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.

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BIO-Europe is more than a conference—it's the epicenter of biotech strategy

The Vision

Join us in creating a transformed, end-to-end, international convening for biotech strategy

From the rupture of the global status quo, BIO-Europe is uniquely positioned as the platform where new life science leadership can be strengthened, where the global collaboration that drives our industry can thrive, and where innovation can be championed, for all.

The vision for BIO-Europe 2026 expands beyond partnering,

Convening the entire biopharma C-suite, including
Featuring 6 parallel content tracks: expanding beyond partnering and investment to encompass regulatory developments, clinical affairs, and manufacturing strategy.
Daily plenary sessions on macro-level industry and policy trends impacting life science leadership.
New access options to support different levels of delegate engagement.

At the heart of this vision is our unwavering commitment to global collaboration. BIO-Europe 2026 stands for open dialogue, building partnerships, and advancing R&D that improves patient outcomes worldwide.

Produced by Informa

Regional Hosts BIO.NRW, NRW Global Business and the NRW Ministry of Economic Affairs, Industry, Climate Action and Energy
Supported by Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)

Event Contact Details:  
BIO-Europe Customer Relations Team 
cssupport1@informa.com

Bigger, Broader Program

A Plenary Series across three conference days. Engage with big ideas and challenging questions with industry leaders.

Plus six parallel content tracks, for your entire C-suite

Business of Biotech
Ecosystem Innovation
Therapeutic Insights
Regulatory Strategy
Biomanufacturing Partnerships
Clinical Strategy

More agenda insights here

Get Involved

Present. Exhibit. Sponsor. Attend.

There are many ways to achieve your goals at BIO-Europe.

From the Startup Spotlight to 15-minute dedicated presentation slots, find the presentation opportunity that makes your company stand out from the crowd.

The vibrant exhibit floor hosts pavilions from around the world and across the biotech pharma ecosystem. What could you do with some BIO-Europe real estate? Explore the possibilities or speak with our Exhibit team.

Make sure everyone knows your name by sponsoring. Standard and tailored packages can be discussed with the BIO-Europe Sponsorship team, who are ready to help.

Find out more.

Our commitment to Sustainability

At BIO-Europe, partnering drives research. 1 euro for every 20 partneringONE meeting request responses is donated 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 are also committed to the wellbeing of our attendees:
From the well-established Rise & Run, the BiotechBikers Sunday ride, the Snooze Lounge for the jetlagged, to the introduction of morning yoga, BIO-Europe supports you to make the best deals possible.

More information about our initiatives

Marketing Toolkit

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

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Previous BIO-Europe Events

BIO-Europe 2025

Vienna, Austria November 3–5, 2025
Digital Partnering, November 11–12, 2025

5,827 attendees
32.527 one-to-one meetings
4,425 licensing opportunities posted
3,252 companies
126 company presentations
174 exhibitors
60 counties represented

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