The Industry Night Regio Liestal fascinated over 4,000 people

The first Industry Night Regio Liestal is history. For one night, 31 companies from various sectors provided impressive insights into their everyday life. There was a wide variety of industries and a spectacular programme. Over 4,000 visitors experienced around 70 programme offerings: impressive tours, fun workshops, and inspiring discussions with employees on site. The varied programme had something exciting in store for everyone, from young to old.

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IKEA at Industry Night Regio Liestal 2024, photo: © Samuel Bramley

It's midnight, the last garden ideas are sketched, the last car is painted, the last rose vase is welded, the last T-shirt is flocked, the VR glasses are put on for the last time, and the lab coat is taken off. One last look at the transformer, the battery production, the sheet metal production plant – this Industry Night provided exclusive insights into the small and large working worlds of the Liestal region for seven hours. The last visitors leave the companies with many impressions and experiences in their luggage.

Positive conclusion

The initiators and organisers from the Industrienacht Basel association and das mgmt Ltd. have drawn a very positive conclusion. 31 companies in the municipalities of Liestal, Bubendorf, Itingen, and Sissach impressively demonstrated how diverse, lively and innovative the local economy, and industry are. With around 70 programme items, they offered a fascinating look behind the scenes, as well as all kinds of culinary delights and great entertainment. The first Industry Night Regio Liestal was realised without any incidents.

Over 4,000 enthusiastic people on a discovery tour

The varied programme attracted a great deal of interest and the crowds were gratifyingly large. Over 4,000 people visited the first Industry Night Regio Liestal. The 31 companies counted around 11,000 admissions, meaning that the public visited just under three companies on average. The demand from regional educational institutions and non-governmental organisations was also very pleasing. 500 school pupils visited the Industry Night free of charge as part of a class group, while over 100 members of NGOs attended the Industry Night in groups free of charge. The free offer for holders of a colourkey or KulturLegi card was also taken up in large numbers.

Statements

‘The Industry Night was a complete success. Our numerous guests had the opportunity to take a look behind the scenes and learn more about the innovative steps in battery production. A successful event all round!’

– Daniela Mancino, Head of Consumer Sales, Marketing & Services Renata

‘We were delighted to provide numerous guests with exciting insights into the world of active pharmaceutical ingredient production. Guided tours, expert discussions, experiments for the little ones in the laboratory and even an automated iced tea production line allowed visitors to experience the diversity and fascination of the work at Bachem at first hand.

– Bachem AG, Bubendorf

‘The diversity and creativity with which the companies presented themselves today at the Industry Night Regio Liestal was impressive. The crowds show how important such an event is to build a bridge between companies and the population. As the main sponsor, we are proud that we succeeded so well today.

– Andreas Meier, Stv. Direktor Handelskammer beider Basel

‘The Industry Night was a great opportunity to show our commitment to the local community. Thank you for the interest and the valuable dialogue! As an employer, we are delighted to support the local economy and help shape the future of our region.’

– Carl Baker, Vice President Drug Substance Carbogen Amcis

‘Our participation in the Industry Night Regio Liestal was a complete success! We had the opportunity to offer a wide audience exciting insights into our working world and present our innovative approaches. We were thrilled by the discussions and the interest – thank you very much!’

– Adrian Stump, Business Unit Leiter ETAVIS Kriegel + Co. AG

Impressions from the night

Selection of photographs

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Bachem at Industry Night Regio Liestal 2024, photo: © Samuel Bramley

Many thanks to all sponsors, supporters and participating companies

The first Industry Night Regio Liestal would not have been possible without the active support of its sponsors and partners. The organising committee would like to thank the main sponsor, the Basel Chamber of Commerce, as well as the sponsors Bachem and Birkhäuser+GBC for their commitment and excellent cooperation. A big thank you also goes to all the people, institutions and companies who have supported the idea of the Industry Night from the very beginning, made the event possible with their services and offered exclusive insights into their working worlds. Around 700 people worked behind the scenes and in the companies.

The Industry Night Regio Liestal is a project of the Industrienacht Basel association, with mgmt Ltd. responsible for project management and communication. The organising committee is now working flat out on the evaluation and is already in the middle of planning the next Industry Night in the region – the third Industry Night Regio Basel on Friday, 9 May 2025. If you don't want to miss anything: subscribe to the newsletter.

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Rauscher & Stoecklin at Industry Night Regio Liestal 2024, photo: © Samuel Bramley