About BIO-Europe
Over the last 30 years, BIO-Europe, has become Europe’s flagship partnering event. Its international reach makes it a one-of-a-kind offering, with attendees from all parts of the biotechnology value chain gathering to efficiently identify, engage and form strategic relationships that drive their businesses successfully forward.
BIO-Europe is more than a conference—it's a catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and growth in life sciences
Whether you’re a biotech startup, an established pharma company, an investor, or a service provider, BIO-Europe provides the platform to accelerate your business goals.
31 years of success!
The 31stannual BIO-Europe returns to Vienna, Austria on November 3–5, 2025, where historic coffee houses have long inspired world-changing ideas. BIO-Europe continues this tradition, gathering over 5,700 life science professionals from more than 3,000 companies across 60+ countries and facilitating more than 30,000 one-to-one meetings.
Featuring comprehensive programming, industry insights, and networking opportunities, the event continues with digital partnering on November 11–12. EBD Group's partneringONE® platform ensures a seamless experience with partner identification tools and integrated meeting capabilities throughout this must-attend industry gathering. BIO-Europe is part of the Informa Connect Division of Informa PLC.
Produced by EBD Group
Supported by Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and Meeting Destination Vienna
Event Contact Details:
EBD Customer Relations Team
EBDcustomerservice@ebdgroup.com
Program Highlights
Monday, November 3:
- A symphony or a solo act? Europe’s role in biopharma’s future
- From roast to billions: Biopharma investment landscape
- Vision & value: The Sofinnova–Abivax crescendo
- Sipping on success: SpliceBio's Series B and the revival of gene therapy
Tuesday, November 4:
- Day in the life of an experienced dealmaker
- Composing the next era of women’s health
- Longevity: Stirring up investment and healthcare innovation for a more productive, aging world
- Is the blend of strategic services the secret ingredient to biotech success?
- Conversations over coffee: Inside Eli Lilly’s partnership strategy
- Conversations over coffee: Inside Johnson and Johnson's partnership strategy
Presenting Opportunities onsite
This year 120 companies will be presenting their innovative projects onsite.
You can find them all here
STARTUP SPOTLIGHT:
This exciting competition offers entrepreneurs an affordable opportunity to engage with top-tier investors and other important players in the biotech industry to take their business to the next level.
Here are the 8 Startup Spotlight finalists:
- Fusix Biotech
- Immunokey
- LigniLabs GmbH
- MyoPax
- OncoLab Co., Ltd.
- Oragen Therapeutics
- P3 THerapeutics
- ReEngage Therapeutics
Our commitment to Sustainability
At BIO-Europe, we are donating 1 euro for every 20 partneringONE meeting request responses to Action Medical Research, the leading UK-wide charity dedicated to saving and changing children’s lives through medical research.
Donate here
Other initiatives include the Better Stands program, working with venues in line with the UN’s 2030 Agenda on Sustainable Development Goals, sustainable and responsible food and beverage sourcing with our catering partner and much more.
We also organise outdoor activities to compliment the attendance at BIO-Europe:
Rise & Run-a social run at an easy pace around beautiful Vienna, led by local trainers
BiotechBikers ride for a cycle through the historic area of the Danube valley.
Wellness activities onsite are also a big part of the event:
5 minutes of breathing-stretching and breathing to release tension, clear your mind, and move to boost energy between meetings and networking.
Renewal massage-a boost in circulation, or simply a moment of indulgence, the massages are tailored to cater to every need.
More information about our initiatives
Marketing Toolkit, Social Stuff & Other additional intel
Find all your promotional toolkit essentials here—from ready-to-use social media posts to marketing materials that help amplify your participation
Our social presence:
Official event hashtag: #BIOEurope
Social media handles:
X: @EBDGroup
Facebook: @EBDGroupPartnering
LinkedIn: EBD Group
Event brochure: Check out the complete event brochure here
Includes attendee demographics, participation options, exclusive offers, and extra details to enhance your reporting.
Merck’s EMEA Advance Biotech Grant
Through their EMEA Advance Biotech Grant Program, Merck recognizes stand-out emerging biotech companies and helps them navigate their path to commercialization.
Delivered as a dynamic challenge, five selected biotech companies will have the opportunity to present their breakthroughs to Merck's Grant representatives and the overall BIO-Europe audience.
