ExEx Forum – 28 May 2026 – Bern
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ExEx Forum
May 28, 2026
Description
The Experts Exchange Expertise (ExEx) forum focuses on the most dynamic areas in modern healthcare and promotes continuous education across all functions of the Pharma, Biotech and MedTech ecosystem. With a program that combines forward-looking plenary sessions, expert panels, and interdisciplinary discussions, this event reflects SwAPP's mission – to support professionals build and maintain their network and knowledge throughout their careers with key resources.
Alongside addressing core SwAPP themes such as regulatory updates, clinical development, digital and cutting-edge technologies, as well as ESG, the program includes tailored sessions designed to support participants' individual growth, leadership development, and cross-functional competencies.
This upcoming 16th edition of the ExEx forum will not only offer state-of-the-art content and practical insight—it will also continue the association's tradition of building a connected, agile, and forward-thinking professional community.
Preliminary programme
| 08:30 | Doors open | |
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| 09:00 | Welcome Introduction | |
| Chair of the day to be announced | ||
| 09:10 | Onboarding Session – Guiding the Sector: Key Swiss Regulatory & Policy Update | |
| Speaker to be announced | ||
| Moderator to be announced | ||
| 10:40 | Coffee Break | |
| 11:10 | Plenary session – Click, Collect, Cure: Clinical Data in the Digital Era | |
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| Moderator to be announced | ||
| 12:40 | Networking lunch | |
| 14:00 | Parallel focus sessions – Navigating your Career Successfully | |
| #1 Where Do You Fit? Personality & Skills | #2 The Art of Consulting | |
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| Moderator to be announced | Moderator to be announced | |
| 15:30 | Coffee break | |
| 16:00 | Outlook session – Outlook – From Instability to Innovation: Adapting Swiss Pharma Manufacturing for the Future | |
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| Moderator to be announced | ||
| 16:45 | Concluding remarks | |
| Chair of the day to be announced | ||
| 17:00 | Closing networking cocktail reception | |
Intended audience
From newcomers to experienced professionals in Pharma, Biotech, and MedTech, the ExEx forum format is particularly suited for those working in Research, Clinical and non-clinical development, Regulatory, Quality and Medical Affairs, Market access and maintenance. A key focus is also placed on personal career development, equipping participants with skills to grow both professionally and individually.
Venue
Sorell Hotel Ador
Laupenstrasse 15, CH-3001 Bern
(7-min walk from train station)
Sorell Hotel Ador
Accreditation
This event is accredited with SwAPP credit points.
Sponsors
Please contact us at swapp@swapp.ch «ExEx Sponsorship».
Participation fees
SwAPP Members
- Regular 01.01.2026 – 30.04.2026: CHF 380,-
- Late registration from 01.05.2026: CHF 490,-
SwAPP Welcome Package *
- Regular 01.01.2026 – 30.04.2026: CHF 530,-
- Late registration from 01.05.2026: CHF 640,-
SwAPP Non-members
- Regular 01.01.2026 – 30.04.2026: CHF 550,-
- Late registration from 01.05.2026: CHF 660,-
Students
- Regular 01.01.2026 – 30.04.2026: CHF 150,-
- Late registration from 01.05.2026: CHF 200,-
* When registering for both the event and SwAPP membership simultaneously, a CHF 50 discount will be applied to the participation fee.
Registration
- Registration and payment are required prior to the event.
- Please note that by registering, you accept that your name will appear on the list of participants communicated to other attendees; and you consent to SwAPP capturing photographs and videos during the event, which may be utilized in future communication and promotional materials.
- You can register from the below table and pay online. This is the fastest and recommended way to register. If you prefer to receive a bill, you can also register manually.
- Cancellations received on or before 28 February 2026 will be refunded 50% of the registration fee. Cancellations received between 1 March and 30 April 2026 will be refunded 25% of the registration fee. Unfortunately, no refunds can be issued for cancellations received after 30 April 2026 or in the case of no-shows, as commitments for catering and venue arrangements will have been finalized.
While tickets are not fully refundable, they may be transferred to another participant upon submission of the required registration information and organiser approval. - For any question, contact us at swapp@swapp.ch (object "ExEx2026").