General
When and where does the Swiss Biotech Day 2025 take place?
The conference will take place on May 5–6, 2025 at the Congress Center Basel (Messeplatz, Hall 1, South entrance, 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
How do I register if my company is a member of the Swiss Biotech Association?
- Go to “Register here” and choose the rate “Swiss Biotech Association member”
- Confirm whether you are the first participant from of your company in Switzerland (ticket free of charge) or an additional participant from your company working in Switzerland (ticket for 250 CHF/person). Please note, that this applies only for employees, working in Switzerland / employed in Switzerland. There are only very few exceptions to this rule, please see here.
- Mark whether you are attending the General Assembly and member lunch on May 5, 10:00-12:00, prior to the start of the Swiss Biotech Day at the congress center in Basel, no additional charges apply.
How much are the participation rates?
There are different rates for the Swiss Biotech Day 2025. Admission prices are valid 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 to see 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) on both conference days
- Participation in the one-to-one partnering during the conference
- Catering during the conference
- Participation in the apéros
- Welcome reception
When does the registration open?
All information regarding the registration can be found here.
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.
Who can participate at the Swiss Biotech Day 2025?
Everyone interested can participate at the Swiss Biotech Day. The main target group are professionals from the global life sciences community.
Here you can have a look at the participating organizations of the Swiss Biotech Day 2024.
Swiss Biotech Association (SBA) Membership
Am I a member of the Swiss Biotech Association? Does the member rate applies to all employees of my company?
- Go to “Register here” and choose the rate “Swiss Biotech Association member”
- Choose “first participant from of your company” or “further participant from your company”
- Choose your company at “Name of the organization/company”
- Enter your invoice address
- Choose your country
- If you can only choose Switzerland, the member rate only applies for employees working in Switzerland / employed in Switzerland. All employees from the same company working abroad need to pay the full price of 750 CHF/person unless your company is a sponsor of the conference. In this case, you are entitled of the reduced rate if 500 CHF/person.
- If you can choose all countries, the member rate applies for all employees of your company (different member category).
If you have any questions about your category or membership status, please contact info@swissbiotech.org.
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?
Partnering is now open. Click here to access your HelloPartnering account.
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 exhibitor?
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?
You can have a look at our interactive floor map. 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.
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