Upcoming Event: Festival of Biologics 2026 x KACTUS

We’re heading back to Basel for Festival of Biologics (FOB) 2026, taking place October 13–15, 2026 at Hall 1, Messe Basel. As Europe’s largest biologics event, the Festival of Biologics brings together the large molecule therapy ecosystem to explore advances across discovery, development, clinical trials, manufacturing, market access, and fill & finish.

What is FOB?

The Festival of Biologics is a meeting place for the global life science community, bringing together experts across academia and industry to advance the development of next-generation biologic therapies.

The 2026 program spans the biologics development lifecycle, with content covering antibody therapies, immunotherapies, cell and gene therapies, biosimilars, protein engineering, translational medicine, clinical development, manufacturing, commercialization, and fill & finish operations.

Event Overview

Venue:Hall 1, Messe Basel, Messeplatz 10, 4005 Basel, Switzerland

Dates: October 13th to 15th, 2026

Conference Day 1: Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | Show Hours: 8:00 AM–18:00 PM
Conference Day 2: Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Show Hours: 8:00 AM–19:00 PM
Conference Day 3: Thursday, October 15, 2026 | Show Hours: 8:00 AM–16:15 PM

KACTUS Booth: #284

Event Schedule

The Festival of Biologics in Basel will span three days, featuring a diverse lineup of speakers and topics each day. For a detailed overview of the daily schedule, including specific times and further information on each talk, please refer to the Festival of Biologics agenda.

Day 1: 13 October 2026

Show Hours: 08:00–18:00
Presentations: 09:05–18:10
Manufacturing & Industry Strategy Roundtables: 13:10–13:30
Antibody Roundtables: 15:50–16:50
Offsite Networking Drinks: 18:30–20:30

Day 2: 14 October 2026

Show Hours: 08:00–19:00
Presentations: 09:00–18:10
Clinical Trials Roundtables: 15:50–16:45
Networking Drinks on the Exhibition Floor: 18:00–19:00

Day 3: 15 October 2026

Show Hours: 08:00–16:15
Presentations: 09:05–15:15

Insightful Presentation Alert

Don’t miss Anil Kumar, PhD, as he represents KACTUS in the Protein Engineering track:

Date: October 13, 2026

Time: 2:50 PM

Location: Theatre 4

Track: Protein Engineering

About KACTUS

KACTUS excels in crafting and producing an array of superior-grade, highly active recombinant proteins and enzymes, catering to diverse sectors like antibody drug discovery, immunotherapy, gene therapy, and mRNA therapeutics. Our expansive catalog, boasting over 3,000 recombinant proteins, encompasses a wide spectrum of targets, species, tags, and labels, each thoughtfully chosen to address the specific, unmet needs of scientists engaged in drug development. The hallmark of our product selection process is a rigorous emphasis on exceptional quality and a steadfast commitment to ensuring reliable supply, thereby upholding the highest standards of excellence and client satisfaction.