Open-I is taking place on 26 November 2026 in Zurich

Open-i brings together the key players in Switzerland’s innovation ecosystem: leading SMEs, start-ups, investors, corporates, academia, policymakers and the next generation of talent.

The focus is on exchange, inspiration and tangible collaboration. Open-i shows how scientific insights can become new business models, market-ready solutions and entrepreneurial progress.

By connecting knowledge, capital, technology and entrepreneurship, Open-i strengthens Switzerland’s position as a leading hub for innovation.

26 November 2026 | Zurich Convention Center | Information

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Healthcare Week Luxembourg is a leading European event for professionals in healthcare, innovation and digital technology. The event is taking place on 30 September and 1 October 2026 at Luxexpo The Box in Luxembourg.

Healthcare Week Luxembourg brings together the healthcare ecosystem to address the major challenges shaping the future of care: artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, hospital transformation, digital health, organisational resilience and medical innovation. With over 3,600 participants, 130 exhibitors and 120 speakers, Healthcare Week Luxembourg offers a unique setting to foster dialogue between public decision-makers, hospital management, CIOs, CISO, healthcare professionals, manufacturers, start-ups, researchers and stakeholders in the medical-social sector.

For Swiss companies, the event represents a prime opportunity to present their solutions to a concentrated and accessible decision-making ecosystem. Luxembourg stands out for its agile healthcare system, a strong culture of innovation and decision-making processes that facilitate the emergence of concrete projects and high-value-added partnerships.

In 2025, MPC Therapeutics – a spin-off from the Geneva University Hospitals – won the Start-up Award Europe, presented by Healthcare Week Luxembourg.

30 September – 1 October 2026 | Luxexpo The Box in Luxembourg | Information and Registration

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The EPFL Latsis Symposium 2026: “Decoding the Cell: Modeling, Predicting, and Engineering Cellular States” is taking place on 29-30 October 2026 at the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.

This two-day symposium brings together world-leading scientists at the intersection of computational biology, single-cell genomics, bioengineering, and cellular engineering – including speakers from Stanford, Cambridge, Harvard, the Wellcome Sanger Institute, and ETH Zurich, among others. Topics range from machine learning and AI in biology to the modeling and engineering of cellular states. Held at the prestigious Olympic Museum, the event is designed as a high-level, intimate gathering to foster genuine scientific exchange.

29-30 October 2026 | Olympic Museum in Lausanne | Information & Registration

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Europe BioBank Week Congress is taking place from 18 to 21 May 2027 at EPFL, at the Swiss Tech Convention Center.

Here is a first glimpse of the provisional programme*, being prepared for the international biobanking community in Lausanne:

DAY 1. On-site visits will be organized to explore different biobanks within the Swiss network, as well as selected facilities at EPFL, one of Europe’s leading research universities, ideally located next to the convention center.

DAY 2. The official welcome reception will take place at the Rolex Learning Center located at the heart of EPFL. Participants will also discover the SwissTech Convention Center, where the EBW27 will be held.

DAY 3. Did you know Lausanne is the Olympic Capital? Inspired by the capital’s motto, “Move as One,” the biobanking community will come together for a memorable evening at the Olympic Museum. Following an optional visit to the museum, participants will enjoy the gala dinner in this exceptional setting overlooking Lake Geneva.

DAY 4. A special stakeholder and public engagement event will be organised around the EPFL campus, creating opportunities for the local Vaud community to learn more about biobanking and its impact on research, healthcare, and society.

18 – 21 May 2027 | SwissTech Convention Center – EPFL | Information

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SantExpo, one of France’s largest gathering dedicated to healthcare, is taking place from 25 to 27 May 2027 in Paris.

SantExpo is the premier event for healthcare decision-makers and professionals: in 2026, it brought together 35,150 attendees, 695 exhibitors, and 530 speakers to discuss the sector’s strategic challenges. The theme for 2026 is “excellence in health”.

Innovation, women’s health, ecological transition, prevention, mental health, artificial intelligence— the event explorew current issues affecting the healthcare sector through panel discussions and lectures.

25 – 27 May 2026 | Paris Porte de Versailles | Information and Registration

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The Healthtech Investor Summit is taking place from 30 November to 2 December 2026 in Bruges (Belgium)

The Healthcare Investors Summit is a unique event bringing together innovative companies and investors across the full spectrum of health technologies. Rather than focusing on a specific segment, the Summit is driven by a common goal: advancing solutions that significantly improve the lives of patients and healthcare providers.

