IFAS 2024 took place from 22 to 24 October 2024 at Messe Zürich. The official post-event release reported more than 250 exhibitors and approximately 10,000 trade visitors.
Official recap and gallery: https://www.ifas-expo.ch/de/rueckblick
- Startup & Innovation Park - Speakers Corner - Presentation Cube - Networking Zone & Matchmaking - CareFair **exhibitor roi:** The organiser positions IFAS 2026 around access to purchase-ready decision-makers, visibility, digital reach, presentations, recruitment, networking and matchmaking. No independent... [truncated] **impact summary:** The official recap describes IFAS as a leading trade fair and industry platform for the healthcare market and states that the event successfully returned in 2022 after a four-year ... [truncated] ### current edition **year:** 2026 **end date:** 2026 **source url:** https://www.eventseye.com/fairs/f-ifas-7404-1.html **start date:** 2026 **value status:** organiser_forecast - 250 - 10000 - 2026-10-20 to 2026 - 09:00-17:00 - 349 **audience quality:** The organiser describes IFAS 2026 as a business platform aimed at decision-makers responsible for investments, partnerships and healthcare solutions, and states that it brings toge... [truncated] - IFAS 2024 - IFAS 2022 - 2026 ### next edition outlook **year:** 2026 - https://www.ifas-expo.ch/de - https://www.ifas-expo.ch/de/anreise-oeffnungszeiten - https://www.ifas-expo.ch/de/teilnahmemoeglichkeiten **summary:** IFAS 2026 is scheduled for 20-22 October 2026 at Messe Zürich. Official participation materials emphasize expanded business-development and networking formats alongside the exhibit... [truncated] **end date:** 2026 **confidence:** confirmed **start date:** 2026 - Startup & Innovation Park - Speakers Corner with 20-minute presentation slots - Presentation Cube for product presentations and workshops - CareFair job and career platform - Networking Zone & Matchmaking ## Exhibitors **total:** 349 - Zürich - Bern - Basel - Baar - Wallisellen - Winterthur - Lausanne - Sursee - Luzern - München - Rotkreuz - Hünenberg - St. Gallen - Zug - Genève - Baden - Solothurn - Volketswil - St.Gallen - Effretikon - Schwyz - Tavannes - Hägendorf - Bürglen - Pully - Healthcare staffing & HR services suppliers - healthcare IT & automation suppliers (profile pending) - Other healthcare IT & automation suppliers - Telehealth, RPM & remote care suppliers - Clinical communication & collaboration suppliers - Nursing home & aged care operators - Medical devices & diagnostic equipment suppliers - Laboratory diagnostics & LIS suppliers - Medical training & healthcare education suppliers - Rehabilitation & therapy technology suppliers - Healthcare associations & public sector bodies - Nursing & care documentation software suppliers - Medical imaging & radiology systems suppliers - Hospital information systems & clinical ERP suppliers - Healthcare consulting & digital transformation suppliers - Switzerland - Germany - Austria - Netherlands - Sweden - France - Finland - Denmark - Russia - Belgium - Spain ### domain enrich **notes:** Domains came from the TSI Pro analysis CSV. Trigger DomainEnrich only if deeper company enrichment is needed. **status:** not_started - 44ai.ch - 7-days.ch - abacus.ch - acticom.ch - activeit.ch - ad-swiss.ch - adamcares.ai - adroplan.ch - advacare.ch - aerztekasse.ch - agytec.ch - aircreative.com - airscale.ch - aixelink.com - akademie-leben-sterben.com - algomia.com - all-personal.ch - ampri.de - ametiq.ch - arjo.com - art-of-beauty.com - asb-academy.ch - ascom.com - assura.ch - atoss.ch - aveniq.ch - avintis.com - axelion.ch - axonlab.com - axpo.com - balgristtec.ch - banoconcept.de - bardusch.com - bbv.ch - berlinux-solutions.de - besaqsys.ch - bp-online.com - bigla-care.ch - bluecare.ch - brainlight.de - brita.ch - bwt.com - cairone.ch - calopad.com - camillebauer.com - cancom.ch - care2next.ch - care2share.ch - careanesth.com - carefair.ch - caretronic.com - carewell.ch - cent-systems.ch - certiva.ch - cistec.com - clienia.ch - cliniserve.de - clinisys.com - cognishine.com - cogvis.ai - cgm.com - contourdesign.com - coople.com - coorpix.ch - cora.tech - corona.ch - curaprox.ch - customize.ch - cws.com - cynteract.com - data-security.ch - datango.de - debeleeftv.ch - dedalusgroup.ch - diatube.ch - post.ch - digital-health-center.ch - digitalxray.ch - discobed.ch - docdialog.ch - domo.health - dq-solutions.ch - shop.drluigi.eu - duxomed.ch - e-medicus.ch - easyc.ch - easysoft.de - edeliontech.ch - edl.gmbh - egrosuisse.ch - elca.ch - elevatesystems.ch - eliza.swiss - embru.ch - emento.de - epa-cc.de - ergoexpert.ch - ergon.ch - ergonom-isch.ch - ergotron.com **available domain count:** 339 ### exhibitor analysis quality **total rows:** 349 **rows with hall:** 0 **classified rows:** 349 **rows with booth:** 0 **unclassified rows:** 0 **classification coverage pct:** 100 ## Market **region:** Switzerland / DACH healthcare market **why it matters:** IFAS positions itself as a major business meeting point for the Swiss healthcare sector and offers access to healthcare professionals, decision-makers, suppliers and innovation-focused stakeholders. - Healthcare digitisation - Connected care and smart monitoring - Innovation and startup visibility - Care, hygiene and workforce development ### similar event circuit **title:** Healthcare trade-show circuit **summary:** No additional comparable events were verified from the official IFAS sources reviewed. **source note:** Only IFAS 2026 official pages were used for this worksheet. **planning window:** Review official event calendars before building a multi-event itinerary. ## Logistics ### visa **official url:** https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/einreise.html **ata carnet notes:** Switzerland accepts ATA Carnets for the temporary, duty-free import of exhibition and trade-fair goods, professional equipment, and commercial samples, per the Swiss Federal Office for Customs and Border Security (BAZG). Carnets must be arranged in advance through the Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the exhibitor's home country; the Swiss Chambers of Commerce request a security deposit of 20-30 percent of the merchandise value. This is general Swiss customs policy, not IFAS-specific confirmation from the organiser. **ata carnet accepted:** true **free nationalities notes:** Nationality-specific entry rules were not determined. Roughly 60 countries (including EU/EFTA states, the US, UK, and Canada) have visa-free access to Switzerland for stays up to 90 days within a 180-day period; nationals of other countries generally need a Schengen Type C visa. Consult the Swiss State Secretariat for Migration (SEM) visa-requirement list before travel. **weather notes:** October is an autumn travel period in Zürich; check the short-range forecast before departure. - Business language - Meeting etiquette - Zurich Airport **connectivity notes:** The official IFAS site provides German and French language options. Confirm venue Wi-Fi and exhibitor connectivity services with the organiser. **local currency code:** CHF ## Visitor persona ### visa **notes:** No nationality was provided, so a definitive visa determination is not possible. Fee cited (EUR 90, approx. CHF/USD 95) and 15-day processing figure are drawn from Swiss federal and consular sources for the standard Schengen Type C visa, not an IFAS-specific fee schedule. **partner url:** https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/einreise/visumantragsformular.html **official url:** https://www.sem.admin.ch/sem/en/home/themen/einreise.html **estimated cost:** 95 **processing time:** Standard 15 calendar days from a complete application; up to 30-60 days in peak or complex cases **requirement summary:** Visa requirement depends on nationality. Visa-exempt nationals (EU/EFTA, US, UK, Canada, and roughly 60 other countries) may enter for up to 90 days within a 180-day period without a visa; other nationals need a Schengen Type C short-stay visa, obtainable for business or tourism purposes, before traveling to IFAS 2026. ### hotels - Zürich Oerlikon - Zürich city centre - Airport area **recommended check in:** 19 October 2026 **recommended check out:** 23 October 2026 ### flights - United States **booking notes:** Use Zurich Airport as the primary arrival airport and allow time for onward public transport to Messe Zürich. **destination airport:** Zurich Airport (ZRH) ### weather **month:** October **packing notes:** Bring layers, a light rain jacket and comfortable walking shoes. **rain or seasonality:** Autumn conditions; verify the forecast shortly before departure. ### transport **parking:** Parking is available at the Messe Zürich parking garage on Hagenholzstrasse; follow the 'Z' exhibition signage when arriving via the Basel, Bern, Chur, Lucerne, or St. Gallen highways, per the official Messe Zürich getting-here page. **ride hail:** No official IFAS or Messe Zürich ride-hailing information found; verify currently available providers and local taxi options before travel. **hotel to venue:** Hotels in Oerlikon, such as the Holiday Inn Zurich Messe directly opposite the venue, are within walking distance; hotels in central Zürich are a short S-Bahn ride to Oerlikon Station followed by a brief tram, bus, or walk to Messe Zürich. **public transit:** From Oerlikon Station, Messe Zürich is a few minutes on foot, via Tram No. 50, or Bus lines 61 and 