Welcome to the Global Innovation Summit!
The Global Innovation Summit 2026 is your opportunity to kick off your innovation project with international partners, strengthen your business and explore suitable funding opportunities in over 40 countries.
The one-day event will take place on Wednesday, 6 May 2026 at Messe Basel, Switzerland.
Why attend the Global Innovation Summit 2026?
The Global Innovation Summit is a recurring gathering organised in the framework of Eureka the world’s largest network for supporting collaborative innovation.
The 2026 edition is organised by the Swiss Eureka Chair represented by Innosuisse and focuses on innovation in the biotech industry combined with enabling technologies and services like digitalisation, translational research and development, chemistry, manufacturing, control and quality control processes, etc.
It will feature an international public, inspiring keynotes and a strong focus on matchmaking for international projects. With a thousand participants expected, the Summit offers a unique chance to turn your ideas into action on a global scale.
The Global Innovation Summit runs back-to-back with the annual Swiss Biotech Day and aims at linking the Swiss biotech ecosystem with global businesses and science to strengthen international cooperation.
- 🌍 Explore international collaboration.
 - 🤝 Make meaningful connections for project funding.
 - 🎤 Learn from industry leaders.
 - 💡 Get inspired.
 - 🚀 Stay ahead of the curve.
 - 🎉 Enjoy the experience.
 - ✨ Attend free of charge.
 
Take the opportunity to connect, exchange ideas and collaborate. Register now!
Who should attend?
The Global Innovation Summit is open to businesses, scientists and innovation promotion organisations committed to global innovation project cooperation
The thematic focus lies on connecting different sections of the Biotech industry -
- diagnostics
 - lab automation
 - digital health
 - therapeutics and medtech combination products
 - as well as industrial biotech
 
- with cross-industry expertise, like digitalisation, translational research and development, chemistry, manufacturing, and control and quality control processes.
Representing a national or regional delegation? Find out how your organisation could benefit from increased visibility, matchmaking and access to the Swiss Biotech Day: Explore delegation opportunities.
What’s on the agenda?
Discover a full day of keynotes, expert panels, and high-value networking opportunities.