Festival of Biologics Europe 2026
Messe Basel, Switzerland
October 13, 2026 – October 15, 2026
Join Us at Festival of Biologics Europe
We’re excited to announce that SciLeads will be attending the Festival of Biologics 2026.
Taking place from October 13–15, 2026, at the iconic Messe Basel in Switzerland, this premier event stands as Europe’s largest biologics conference, tracking the entire drug development pipeline from early-stage target identification to clinical operations and commercial market access. The 2026 edition centers heavily on critical themes like next-generation antibody formats, advanced therapies, biomanufacturing scale-up strategies, and navigating evolving global regulatory hurdles.
This multi-track event is a must-attend destination for anyone embedded in the large-molecule therapy ecosystem, including pharmaceutical executives, biotechnology innovators, academic researchers, and life science investors. If your goal is to discover cutting-edge solutions, map out current clinical pipelines, or optimize your workflow from discovery through fill-and-finish operations, the Festival of Biologics provides an unparalleled platform to align with the future of biological science.
About the Festival of Biologics 2026
The Festival of Biologics 2026 bridges every phase of the biologics and ATMP (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products) value chain, uniting over 3,000 global experts to analyze advanced therapeutic spaces including immunotherapies, biosimilars, precision medicine, and vaccines. Designed primarily for industry professionals looking to overcome complex scientific and commercial bottlenecks, the three-day conference spans 13 specialized tracks. Attendees can expect an agenda packed with high-level keynote presentations, interactive technical workshops, and a sprawling scientific poster hall, as well as over 12 hours of dedicated 1-2-1 networking opportunities tailored to build strategic collaborations across the industry.
Event Location
Location: Hall 1.0, Messe Basel, Basel, Switzerland
Dates: October 13 – 15, 2026
Event Program: Festival of Biologics 2026 Full Conference Agenda
Quick Links for the Festival of Biologics 2026
Deadlines for the Festival of Biologics 2026
- July 24, 2026: Early bird registration promotional rates close
- October 13, 2026: Conference launch, Day 1 keynote plenaries, and exhibition floor official opening
- October 14, 2026: Day 2 technical tracks and industry networking roundtable events
- October 15, 2026: Day 3 closing panels, bioanalytical innovations sessions, and final poster awards
Key Topics and Speakers for the Festival of Biologics 2026
- Susanne Diehl – Global Program Head Immunology, VP, Novartis
- Alain Beck – Senior Director, Biologics CMC and Developability, Pierre Fabre
- Louis Boon – Chief Scientific Officer, JJP Biologics
- Sophia Karagiannis – Professor of Translational Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy, King’s College London
- Antibody-Based Products: Successes and pipeline progress in 2026
- Therapeutic Peptide and GLP Engineering: Successes in obesity/diabetes and expansion into new disease areas
- Space and Microgravity Environments: Leveraging unique orbital conditions for protein crystallization and advanced formulation
- Democratized mRNA Therapeutics: Implementing a universal AI design framework for localized manufacturing
- Bispecific & Multispecific Antibodies: Overviews of emerging development trends and the current clinical pipeline
Who attends the Festival of Biologics
- Principal Experts & Senior Research Scientists
- Biologics CMC Directors
- Heads of Target Discovery & Lead Screening
- Process Development & Fill-Finish Engineers
- Bioanalytical Research Leads
- Antibody Technology Professors & Academic Chairs
- Clinical Trial Operations Managers
- Regulatory Affairs & Market Access Specialists
- Biotech Founders & Startup Executives
- Life Sciences Venture Capitalists & Strategic Investors
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