Swiss Biotech Day – Global biotech conference in Basel

The Swiss Biotech Day is one of the world's leading global biotech industry conferences, bringing together biotech leaders to foster collaboration, drive innovation and forge valuable partnerships.

Gain strong visibility and maximize your impact within the global biotech ecosystem.

Keynotes, company pitches, investor and pharma panels, partnering meetings, roundtable discussions and networking events.

May 4–5, 2026, Congress Center Basel. Over 3,500 participants from more than 50 countries, more than 140 exhibitors and more than 30 international delegations in the Global Village.

Released on May 5, 2026, at the Swiss Biotech Day, the Swiss Biotech Report is the industry's flagship annual publication, providing key industry figures, in-depth analysis and expert insights into the performance, trends and developments shaping Switzerland's biotech sector. A valuable resource for industry leaders, investors and policymakers, the 2026 edition explores the talent, innovation and resilience driving the industry's success under the theme ‘Talent and Tenacity’.

Swiss neuroscientist, was EPFL president (2000-2016), elevating it to a top global research hub. He advanced at Brown University (1984-1992) from research scientist to associate professor, chairing artificial organs, biomaterials, and cellular tech. In 1992, he returned to Switzerland as professor of surgery and director of Surgical Research Division/Gene Therapy Center at CHUV.