Swiss Biotech Day 2027

The power of international collaboration

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

April 26–27, 2027 Congress Center Basel

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3,500+
participants
50+
countries from all continents
30+
international delegations
140+
exhibitors
6,500+
partnering meetings
50+
thematic panels, pitches and roundtable discussions
160+
company presentations
48%
international participants
45%
pharma & biotech companies participation

Swiss Biotech Day 2026

An excerpt from the last edition

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.

The Swiss Biotech Day 2026 in three minutes

Connecting global biotech. Driving collaboration. Fostering innovation.

The Swiss Biotech Day at the Congress Center Basel

Swiss Biotech Report 2026

The industry in focus

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’.

Patrick Aebischer

Swiss Biotech Success Stories Award

Winner 2026: Patrick Aebischer

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.

Swiss innovation spotlight

R&D posters from the Swiss Biotech Day 2026

Swiss biotech companies present their research, pipeline and partnering opportunities as posters, on display for the whole conference and discussed in two 45-minute poster sessions. A couple of examples from the 2026 series, with a link to each company.

  • Poster by Metys Pharmaceuticals on dimiracetam for chemotherapy-induced neuropathy

    Metys Pharmaceuticals

    Stop Cancer Patients from Stopping Treatment

    Dimiracetam, a transformative therapy for the acute sensory neuropathy caused by chemotherapy.

    metys-pharma.ch
  • Poster by Onward Therapeutics on its multi-modality oncology pipeline

    Onward Therapeutics

    Advancing a Multi-Modality Pipeline Against Cancer Resistance

    Bispecific antibodies, an allogeneic NK cell therapy and small molecules to overcome resistance in cancer care.

    onward-therapeutics.com
  • Poster by Synendos Therapeutics on selective endocannabinoid reuptake inhibitors

    Synendos Therapeutics

    Restoring Brain Function in CNS Disorder

    A phase 2 clinical-stage company using first-in-class selective endocannabinoid reuptake inhibitors to restore function in neuropsychiatric patients.

    synendos.com

Impressions

Photo gallery from the 2026 edition

Swiss Biotech Day 2026 audience in Basel