62. Zürich Main Station connects to Oerlikon every 6 minutes via S-Bahn lines S2, S3, S6, S7, S8, S9, S14, S15, S16, S19 and S24, per the official Messe Zürich getting-here page. **airport to venue:** Zürich Airport is about 6 km from Messe Zürich and reachable in roughly 12 minutes via public transport (train to Oerlikon plus a short tram/bus/walk), per the official Messe Zürich getting-here page. - Confirm event pass and badge details - Confirm visa and travel documents - Book flights and hotel - Shortlist target exhibitors/sessions - Prepare meeting calendar ### itinerary builder ## Exhibitor persona ### compliance **notes:** Request the current exhibitor manual and technical regulations before construction or shipping. **stand rules url:** https://www.ifas-expo.ch/de/standbaumoeglichkeiten **insurance required:** Not verified **electrical or safety rules:** Not verified in the official pages reviewed ### lead capture **notes:** No official 2026 lead-capture or badge-scanner information was found in the retrieved official materials. - https://www.ifas-expo.ch/de/teilnahmemoeglichkeiten **availability status:** unknown **recommended followup sla:** Within 24 hours of each qualified lead - Confirm booth package and payment deadlines - Submit stand design and contractor forms - Book staff travel and accommodation - Prepare freight and customs documents - Prepare lead capture, collateral, and follow-up workflow ### freight shipping **notes:** Confirm the official freight handler, deadlines and customs process with the organiser. **deadline summary:** Not published in the official pages reviewed. - Commercial invoice - Packing list - Transport documents - Customs documentation as applicable ## Planning ### exhibitor ### lead capture **notes:** No official 2026 lead-capture or badge-scanner information was found in the retrieved official materials. **recommended followup sla:** Within 24 hours of each qualified lead **best visit day:** Wednesday, 21 October 2026 - Networking Zone & Matchmaking - Exhibitor stands - Startup & Innovation Park - Start with objectives - Plan by hall - Use the full opening period - Procurement - Technology scouting - Partnerships - Talent and careers **best visit day reasoning:** A mid-event day normally provides a full exhibition day while avoiding first-day setup pressure and final-day departures; this is a planning recommendation, not an organiser-designated best day. ## Costs ### calculator **currency:** CHF **per diem usd:** 69 **booth sqm max:** 0 **booth sqm min:** 0 **visa cost usd:** 0 **nights default:** 3 **booth sqm default:** 9 **insurance cost usd:** 35 **shell per sqm low usd:** 0 **shell per sqm high usd:** 0 **hotel mid per night usd:** 235 **hotel budget per night usd:** 125 **hotel premium per night usd:** 450 ### booth prices **notes:** No official 2026 booth prices were exposed in the retrieved official materials. Exhibitors are directed to the participation page and registration form for participation details. **source:** https://www.ifas-expo.ch/de/teilnahmemoeglichkeiten **currency:** CHF **standard booth sqm:** 0 **raw space per sqm low:** 0 **raw space per sqm high:** 0 **shell scheme per sqm low:** 0 **shell scheme per sqm high:** 0 ## Decision tools ### quiz result config **mode:** visit_exhibit_skip **intro:** Use your objectives, budget and lead-generation needs to decide whether to attend as a visitor or exhibit. - Yes — visit. - Yes — exhibit. - No — not this edition. **tie label:** Evaluate further **tie description:** Compare meeting targets, expected leads and total travel or exhibiting costs before deciding. ## Partners - Swiss entry requirements - Messe Zürich travel information - SYMA stand construction ## Media - IFAS official press photo (og:image) **og image url:** https://cdn.tradeshowintel.com/assets/tsi_pro/6943bc58d27fc58b2b3aa909/og_1788244460.jpg **event logo url:** https://cdn.tradeshowintel.com/assets/event_logos/6943bc58d27fc58b2b3aa909_1778259118.png ## Sources - IFAS media and press page - IFAS 2024 recap gallery - IFAS homepage - Teilnahmemöglichkeiten - CareFair - IFAS 2026 – Die Gesundheitsbranche im Dialog - IFAS 2024 Schlussbericht (Media Release) - IFAS – Der wichtigste Branchentreffpunkt - Volle Hallen und begeisterte Aussteller (IFAS 2024 Recap) - Medienmitteilungen | IFAS 2022: Wichtigste Fachmesse für den Gesundheitsmarkt kehrt erfolgreich zurück - Spitex Magazin Innovationen und Wissenstransfer im Zentrum der IFAS - Getting Here Messe Zürich - Holiday Inn Zurich Messe pricing - Hotels in Oerlikon, Zurich - Best Budget Hotels in Zürich - How Much Do Hotels Cost in Zurich? - IFAS 2026 opening hours and travel - Standbau by SYMA - Messe Zürich travel information