IFAS

IFAS is recognized as the most significant industry platform and leading trade fair for the healthcare sector in Switzerland. Held in Zurich, it serves as a central gathering point for medical professionals, showcasing a wide array of medical devices, diagnostic equipment, and health technologies. The event is organized by MCH Messe Schweiz (Zürich) AG and takes place every two years.

Exhibitors at IFAS span core sectors such as Medical Technology & Electromedicine, Physiotherapy & Rehabilitation, Care & Hygiene, Consumables & Logistics, IT & Consulting, Diagnostics & Laboratory Technology, and Facility & Equipment. Companies have the opportunity to maintain existing customer relationships, forge new contacts, and initiate successful business relationships, positioning themselves as leaders in the Swiss healthcare sector. The event aims to connect exhibitors with decision-makers seeking new suppliers and innovations, generating tangible business opportunities and ROI.

The target audience for IFAS includes hospital management, specialists, nursing staff, and therapists, encompassing roles like hospital and clinic directors, purchasing managers, biomedical engineers, and healthcare IT decision-makers. Attendees can explore a high-quality professional environment with business potential across all healthcare segments. Networking lounges and hosted buyer programs facilitate structured B2B meetings between professionals, manufacturers, distributors, and service providers. Past editions saw 400 exhibitors and 16,000 visitors (2018), and 250 exhibitors and over 10,000 visitors (2024).