Abstract

Basel is the main centre of the European pharmaceuticals and chemicals industry and the third biggest life-sciences region in Europe, employing 27,800 pharmaceuticals, chemicals and agrochemicals experts. More than 3,500 companies in the sector and also a large number of conventional universities and universities of applied sciences are established in Basel and the surrounding area. ILMAC is becoming increasingly popular each time round as the most important meeting point for pharmaceuticals, chemicals, food, drinks, cosmetics and biotechnology, not only in Switzerland but also in the regions over the border.