Swiss Biotech Day 2026 x KACTUS

By Hannah Flaherty

April 29, 2026
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KACTUS is excited to announce our participation in Swiss Biotech Day 2026, one of Europe’s leading biotechnology conferences connecting biotech innovators, investors, service providers, and industry leaders.

Taking place from May 3 to May 5, 2026, Swiss Biotech Day brings together global biotech stakeholders for partnering, company presentations, panel discussions, networking, and exhibition opportunities across the life sciences ecosystem.

What is Swiss Biotech Day?

Swiss Biotech Day 2026 is one of Europe’s premier biotechnology conferences, bringing together biotechnology professionals, innovators, investors, service providers, and global industry leaders for two days of networking, knowledge sharing, and partnership development.

Hosted annually in Basel, the event features company presentations, panel discussions, partnering meetings, startup pitches, and a large exhibition hall showcasing leading organizations across the biotech ecosystem. Swiss Biotech Day serves as a key meeting point for the international life sciences community and highlights the continued growth of Switzerland’s biotech sector.

Event Overview

Venue: Congress Center Basel, Messepl. 21, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
Dates: May 3 to May 5, 2026

  • Sunday, May 3: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM (Welcome Reception)
  • Monday, May 4: 11:00 AM – 6:45 PM (Exhibit: 11:00 AM – 6:00 PM)
  • Tuesday, May 5: 7:30 AM – 8:00 PM (Exhibit: 9:00 AM – 4:30 PM)

Booth: #87

Event Schedule 

Swiss Biotech Day 2026 will feature two days of biotechnology-focused programming, including plenary sessions, panel discussions, company presentations, poster sessions, partnering meetings, and networking opportunities. Key themes include drug discovery, biomanufacturing, investment and partnering, emerging biotech innovation, and global trends shaping the life sciences industry.

Sunday, May 3

  • 5:30–8:30 PM: Welcome Reception at Markthalle Basel

Monday, May 4

  • 8:00–9:45 AM: Executive Breakfast Briefing (Invitation Only)
  • 10:00–11:00 AM: Swiss Biotech Association General Assembly (Members Only)
  • 11:00 AM: Registration Opens / Conference Begins
  • 11:00 AM–6:45 PM: Partnering Meetings
  • 11:00 AM–6:45 PM: Exhibition Open
  • 11:00 AM–6:00 PM: Global Village & Mentoring Booths
  • 11:30 AM–1:30 PM: Lunch
  • 12:30–2:00 PM: Plenary Session I
  • 2:15–6:15 PM: Parallel Tracks, Panels, Pitching Sessions & Networking
  • 4:15–5:00 PM: Poster Presentation
  • 6:00–6:45 PM: International Reception
  • 6:45–9:00 PM: Evening Reception

Tuesday, May 5

  • 7:15 AM: Registration Opens
  • 7:45 AM–4:30 PM: Partnering Meetings
  • 9:00 AM–4:30 PM: Exhibition Open
  • 9:00 AM–3:30 PM: Global Village & Mentoring Booths
  • 9:00 AM–3:30 PM: Conference Programming, Panels & Pitching Sessions
  • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Plenary Session II
  • 12:00–2:00 PM: Lunch
  • 2:45–3:30 PM: Poster Presentation
  • 4:30–6:30 PM: Evening Reception

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 2500 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.

MHC Monomers & Tetramers

Transmembrane Proteins 

CD3 Proteins