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November 9–11, 2026
KoelnmesseCologne, Germany

Spotlight on Cologne

BIO-Europe 2026 comes to Cologne this November 9-11 at Koelnmesse, bringing Europe's largest biotech partnering conference to Germany's fourth-largest city and a vibrant hub on the Rhine.

Why Cologne?

Strategic European Hub

Cologne's central location at the intersection of major European trade routes makes it easily accessible from across the continent and beyond. Cologne Bonn Airport serves as a regional hub, while the city's position on the Rhine has historically made it a crossroads for commerce and innovation.

Life Sciences Powerhouse

Cologne is where life sciences innovation happens. With over 2,000 healthcare companies spanning Biotech, Medtech, and Digital Health, this city is a dynamic hub of breakthrough thinking. As demographics shift and health awareness soars, Cologne's ecosystem is at the forefront of solutions that matter.

Cologne's life science excellence

84000

employees

€9

billion in revenue

40

clinics and hospitals

2200

companies

89

health startups

6

life science excellence research institutes