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1-to-1 Meetings

ABIM is not only the key meeting place for the international biocontrol industry but often is the only opportunity for companies to meet all year. Many organisations meet for the first time at ABIM and frequently form lasting business relationships as a result.
We aim to facilitate such encounters through the provision of our 1-to-1 Meeting Service. This is a key feature of the Attendee Hub that can be accessed on smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop. With the service, attendees can contact each other and book physical meetings for up to 4 persons within the venue.

The 1-to-1 feature in the Attendee Hub is a great tool to enhance your networking opportunities. You can book the meeting tables located in the Foyer for short timeslots during all three conference days. You are completely free to send and receive 1-to-1 appointment invitations at any time. Everyone who has chosen to take part in 1-to-1 Meetings during the registration may use this service free of charge.

The Attendee Hub will open 3 months before the conference.

Watch the video: Scheduling Appointments on the App

App

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Download the Cvent Events App on your mobile device:

1. Download für Android or Download for iOS (the app is supported from iOS 15 and Android 10)

2. Search for ABIM 2025

3. Enter first name, last name and registered email address

4. Check your inbox or SMS for your verification code (please check your spam folder if you have not received a message)

5. Open your profile and edit if necessary:

upload your picture
make sure other attendees can find you

For those who cannot download the app: The same content and all features are also available in the Attendee Hub.

Attendee Hub

Access the Attendee Hub on your desktop:

1. Enter first name, last name and registered email address

4. Check your inbox or SMS for your verification code (please check your spam folder if you have not received a message)

5. Open your profile and edit if necessary:

upload your picture
make sure other attendees can find you

Within the Attendee Hub, registered attendees can find:

Full programme
Personal schedule planner
Speakers profiles
Exhibitor list
Sponsor list
List of attendees
1-to-1 Meeting function to schedule meetings with fellow biocontrol professionals
Message function to contact and chat with other attendees
Interactive floor plans
Social media links
and more

Attendee list

Due to GDPR regulations, ABIM AG is not authorised to share the list of attendees. The attendee list will only be made available to registered attendees via the Attendee Hub. Registered attendees will be able to contact each other and make appointments, but only the name, job title and company name will be displayed. Each attendee can add a LinkedIn profile to their profile. The same list will be available on the App. The attendee list cannot be downloaded.

The attendee list will not be distributed in any other form and attendee data will not be shared in any other way.

Please be aware of fraudulent offers, e.g. scam emails offering attendee lists for purchase. Please be aware these offers are fraudulent. These scammers do not have any relationship with ABIM AG and they do NOT have the data they are attempting to sell. ABIM AG does not share, rent, or sell email lists. Please be vigilant. Spammers are known to impersonate employees and illegally use conference logos. ABIM AG has no agreement with any agency and does not disclose contact information.

Basel hotel reservation

Are you looking for a hotel? Basel Tourism office is happy to help you with your reservation. The booking confirmation of your hotel in Basel serves as a free ticket for the transfer from the airport or train station to your hotel.

Discover more with the free BaselCard! When you stay overnight in Basel, you will benefit from discounts on numerous cultural and recreational activities and other exclusive advantages. Enjoy Basel!

When booking your accommodation to attend this year's ABIM, please be sure to use reputable international websites and be wary of any agents that you do not know or trust, especially if they contact you by phone or email. ABIM has no agreement with any hotels or travel agencies and does not disclose contact information. If in doubt, book direct with the hotel of your choice or use the services of our partner, the official Basel Tourism office.

Basel tourist information

Nestling in the heart of Europe in the three countries corner where Switzerland, Germany and France meet, Basel is a pocket-sized metropolis that combines proverbial Swiss quality with a multicultural population. This makes the city unmistakably open-minded, happy and innovative.

Basel is widely acknowledged as Switzerland's city of culture and for good reason, with visitors confronted by art at every turn - whether simply wandering through the streets of the Old Town or visiting one of the city's nearly forty museums.

Basel is a cultural city for lovers of fine wining and dining. The city's unique location on the border of three neighbouring countries has had a profound influence on its cuisine. But it is not only in the area of food where the inhabitants of Basel can enjoy the finer things in life - the city also has a wealth of shopping opportunities on offer! For lovers of fine wining and dining the city has long since lost its status as a hidden gem. The city has more than 20 restaurants with entries in either the Gault Milau or Michelin guides. No less astonishing is the fact that there is so much variety - a fact that is not widely advertised.

