Event FAQ

The conference takes place on April 26 and 27, 2027 at the Congress Center Basel (Messeplatz 21, 4058 Basel) in Switzerland. The welcome reception is on Sunday, April 25, in the Markthalle Basel. See venue and floor map.

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Everyone interested can participate. The main target group are professionals from the global life sciences community. Have a look at the participating organizations of the 2026 edition.

The event is based on networking and meeting on site, so there are no virtual participation options. Sessions are not streamed or recorded.

The organizer does not issue invitation letters but can provide a letter of confirmation of your registration. Only registered delegates who have paid their registration fee can request one. Once registered, contact [email protected] with the following details:

• Full name as shown on the passport
• Passport number, date of issue and date of expiry
• Date of birth and nationality

Such letters do not represent a commitment on the part of the organizers to provide any financial assistance.

Registration for the 2027 edition opens on January 27, 2027. Sign up for the newsletter to be reminded, or see register here.

The rates for the 2027 edition are the same as in 2026. Admission is always for both days; there are no daily tickets.

• Regular rate: CHF 750 plus 8.1% VAT
• Reduced rate: CHF 500 plus 8.1% VAT, for supporting partners of the Swiss Biotech Association who provide their members with a promotional code
• Swiss Biotech Association members: one representative per member company free of charge, additional representatives CHF 250 plus 8.1% VAT

Discounts cannot be combined or applied retroactively.

• Access to all areas, presentations, panel discussions and the exhibition on both conference days
• Participation in the one-to-one partnering during the conference
• Catering during the conference and the apéros
• The welcome reception on Sunday evening

Unfortunately not. Each participant must agree to the data protection regulations and complete their own registration.

Under Swiss VAT law, the place of supply for the right of entry to scientific and educational events is where the event physically takes place. As the conference is held in Switzerland, 8.1% VAT is added to all delegate passes, regardless of where your company is based.

If you need to cancel your registration, please notify us in writing at [email protected] by March 25, 2027, to be eligible for a refund, less a CHF 100 processing fee. Unfortunately, cancellations received after March 25, 2027, are non-refundable. If you are unable to attend, you are welcome to nominate a colleague from your company to take your place. Simply contact us at [email protected], and we will be happy to assist with the transfer. Please note that if you do not attend and have not arranged a replacement, the full registration fee will remain payable, as event-related costs and commitments will already have been incurred. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to welcoming you to the Swiss Biotech Day!

Yes. If there are personal changes, contact [email protected] and we will change the registration manually.

Choose the rate "Swiss Biotech Association member" when registering, then "first participant from your company" or "further participant from your company", and select your company. The member rate applies to employees of organizations with an active membership; depending on the membership category, this may include employees from international or affiliated group entities. External consultants, advisors and freelancers are not eligible.

Check whether your company is a member in the Swiss Biotech Directory. Questions about your category or membership status: [email protected].

Find the application form and all membership prices at the Swiss Biotech Association. For any question on a membership, contact [email protected].

For data protection reasons we do not send attendee lists, but the company list of the 2026 edition is available. Once registered, you have access to the partnering platform, where you will find most attendees.

No. We do not share any participant data under any circumstances. All communication is conducted exclusively by the Swiss Biotech Day team or, for contractual matters, through the Swiss Biotech Association or bamconn GmbH. Read our hints on protecting yourself from scams and phishing.

Yes, on-site partnering is included in the ticket price. Once registered, you create your profile and schedule one-on-one meetings on the partnering platform. See partnering.

HelloPartnering opens on March 10, 2027 and scheduling starts one week later, as in 2026. See partnering.

For a quick overview, see the how-to guide (PDF).

There are no daily tickets and admissions are for both days, but you are free to take part only in the parts of the program that interest you.

Yes, as you like. Please take care not to disrupt the flow of the sessions when you change rooms.

You will have the chance to ask questions at the end of the sessions.

No. The Swiss Biotech Day is an on-site event only.

All options with member and non-member rates are listed under corporate participation options. For more information contact us by phone at +41 52 569 82 27 or at [email protected].

Exhibition booths are booked through the corporate participation options. If you need more information, call +41 52 569 82 27 or write to [email protected].

Furniture is not included. Exhibitors can order furniture and equipment at their own cost directly through the online ordering shop of the Congress Center Basel. Login data is sent individually by email.

All times and set-up information are in the exhibitor manual, which is sent to every exhibitor individually by email.

Use the interactive floor map. Click the booth number for the exact location and company information, and switch between the levels to see the program areas.

The Global Village is a platform hosted by the Swiss Biotech Association in partnership with other Swiss organizations that engage in worldwide networking and international collaboration in biotech and life sciences. Delegations participating with a booth are invited to engage in roundtables, pitching sessions and the international reception. See Global Village, delegation booths for the booths, rates and deadlines, or contact [email protected].

Yes. Global Village booths differ only in size and the individual back-wall prints; furniture is included.

All times and set-up information are in the exhibitor manual for the Global Village, which is sent to each delegation individually by email.

Use the interactive floor map to find the delegations, or the participating delegations on the Global Village page.

Yes. Media access is reserved for qualified journalists and content creators who regularly report on biotechnology, life sciences or related fields. See media for eligibility and accreditation.

Existing media contacts receive a personal invitation. Other media representatives may contact [email protected] to request one.

Yes. There is a designated media workspace with WiFi and a room for interviews that can be reserved through an online booking system. See media.

We are aware of fraudulent emails sent by third parties impersonating representatives of the Swiss Biotech Association or the Swiss Biotech Day. Such communications are scams and are not affiliated with us. We do not sell, share or otherwise disclose participant data to external parties. Please report suspicious messages through our official reporting channel.