Spotlight on Lyon
2027 Regional Host Sponsors
Why Lyon for BIO-Europe Spring?
A powerful life sciences hub
The region combines research, clinical expertise and industrial capabilities, from the Biodistrict Lyon-Gerland to major university hospitals, research campuses and international life sciences companies.
A major European economic region
Lyon is the capital of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France’s #2 wealthiest region and the #1 EU region for foreign industrial investment projects.
At the crossroads of Europe
Major European destinations within 3 hours by plan and 6 hours by train, with Paris just 2 hours away by high-speed train and an international airport connecting 140+ destinations.
Lyon: at the heart of Europe’s life sciences industry
A leading European hub for life sciences, Lyon brings together world-class research, healthcare and industry within a highly integrated ecosystem. From vaccines and bioproduction to diagnostics, oncology and infectious diseases, the region combines scientific excellence with strong industrial capabilities and international connectivity.
In April 2027, Lyon will welcome the global life sciences community for BIO-Europe Spring as part of a unique Life Sciences Spring Innovation Week.
A world-class life sciences ecosystem
From the Biodistrict Lyon-Gerland to major university hospitals and research campuses, Lyon offers a fully integrated ecosystem where research, industry and clinical excellence converge.
#1 vaccine production center in Europe
#1 region in France for biomanufacturing and API manufacturing
800 life science companies in the region
Lyonbiopôle biocluster: 236 member organizations, €2.5bn raised over the 2015-2025 period
Lyon 2027 Leading Life Sciences Players
Beyond the conference: discover the Lyon region life sciences ecosystem
Make the most of your time in Lyon and experience the region’s life sciences ecosystem first-hand through exclusive Learning Expeditions on April 7.
Interested in joining a Learning Expedition?
Contact Florent Gerbaud
Lead Advisor – Life Sciences
In Lyon
Explore four key areas of expertise:
- Biodistrict Lyon-Gerland
- Infectious diseases
- Oncology
- Bioproduction
Beyond Lyon
Discover other major innovation ecosystems across the region:
- Saint-Étienne: Centre for Biomedical and Healthcare Engineering – Respiratory Health
- Grenoble: Clinatec – Deeptech & Medtech