FAQ
In our FAQs you will find the answers to the most important questions about the Swiss Biotech Day 2025.
General
When and where does the Swiss Biotech Day 2025 take place?
The conference will take place on May 5th and 6th, 2025 at the Congress Center Basel (Messeplatz 21, 4058 Basel) in Switzerland.
Where can I get current information about Swiss Biotech Day?
On the website swissbiotechday.ch or via the newsletter (keep me informed).
How can I get a visa invitation letter?
The organizer does not issue invitation letters but can provide a letter of confirmation of your registration. Please note that only registered delegates who have paid their registration fee can request a letter of confirmation, once registered please contact register@swissbiotechday.ch with the below details:
- Full name as shown on passport
- Passport number
- Date of issue
- Date of expiry
- Date of birth
- Nationality
Registration & Payment
Who can participate in the Swiss Biotech Day 2024?
Everyone interested can participate in the Swiss Biotech Day. The main target group are professionals from the global life sciences community.
Here you can have a look at the attendees of the Swiss Biotech Day 2024.
How much are the participation rates?
There are different rates for the Swiss Biotech Day 2024, admissions are for both days.
Regular rate:
- CHF 750 plus 8.1% VAT
Reduced rate:
- CHF 500 plus 8.1% VAT
- Applies to supporting partners of the Swiss Biotech Association who provide their members with the relevant promotional code. Please note, this code cannot be applied retroactively to existing registrations.
Swiss Biotech Association member rates:
- One representative from each Swiss Biotech Association member company has free access.
- Additional representatives of the same member company may attend at a discounted fee of CHF 250 plus 8.1% VAT per person.
Check here, if your company is a member of the Swiss Biotech Association.
What is included in the ticket?
Your registration fee covers:
- Access to all areas (presentations, panel discussions and exhibition area…) for both conference days
- Participation in the one-to-one partnering during the conference
- Conference documentation
- Catering during the conference
- Participation in the apéros
- Welcome reception
When does the registration open?
All information regarding the registration are here. The registration will open beginning of 2025.
Can I register several participants for the event and receive a collective invoice?
Unfortunately it is not possible to register multiple participants. Each participant must agree to the data protection regulations and complete their registration.
Why do I have to pay VAT for my registration?
According to Art. 8 Abs. 2 Bst. c MWSTG the right of entry to cultural, artistic, sporting, scientific, educational, entertainment or similar events in exchange for a ticket or payment, the place of supply is where the event physically takes place. As the conference is held in Switzerland, the place of supply is Switzerland. Unfortunately, this means we must add 8.1 % VAT to all delegate registration passes. This is regardless of where your company is based.
Can I cancel my registration?
If you need to cancel your registration, the request must be received in writing by April 4, 2025 at register@swissbiotechday.ch in order to receive a refund (minus a processing fee of CHF 100). Refunds will be processed after the event. Cancellation notices received after April 4, 2025 will not be considered and no refunds will be made.
No-shows will still be billed for the full registration fee as we are fulfilling our event obligations. However, you may send a replacement from your company. In this case, please get in contact with register@swissbiotechday.ch.
Are the tickets name-bound?
Yes. However, if there are any personal changes, please contact register@swissbiotechday.ch and we will change the registration manually. Please note that we do not offer day passes.
Swiss Biotech Association (SBA) Membership
Am I a member of the Swiss Biotech Association (SBA-member)?
Here you can check whether you are an SBA-member. Only companies with a branch/billing address in Switzerland contribute to the membership fee and are entitled to benefit from the advantages and receive the discount – with few exceptions.
How do I become a member of the Swiss Biotech Association and what are the membership prices?
Please contact the Swiss Biotech Association directly.
Partnering
Will there be partnering again?
Yes, on-site partnering will be offered again.
When does partnering open?
The partnering will open in March 2025.
Is the partnering included in the ticket price?
Yes, partnering is included in the ticket prices.
Program
Can I only take part in individual parts of the program?
There are no daily tickets and admissions are for both days. But you are of course free to only take part in the parts of the program that are of interest to you.
Can I switch between the parallel program parts?
Yes, you can switch between the parallel program parts as you like.
Please take care not to disrupt the flow of the individual sessions when you change rooms.
Can I ask questions during the sessions?
You will have the chance to ask questions at the end of the sessions.
Will the program be streamed and/or recorded?
The sessions during the Swiss Biotech Day will not be streamed or recorded. It is an on-site event only.
Sponsoring opportunities
What are the rates for the sponsoring opportunities?
All information regarding the sponsoring prices are announced here.
If you are interested or if you need more information, please contact Christin Regner | Phone: +41 52 569 82 27 | info@swissbiotechday.ch
Exhibition & Exhibitors
How can I become an exhibitior?
All information regarding the exhibition is announced here.
If you are interested or if you need more information, please contact Christin Regner | Phone: +41 52 569 82 27 | info@swissbiotechday.ch
Is furniture included at the booth?
Furniture is not included. If needed, exhibitors can order furniture or other equipment at their own cost directly through the online ordering shop of the Congress Center Basel.
You have received the login data individually by e-mail.
When can I, as an exhibitor, set up and dismantle my booth?
All times and set-up information can be found in the exhibitor manual, which will be sent to you individually.
Where can I find the exhibitor manual with all information for me as an exhibitor?
All times and set-up information can be found in the exhibitor manual, which will be sent to you individually.
How can I find the exhibitor I am looking for?
There will be an interactive floor map at a later date that helps you to find the booth you are looking for. Find out where each exhibitor is located and receive more information about them by clicking on the booth number on the map.
You can switch between hall 4.0, hall 4.1, foyer 2nd floor and foyer 3rd floor to see the program areas.
Press
Can I take part in the Swiss Biotech Day 2025 as a press representative?
Yes, you are welcome to participate at the Swiss Biotech Day, if you are a press representative. Please contact us at info@swissbiotech.ch.
Where do I have to register as a press representative?
Please contact the Swiss Biotech Association to register as a press representative to the Swiss Biotech Day.
Will there be a separate “press area” at Swiss Biotech Day 2025?
There will be a designated press area and a room for interviews.