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Basel travel information

Only a 10-minute drive from the city centre, Basel’s EuroAirport is served by a number of international airlines. Together with neighbouring Zurich Airport, it enjoys connections to all European airports and to more than 200 intercontinental destinations. Located in the centre of Europe, Basel is a major transportation hub. Its three railway stations - the Swiss SBB, French SNCF and German Badischer Bahnhof offer excellent connections far and wide.

Getting to the Congress Center Basel

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Watch this video to find out how to get from Zurich Airport to Basel main station SBB.

Bernard Blum Award

The Bernard Blum Award is presented annually by IBMA to the most innovative biocontrol product of the year.
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Catering

Catering is included in the conference fee.

Business breakfasts, coffee breaks, lunches and aperitifs are served in the Exhibition area.

50% of the meals offered are vegetarian. There will be a buffet for special diets (vegan, gluten-free, lactose-free). Please indicate your dietary requirements at conference(at)abim.ch.

There is a coffee station in the Foyer on the 2nd floor and water fountains are located in various locations throughout the venue.

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Drinking water

ABIM wants to reduce waste: Help us and use the reusable water cups. These are provided next to the numerous water stations in the Congress Center and should be put in the containers provided after use - not in the rubbish bin! You can also fill your own bottles at the water stations.

Gallery

Photo gallery of past conferences.

Meeting rooms

Two types of meeting rooms are available during ABIM:

Semi-private meeting rooms are located in the Foyer on the 2nd floor of the Congress Center Basel. The modular rooms for max. 6 persons are available for anyone to use free of charge. The rooms cannot be booked in advance, but are available on a first come first served basis. Please do not block them or prevent others from using this facility.

Private meeting rooms in the adjacent hotel and in the Messeturm "Hyperion" are available for rent at a cost. The meeting rooms can be booked online.

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Parking

The congress site has a direct connection to the A2 motorway. The “Messe” exit leads you directly to the Messe Basel multi-storey car park with its 1,200 parking spaces.The public car park Messe is a 2-minute walk from the Congress Center. The costs for the parking spaces can be found on the Congress Center website.

Presentations

Presentations of previous conferences can be found in the Archive.

Save the Dates

ABIM 2026: 20-22 October (NEW: TUESDAY TO THURSDAY)
ABIM 2027: 19-21 October (NEW: TUESDAY TO THURSDAY)
ABIM 2028: 24-26 October (NEW: TUESDAY TO THURSDAY)
ABIM 2029: 23-25 October (NEW: TUESDAY TO THURSDAY)
ABIM 2030: 22-24 October (NEW: TUESDAY TO THURSDAY)

Testimonials

Read what attendees say about ABIM.

Venue

The Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM) will take place at the Congress Center Basel, Switzerland. The Congress Center Basel covers a larger area than any other conference venue in Switzerland with multi-purpose spaces, professional services and proven expertise in the organisation of congresses, conferences, seminars, exhibitions and presentations.

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“ABIM is for me the key event of the year to meet our current partners and to explore new business opportunities for biosolutions. Also, the sessions organized at this conference provide great insights in various trends in our sector, latest research topics and regulatory updates. Last but not least, I recommend you take a long walk through the booth area to feel the vibrant energy and friendly atmosphere that is so typical for ABIM and to discover yet again new companies and exciting technologies that will make our farmers and our planet sustainable!“

Lara Ramaekers, Vice-President at BioWorks, a division of BioFirst Group

“Participating in this event is crucial for us because it's where we meet most of our customers. That's why we bring a large team to enhance our knowledge and showcase our expertise and future potential. For us, this is a key event and the most important date in our company's calendar each year.”

Tillmann Frank, e-nema

"At ABIM, there are so many players of the market, suppliers, distributors and consultants. This makes ABIM a unique meeting place. In addition, there are these excellent sessions with many topics addressing the challenges of this time that must be overcome."

Daniel Zingg, CEO Andermatt Group AG

"I have attended ABIM each year from the beginning of my career. This is a place where the industry meets. It’s the main event. It gives us a lot of opportunities for networking."

Dmytro Yakovenko, Head of International Department at BTU-Center

“ABIM is a combination of people coming from all over the world and the very nice scientific presentations and commercial presentations. It’s a good mix of scientific and commercial. It’s the science we need, applicable science which is very needed for biocontrol in face of the planetary challenges we are facing as humanity.”

