Swiss biotech CEO meeting
Friday, January 30, 2026, 9.30 - 17:00
Join us at our exclusive and informal annual networking event for Swiss R&D biotech CEOs. After another successful year for the Swiss Biotech Association, let’s kick off 2026 on a high note and shape the future for a thriving Swiss biotech community with your valuable input.
We kindly invite you to secure your spot by registering with below form.
Program
9:30
Opening remarks
Michael Altorfer, CEO Swiss Biotech Association
Patrick Amstutz, President Swiss Biotech Association
10:15 – 11:00
Keynote: From advice to multinational approvals – Feedback from the industry
Vincenza Trivigno, Executive Director, Swissmedic
Philippe Girard, Deputy Executive Director, Head of medicinal product licences and surveillance, Swissmedic
11:00 – 12:00
Panel discussion: Broadly diversified funds – Attracting investors with lower risk appetite
Moderator: Lorenzo Leoni, Managing Partner, Creadd Ventures
Antonio Gambardella, Director, FONGIT
Wanja Humanes, CEO, Kickfund
Dario My, Head Venture Hub Switzerland, AWI Deep Tech Fund
12:00 – 14:00
Networking lunch featuring live platform demos and the association’s member support desk
14:00 – 15:00
Keynotes: Building value and strategic flexibility
Luca Santarelli, CEO, Windward Bio
Srishti Gupta, CEO, Idorsia
15:00 – 15:30
Feedback from recent financing rounds – various companies
15:30 – 15:55
Audience poll: Feedback to the association and strategic input for Swiss Biotech Day
15:55 – 16:00
Closing remarks
Patrick Amstutz, President Swiss Biotech Association
16:00 – 17:00
Networking apero
When registering, let us know if you’d like to share a success story, best practice, or key experience — and suggest trending topics we should address to help us better support Swiss biotech companies.
As we gear up for Swiss Biotech Day on May 4–5, 2026, now is the perfect time too for you to share how you’d like to contribute to this leading international biotechnology conference.
Please register by January 17 latest
