November 4–6, 2024 | Stockholm, Sweden,
November 12–13, 2024 | Digital Partnering
Sustainability at BIO-Europe
EBD Group is committed to running events which are both environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. Learn more about our sustainability efforts and the steps you can take to make a difference below.
Supporting the Life Science Community
This year at BIO-Europe, EBD Group will donate 1 euro for every 20 partneringONE™ meeting request responses during the event to promote the development of new therapies, finance the training of doctors and scientists, raise awareness for rare diseases, honor outstanding medical discoveries and help in individual cases of disease diagnosis through clinical treatment.
Turn partnering into research resources and help us support the patients for whom we are all working.
PARTNERING OPENS SEPTEMBER 23
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Every donation benefits all projects directly.
Initiatives onsite
At EBD Group we believe that running all of our events responsibly, with consideration for the sustainability of our markets and our industry, can help us deliver better events, better business and a better world.
Printed Materials
BIO-Europe will be delivered in a 100% digital format, which means that no paper products will be used onsite. We will have QR codes in several locations that can be easily scanned to pull up information.
This includes the event floor plan, promotional materials, session information, partnering and presentation schedules and any other relevant documentation.
Food and Beverage
In our efforts to minimize our footprint, we are reducing meat consumption during BIO-Europe overall, with a dedicated vegetarian day.
Chinaware and cutlery will be available and in case of disposables, we have switched to fully biodegradable materials.
Lanyards and Name Badges
Paper-only name badges without plastic holders will be administered at the event.
Furthermore, lanyards will be collected and fully recycled post-event. We do encourage all attendees to place their lanyards post event to the recycling boxes at the entrance of the Messe München.
Better Stand Program
As per our commitment to the evolution of the exhibition industry, we are moving away from the use of disposable exhibition booths. This will not only improve the ease and quality of the booths but it will also contribute to safety, as well as sustainability.
We encourage our exhibitors to minimize handouts by utilizing our digital download QR code technology at their booths.
Power
Energy usage at the event is powered by 100% renewable electricity, through solar and geothermal systems, from either onsite sources or through local renewable energy providers.
Wellness Onsite
A massage lounge will be available as always, to restore your energy between partnering meetings.
Break & Breathe sessions will also be organized throughout the conference to offer delegates time to re-focus for their next activity.
A silent space will also be provided for moments of reflection and prayer.
Agenda Sessions
We aim to contribute to a sustainable Biotech industry through our initiatives.
This is through our content, speaker diversity and opportunities for young companies, either through company presentations of all levels, geo and sizes, as well as startups through our Startup Spotlight competition.
Encouraging Public Transport
We encourage delegates during their attendance to use public transport for their travel and work closely with local authorities to to provide easy access to the local networks.
Visit our PLAN YOUR VISIT page for more information.
Outdoor Activities
Like every year, we have some very exciting outdoor activities to compliment your attendance at BIO-Europe, providing you a chance to experience Munich and BIO-Europe in a different way.
Biotech Tours
Three visiting tours will be organized during BIO-Europe:
1. Hagastaden, Stockholm´s world-class Life Science district
2. Uppsala-the heart of innovation for biopharma development and production
3. Stockholm with a Nobel twist
Pre-registration is required for all tours!
Rise & Run
Join us for a morning run around beautiful Stockholm and get energized for your demanding day ahead.
More information coming soon!
BiotechBikers Ride
Biotech bikers will hold an event on November 3.
Keep an eye out for registration details!
However, various rides are organized for other events. Click here to find out more
DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION AT BIO-Europe
Our mission is to give our colleagues, the markets we serve, and our wider communities access to extraordinary people and diverse insights.
Through our live and data-driven digital services, we cultivate connections, provide meaningful content, and celebrate authenticity. We strive to create a safe and transparent environment where unique perspectives and all ideas can be shared and acknowledged.
We believe in sustainability and continuous learning as it strengthens our people, our products, and our markets. In order to be more, we must do more. Together, we will continue to listen, innovate, and act as a driver of change to build a business that reflects the communities we connect.
HOW ARE WE BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE EVENT?
We believe a sustainable event focuses on three main aspects...
Social Responsibility
We want to run BIO-Europe in a socially responsible manner. To do so, we are focusing on:
- Doing business safely and ethically
- Considering wellbeing and accessibility
- Creating a positive impact on our host cities and measuring those impacts
- Supporting local charities, such as the Care-For-Rare Foundation, which promotes the development of new therapies, finances the training of doctors and scientists, raises awareness for rare diseases, honors outstanding medical discoveries and helps in individual cases through clinical treatment.
Environmental Responsibility
BIO-Europe will be run in an increasingly environmentally responsible manner, focusing on:
- Reducing carbon emissions
- Designing our events to eliminate waste
- Considering sustainability credentials for every item sourced for the event
Sustainable Development
Our aim for BIO-Europe is to promote long-term sustainable development — not only in the way we run the event, but also for the market in which we operate, committing to:
- Using our content to support the sustainability of the biotech industry
- Developing close partnerships with relevant charities, companies and associations, and giving them a platform to promote their work in the field
- Facilitating discussions on pertinent topics including: diversity & inclusion, gender balance, sustainability trends, the industry's impact on the environment and more
- Improving access to our events for young companies and the next generation of biotech leaders
FASTERFORWARD TO ZERO
FasterForward is BIO-Europe's approach to sustainability — moving faster to become a zero waste and net zero carbon business.
A series of activities and commitments carried out by Informa and its partners between 2020-2025 will ensure our events continue to become more sustainable, delivering a truly positive impact to the markets we serve. We will also actively help our partners, customers, and wider markets to achieve the same. Our FasterForward commitments include:
- Enable one million disconnected people to access networks and knowledge by 2025
- Become carbon neutral across our events by 2025
- Halve the waste generated through our events by 2025
- Embed sustainability inside 100% of our events by 2025