Lieselot Van der Veken, Founder of Pro Terra Agro

“ABIM is an important conference for us, as it provides an opportunity to network with new partners, explore business opportunities, and discover new bio-fungicides, biologicals, and innovative solutions.”

Annabelle Gilgen, Amoéba

"ABIM is very inspiring, it gives you energy. If you see all these people very dedicated to biocontrol. Every year we see innovating products, new companies. Nature can provide all the solutions. Here you can find new products and new uses – and it inspires everyone."

Willem Ravensberg, Corporate Sr. Governmental and Regulatory Affairs Advisor at Koppert

"ABIM is clearly the most important conference on biocontrol for the whole year. And now even more because it also includes biostimulants topics that are crossing over. The attendees play on both sides."

Geoffroy Moulin, Bioteam Manager and Key account manager at Staphyt

"I have been a very regular attended right from 2006. I always come here to learn what is happening in different parts of the world. ABIM has become more of a meeting place for the European industry. I hope that this changes and more people from other countries come as well."

Ketan Mehta, President Bio Protection Global and Founder-CEO Ecosense Labs.India

“I'm attending ABIM, where the event has grown impressively to nearly 2000 attendees. It's a fantastic opportunity to catch up with old friends, meet many new companies and explore new technologies. This event plays a crucial role in driving the global adoption of biologics.”

Pam Marrone, Invasive Species Corporation

“ABIM is an invaluable platform for professionals to connect, exchange ideas, and learn about innovative, environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional pesticide use. It provides a unique opportunity to explore sustainable solutions and share knowledge, all while highlighting the importance of adopting more eco-conscious practices in pest management.”

Asefeh Golreihan, LKC Ltd

“ABIM brings together such a large group of people to network: Innovators, developers, farmers, end-users and all the supporting technologies around. We’ve got the policymakers, we’ve got the technical support that’s here. ABIM brings all those elements together, and it allows a streamline development from discovery to handing things to farmers. By coming here to ABIM you can fast track that, you can have meetings so fast to move forward very quickly.”

Roma Gwynn, Rationale - Biopesticide Strategists and Vice President IBMA Global

“To be able to meet everybody from the Biocontrol industry in one place is a fantastic networking opportunity. To be able to spend time with colleagues from around the world at ABIM is also fantastic. And we all come here because we see the value in networking with existing suppliers, new suppliers and markets worldwide, all under one roof.”

Andrew Brown, CEO Andermatt UK

“ABIM is actually a welcoming place. I came alone, and I never felt alone those 11 years ago. It's nice every year to come back and to see the people who are still coming because they believe in this mission, in our objective as a biocontrol industry and new people coming and are being welcomed.”

Alessandra Moccia, Senior Director Global Regulatory Affairs at Suterra and Vice-President of IBMA

“ABIM is an excellent networking hub, bringing together all the companies and stakeholders in the biocontrol industry each year. It's the ideal place to make contacts, initiate collaborations and gain insight into new market developments and what the future holds.”

Eric Ferré, Rovensa Next

“ABIM brings the entire biocontrol industry together and provides a fantastic networking opportunity. The event provides our organization with a unique opportunity for colleagues from around the world to connect, share insights, and engage with existing and new suppliers—all in one place.”

Patrick Meyer, Andermatt Group AG

“We have been attending ABIM for more than ten years and have participated in every edition. We believe it's an excellent hub for biotech solutions, offering opportunities to find partners and distributors for biosolutions.”

Anna Botta, Bioiberica

“For me, ABIM is the highlight of the year where we share knowledge, share experiences, and also try to educate each other about the state of the biological industry, where we are, and what the next steps may might be.”

Peter Maes, Koppert

“We come to ABIM every year. It's a must-attend event for us to network with old colleagues and friends, but also to meet new potential customers and clients who are active in the biocontrol industry, not only here in Europe, but worldwide.”

Mark Trimmer, DunhamTrimmer

“For me, ABIM is the highlight of the year where we share knowledge, share experiences, and also try to educate each other about the state of the biological industry, where we are, and what the next steps may might be.”

Peter Maes, Koppert

“Attending ABIM provides us with immense value through networking opportunities. The event fosters significant interactions and partnerships, allowing us to connect with customers, colleagues and partners in a way that isn't possible at many other shows.”

Shane Hand, Ag Visement Consulting

“ABIM is always the best experience of the year, and our company is just excited to go. It's like a tradition because we've been here since the beginning, and I hope we'll be going to ABIM for years to come.”

Ivana Suchánková, Biopreparáty

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