ABIM

What ABIM does

ABIM AG is a Swiss joint venture that organizes the Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM), the premier global conference for the biocontrol and biological crop protection industry, held every October at Congress Center Basel since 2006. The event convenes over 2,000 delegates from 65 countries representing more than 800 companies and organizations, including manufacturers, researchers, regulators, and investors active in biopesticides, biostimulants, and sustainable agriculture. The 2025 edition featured 170 exhibitors, 72 speakers across 7 sessions and 3 workshops, 90 poster presentations, and the Bernard Blum Award for the most innovative biocontrol product of the year.

ABIM AG is jointly owned by IBMA (International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association) and FiBL (Research Institute of Organic Agriculture), embedding the event within the institutional governance of the global biocontrol industry. Revenue is generated through four primary streams: attendee registration fees (early-bird and regular tiers), tiered sponsorship packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze), exhibition booth rentals in Halls 4.0 and 4.1 of Congress Center Basel, and ancillary services including private meeting room rentals, furniture orders, and additional passes. The supporting technology stack is built on Cvent for online registration and the Attendee Hub (a virtual platform with programme, exhibitor/sponsor lists, 1-to-1 meeting scheduling, and messaging), the Cvent Events mobile app for iOS and Android, Matomo for cookieless web analytics, and Newsletter2Go for email marketing.

Go-to-market is event-driven and annual, with marketing executed through ABIM's own website, LinkedIn (18.7M+ followers on the company page), YouTube, and a network of eight media partners and the IBMA/FiBL member networks. Distribution is global but physically anchored at a single venue in Basel. The organization operates with a lean 1-10 person team, executing the conference under the leadership of CEO Jan Scherrer with governance from a board chaired by Alain Querrioux (Andermatt France / IBMA Treasurer).

Name

ABIM

Legal name

ABIM AG

Website

https://abim.ch

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

ABIM AG is a Swiss joint venture between IBMA and FiBL that organizes the premier annual global conference for the biocontrol industry, held each October at Congress Center Basel, attracting over 2,000 delegates from 65 countries representing 800+ companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industry Conferences and Trade Events

NAICS

Convention and Trade Show Organizers (561920), Business Associations (813910)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies) (THAHACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Professional & Certification Expos Organizers (THAHABAD), Academic & Scientific Conferences (MPAGAGAD)

Keywords

• Biocontrol industry conference
• Biological crop protection events
• Agricultural networking meetings
• Biopesticide industry gatherings
• Sustainable agriculture congress

Headquarters

HQ city

Basel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Conference Registration Fees: Revenue generated from attendee registration fees for the annual conference. Fees include early-bird pricing before deadline and regular conference fees thereafter. Registration covers access to sessions, workshops, exhibition, networking events, and catering.
2. Sponsorship Packages: Tiered sponsorship packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) providing varying levels of event support and profile presence. Platinum sponsors receive highest visibility with dedicated booth placement and marketing benefits.
3. Exhibition Booth Rental: Revenue from booth bookings in Hall 4.0 and Hall 4.1 at Congress Center Basel. Booth sizes and configurations available with standard equipment including walls, lighting, electricity, carpet, and one conference pass.
4. Additional Services: Additional revenue streams include private meeting room rentals (Marriott hotel, Messeturm/Hyperion), furniture and display equipment orders through Congress Center online shop, poster exhibition bookings, and workshop registrations.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ABIM (Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting) organizes and hosts the premier annual conference for the global biocontrol industry, held every October at Congress Center Basel, Switzerland. The core offering is the three-day conference with scientific sessions, workshops, poster exhibitions, exhibition booths, and networking services, supported by the Cvent-powered Attendee Hub online platform and mobile app for registration, 1-to-1 meeting scheduling, and programme access. Revenue is generated from attendee registration fees, exhibition booth rentals, and tiered sponsorship packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze).

Product overview

ABIM (Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting) is the premier global conference for the biocontrol industry, held annually in October at Congress Center Basel, Switzerland. The event serves as the central hub where over 2,000 delegates from 65 countries connect, share expertise, and gain insights into the global biocontrol market. The core offering is the ABIM conference itself, supported by the Attendee Hub (an online platform built on Cvent) and the ABIM App (Cvent Events for iOS/Android) for programme access, networking, and 1-to-1 meeting scheduling. Additional offerings include the Start-up Village exhibition area for young companies, Poster Exhibition for scientific research, Bernard Blum Award for innovative products, professional group meetings, and workshops. ABIM 2025 featured 170 exhibitors, 72 speakers across 7 sessions and 3 workshops, and 90 posters. Registration and exhibition booking are managed through the Cvent platform.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Bernard Blum Award: An award presented annually by IBMA to the most innovative biocontrol product of the year, featured at ABIM.

