Webinar Swiss Biotech Day - Biotech Delegation to Switzerland

Date: May 5 to May 8, 2025
Venue: Congress Center Basel
Location: Basel, Switzerland
Target Audience: Biotech entrepreneurs (C-level), investors, venture builders, leading translational centers (e.g. university hospitals, clinical investigators), universities and private research centers, incubators and accelerators, talent development, government bodies (e.g. regulatory agencies)
Sector: Life sciences

Event description

The Swiss Biotech Day, held in Basel, Switzerland, from May 5 to 6, 2025, is one of the leading biotechnology conferences in Europe. Attracting nearly 2,500 participants from 40 countries, primarily life sciences professionals and executives, the event features:

• 20+ panel discussions and round tables
• 1,500+ partnering meetings
• 100+ exhibitors
• 50+ company presentations

Visit Swiss Biotech Day website for more information and impressions.

In addition, you have the option of participating in a side program, from May 7 to 8, 2025, organized by the Swiss Business Hub Canada/Switzerland Global Enterprise for international delegations. This program is designed to help companies:

• gain a deeper understanding of the Swiss biotech ecosystem
• explore potential opportunities with Swiss stakeholders
• expand their network of contacts

One-on-one with a Swiss biotech expert

Take advantage of a one-on-one session with an expert from the Swiss biotech ecosystem to secure targeted meetings and engagements before, during, and after the conference. This opportunity is limited to 10 companies.

Timing and deadlines

• January 10,2025: Deadline to register for the webinar and event
• January 16, 2025: Introduction Webinar for Swiss Biotech Day - keep your agenda free.
• January 31, 2025: Deadline for companies to commit to Swiss Biotech Day coaching - max 10 companies
• February 7, 2025: Start working with the expert one-on-one

Register to attend

• Register now to participate at the webinar and event.
• Contact Michael Schindele (michael.schindele@international.gc.ca), Trade Commissioner in Switzerland, to obtain more information and assistance on the Swiss Biotech engagement and sponsoring (e.g. networking and partnering, poster area, pitching, company presentations, etc.)

Why your organization should participate

• Develop a first-hand understanding of the opportunities and challenges of doing business in foreign markets
• Gain insights and market intelligence
• Increase visibility of your product or service
• Meet academic or research entities
• Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
• Participate in networking events
• Participate in pre-organized business to business meetings
• Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service

Trade Commissioner(s) involvement

Activities organized by the Trade Commissioner Service

• Business-to-business meetings
• Networking event
• Seminar
• Site visits

The Trade Commissioner, Michael Schindele (michael.schindele@international.gc.ca), specializes in the life science sector for the Swiss and Lichtenstein markets and can provide information on this event and other local events that you are considering, as well as advice on business development in the region.  The Canadian Trade Commissioner Service offers services free of charge to Canadian exporters and companies that meet our client criteria.