BIO-Europe Events at a Glance
Since the first meeting in 1995, BIO-Europe has grown into Europe's largest partnering conference serving the global biotechnology industry. For over 30 years, delegates from all parts of the biotechnology value chain have come together to identify, engage, and enter into strategic relationships that drive their businesses successfully forward.
Previous BIO-Europe Events
BIO-Europe 2024
Stockholm, Sweden November 4–6, 2024
Digital Partnering, November 12–13, 2024
- 5,700 attendees
- 30,750 one-to-one meetings
- 4,022 licensing opportunities posted
- 3,038 companies
- 70 company presentations
- 189 exhibitors
- 61 counties represented
BIO-Europe 2023
Munich, Germany, November 6–8, 2023
Digital Partnering, November 14–16, 2023
- 5,867 attendees
- 30,642 one-to-one meetings
- 4,114 licensing opportunities posted
- 2,971 companies
- 74 company presentations
- 179 exhibitors
- 61 counties represented
BIO-Europe 2022
Leipzig, Germany, October 24–26, 2022
Digital Partnering, November 2–4, 2022
- 4,854 attendees
- 24,366 one-to-one meetings
- 4,353 licensing opportunities posted
- 2,505 companies
- 113 company presentations
- 168 exhibitors
- 66 counties represented
BIO-Europe 2021
Delivered Digitally, October 25–28, 2021
- 2,940 attendees
- 13,620 virtual one-to-one meetings
- 3,620 licensing opportunities posted
- 96 company presentations
- 39 virtual exhibitors
- 55 counties represented
BIO-Europe 2020
Delivered Digitally, October 26–29, 2020
- 3,245 attendees
- 14,857 virtual one-to-one meetings
- 3,380 licensing opportunities posted
- 1,784 companies
- 104 company presentations
- 65 virtual exhibitors
- 60 counties represented
BIO-Europe 2019
Hamburg, Germany - November 11–13, 2019
- 4,442 attendees
- 27,375 one-to-one meetings
- 2,954 licensing opportunities posted
- 2,300 companies
- 125 company presentations
- 130 exhibitors
- 61 countries represented
BIO-Europe 2018
Copenhagen, Denmark - November 5–7, 2018
- 4,354 attendees
- 26,092 one-to-one meetings
- 5,203 licensing opportunities posted
- 2,325 companies
- 139 company presentations
- 131 exhibitors
- 60 countries represented
BIO-Europe 2017
Berlin, Germany - November 6–8, 2017
- 4,007 attendees
- 24,199 one-to-one meetings
- 5,142 licensing opportunities posted
- 2,199 companies
- 152 company presentations
- 106 exhibitors
- 61 countries represented
BIO-Europe 2016
Cologne, Germany - November 7–9, 2016
- 3,692 attendees
- 20,833 one-to-one meetings
- 4,734 licensing opportunities posted
- 1,982 companies
- 153 company presentations
- 105 exhibitors
- 63 countries represented
BIO-Europe 2015
Munich, Germany - November 2–4, 2015
- 3,520 attendees
- 19,153 one-to-one meetings
- 4,358 licensing opportunities posted
- 1,886 companies
- 162 company presentations
- 97 exhibitors
- 55 countries represented
BIO-Europe 2014
Frankfurt, Germany - November 3–5, 2014
- 3,234 attendees
- 17,902 one-to-one meetings
- 4,032 licensing opportunities posted
- 1,772 companies
- 162 company presentations
- 98 exhibitors
- 54 countries represented
BIO-Europe 2013
Vienna, Austria - November 4–6, 2013
- 3,202 attendees
- 17,874 one-to-one meetings
- 3,599 licensing opportunities posted
- 1,841 companies
- 184 company presentations
- 95 exhibitors
- 56 countries represented
- 18 workshops and panels
- 11 Academic Innovators™ presentations
BIO-Europe 2012
Hamburg, Germany - November 12–14, 2012
- 15,276 one-to-one meetings
- 3,028 licensing opportunities posted
- 2,957 attendees
- 1,638 companies
- 174 company presentations
- 94 exhibitors
- 52 countries
- 18 workshops and panels
BIO-Europe 2011
Duesseldorf, Germany - October 31–November 2, 2011
- 14,765 one-to-one meetings