Products and services

• Annual Biocontrol Industry Meeting (ABIM) Conference The three-day annual flagship conference for the global biocontrol industry, held every October at Congress Center Basel, Switzerland, drawing over 2,000 delegates from 65 countries representing more than 800 companies. Includes scientific sessions, networking events, exhibition, and catering, targeting manufacturers, developers, and suppliers of biological crop protection products.
• Attendee Hub Online Platform Online conference platform built on Cvent providing full programme, personal schedule planner, speaker profiles, exhibitor and sponsor lists, attendee list, 1-to-1 meeting scheduling, messaging, and interactive floor plans. Accessible via desktop and mobile app, opening three months before each conference.
• ABIM Mobile App (Cvent Events) Mobile application for iOS and Android providing attendees with access to conference content, networking features, 1-to-1 meeting scheduling, attendee profiles, and interactive floor plans during the event.
• Sponsorship Packages (Platinum, Gold, Silver, Bronze) Tiered sponsorship programme offering varying levels of event support, brand visibility, priority booking access, and logo placement for biocontrol industry companies. Platinum tier includes highest visibility with dedicated booth placement; Bronze tier provides entry-level visibility.
• Exhibition Booth Rental Exhibition space available in Hall 4.0 and Hall 4.1 at Congress Center Basel for biocontrol industry companies. Standard booth package includes modular walls, lighting, electricity, grey carpet, stand cleaning, and one conference pass.
• Start-up Village Exhibition Area Dedicated affordable exhibition space for young and new companies in the biocontrol sector, with capacity for up to 15 companies in a prime-position area at the Congress Center Basel.
• Conference Workshops Educational workshop sessions held during the annual conference, with ABIM 2025 featuring three workshops alongside seven main sessions, addressing specialized topics in biocontrol and sustainable crop protection.
• Poster Exhibition and Poster Session Scientific poster display area featured at the conference, with ABIM 2025 showcasing 90 posters on latest biocontrol research, accompanied by a dedicated poster session.
• Bernard Blum Award Annual award presented by IBMA at the ABIM conference to recognise the most innovative biocontrol product of the year. Four awards were presented at ABIM 2025.
• Private Meeting Room Rentals Private meeting rooms available for rent in the adjacent Marriott Hotel Basel and the Messeturm/Hyperion building for ABIM attendees, with semi-private meeting rooms also offered free of charge in Foyer 2nd floor (first come, first served).
• IBMA Professional Group Meetings Specialized professional group meetings hosted during the ABIM conference for industry-specific working groups of the International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2051 attendees from 65 countries representing over 800 companies
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core, minor, major and moderate.

