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NZZ Connect events foster dialogue between the business and scientific communities and provide independent, expert, and reliable information on current topics in business, science, and politics. As a major innovation community and platform for dialogue in Switzerland, they bring together leading decision-makers.
As a platform for dialogue, NZZ Connect brings together leading decision-makers from the worlds of business, science, and politics and fosters discussion on current and future-oriented topics. With FutureHealth, an established platform for innovation in the health sector has emerged, connecting key players and facilitating interdisciplinary dialogue on current developments in the health sector.
The 9th edition of FutureHealth took place in Basel and brought together approximately 500 participants as well as over 30 speakers from Switzerland and abroad. The program, themed "Prevention and Mental Health: From Challenge to Change," featured presentations, panels, and discussions on current issues and the future of the healthcare sector. Between thematic sessions, networking breaks provided an opportunity for participants to exchange ideas with one another and with representatives from the life sciences community. In addition to inspiring keynotes from high-level speakers and deep-dive sessions, the program was complemented for the first time by the Innovation Challenge: Innovators will present projects and solutions that have a measurable impact in the field of health.
Starting point
For many years, the Kilchenmann team has ensured the professional and seamless technical execution of NZZ Connect events. As a reliable technical partner, Kilchenmann assumes full responsibility for the planning, coordination, and execution of all technical requirements—from the initial concept to the very last minute of the event.
The event was carried out according to a clearly structured schedule: Technical setup began on March 17, followed by rehearsals and functional checks on March 18. The event itself took place on March 19. The subsequent dismantling of all technical equipment was carried out efficiently that same evening.
Technical implementation
For the main program, a stage was constructed along with the corresponding event structures and integrated into a cohesive, comprehensive event concept. Visual effects were provided by LED screens with a total surface area of approximately 40 m², which were used for presentations and video inserts. The video and presentation technology was designed to ensure that all content could be displayed clearly, with high contrast, and reliably.
For the audio setup, a d&b sound system was used, consisting of E8, Y7P, and B4 components. This system was supplemented by a 12-channel wireless microphone system based on Axient Digital. This ensured clear and intelligible voice transmission at all times, both on stage and in the audience, as well as during impromptu remarks. JBL P9 spotlights were used forlighting. The rigging was set up using a four-legged ground support, which served as a supporting structure for the lighting, audio, and video components. This solution provided high structural stability and great flexibility in positioning the equipment, without requiring any modifications to the existing structure.
Kilchenmann was responsible for the overall technical implementation of the project . This included detailed planning, coordination with NZZ Connect and other project participants, on-site coordination of trades, time and resource management, and technical support during the event. This centralized responsibility made it possible to reduce interfaces, shorten decision-making processes, and ensure a consistent level of quality across all technical disciplines.
