Aqua Suisse 2027: Zürich water trade fair, 17-18 Nov 2027
Dates
17–18 Nov 2027
City / country
Zürich, Switzerland
Venue
Messe Zürich
Are you the organiser of this event?
Event overview
Aqua Suisse 2027 is Switzerland's biennial trade fair for municipal and industrial water management, taking place 17-18 November 2027 at Messe Zürich.
The two-day event brings together water utilities, municipalities, engineers and technology suppliers across drinking water, wastewater, process water and network operations.
It runs alongside Pumps & Valves Zürich, maintenance Schweiz and the flow partner event.
TL;DR
Attend Aqua Suisse 2027 to compare equipment and solutions from Swiss and international suppliers in one hall pair, sit in on the AQUAtalks stage, and meet the municipal utilities, engineering offices and contractors who specify water projects. The compact two-day format lets a visitor cover drinking water, wastewater, process water and network technology without travelling across the country.
Exhibit at Aqua Suisse 2027 to reach decision-makers from Swiss municipalities, water utilities, industrial plants and engineering consultancies in a focused national forum. The all-inclusive stand concept lowers build complexity, stand sizes are capped so SMEs meet large players on equal terms, and co-location with Pumps & Valves Zürich, maintenance Schweiz and flow widens the buyer pool.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Location & Facilities
Halls & areas
2Messe Zürich, Hall 5 & 6, Wallisellenstrasse 49, CH-8050 Zürich, Switzerland
Entrances & gates
Messe Zürich main entrance
Main foyer off Wallisellenstrasse, short walk from Zürich Oerlikon station.
Food options
Messe Zürich restaurants and cafes
On-site diningParking: Messe Zürich is signposted from the A1/A51 motorway network; visitor parking is available on the exhibition grounds and in nearby car parks. Arrive before 09:00 on show days for the closest spaces.
Gate: Enter through the Messe Zürich main entrance off Wallisellenstrasse; Halls 5 and 6 are reached from the central foyer. From Oerlikon station the walk takes a few minutes, or take tram 11 or bus 61, 62 or 94.
Attend
Ticket info
Badge collection
Bring a printed or mobile confirmation and photo ID to the visitor counter in the main foyer.
Ticket notes
AQUA Suisse is a trade fair for water-sector professionals. Online visitor registration is expected to open closer to the 2027 edition; no 2027 ticket price has been published.
What's on
Pumps & Valves Zürich
Industrial pumps, valves and process-engineering exhibition running in the same venue.
Messe Zürich complex; check badge access at registration.
Websitemaintenance Schweiz
Trade fair for industrial maintenance, repair and asset management.
Messe Zürich complex; co-located with the water show.
Websiteflow
Partner event for district heating, gas, hydrogen and process heat.
Messe Zürich complex; aligned with the November 2027 quartet.
WebsiteMédaille d'eau
Swiss energy-efficiency award for wastewater treatment plants, recognising renewable-energy production and greenhouse-gas reduction.
How the last edition performed
Last edition
2025
Exhibitors: 100
This edition
2027
Visitors: 3,800
Exhibitors: 120
Next edition
Not announced yet
Growth over time
Edition recap
AQUA Suisse returned in 2023 as part of a four-show quartet in Zürich, with 3,569 trade visitors and around 252 exhibiting companies, associations and premium partners. The 2025 edition continued the biennial format with more than 100 exhibiting companies.
New this edition
flow partner event
The 2023 edition introduced flow, a partner event for district heating, gas, hydrogen and process heat, alongside the water show.
SourceImpact
AQUA Suisse matters because Swiss water infrastructure decisions are made by a relatively small, reachable group of municipal utilities, engineering offices and cantonal authorities. A two-day national fair with capped stand sizes puts suppliers in front of those specifiers without the scale and cost of a European mega-show.