• IBMA (International Biocontrol Manufacturers Association)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABIM is hosted by ABIM AG, a jointly owned venture of IBMA and FiBL. IBMA is the global voice of the biocontrol industry and provides organizational support, including the Bernard Blum Award presented annually at ABIM. Jennifer Lewis serves as Executive Director of IBMA.
• FiBL (Research Institute of Organic Agriculture)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerABIM is hosted by ABIM AG, a jointly owned venture of FiBL and IBMA. FiBL Switzerland provides organizational support, with Carlo Gamper Cardinali serving as Leader of the Group Inputs at FiBL Switzerland. Webdesign and implementation support provided by FiBL Switzerland and FiBL Germany.
• AgroscopeminorOthersListed as special supporter of ABIM, providing institutional backing for the conference.
• Basel-StadtminorOthersListed as special supporter of ABIM, providing local government backing for the conference venue city.
• CventcoreTechnology or IntegrationCvent provides the registration service platform for ABIM within the meaning of GDPR Art. 28. Data processing agreement in place. Cvent Events app used for mobile access to conference content.
• Congress Center BaselcoreImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerAnnual conference venue at Messeplatz 21, 4058 Basel. Provides exhibition halls (4.0 and 4.1), meeting rooms, catering services, and exhibition infrastructure including online shop for furniture and display equipment.
• Marriott Hotel (Basel)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdjacent hotel providing private meeting rooms available for rent to ABIM attendees. Meeting rooms can be booked through ABIM online registration system.
• Messeturm HyperionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAdjacent facility providing large private meeting rooms available for rent to ABIM attendees. Meeting rooms can be booked through ABIM online registration system.
• Basel TourismminorGTM or Marketing PartnerOfficial partner for hotel reservations. Hotel booking confirmation serves as free ticket for airport/train station transfers. Provides BaselCard with discounts on cultural activities.
• Platinum Sponsors 2026 (BASF, BioFirst Group, Biogard/CBC, Koppert, Rovensa Next, Syngenta Biologicals, AgriBio-Care, Sumitomo Biorational, Veganic)coreGTM or Marketing Partner9 Platinum sponsors providing highest tier event support with maximum visibility benefits. Priority booking access and prominent logo placement throughout conference materials and venue.
• Gold Sponsors 2026 (Andermatt, Bayer, Certis Bio, Econex, e-nema, VVGB)majorGTM or Marketing Partner6 Gold sponsors providing substantial event support with significant visibility benefits. Priority booking access following Platinum tier.
• Silver Sponsors 2026 (Coromandel, Knoell, Ramboll, SynTech Research)moderateGTM or Marketing Partner4 Silver sponsors providing moderate event support with visible brand presence.
• Bronze Sponsors 2026 (17 companies including AgriNova, Biobee, BTU-Center, CABI, Clariant, DHD Consulting, Elephant Vert, ERM, Exponent, GMW Bioscience, IPL Biologicals, Kimitec, Kreglinger, MAFA, Momentive, Penergetic, Roquette, Sacco System, Silva Team)minorGTM or Marketing Partner17 Bronze sponsors providing entry-level event support and brand visibility.
• Media Partners 2026 (Agrar-Presseportal, Agropages, GlobalBioAg, International Pest Control, Life Science Review, NewAg International, Phytoma, Proplanta)minorGTM or Marketing Partner8 media partners providing industry publication coverage and content distribution for ABIM.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Reed Exhibitions (RX Global): RX (Reed Exhibitions) operates one of the world's largest B2B exhibition portfolios across multiple industries. Comparable as a major incumbent trade show organiser with similar tiered sponsorship and booth rental models.
• Clarion Events: Major UK-headquartered B2B events organiser with strong presence in agriculture and food events (e.g., the Good Food & Wine Show portfolio). Comparable business model — tiered B2B trade shows and congresses.
• Messe Düsseldorf (agriculture portfolio): Major German trade fair organiser running several large agriculture-related events. Comparable as an incumbent trade fair organiser in the European agribusiness exhibition ecosystem.
• Informa Markets (Agribusiness portfolio): Informa Markets runs numerous large-scale B2B trade fairs and congresses including agri-food events. Comparable as a large incumbent B2B event organiser, though Informa serves many industries beyond biocontrol and competes for the same European exhibition ecosystem.

Direct peers

• Biofach (NürnbergMesse): Annual leading global trade fair for organic food and agriculture organised by NürnbergMesse. Highly comparable to ABIM as a dedicated industry trade fair + congress for a specific sustainable-agriculture vertical, combining exhibition booths, a scientific congress, and an award programme.
• AGRITECHNICA (DLG): Biennial leading trade fair for agricultural machinery organised by DLG. Comparable as a major B2B agribusiness trade fair with international delegate base, tiered sponsorship, large exhibition halls, and a scientific congress component.
• Fruit Logistica (Messe Berlin): Annual leading global trade fair for the fresh produce industry. Comparable in format (large exhibition + congress + award), international delegate base, and tiered sponsorship model — though serving fresh produce rather than biocontrol.
• EuroTier / DLG: Biennial flagship trade fair for animal production organised by DLG. Comparable as a leading European B2B agricultural trade fair + congress with international delegate base, association backing, and tiered sponsorship structure.
• Organic World Congress (IFOAM – Organics International): IFOAM's flagship congress for the global organic agriculture movement, held every three years. Highly comparable to ABIM as an association-owned international congress for a specific sustainable-agriculture constituency, with scientific sessions, poster exhibitions, and policy discussions.

Others

• FiBL (Research Institute of Organic Agriculture): Joint owner of ABIM AG alongside IBMA. Comparable as an organic/sustainable agriculture research institute that also co-organises industry events — provides organisational, network, and content support to ABIM.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCNqxWu1HlNBcY2oR1ARaKXQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/18710640
• Xx.com/ABIM_biocontrol

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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