- 3,565 licensing opportunities posted
- 2,911 attendees
- 1,596 companies
- 183 company presentations
- 94 exhibitors
- 48 countries
- 20 workshops and panel sessions
BIO-Europe 2010
Munich, Germany - November 15–17, 2010
- 14,661 one-to-one meetings
- 3,243 licensing opportunities posted
- 2,906 attendees
- 1,688 companies
- 170 company presentations
- 87 international exhibitors
- 48 countries
- 21 workshops and panel sessions
BIO-Europe 2009
Vienna, Austria - November 2–4, 2009
- 12,504 one-to-one meetings
- 2,657 licensing opportunities posted
- 2,500 attendees from 50 countries
- Over 1,400 companies
- 170 company presentations
- 84 international exhibitors
BIO-Europe 2008
Heidelberg, Germany - November 17–19, 2008
- 10,250 one-to-one meetings
- 2,400 attendees
- 1,350 companies
- 160 biotech company presentations
- 83 international exhibitors
- 45 countries represented
- 16 midsize pharma companypresentations
- 10 big pharma companypresentations
BIO-Europe 2007
Hamburg, Germany - November 12–14, 2007
- 8,685 one-to-one meetings
- 2,215 attendees
- 1,251 companies
- 168 biotech company presentations
- 78 international exhibitors
- 47 countries represented
- 16 midsize pharma presentations
BIO-Europe 2006
Duesseldorf, Germany - November 6–8, 2006
- 7,006 one-to-one meetings
- 1,852 attendees
- 1,047 companies
- 168 biotech company presentations
- 66 international exhibitors
- 38 countries represented
- 19 workshops and panels
- 16 midsize pharma presentations
- 10 big pharma presentations
BIO-Europe 2005
Dresden, Germany - November 7–9, 2005
- 5,124 one-to-one meetings
- 1,450+ attendees
- 850+ companies
- 167 biotech company presentations
- 59 international exhibitors
- 34 countries represented
- 19 workshops and panels
- 17 midsize pharma presentations
- 10 big pharma presentations
BIO-Europe 2004
Cologne, Germany - November 8–10, 2004
- 4,840 one-to-one meetings
- 1,400+ attendees
- 850 companies (incl. 356 biotechnology, 121 pharmaceutical, 67 financial)
- 188 biotech company presentations
- 51 international exhibitors
- 34 countries represented
- 17 workshops and panels
- 9 big pharma presentations
- 8 poster displays
BIO-Europe 2003
Frankfurt, Germany
- 3,300 one-to-one meetings
- 1,200 plus attendees
- 700 companies (incl. 300 biotechnology, 80 pharmaceutical, 55 financial)
- 188 biotech company presentations
- 45 international exhibitors
- 30 countries represented
- 15 workshops and panels
- 9 big pharma presentations
BIO-Europe 2002
Stuttgart, Germany
- 2,500 one-to-one meetings
- 1,100 plus attendees
- 630 companies (incl. 300 biotechnology, 75 pharmaceutical, 60 financial)
- 172 biotech company presentations
- 31 countries represented
- 25 poster displays
- 14 workshops and panels
BIO-Europe 2001
Munich, Germany
- 1,300 one-to-one meetings
- 1,050 attendees
- 550 companies (incl. 280 biotechnology, 70 pharmaceutical, 65 finance)
- 135 biotech company presentations
- 40 poster displays
- 26 countries represented
- 10 workshops
BIO-Europe 2000
Berlin, Germany
- 1,150 one-to-one meetings
- 700 attendees
- 399 companies
- 20 countries represented
BIO-Europe 1999
Cologne, Germany
- 1,000 one-to-one meetings
- 501 attendees
- 293 companies
- 18 countries represented
BIO-Europe 1998
Berlin, Germany
- 750 one-to-one meetings
- 414 attendees
- 160 companies
- 15 countries represented
BIO-Europe 1997
Munich, Germany
- 250 one-to-one meetings
- 290 attendees
- 101 companies
- 8 countries represented
BIO-Europe 1996
Heidelberg, Germany
- 100 one-to-one meetings
- 196 attendees
- 170 companies
- 5 countries represented
BIO-Europe 1995
Hannover, Germany
- 60 one-to-one meetings
- 97 attendees
- 95 companies
- 2 countries represented