The event provides a high-level platform to showcase Europe’s most promising healthtech, medtech, and digital health innovations, while connecting companies with the funding and strategic expertise needed to accelerate their development and market entry.

A must-attend event for anyone looking to support and shape the future of healthcare innovation in Europe.

30 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 | Bruges | Information and Registration

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The 11th Bioproduction Congress (BIOPC2026) will take place on 22 – 23 September 2026, in Lyon, France. The event is co-organized by MabDesign and A3P.

The Bioproduction Congress is the annual event of the biopharmaceutical production sector where stakeholders from Europe gather together to showcase and exchange the latest innovations in bioprocessing. This dynamic event promotes exchanges on the future of biomanufacturing, addresses the current challenges and showcases the new breakthrough solutions.

This event will bring together experts from companies (big pharmas, SME and Startups) and laboratories developing therapeutic candidates as well as leading bioproduction professionals to accelerate therapeutics drugs such as mAbs, vaccines, cell therapy and novel products into commercial manufacturing.

22 – 23 September 2026 | Lyon – France | More Information

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The 25th European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB) is taking place in Geneva from 31 August until 4 September 2026, under the theme “Biodiversity, AI & Health: computational biology to address the challenges of our time”.

The conference will explore how computational biology and bioinformatics contribute to understanding biological diversity, advancing health research, and addressing global societal challenges through data-driven approaches.
Organized by the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics, ECCB 2062 will bring together 1,000–1,200 experts from around the world, including bioinformaticians, computational biologists, developers, biocurators, and clinicians from academia, industry, and public healthcare.

ECCB 2026 will feature an outstanding line-up of keynote speakers, including Guy Parmelin (President of the Swiss Confederation), Jeremy Farrar (World Health Organization), Stephen Quake (Chan Zuckerberg Initiative), and Aleksandra Walczak (École Normale Supérieure).

31 August – 4 September | CICG – Geneva | Information and Registration

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The Food and Biotechnology Conference is taking place on 8-9 September 2026 in HES-SO Valais Wallis – Sion

Organized by the Plant, Agriculture and Food Division of the European Federation of Biotechnology, this two-day event will bring together leading researchers, innovators, and industry professionals to explore the latest advances, trends, and breakthroughs in the field. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of food biotechnology.

The conference will be held in the HES-SO Valais in the beautiful city of Sion in the middle of the Swiss Alps.

8-9 September 2026 | HES-SO Valais Wallis – Sion | Information and Registration

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Get your early-bird ticket for the BioAlps Networking Day 2026 on 19 November at Beaulieu Lausanne

The Swiss Health Valley  community comes together once a year to share, connect and push life sciences forward. In 2026, the BioAlps Networking Day lands in Lausanne on 19 November at Palais Beaulieu.

The morning will shine a spotlight on Vaud’s thriving life sciences innovation ecosystem. The afternoon takes on a bold theme: Advancing Healthcare Through Digital Innovation — a conversation that couldn’t be more timely!

Whether you’re a researcher, entrepreneur, investor or industry leader, this is where partnerships are forged and ideas find their next chapter.

 Early-bird tickets available until 1 September 2026: CHF 120 instead of CHF 150. Don’t wait.

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THE PROGRAMME

The full programme for the BioAlps Networking Day is coming soon — but we couldn’t wait to introduce our keynote speaker: Prof. Marcel Salathé. Professor at EPFL and co-director of the AI Centre, Marcel Salathé sits at the fascinating crossroads of artificial intelligence and public health. A pioneer in digital epidemiology, he harnesses internet data and AI to anticipate and address health challenges at a population scale. He also founded the EPFL Extension School, making digital skills accessible to all. His latest book — AI: How Not to Lose Our Way? (available in French) — is a must-read. We can’t wait to hear what he has to say! 

19 November 2026 | Beaulieu Lausanne | Registration

BioAlps Networking Day Partners

CHUBB | CSEM | BIOARK | BIOPÔLE | KATZAROV | SOCOREX | TRB CHEMEDICA

Institutional Members

CHUV | EPFL | HUG | UNIGE |  UNIL | CSEM | HEIG-VD | HEPIA | HES-SO Valais Wallis | SIB | UNIFR | UNINE | Idiap | Institut et Haute Ecole de Santé La Source | Wyss Center for Bio and Neuroengineering | HEIA-FR | HE-ARC Ingénierie

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