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DIA – ICH GCP Guideline Rewrite, The Future is Now
2026-01-27 - 2026-01-28 | Novotel Basel City, Grosspeterstrasse 12, Basel, 4052, Switzerland
We're pleased to share this newly SwAPP-certified training opportunity available with an exclusive benefit for SwAPP members.
DIA – ICH GCP Guideline Rewrite, The Future is Now – January 27-28, 2026 – Basel
With the recent implementation of the revised ICH E6 (R3) guidelines, this course offers an overview of the rationale and key implications of this revision – the most significant in over two decades. Participants will explore the driving forces behind these changes and the latest developments in alternative clinical trial designs and use of real-world data sources. Experts, from both regulatory authorities and industry, will explore the practical application of GCP across a range of scenarios from trial design to trial reporting.
✨ SwAPP members benefit from a 20% discount on the standard rate ✨
To access this special rate, contact us at swapp@swapp.ch (subject: "Certified training").
Not yet a SwAPP member? Join Switzerland's national Pharma, Biotech and MedTech association for the coming year – sign up here!
Location

Novotel Basel City
Grosspeterstrasse 12,
4052 Basel,
Switzerland
Novotel Basel CityNovotel Basel City, Grosspeterstrasse 12, 4052 Basel, Switzerland

SCTO Forum 2026 - Decentralised Trials: regulatory, ethical and practical perspectives
2026-01-28 | Swiss National Science Foundation | Plenarsaal (Plenary Hall) | Wildhainweg 21 | Bern, Swiss National Science Foundation | Plenarsaal (Plenary Hall), Wildhainweg 21, Bern, BE, Switzerland
The SCTO Forum 2026 will provide an in-depth look at decentralised clinical trials in Switzerland. The programme features presentations on regulatory, ethical, and practical aspects, includes speakers sharing real-world experiences from Switzerland and Europe, and concludes with a final panel discussion reflecting on the future of decentralised trials in the country.
About the SCTO Forum
Each year, the SCTO invites experts and guests from all over Switzerland and from abroad to its SCTO Forum. The aim of the Forum is to foster discussions on emerging topics that have the potential to change the way we do clinical research in practice. At a minimum, these discussions should raise awareness of upcoming changes; ideally, they also result in recommendations on how to best address these changes.
RegistrationProgrammeLocation
Swiss National Science Foundation
Plenarsaal (Plenary Hall)
Wildhainweg 21
Bern,
Switzerland
Swiss National Science FoundationSwiss National Science Foundation, Plenarsaal (Plenary Hall), Wildhainweg 21, Bern

SwAPP General Assembly and Networking Event - Olten
2026-03-04 14:00 - 19:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Hotel Astoria, Hübelistrasse 15, 4600 Olten, Hotel Astoria, Hübelistrasse 15, Olten, 4006, Switzerland
Description
We are pleased to invite you to our annual General Assembly (only for SwAPP members), on March 04, 2026 in Olten, followed again this year by an event open to all (SwAPP members and non-members). We are proud to present our achievements and introduce you to our rapidly growing, supportive team. This is also the perfect time for you to have an impact, shape our future and actively contribute to our development!
Program

Part 1 – For SwAPP members only

14:00
General Assembly

The detailed agenda is sent to SwAPP members by mail.

Part 2 – Open to all

15:30
Welcome coffee

16:00
Interactive session with Guest lecturers

“From one company to another: how to successfully change jobs – employee and HR perspectives”

17:30
Closing Apéro

The opportunity to keep on exchanging and networking with peers!

Guest Lecturers
Christoph Gasteyger
Executive Director, International Medical Affairs Renal
Novartis
Ketaki Sood
Head of Human Resources for IT
Lonza
Intended audience
From newcomers to experienced professionals in the field of therapeutic products from Pharmaceutical, Biotech and MedTech companies, contract research organisations, consulting and service providers, academia, healthcare institutions, health or other competent authorities, ethics committees and any other related entity.
Participation fees
The event is free of charge for SwAPP members, and a participation of CHF 45.- applies for non-members.
Not yet a SwAPP member? Join Switzerland's national Pharma, Biotech and MedTech association for the coming year – sign up here!
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.
In case of cancellation, refund is possible up to 10 business days before the event.
You can register below and pay online. This is the fastest and recommended way to register. If you prefer to receive an invoice, you can also register manually.

