April 2028

    Temperature: 7–15°C

    Seasonality: Mild spring showers.

    Packing: April in Munich typically sees 7–15°C. Mild spring showers. Light waterproof jacket.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    1

    Confirm passport validity and check Schengen entry requirements for Germany — Apply several weeks ahead if a Schengen visa is required for travel to Munich.

    2

    Book flights to Munich Airport (MUC), the main gateway to Munich — Allow transfer time from MUC to the city and to Messe München.

    3

    Reserve a hotel in Munich for the April 25-28, 2028 show dates — Booking early keeps rates lower; options near Messe München and in the city centre both work.

    4

    Complete visitor registration via analytica.de — Save or print your registration confirmation for badge collection.

    5

    Download the hall plan and exhibitor directory from analytica.de — Map the exhibition sectors and companies you want to cover first.

    6

    Shortlist analytica conference sessions and supporting programme events — The conference runs on the first three days of the show.

    7

    Request B2B meetings with target exhibitors — Contact suppliers in advance to fix appointment slots on their stand.

    8

    Plan local transport between your hotel and Messe München — Confirm Munich public transport or taxi options before the show days.

    9

    Prepare meeting documents, business cards, and a packing list — Pack business attire and comfortable shoes for long days on the fairground.

    10

    On arrival day, collect your badge and orient yourself at Messe München — Arrive early on the first show day for security screening and hall orientation.

    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

    Should you go?

    Pick the closest answer for each. Your recommendation updates live.

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    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.

    Best for

    Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Laboratory equipment and supplies solutions and benchmarking suppliers at Analytica in Munich.

    Min. budget

    $350.00

    Timeline

    4–8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.

    Risks

    Session times and ticket tiers may change — confirm the official agenda before booking.

    exhibit

    You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.

    Best for

    Brands and manufacturers launching Laboratory equipment and supplies products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.

    Min. budget

    $2,200.00

    Timeline

    3–6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.

    Risks

    Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall — confirm with the organiser sales team.

    skip

    Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.

    Best for

    Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Munich show week.

    Timeline

    N/A

    Risks

    No major risks listed.

    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Frequently asked

    Glossary

    1
    Analytica
    The world's leading trade fair for laboratory technology, analytics, and biotechnology.
    2
    Messe München
    The venue for analytica, located in Munich, Germany.
    3
    Laboratory Technology
    The field encompassing equipment and processes used in laboratories.
    4
    Biotechnology
    A field of science that uses living systems and organisms to develop products.
    5
    Quality Control
    The process of ensuring that products meet specified requirements and standards.
    6
    Analytical Instruments
    Devices used to analyze substances and materials in laboratories.
    7
    Exhibitor Directory
    A list of companies and organizations participating in the trade fair.
    8
    Supporting Program
    Additional events and activities that complement the main exhibition.

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    Sources

    6

    References

    2

    Publishers

    0

    Date checked

    1

    Messe München GmbH

    2

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