Network & Events

Take advantage of the Hygiene Forum network. Our network consists of our partnerships and a network of experts. You will also find a calendar here for the most important events on the subject of hygiene.

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Expert Simon Beyer
biological decontamination

Simon Beyer

Enzler Hygiene AG

Managing Director

Simon Beyer

Simon Beyer is the Managing Director of Enzler Hygiene AG and an expert in cytostatics removal, he is leading the shift toward a future-oriented, digital-first service provider. A former international strategy consultant, he unites operational excellence with regulatory precision, driving CleanTech innovation to set new standards in sustainable hygiene performance across industries.

Expert René Böhmerle
Infection prevention

René Böhmerle

B&B Hygieneberatung GmbH

René Böhmerle

Many years of experience in intensive care/IMC and anaesthesia. 2007 Management training and leadership function, 2015 Infection prevention training, graduated with HFP as a specialist in infection prevention in healthcare with a federal diploma.

Expert Gerhard Eich
Hospital hygiene

Gerhard Eich

Former Head of Infectiology / Hospital Hygiene / Personal Medicine, Stadtspital Zürich

Gerhard Eich

Gerhard Eich is the former Head Physician for Infectiology, Hospital Hygiene and Personal Medicine at Stadtsptial Zürich. He has continued to work for the city hospital on a project-related basis since September 2023. Gerhard Eich was President of the Swiss Society for Hospital Hygiene (SGSH) from 2009 to 2014. He was previously Head of Hospital Hygiene at the Cantonal Hospital of St. Gallen (KSSG) from 2002 to 2006. With his many years of experience and commitment, he has established himself as a high-profile personality in the Swiss healthcare system.

Expert Dominic Grüniger
Building cleaning concepts

Dominic Grüniger

Kärcher AG

Specialist Building Care & Cleaning Consulting

Dominic Grüniger

Dominic Grüniger is a specialist for building cleaning and cleaning concepts at Kärcher. Since 2007, he has worked in various roles in the fields of commercial cleaning, specialised cleaning and cleaning concepts.

Expert Seongjin Lee Trabandt
GMP & quality assurance

Seongjin Lee Trabandt

Enzler Reinigungen AG

Quality assurance cleanroom

Seongjin Lee Trabandt

Seongjin Lee Trabandt is an expert in quality assurance for cleanroom cleaning under GMP. In addition to cleaning validation, her expertise also includes the training and technical instruction of employees in this area.

Expert Peter Kunz
building cleaning / Personnel management

Peter Kunz

Gareba GmbH

Project manager in building cleaning and author of various teaching materials

Peter Kunz

Peter Kunz is a trained chemical laboratory technician with management training at the IMAKA and a qualification as a company trainer at the IAP. He has in-depth and practice-orientated knowledge of cleaning technology and has experience in research and development in the chemical industry. In addition, he was responsible for the organisation and implementation of inter-company courses on behalf of Allpura (employers’ association of building service providers) for more than 15 years. He also teaches cleaning technology and personnel management in basic and higher vocational training and for many years ran the preparatory courses for the vocational and higher professional examinations for caretakers. Peter Kunz manages projects in the field of building cleaning and is the author and co-author of various teaching materials on cleaning and personnel management.

Expert Thomas Leiblein
Water / drinking water hygiene

Thomas Leiblein

ewah AG

Project Manager Water Hygiene

Thomas Leiblein

Thomas Leiblein combines expertise in hygiene, infection prevention and risk management. With an MSc in Life Sciences and a PhD in Legionella prevention in hospitals, he has in-depth knowledge of water safety management. His professional career includes the management of water hygiene projects and the development of practical solutions.

Expert Hervé Pedrosa
ESD

Hervé Pedrosa

abovo AG

esd representative

Hervé Pedrosa

Hervé Pedrosa works as a sales representative and ESD officer at abovo AG. With his in-depth experience in the areas of electrostatic discharge (ESD) and cleanroom technology, he provides comprehensive and practical advice to customers in the industry. Thanks to his expertise, he provides companies with targeted support in the selection of consumables that also have to fulfil strict requirements for ESD protection and cleanroom suitability.

Expert Irina Pericin Häfliger
Cleaning and textile management

Irina Pericin Häfliger

ZHAW, Institut für Facility Management

Lecturer and consultant for cleaning and textile management and integrated organisational developer

Irina Pericin Häfliger

Irina Pericin Häfliger is a lecturer and consultant at the Institute for Facility Management at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences (ZHAW), specialising in the management of cleaning and textile services. With her extensive knowledge of facility management and organisational development, she focuses on the optimal integration of the needs of individuals and organisations. Her passion for facility management inspires her to contribute to the continuous development of her field through targeted teaching programmes and specialist publications.

Expert Melanie Rieser
kitchen hygiene

Melanie Rieser

Diversey Schweiz

EU Expert Kitchen Hygiene & FS

Melanie Rieser

Melanie Rieser has been working at Diversey/Solenis since 2018. She is an expert in kitchen hygiene and infection prevention, an area that has always fascinated her due to her scientific background. She has been working in the field of kitchen hygiene for all European countries since 2023.