Audience quality
The audience is narrow but senior: utility managers, municipal engineers, process-water specialists and consultants who influence specifications. Co-location with Pumps & Valves Zürich and maintenance Schweiz adds industrial buyers, though exhibitors should expect a Swiss and nearby-European visitor base rather than global traffic.
Exhibitor outcomes
ROI depends on follow-up discipline rather than booth traffic. A focused stand with a live demo and a booked meeting list can generate qualified leads from a few hundred relevant visitors; the all-inclusive stand package keeps fixed costs predictable, but exhibitors should budget for Swiss labour, hotel and freight costs.
Intelligence
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Why it matters
Swiss water utilities face ageing networks, stricter micropollutant limits and pressure to recover energy from wastewater. A national fair that connects municipalities, engineers and suppliers is an efficient place to compare solutions and understand which technologies meet Swiss regulatory expectations.
Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.
Digital leak detection and network monitoring
Utilities are moving from periodic surveys to permanent sensor networks, acoustic loggers and data platforms that locate leaks and prioritise repairs. The payoff is lower water losses and better asset planning.
What it changes: Swiss networks are long-lived and buried under dense urban areas, so non-revenue water and burst response are board-level concerns for utilities.
Micropollutants and advanced wastewater treatment
Upgrades for ozonation, activated carbon and membrane processes are being rolled out to remove trace pharmaceuticals and pesticides. operators are also optimising energy use and recovering heat from sewage.
What it changes: Swiss water-protection rules are among Europe's strictest, making treatment upgrades a recurring capital programme for municipalities.
Circular water and industrial reuse
Industrial plants are treating and reusing process water to cut freshwater intake and discharge costs, supported by filtration, reverse osmosis and closed-loop cooling.
What it changes: Water scarcity and permitting pressure are pushing manufacturers to treat water as a resource rather than a utility input.
AQUA Suisse sits inside a quartet of Easyfairs shows in Zürich, and buyers also compare it with the larger European water-technology events.
Aquatech Amsterdam
Amsterdam, Netherlands
Biennial autumn event; dates are circuit knowledge and should be confirmed with the organiser.
websitePumps & Valves Zürich
Zürich, Switzerland
Runs in the same Messe Zürich complex; dates aligned with AQUA Suisse 2027 as part of the Easyfairs quartet.
websitemaintenance Schweiz
Zürich, Switzerland
Dates aligned with AQUA Suisse 2027; attracts plant and maintenance engineers.
websiteflow
Zürich, Switzerland
Co-located partner event; exact 2027 dates follow the AQUA Suisse quartet.
websiteNovember 2027
All four shows overlap in Zürich, so one trip covers the quartet.
Co-location and 2027 alignment from the official AQUA Suisse pages; dates marked as circuit knowledge are estimates.
Plan your trip
Choose from the following airports, with convenient access to the event and venue.
Closest gateway; S-Bahn to Zürich Oerlikon then a short walk, tram or bus to the venue.
10 km
to venue
12 minutes by public transport
by car
EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
Useful for visitors combining the show with Basel-based suppliers; allow a rail connection via Zürich HB.
About 90 km
to venue
75-90 minutes by car or train
by car
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
USD 160–240 / night
Simple rooms with good tram or S-Bahn access to Messe Zürich; book early because November is a busy trade-fair month.
USD 280–420 / night
Closest practical band for exhibitors; walking or one tram stop to Halls 5 and 6.
USD 550–900 / night
Central or landmark hotels for senior meetings; 15-25 minutes by tram or taxi to the venue.
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
S-Bahn
Frequent S-Bahn service; from Oerlikon station the venue is a few minutes on foot or one tram stop.
Tram / bus
Tram 11 and buses 61, 62 and 94 serve the exhibition grounds; buy a ZVV zone ticket before boarding.
Plan your trip
Check the latest visa requirements and entry guidelines before travelling.
| Type | Who needs it | Fee | Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schengen C business visa | Visitors from countries without a Schengen visa-waiver agreement | $100.00 | About 15 calendar days |
EU/EFTA citizens and many other visa-waiver nationalities can enter Switzerland for short business visits without a visa; check the State Secretariat for Migration list before booking.
