Igeho 2027. Everything for successful hosts.
An industry gathering for the hotel and catering sectors
Four days packed with networking opportunities, innovations and fresh ideas: Igeho 2027 brings the Swiss hospitality industry together in Basel. Showcase or discover innovative products, services and processes that could be useful for your work and your business.
Switzerland’s number one industry gathering
Switzerland’s No. 1 industry gathering
Igeho is the leading international industry platform for the hotel, catering, takeaway and care sectors, as well as food production. The secret to its success is this: a trade fair, a networking hub and a think tank, complemented by the year-round digital platform.
Every participation begins with a company profile on the Igeho website, including meeting scheduling and AI-powered matchmaking. Additional features such as an app presence, lead scanning and branding, as well as a comprehensive visitor marketing package, are available as optional extras.
Networking. Exchange. Inspiration.
Whether you’re a trade visitor or an exhibitor, make the most of Igeho as a platform for inspiration, knowledge-sharing, networking and new business opportunities. Where suppliers meet decision-makers, solutions are developed to address today’s challenges and meet tomorrow’s requirements.
Make way for new ideas.
The Igeho supporting programme brings expert knowledge, diverse perspectives and practical experience to the fore. New approaches are discussed across more than 100 programme items and various special exhibitions. For knowledge that takes you further.
Target Audiences
Catering, including bars, catering services and snack bars
Hotel industry
Institutional catering, as well as chain and franchise catering
Takeaways
Care sector: hospitals, care homes and clinics
Wholesale and retail trade
Food production, such as bakeries and butchers
Universities and technical colleges
The trade show for decision-makers:
61 per cent of visitors play a key role in decision-making processes.
30 per cent of visitors are at C-level.
The Divisions
Kitchen Technology
Food & Beverages
Wine
Special exhibition «Barbesuch»
Indoor & Outdoor
Coffee & Tea
IT & Digital
Table Top
Lefa
This makes Igeho particularly attractive to suppliers wishing to establish or strengthen contacts with procurement professionals and decision-makers in the Swiss hospitality sector, the care sector, as well as in foodservice, retail and food processing.
Your exhibition options
Igeho offers not just exhibition space, but a exhibition model. From a straightforward system stand to a standalone brand experience, complemented by a digital presence, there are many possibilities.
Exhibition space with your own stand construction
Elegant system stand
Participation package with system stand Igeho Special
Exhibition space with your own stand construction | Elegant system stand | Participation package with system stand Igeho Special | |
In-house stand construction | ✔️ | - | - |
Stand construction included | - | ✔️ | - |
Exhibition space included | - | - | ✔️ |
Custom size | from 12 m² | 18 – 48 m² | 12 – 50 m² |
Costs | CHF 200 to 260 per m² | CHF 505 to 545 per m², including booth construction | Package price starting at CHF 6,000 for exhibition space, booth construction and more |
Early-bird rate valid through December 11, 2026 | ✔️ | ✔️ | - |
Ideal for | well-established brands / | SME | First-time participants |
Basic Media Package (compulsory) – valid through April 2028 for CHF 1'290.-
Company profile available online on the website
Presentation of up to 3 brands
Listing of up to 3 products/services
Meeting scheduling, targeted outreach to participants, and AI-powered matchmaking for relevant contacts and lead generation
Limited Upgrade for CHF 3'290.-
Company profile on the website and app with a basic listing in the exhibitor directory
Presentation of up to 12 brands
Listing of up to 12 products/services
Meeting scheduling, targeted outreach to attendees, and AI matchmaking for relevant contacts and lead generation
Lead scanning via the app and lead export
Logo slider on the homepage and logo on the interactive hall map
Featured placement in the directory (Recommended by Igeho)
Branding package: Banners in the ticket shop, on the Print@home ticket, in the Wallet, and on the turnstile screen on-site
Analytics, KPI overview, and reporting & lead insights
Visitor marketing levy (compulsory)
It includes tools to help you invite your network to the trade fair effectively. You’ll also receive personalised priority codes and invitation links, digital invitations for your guests, social media templates and much more.
Highlights 2027
Kocharena
Up-and-coming talents and seasoned professional chefs give us a glimpse into their cooking.
Hotel Utopia
"Hotel Utopia" Vol. 2 looks 3 to 5 years into the future.
Partner events
Many of our partners will be hosting events during the Igeho events at their own exhibition stands, on stage or in the MesseQuartier.
Lefa
A dedicated area for the food processing industry; for example, meat-processing businesses, bakeries, patisseries, cheese and dairy processing, beverage production and convenience food.
HotellerieSuisse Delegates’ Assembly
The HotellerieSuisse Delegates’ Assembly will take place during Igeho 2027 at the Congress Centre Basel (CCB), right next to the Igeho exhibition hall.
Special exhibition Barbesuch
New products, knowledge sharing, networking, competitions and shows: the ideal opportunity to showcase your business in a trendy, immersive environment dedicated to bars, drinks and related concepts.
Joint stands with associations
Together with numerous association partners, Igeho 2027 will also enable smaller companies to showcase themselves to the Swiss hospitality industry.
Igeho Rising Star 2027
A competitive way for start-ups to showcase their products and ideas. As well as the award, there will also be a Food Innovation Area.
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Event promoter and organiser
MCH Exhibitions & Events GmbH
Messeplatz 10
4005 Basel
Schweiz