Contact us
For any question, contact us at swapp@swapp.ch (object "GA2026").
Location
Hotel Astoria,
Hübelistrasse 15,
4600 Olten
(7' walk from the train station)
Hotel AstoriaHübelistrasse 15, 4600 Olten

SwAPP'ero - Lugano Afterwork Networking Event
2026-04-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Villa Sassa, Via Tesserete 10, 6900 Lugano, Via Tesserete 10, Lugano, 6900, Switzerland
Description
We are pleased to announce the next SwAPP'ero – Afterwork Networking Event on April 16th, 2026 in Lugano. We will meet you at the Villa Sassa starting 17:30 with engaging conversations, valuable connections and a free drink. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with other SwAPP members and friends in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Intended audience
This event is ideal for newcomers or experienced professionals working, or willing to work, in the Pharma/Biotech/MedTech sectors, as well as those interested in learning more about SwAPP's activities and initiatives.
Your Next Steps

Mark April 16th, 2026 from 17:30 in your calendar.
Share this invitation within your network! Everyone interested in connecting with our community is welcome to join.
Register below as soon as possible to secure your seat and no later than April 10th (mandatory for participation and free drink).

Participation fees

SwAPP members Free
Non-Members CHF 25.00

The 1st drink is offered by SwAPP to all participants (registration mandatory).
For any questions, feel free to contact us at swapp@swapp.ch (subject: "Afterwork: Lugano").
We are looking forward to meeting you there!
Registration

Tickets are no longer available. If you wish to attend, please email us at swapp@swapp.ch and we'll try to find a spot for you.
Please note that by registering, you accept that your contact information are entered in our contact database and will be used for communication purposes, and that your name will appear on the list of participants. You consent also to SwAPP capturing photographs and videos during the event, which may be utilized in future communication and promotional materials.

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Location
Villa Sassa
Via Tesserete 10,
6900 Lugano
Villa SassaVilla Sassa
Via Tesserete 10, 6900 Lugano

SwAPP'ero - Lausanne Afterwork Networking Event
2026-04-29 17:30 - 20:00 | Officine, Rue des Côtes-de-Montbenon 12, 1003 Lausanne, Rue des Côtes-de-Montbenon 12, Lausanne, 1003, Switzerland
Description
We are pleased to announce the next SwAPP'ero – Afterwork Networking Event on April 29th, 2026 in Lausanne. We will meet you at the Officine starting 17:30 with engaging conversations, valuable connections and a free drink. This is a fantastic opportunity to network with other SwAPP members and friends in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
Intended audience
This event is ideal for newcomers or experienced professionals working, or willing to work, in the Pharma/Biotech/MedTech sectors, as well as those interested in learning more about SwAPP's activities and initiatives.
Your Next Steps

Mark April 29th, 2026 from 17:30 in your calendar.
Share this invitation within your network! Everyone interested in connecting with our community is welcome to join.
Register below by April 21st (mandatory for participation and free drink).

Participation fees

SwAPP members Free
Non-Members CHF 25.00

The 1st drink is offered by SwAPP to all participants (registration mandatory).
For any questions, feel free to contact us at swapp@swapp.ch (subject: "Afterwork: Lausanne").
We are looking forward to meeting you there!
Registration

Tickets are no longer available. If you wish to attend, please email us at swapp@swapp.ch and we'll try to find a spot for you.
Please note that by registering, you accept that your contact information are entered in our contact database and will be used for communication purposes, and that your name will appear on the list of participants. You consent also to SwAPP capturing photographs and videos during the event, which may be utilized in future communication and promotional materials.

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Location
Officine
Rue des Côtes-de-Montbenon 12,
1003 Lausanne
OfficineOfficine
Rue des Côtes-de-Montbenon 12, 1003 Lausanne

Swiss Biotech Day 2026 – May 4-5, Congress Center Basel, Switzerland
2026-05-04 - 2026-05-05 | Congress Center Basel, Messeplatz 21, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
Description
Since 2021, the Swiss Biotech Day has seen remarkable growth every year and has become a premier global biotechnology conference for life sciences professionals, fostering international collaboration and impactful partnerships. In 2025 it attracted more than 3,000 participants from 49 countries, including 25 international delegations. It was by far the biggest and most international edition of the Swiss Biotech Day ever.
Join the Swiss Biotech Day to network, exchange ideas and explore advances in R&D, manufacturing, data management, AI and innovative financing. In addition, the embedded Global Village provides international delegations a platform to strengthen their ties with the Swiss biotech hub to promote cross-border investments, public-private partnerships, R&D collaborations and the exchange of best practices.
Swiss Biotech Day highlights

Welcome reception on May 3
More than 3,000 senior experts from the life science industry
More than 130 exhibitors and the Global Village with 25 international delegations from all over the world
Innovative biotech start-ups and medium-sized biotech companies
Over 50 thematic company pitching sessions and panel / round table discussions
Swiss Biotech Success Stories Awards
Swiss Biotech Report 2026
Pre-scheduled one-to-one partnering meetings
General Assembly of the Swiss Biotech Association

SwAPP members
SwAPP members can obtain a ticket at the discounted price of CHF 500 instead of CHF 750. Please contact us at swapp@swapp.ch "SBD discount code" to obtain your registration code and benefit from the discount.