Switzerland generally accepts ATA carnets for temporary admission of exhibition goods; confirm the commodity code and Carnet validity with the Swiss customs authority or your freight forwarder.
Official visa pageWeather
November in Zürich is cool and often grey, with daytime highs around 3-9°C, morning fog and a realistic chance of rain. Snow is possible but uncommon in the city.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Mobile coverage is excellent; Swisscom, Sunrise and Salt networks cover the venue. EU roaming may apply depending on your home operator, and the venue offers Wi-Fi for visitors.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Punctuality and appointments
Swiss business meetings start on time; arrive at a stand a few minutes early and keep appointments short and agenda-led.
Greetings and language
A handshake and a surname-plus-title introduction are standard. German (Swiss German) is the local language, but most water-sector professionals work comfortably in English.
Practical guides
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Destination: Zürich Airport (ZRH)
Book 6-10 weeks ahead for November; direct flights to Zürich are limited from secondary cities, so compare a connection through Frankfurt, Munich or Amsterdam.
Book flightsSchengen short-stay business rules apply. EU/EFTA and many visa-waiver nationals do not need a visa; other visitors should apply for a Schengen C visa well before travel.
Estimated cost: USD 100
Processing: About 15 calendar days
Bring an invitation letter from the organiser, proof of accommodation and a return ticket to the visa appointment.
OfficialPartnerGet to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: S-Bahn from Zürich Airport to Zürich Oerlikon (about 12 minutes), then a few minutes on foot or tram 11 to Messe Zürich.
Hotel → venue: Most Oerlikon hotels are a 10-15 minute walk from Halls 5 and 6; city-centre hotels are 15-20 minutes by tram.
Ride-hail: Uber and local taxis operate; a city-centre to Messe Zürich ride is roughly CHF 25-40 depending on traffic.
Public transit: ZVV S-Bahn, tram and bus services connect the airport, main station and Oerlikon; single tickets and day passes are available at machines and via the ZVV app.
Parking: Paid visitor parking is available at the exhibition grounds; expect CHF 15-25 per day and arrive early.
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: November
Temperature: 3-9°C daytime
Seasonality: Frequent drizzle, morning fog and occasional cold snaps; daylight fades by late afternoon.
Packing: Bring a warm waterproof coat, layers, comfortable shoes for the halls and an umbrella for the walk from Oerlikon station.
Plan your trip
Best day to visit: Day 1, 17 November 2027
The opening day carries the freshest product launches and the fullest speaker programme, and it leaves Day 2 free for follow-up meetings or a second pass through the halls.
Register for the trade fair and confirm your ticket type — Check the official site for 2027 registration opening and save the confirmation.
Book flights and a hotel in Oerlikon or the city centre — November is busy; aim for free cancellation until T-3.
Build a target exhibitor list from the official directory — Group meetings by hall and leave 20-minute buffers.
Print badges, tickets and meeting confirmations — Pack a phone charger and a notebook for the AQUAtalks sessions.
Check S-Bahn and tram disruptions and plan the route to Oerlikon — Allow 30 minutes from Zürich HB and arrive before the morning rush.
Arrive at Messe Zürich, collect badge and coffee
Main foyer, Halls 5-6Supplier meetings with treatment and pump exhibitors
Hall 5Lunch and informal networking
Venue restaurant / exhibitor loungeAQUAtalks sessions and a second meeting block
Lecture stage, Hall 6Rhine Falls (Rheinfall)
Half-Day Nature Trip
About 45 minutes by train from Zürich HB
Europe's largest waterfall and an easy post-show break with good rail connections.
Lucerne old town and lake
Full-Day City Trip
About 45-60 minutes by train from Zürich HB
Compact historic centre, lake views and mountain access for a weekend extension.
AQUAtalks stage
Programme and networking
Best place to meet speakers and utility delegates after sessions.
