Novartis Pharma AG, Basel / Märkli Auditorium

Novartis, based in Basel, employs around 11,300 people in Switzerland and reached around 743 million people worldwide with its medicines in 2022.

Initial situation/requirements:

As a long-standing customer, Novartis is committed to keeping pace with technological progress and incorporating the latest collaboration solutions. This applies to meeting rooms, a studio and the auditoriums on the premises.

Technical implementation:

The second largest auditorium on campus is called the Märkli Auditorium. With 124 seats, it is also a very well-booked room. A softedge projection system, column speakers for the sound system, a lectern and two speaker monitors were installed here. In addition to 16 microphone radio links, four cameras were implemented for transmissions and recordings. This room is optimally designed for collaboration functions such as video conferencing, webcasts and streaming. A state-of-the-art, fiber optic-based transmission system connects any room on the campus in real time. The control room contains fully equipped technical workstations for audio, video, lighting, PowerPoint, collaboration and control of the LED wall or projection. Sound systems round off the control rooms. Recording functions for desired events are guaranteed.