ExEx Forum - 28 May 2026 - Bern
2026-05-28 09:00 - 18:30 | Sorell Hotel Ador, Laupenstrasse 15, Bern, 3001, Switzerland
ExEx Forum
May 28, 2026 - Bern

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.
Programme

08:30
Doors open

09:00
Welcome Introduction

Christelle Robert – Chair of the Board of Directors, SwAPP

09:10
Onboarding Session – Guiding the Sector: Key Swiss Regulatory & Policy Update

Eva von Mühlenen – Senior Advisor, Head of Global Life Sciences Switzerland, Sidley Austin LLP
Doris Penna – Senior Regulatory Affairs Manager, Eli Lilly (Suisse) SA

Moderator: Dennis Mircsof – Medical Affairs Expert; ExEx Programme Lead, SwAPP

10:40
Coffee Break

11:10
Plenary session – Click, Collect, Cure: Clinical Data in the Digital Era

Guiding topics: rethinking data collection in a digital world; AI-driven clinical decisions

Viviane Manghi – Director Strategy for Labcorp Central Labs, Labcorp
Paul Mesange – Senior Director, Operations for Global Anatomic Pathology, Labcorp
Mark Ibberson – Director, Vital-IT Group, Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics (SIB)

Moderator: Dennis Mircsof – Medical Affairs Expert; ExEx Programme Lead, SwAPP

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

Guiding topics: beyond job titles – matching people to purpose; unlocking potential – how personality shapes skills and success
Guiding topics: mastering independance: succeeding without the safety net; where science meets strategy: insights from the consulting industry

Sandra Johnson – Consultant, Pharma Outsourcing, Team Building & Sustainability expert
Andrea Nienaber – Managing Partnerin, De Bord International

Michal Konstacky – Managing Director, K Medical Consulting GmbH
Marie-Lyn Horlacher – Partner, Oliver Wyman

Moderator: Christelle Robert – Chair of the Board of Directors, SwAPP
Moderator: Dennis Mircsof – Medical Affairs Expert; ExEx Programme Lead, SwAPP

15:30
Coffee break

16:00
Outlook session – From Instability to Innovation: Adapting Swiss Pharma Manufacturing for the Future

Roundtable discussion

Guillaume Gerard – Pharma Industrialization & Manufacturing Advisor
Eva von Mühlenen – Senior Advisor, Head of Global Life Sciences Switzerland, Sidley Austin LLP

Moderator: Dennis Mircsof – Medical Affairs Expert; ExEx Programme Lead, SwAPP

16:45
Concluding remarks

Christelle Robert – Chair of the Board of Directors, SwAPP

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 AdorLaupenstrasse 15, CH-3001 Bern (7-min walk from train station)Accreditation
This event is accredited with SwAPP credit points.
Sponsors
Interested in sponsoring too? Please contact us at swapp@swapp.ch «ExEx Sponsorship».
Participation fees
SwAPP MembersCHF380,-
Until to 10.05.2026CHF 490,-
Late registration from 11.05.2026New to SwAPP?Welcome Package*CHF530,-
Until to 10.05.2026CHF 640,-
Late registration from 11.05.2026Non-membersCHF550,-
Until to 10.05.2026CHF 660,-
Late registration from 11.05.2026Students**CHF150,-
Until to 10.05.2026CHF 200,-
Late registration from 11.05.2026* Become a member and save CHF 50 on ExEx 2026! Valid for new members only.
** Student status is limited to individuals who are enrolled in a degree-granting program (e.g. post‑doctoral positions are not considered student status).
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.
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.
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.
For any question, contact us at swapp@swapp.ch (object "ExEx2026").

25th European Conference on Computational Biology – August 31-September 4, Geneva, Switzerland
2026-08-31 - 2026-09-04 | International Conference Center Geneva, Switzerland, 17 rue de Varembé, Genève, 1202, Switzerland
Description
For the first time, Geneva will host the 25th European Conference on Computational Biology (ECCB 2026), organized by the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics.
From 31 August to 4 September 2026, Geneva will host 1,000+ experts shaping the future of computational biology, from group leaders and senior scientists to data scientists, developers, clinicians, and emerging talents.
The official opening ceremony will bring together high-level Swiss and Geneva authorities, including the President of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, and the President of the Geneva government, Anne Hiltpold, followed by a keynote lecture by Jeremy Farrar (Assistant Director-General at the WHO).
If your organisation builds tools, platforms, data, or services for life sciences, this is where your audience will be. Partnership and exhibition opportunities are open, with dedicated options for academic institutions and start-ups.
Why attend ECCB 2026?

Connect directly with decision-makers, opinion leaders, and professionals in data-driven life sciences
Reach an international community through the SIB Swiss Institute of Bioinformatics network
Recruit top talent by promoting your job opportunities to a highly specialised bioinformatics audience
Strengthen your positioning in innovation, health, and environmental sciences

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SwAPP members can benefit from a 20% discount on the ECCB registration fee. Please contact us at swapp@swapp.ch "ECCB discount code" to obtain your registration code and benefit from the discount.