Exhibitor lounge
Informal meetings
Quieter than the hall floor for follow-up conversations; access is usually limited to exhibitors and invited guests.
Swiss utility buying cycles are long and consensus-driven. Fast, specific follow-up keeps your solution on the specification shortlist while the project team is still comparing options.
Budget
Shell scheme
CHF 550–850 / m²
Raw space
CHF 380–600 / m²
Standard booth
9 m²
No official 2027 tariff was published. Bands are editorial estimates for a Swiss national trade fair and exclude VAT, rigging and custom build.
sourceAdjust the inputs below to create a directional event budget.
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.
booth
exhibitor · shell_9
CHF 4950–7650 / 9 sqm stand
hotel
both · mid
USD 280–420 / per night
travel
visitor · europe
USD 200–450 / return flight
per_diem
both · standard
CHF 80–120 / per day
| Item | For | Tier | Estimated range | Status | As of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| booth | exhibitor | shell_9 | CHF 4950–7650 / 9 sqm stand | estimate | 2026-11-04 |
| hotel | both | mid | USD 280–420 / per night | estimate | 2026-11-04 |
| travel | visitor | europe | USD 200–450 / return flight | estimate | 2026-11-04 |
| per_diem | both | standard | CHF 80–120 / per day | estimate | 2026-11-04 |
Decision
Answer six quick questions to see whether AQUA Suisse 2027 is best for a visit, a stand or neither.
QUESTION 1 OF 6
Which best describes your role?
Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.
visit
You have an active project and need to compare suppliers, attend AQUAtalks and meet Swiss peers.
Best for
Utilities, municipalities, engineers and buyers evaluating water technology
Min. budget
$900.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks
Risks
Two days can be too short for a broad specification review
November hotel rates are high
exhibit
You want qualified Swiss utility and industrial leads and can follow up within 48 hours.
Best for
Suppliers of treatment, pumps, measurement, automation and network technology
Min. budget
$8,000.00
Timeline
3-4 months
Risks
Small national audience
Swiss labour, hotel and freight costs are high
skip
Your work is outside the water sector or your next relevant project is more than two years away.
Best for
Teams with no water-sector project or no approved budget
Timeline
Not applicable
Risks
Missing competitor launches
Losing a year in a biennial cycle
Book with
Messe Zürich
The exhibition complex in Zürich Oerlikon hosting Halls 5 and 6, with rail, tram and motorway access.
Venue operator; not confirmed as a commercial partner of the 2027 show.
Swiss International Air Lines
Swiss flag carrier with direct services from European hubs and long-haul connections into Zürich Airport.
Relevant travel provider; no official carrier designation was confirmed.
Zürich Chamber of Commerce
Regional business network that supports Swiss companies and international investors in the Zürich economic area.
Public business body; not confirmed as a show partner.
SVGW
Swiss Gas and Water Industry Association, a long-standing technical body for water and gas utilities and a natural convenor of the show's audience.
Industry association active in the sector; partnership status for 2027 not confirmed.
Recommended providers
State Secretariat for Migration (SEM)
Official Swiss entry rules and Schengen visa guidance.
Official destination site for hotels and city information; book Oerlikon or city centre with free cancellation.
Direct services to Zürich from major European hubs; no official 2027 carrier discount was confirmed.
Swiss freight-forwarding association; ask a member forwarder about ATA carnets and Messe Zürich delivery slots. No official 2027 handler was named.
Swiss insurer offering business travel and exhibition liability cover; compare quotes before booking.
Official city and regional trip ideas, including Rhine Falls and Lucerne by train.
Organiser platform may offer badge-scan lead capture; confirm availability in the 2027 exhibitor manual.
FAQs & glossary
Frequently asked
Glossary
Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
4 more alternate names hidden
Trust footer
5
References
3
Publishers
5
Date checked
Easyfairs Switzerland
AQUA&GAS
ChemieXtra
Display a free company card at your booth, or share your professional card on the show floor.
