— Conference in Basel
A conference in Basel.
UnoMe is the Swiss Speakers Bureau for corporate events in Basel. From our roster of 172 speakers we select the voice that fits your audience, your topic and your venue in Basel-Stadt — and we handle everything from the first introduction to the moment the speaker walks off stage.
In short: booking a conference speaker in Basel
To book a keynote speaker for a conference in Basel, contact UnoMe — the Swiss Speakers Bureau based near Geneva — with your date, venue and audience. You receive a shortlist of available speakers with all-in fees within 48 hours, and UnoMe handles contract, briefing, travel and on-site coordination.
- Roster: 172 keynote speakers available for conferences in Basel (Basel-Stadt).
- Shortlist with fees: within 48 hours, Monday to Friday, 09:00–18:00 Swiss time.
- Stage languages in Basel: German, English, plus Italian and simultaneous interpretation on request.
- Typical venues: Congress Center Basel, Messe Basel, Musical Theater Basel.
Basel at a glance
- City
- Basel
- Canton
- Basel-Stadt
- Region
- German-speaking Switzerland
- Conference venues
- Congress Center Basel, Messe Basel, Musical Theater Basel
- Stage languages
- German, English
- Key sectors
- pharma and life sciences, chemicals, logistics, culture
- Service area
- Basel 4051, Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
- Coordinates
- 47.5596, 7.5886
- Office hours
- Monday–Friday, 9:00–18:00 (Swiss time)
- Shortlist turnaround
- 48 hours
Why book a speaker in Basel
- Local knowledge: we know the audiences, venues and event culture of Basel and German-speaking Switzerland.
- Speakers who work in German, English, so the room stays with them from the first minute.
- A roster tuned to the sectors that drive Basel: pharma and life sciences, chemicals, logistics, culture.
- One contact for the whole chain: shortlist, fee negotiation, content briefing, travel and on-site coordination.
Venues we work with in Basel
We regularly place speakers in the main conference venues of Basel — Congress Center Basel, Messe Basel, Musical Theater Basel — as well as in hotels, company auditoriums and private locations across Basel-Stadt.
Full addresses and coordinates of the main venues:
Congress Center Basel
Messeplatz 21, 4058 Basel, Coordinates: 47.5628, 7.6003Messe Basel
Messeplatz 10, 4058 Basel, Coordinates: 47.5637, 7.6013Musical Theater Basel
Feldbergstrasse 151, 4058 Basel, Coordinates: 47.567, 7.592
Speakers available in Basel
Explorers, athletes, scientists, entrepreneurs and thinkers: here are a few of the speakers our clients book for conferences in Basel.
Bien être au travail
Ben Campagna
Leadership et Management
Antoine Dénériaz
Leadership et Management
Charlotte Chable
Motivation individuelle et collective
Enak Gavaggio
Leadership et Management
Gérald Métroz
Leadership et Management
Justin Murisier
Leadership et Management
Luca Aerni
Leadership et Management
Philippe Bozon
The Basel business ecosystem
Our briefings are built around the organisations that shape Basel: Roche, Novartis, Syngenta, Lonza, Universität Basel, Clariant, Bâloise. Each sector — pharma and life sciences, chemicals, logistics, culture — has its own vocabulary, and we brief the speaker accordingly.
- Roche
- Novartis
- Syngenta
- Lonza
- Universität Basel
- Clariant
- Bâloise
How it works
1. Your brief
You tell us the date, the venue in Basel, the audience and the message you want to land.
2. A shortlist
Within 48 hours you receive a shortlist of speakers with fees and availability.
3. On stage
We handle contract, content briefing, travel and rehearsal so your event runs smoothly.
Conferences in Basel — frequently asked questions
Direct answers to the questions event organisers in Basel ask us most often.
How do I book a keynote speaker for a conference in Basel?
Send UnoMe the date, the venue in Basel, the size of the audience and your topic. You receive a shortlist of available speakers with fees within 48 hours, then we handle the contract, the content briefing and the full logistics.
How far in advance should I book a speaker in Basel?
Three to six months ahead is ideal for a well-known name at a conference in Basel. Two to three weeks is often still enough: our roster of 172 speakers usually leaves a strong option available, even for a last-minute replacement.
What does a keynote speaker cost in Basel?
Fees for a conference in Basel depend on the speaker's profile, the length of the intervention and travel. UnoMe always gives you one clear all-in figure — speaking fee, travel and accommodation included — before you commit. Ask for a quote and you get it the same week.
Which languages do your speakers use in Basel?
Most conferences in Basel run in German, English. Our roster also covers Italian and English-language international speakers, and we can arrange simultaneous interpretation at any Basel venue.
How long does a keynote last at a conference in Basel?
A keynote usually runs 45 to 60 minutes, plus 15 minutes of Q&A. Shorter 20–30 minute formats work well for a conference opening in Basel, and half-day workshops are possible with most speakers.
Which venues in Basel do you work with?
UnoMe regularly places speakers at Congress Center Basel, Messe Basel, Musical Theater Basel and in hotels, company auditoriums and private locations across Basel-Stadt. We coordinate directly with the venue's technical team.
Can a speaker join a conference in Basel remotely or in hybrid format?
Yes. Speakers can appear live on site in Basel, by video link, or in hybrid format for an audience split between the room and remote participants. Remote interventions are usually shorter and less expensive.
Do you also organise conferences elsewhere in Switzerland?
Yes. UnoMe works in Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Bern, Basel, Lugano, Montreux, Sion, Fribourg and Neuchâtel, as well as internationally.
Plan your conference in Basel
Tell us about your event in Basel and we will come back with speaker suggestions within 48 hours.
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