Expert Roman Schläpfer
health construction / cleanroom technology

Roman Schläpfer

SwissCCS

President

Roman Schläpfer

Roman Schläpfer is an expert in air hygiene, cleanroom technology and healthcare construction. As President of SwissCCS and a member of the VDI Technical Committee for Cleanroom Technology, the German Society for Hospital Hygiene and numerous other professional associations, he is actively involved in the further development of standards and industry-wide networking.

Expert Martin Stähelin
Knowledge of standards

Martin Stähelin

Schweizerische Normen-Vereinigung

Head of Academy and Public Relations

Martin Stähelin

Martin Stähelin has headed the SNV Academy since 2022 and has also been responsible for marketing, communication and member management since May 2025. As a business economist FH with an MAS in Human Capital Management (ZHAW), he combines specialist knowledge with a flair for people and education. His aim is to communicate standards in an understandable, practical and relevant way – and at the same time to raise awareness of their importance and the attractiveness of working in standardisation.

Expert David Thöny
Cleaning chemistry

David Thöny

Wetrok AG

Head of Chemical Development

David Thöny

David Thöny has been working as a development manager for cleaning chemicals and technical products for over 10 years. He has in-depth knowledge of ingredients, product properties and formulations, as well as the classification and labelling of cleaning agents. Thanks to his involvement with the Swiss Soap, Perfume and Detergent Association (SEPAWA Switzerland), he is well connected professionally and follows market developments closely.

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Upcoming events

Industrial Component Cleaning Symposium 2026

This symposium is an established industry gathering for everyone involved in technical cleanliness and industrial component cleaning. The focus is on new requirements for process chains, quality assurance and cost-effectiveness, including topics such as process stability, testing technology, media/process water quality and efficiency issues. The conference is highly practice-oriented and features specialist presentations, discussions and exchanges on solutions for higher cleanliness requirements in various industries.

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Esslingen DE

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fmpro Symposium 2026

The fmpro Symposium is the central community event for the entire FM and maintenance industry and a varied mix of specialist content, association information and networking.

To the event

maintenance Switzerland

maintenance Switzerland 2026 is the leading trade fair for industrial maintenance in Switzerland and a central meeting place for specialists and managers from the fields of production, technology and maintenance. As the leading trade fair for industrial maintenance, it covers the entire spectrum, from maintenance equipment and spare parts to smart maintenance solutions, occupational safety and technical services. New products, technologies and services will be presented at over 80 exhibitor stands, complemented by expert lectures and practical presentations on current trends in the industry. The event will take place in Zurich and offers an excellent platform for networking, knowledge transfer and business development.

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Messe Zürich

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SwissFM Day

SwissFM Day is a Swiss industry event focusing on modern working environments and facility management. The content centres on people in the workplace – in interaction with technology and sustainability. The event provides inspiration on topics such as identity, inclusion and the sustainable design of working environments, while also offering space for exchange and networking within the FM community.

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Zürich CH

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Cleanzone

Cleanzone is the trade fair for cleanroom and cleanliness technology, hygiene and contamination control in Frankfurt am Main. The international trade fair and conference program focus on the latest topics, solutions for cleanroom production and the optimization of cleanroom technology. Cleanzone covers the entire process chain – from planning and setting up cleanrooms to measuring technology, consumables, infeed and outfeed, logistics and packaging.

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Messe Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main

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Ilmac

ILMAC is Switzerland’s meeting place for chemistry and life sciences, combining a trade fair, networking and specialist content. Exhibitors present solutions and innovations from areas such as process and laboratory technology, biotech and other industry-related applications. The event also provides thematic highlights and inspiration along the value chain – from research and development to industrial implementation – and brings together experts from industry and science.

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Lausanne CH

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DGHM 77th Annual Conference

DGHM 2026 is the 78th annual conference of the German Society for Hygiene and Microbiology and is one of the most important German-language specialist conferences for hygiene, microbiology and infectious medicine. The focus is on current scientific findings and their application in clinics, laboratories and public health. The programme typically includes specialist sessions, posters, discussions and networking between research, diagnostics and practice, with the aim of classifying new developments and transferring them into standards and care.

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Hamburg DE

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Freiburger Infektiologie- und Hygienekongress

Der Freiburger Infektiologie- und Hygienekongress zählt zu den bedeutendsten Weiterbildungsveranstaltungen im deutschsprachigen Raum für Hygiene, Infektionsprävention und Infektiologie. Jährlich besuchen über 1500 Fachpersonen aus Medizin, Pflege und Hygiene das Kongressprogramm im Freiburger Konzerthaus, um sich über neueste wissenschaftliche Erkenntnisse, praxisnahe Lösungen und Herausforderungen im Gesundheitswesen auszutauschen. Neben Vorträgen renommierter Experten bietet der Kongress eine Ausstellung mit innovativen Produkten und Dienstleistungen sowie vielfältige Networking-Gelegenheiten.

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Freiburg DE

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