BIO-Europe is the must-attend life science partnering event of the year. Participate in the conference designed to make every connection meaningful, targeted, and geared towards achieving breakthroughs in biotech. Organizer: EBD Group | Informa
A selection of BIO-Europe highlights
Welcome Reception on Sunday, Nov 2, 6:30 p.m.
LISAvienna invites all registered participants to kick off the conference with informal networking over Viennese specialties in the magnificent Festival Hall of Vienna City Hall. Vienna City Hall is a neo-Gothic building on the Vienna Ringstrasse that serves as the official residence of the mayor as well as being a meeting place for both the municipal council and state government. This will be an official “ÖkoEvent” – an eco-friendly event that fully complies with the City of Vienna’s sustainability guidelines.
Partnering and outstanding conference program, Nov 3–5
Thousands of pre-arranged one-to-one meetings, company presentations, pitches, and panel discussions with leading experts are to be expected. Reach out to participants from Austria via partneringONE!
Conference contributions from Austria include:
- Presentations and pitches e.g. by Ablevia biotech, ABS Biotechnologies, aitiologic, ARIVA Med, aTENSION.life, bespark*bio, Cycuria, dawn-bio, Discovery Evolution, Graph Therapeutics, Innovacell, Institute Krems Bioanalytics, Joanneum Research - Health, Lexogen, LoopLab Bio, myBIOS, Myllia Biotechnology, p4b, Proxygen, Resonate Bio, RIANA Therapeutics and RAR - RNAAnalytics Advanced Research
- Conversations and panel discussions with experts from Accelerate Partners, Valneva or WLAN Holding
- Jury member for the start-up pitch competition form the Medical University of Vienna
Screen the agenda, learn more about the speakers, presenting companies and view a list of all participating companies.
Austrian pavilion (#C32) operated by LISAvienna, Nov 3-5
LISAvienna will host the Austrian Pavilion on behalf of LISA – Life Science Austria, showcasing the strength and diversity of Austria’s thriving biotech community.
NEW: Discounted LISA packages are sold out.
We warmly invite all conference participants to join us for a coffee and discover Austria’s dynamic biotech sector. More than 100 organizations will be represented. Don’t miss the special networking highlights at the Austrian Pavilion #C32: the Exhibit Hall Reception, organized in collaboration with ABA – Austrian Business Agency, on Monday, Nov 3, 6 p.m., and the ecoplus Meet & Greet – Platform for Health Technology on Tuesday, Nov 4, 2 p.m.
Site Tour at Boehringer Ingelheim’s state-of-the-art large-scale manufacturing facility in Vienna, Nov 3, 12:30 p.m.
Discover Boehringer Ingelheim’s cutting-edge large-scale mammalian facility during an exclusive site tour. Located in Vienna, this state-of-the-art facility reflects our dedication to combining expertise with advanced technological innovation. Registered participants are invited to sign in as soon as possible.
Tuesday Evening Networking Reception: Hofburg (Imperial Palace), Nov 4, 7 p.m.
We are delighted to once again open the doors of the Hofburg to BIO-Europe guests. The magnificent setting will provide a prestigious backdrop for continuing partnering conversations in an informal atmosphere. Now the residence of the federal president, the Hofburg served as the winter residence of the imperial Hapsburgs for seven centuries. It is one of the largest palace complexes in the world and today houses numerous museums and cultural venues.
Site Tour at Pharma & Life Science Park Orth – Ready-to-Use cGxP Facilities for Biologics and Novel Modalities, Nov 5, 9:30 a.m.
Join an exclusive site tour at the Pharma & Life Science Park Orth – just 20 km east of Vienna – and discover a unique location designed to accelerate development and growth with flexible, ready-to-use solutions and minimal capital investment. The multi-user campus is already home to leading global pharma companies. Registered participants are invited to sign in as soon as possible.
Further events and receptions
- Québec Networking breakfast: Marriott Courtyard Vienna Prater/Messe, Nov 3, 7:45-9:15 a.m.
Join Delegate of Québec to Germany, Switzerland, and Austria Geneviève Rolland for an exclusive breakfast on biotech drug development. Connect with international investors, innovative biotech start-ups, and key experts in pre-clinical and clinical research. Gain insights on Health Canada, FDA, EMA, patient access, financing, and clinical studies. RSVP by September 30, 2025