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When innovation, exchange and knowledge transfer come together, it takes more than strong content: reliable media technology that works in the background and makes the dialog visible and audible. Kilchenmann took on this role for Swissbau Lab 2026 on behalf of IEU Kommunikation AG.
Swissbau is the leading platform for the Swiss construction and real estate industry and takes place every two years in the exhibition halls in Basel. National and international companies present innovations, trends and solutions from the construction, architecture and real estate sectors.
From January 22 to 24, 2026, Kilchenmann was once again able to accompany the Swissbau Lab as a technology partner - on behalf of IEU Kommunikation AG. The aim was to reliably operate the lab as a central platform for presentations, talks and discussion formats in terms of media technology and to integrate it seamlessly into the ongoing trade fair operations.
Initial situation/requirements
The Swissbau Lab functioned as a central meeting point for knowledge transfer, professional exchange and in-depth discussions throughout the trade fair. The demands on the technical implementation were correspondingly high: reliable presentation technology, excellent audio quality and continuous technical support throughout the duration of the trade fair.
The integration of the stage and presentation technology into the dynamic trade fair operations with changing speakers, short changeover times and parallel program items proved to be particularly challenging.
Technical implementation
Kilchenmann was responsible for planning, setting up and operating the entire media technology infrastructure of the Swissbau Lab. This included the comprehensive technical support of all stage formats with audio, video and lighting technology as well as the installation and operation of high-performance sound systems to ensure high speech intelligibility during presentations. Radio microphone systems for speakers and moderators were set up, permanently monitored and professionally supported during the ongoing program.
The planning, implementation and monitoring of the presentation technology was also a central component. Presentations and media content were reliably fed in, while the video and signal technologywas coordinatedand operated centrally.Close coordination with the organizer, program managers and other trades on site ensured that even last-minute adjustments could be implemented efficiently and professionally. The professional assembly and dismantling of all technical installations was carried out according to the specified trade fair schedule.
The project was also challenging from a logistical point of view: the construction of the entire infrastructure began the week before the trade fair.
Conclusion
Swissbau Lab 2026 impressively demonstrated the central importance of precisely planned and reliably operated media technology for dialog-oriented trade fair formats. Thanks to stable technical systems, high-quality audio solutions and consistent on-site support, Kilchenmann ensured that content could be communicated clearly, comprehensibly and effectively.
The renewed collaboration at Swissbau underscores the importance of close, cooperative coordination between the customer and technology partner. Only through the early involvement of all parties, clear communication channels and a common understanding of the content and technical objectives can a format such as the Swissbau Lab be run reliably, efficiently and with consistently high quality over several days of the trade fair.
