About Industry Night Zurich

On Friday 12 March 2027, Industry Night Zurich will take place for the first time. From 5 pm to midnight, various companies in the city of Zurich and neighbouring municipalities will open their doors and offer exclusive insights into their day-to-day work. Visitors will experience first-hand how technologies are developed, products are manufactured and the foundations for our everyday lives are laid. The participating companies will be announced in autumn 2026.

Guided tours, workshops, dialogs: The Industry Night
The Industry Night provides a setting for interaction between business and the public. For seven hours, a variety of companies invite visitors to explore their premises, offering fascinating guided tours of places that are usually off-limits, hands-on workshops and the chance to chat with staff.

A network of shuttle buses connects all participating companies. Visitors can therefore plan their exploration tour in advance or choose their next destination spontaneously in the evening – just like during Zurich’s Long Night of Museums. The ticket costs CHF 10 and entitles the holder to entry to all companies, as well as use of the shuttle buses and public transport within the city. School pupils, apprentices and students are entitled to a free ticket. For young people, the Industry Night is the ideal opportunity to experience the regional job market in a relaxed way and discover their own interests.

The Industry Night has already been successfully held in other cities such as Basel, where it has become an established event with growing popularity: 8,500 visitors and 20,000 entries in 2022, and over 20,000 visitors and 55,000 entries in 2026. Now the event is coming to Zurich with the aim of showcasing the economic diversity of Switzerland’s largest city.

Industry at the heart of Switzerland’s largest city
Zurich is far more than just Switzerland’s financial centre. The region is a major hub for manufacturing and technology. In District 5, large high-tech compressors are being built for international energy projects; not far from there, the world’s tallest granary towers into the sky. At Technopark, start-ups work side by side on the digital and technological solutions of tomorrow.

Towards Altstetten and Wiedikon lies a vast array of locally based manufacturers and companies that are indispensable to the functioning of our infrastructure and the flow of goods and energy. Meanwhile, the switchgear used by the national grid operators almost certainly comes from a factory in Oerlikon. At the Industry Night, visitors can explore this side of Zurich that remains hidden in everyday life: the public can tour production halls and warehouses, experience machinery and technologies at first hand, speak to experts and learn about different careers.

Whether young or old, in training or looking for a job, interested, curious or critical – the Industry Night provides a space for people to meet and promises a fresh perspective on Zurich. A major event such as the Industry Night Zurich would not be possible without strong partnerships. Swissmem’s ‘tecindustry’ brand, the Zurich Chamber of Commerce and Everllence Switzerland are supporting the Industrienacht Zurich initiative.

People in a maintenance hall viewing a green tram elevated on a yellow support platform.
A woman presenting scientific information to two female students at an exhibition booth.
People gather at an event in a warehouse, standing near an information display.
A woman and child shape dough at a table, surrounded by children and adults.
People visit an exhibition in a bright room with large windows and digital displays.
Two staff members in yellow vests serve a crowd of people at a branded promotional stand.
People gather outdoors near a blue shipping container kiosk and event tents during the day.
A group of people standing and talking in a modern, brightly lit medical operating room.

We’re looking for companies: Register now

For its inaugural event, the Industry Night Zurich is still looking for more companies to open their doors. Whether you’re a large corporation, an SME or a start-up: all companies wishing to give the public an authentic insight into their working worlds are welcome. The Industry Night Zurich offers a platform to reach a wide audience, showcase your organisation as an attractive employer and recruit young talent.

The following companies, amongst others, have already registered:

  • egolf verpackungs ag
  • Everllence Schweiz
  • Hitachi Energy
  • Planzer Transport
  • Rhyner Logistik
  • Swissmill Division der Coop Genossenschaft
  • Spross Transport & Recycling

Interested companies can register by 28 August 2026: http://forms.gle/oEZNrwuiXUBB9Hi8A

The project management team is available to discuss this matter: info@industrienacht-zh.ch | +41 61 515 69 33.

Statements on Industry Night Zurich
“The Industry Night Zurich showcases just how innovative, diverse and forward-looking Zurich is as a centre for manufacturing and technology. It brings businesses and the public together and allows people to experience first-hand the contribution our industry makes to Zurich, both today and in the future.”
– Patrik Meli, President of the Zurich Industry Association & Managing Director of Everllence Schweiz

“Industrial companies are often global leaders in their technologies, constantly coming up with new solutions to the challenges facing humanity. But they are not well known. Thanks to the Industry Night, these companies are opening their doors to the public – let’s make the most of this opportunity!”
– Dr Stefan Brupbacher, Director of Swissmem

“The Industry Night brings industrial value creation and innovation to life for anyone interested. In doing so, it raises awareness of our industry in the Canton of Zurich as a cornerstone of competitiveness, jobs and economic stability.”
– Carmen Walker Späh, Head of the Department of Economic Affairs, Canton of Zurich

“A competitive economy is vital for growing cities such as Zurich. After all, it is within our companies and businesses that value is created, jobs are generated and progress is made. The Industry Night highlights these connections and thus makes an innovative contribution to Zurich’s appeal as a business location.”
– Michael Baumer, City Councillor, Head of the Department of Industrial Operations, City of Zurich

“Companies involved in manufacturing, utilities, construction and maintenance do an enormous amount for the city of Zurich – often behind the scenes. The Industry Night puts a face to these companies.”
– Yves Bisang, Head of Economic Development, City of Zurich