Swiss Food & Nutrition Valley

BIOKET 2026
2026-03-17 - 2026-03-19 | Forum Fribourg, Rte du Lac 12, Granges-Paccot, 1763, Switzerland
BIOKET is an annual international conference that serves as a platform dedicated to advancing Key Enabling Technologies and innovations applied to biomass valorization. The conference aims to promote the production of high added value products across diverse sectors of the economy through sustainable practices and cutting-edge technologies
Focus: BIOKET focuses on technologies and innovations that enhance the value of biomass, transforming it into valuable products that benefit a wide range of industries.
Objective: BIOKET provides a platform for professionals, researchers, and industry leaders to connect, exchange knowledge, and build sustainable business partnerships globally.
Relevance: By facilitating discussions and showcasing the latest advancements in biomass valorization, BIOKET contributes to the growth and sustainability of the bioeconomy sector.
SFNV partners are able to book as PromFR partners, and benefit from a discount on the standard rate. Event organisers will check all ticket purchases against a list of Valley partners.

Hack Summit Food Day 2026
2026-04-23 | Beaulieu Congress Center, Halle 36, Lausanne, Lausanne, 1004, Switzerland
Food in a Tighter Margin World

The food sector went through a phase of fast funding and high expectations. Some bets were right. Many underestimated biology, regulation, and the cost of scaling. Where food systems break first is now clearer: raw material supply, production consistency, unit economics, and risk pricing. Day 2 of HackSummit is built for founders working on food systems that must keep operating under climate volatility, biological limits, and regulatory challenges.

These companies:
– build in systems where decisions are validated over years
– depend on land, biology, and physical supply chains
– pay for mistakes through yields, margins, and compliance risk

Valley Partner Discounts are available.

Swiss Biotech Day
2026-05-04 08:00 - 2026-05-05 17:00 (Europe/Zurich) | Messe Basel, Messeplatz 10, Basel, 4058, Switzerland
Since 2021, the Swiss Biotech Day has seen remarkable growth every year and has become a premier global biotechnology conference for life sciences professionals, fostering international collaboration and impactful partnerships. In 2025 it attracted more than 3,000 participants from 49 countries, including 25 international delegations. It was by far the biggest and most international edition of the Swiss Biotech Day ever.
Join the Swiss Biotech Day to network, exchange ideas and explore advances in R&D, manufacturing, data management, AI and innovative financing. In addition, the embedded Global Village provides international delegations a platform to strengthen their ties with the Swiss biotech hub to promote cross-border investments, public-private partnerships, R&D collaborations and the exchange of best practices.
Swiss Biotech Day 2026

Welcome reception on May 3
More than 3,000 senior experts from the life science industry
More than 130 exhibitors and the Global Village with 25 international delegations from all over the world
Innovative biotech start-ups and medium-sized biotech companies
Over 50 thematic company pitching sessions and panel / round table discussions
Swiss Biotech Success Stories Awards
Swiss Biotech Report 2026
Pre-scheduled one-to-one partnering meetings
General Assembly of the Swiss Biotech Association

Milan Longevity Summit
2026-05-20 - 2026-05-23 | Baden-Württemberg
A global movement rooted in local action

The future of health, for people, planet, and economies, cannot be solved in isolation. It demands a new kind of platform: one that blends science with society, research with real life, and global ambition with local action. Milan, with its rich cultural heritage, innovation hubs, and civic spirit, becomes a living testbed for how we rethink health across generations, disciplines, and systems.
The Milan Longevity Summit is not just a gathering; it’s where urgency meets imagination, where cross-sector alliances are forged, and where the future of One Health begins to take shape.
*Valley Partner discounts are available (check the Whatsapp group)*

Future Labs Live Basel
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-28 | Congress Center Basel, Messe and Congress Center Basel, Basel, CH-4005 Basel, Switzerland
The Lab Live series attracts thousands of C-level executives and thought leaders from key lab industries across the globe, making it the epicenter of lab innovation and evolution. We connect the people, technologies and ideas, that are shaping the future of labs across every vertical of the global lab ecosystem – Biotech, Pharma, Chemicals, F&B, Agriculture, Materials, FMCG, Real Estate, Academia, Energy & Environment and beyond.
With a focus on lab excellence, technology, and innovation, this event explores every aspect of modern laboratory management – from facilities and sustainability, through to operations and digital transformation. This is where knowledge is shared, partnerships are forged, and the global lab community comes alive.
Experience multiple stages with headline speakers, start-up showcases, interactive workshops, bold exhibits and countless opportunities to network. Join us for an unparalleled opportunity to learn, innovate, and do business.

Bridge2Food Plant-Based Foods & Proteins Summit Europe
2026-06-09 - 2026-06-11 | Copenhagen, Denmark
Bridge2Food Europe 2026 invites you to explore the journey in the alternative protein sector. Thanks to the incredible success of our 2025 edition in The Hague—with over 600 industry experts joining us, including senior R&D, Technical, and Innovation leaders—we’re now expanding and relocating to Copenhagen in 2026! This year, we are bringing back the highly successful co-location of Course Europe and Summit Europe, creating an even more powerful platform for collaboration, innovation, and strategic partnerships.
Join us from Tuesday, 9 June, to Thursday, 11 June 2026, in Copenhagen, Denmark, for what will be our largest-ever European event. With the combination of the renowned technical expertise of Course Europe and the strategic discussions at Summit Europe, this event is designed to maximize your networking opportunities, idea exchange, and partnership potential.

Biointelligence Ecosystem Discovery Tours in Baden-Württemberg from 5 - 7 October 2026
2026-10-05 08:00 - 2026-10-07 17:00 | Stuttgart, Germany – Trade Show and Ecosystem, Lautenschlagerstraße 21/23, Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg, 70173, Germany
Join us in our delegation trip to explore the Biointelligence research and industry in our state Baden-Württemberg, to our state capital Stuttgart, from Oct 05-07, 2026.
Together with renown research institutes, like the Fraunhofer IPA and Fraunhofer IGB, the University of Stuttgart and the University of Hohenheim, you’ll get the opportunity to connect directly with companies, research institutions, and innovators who are actively working at the intersection of production tech, information tech, food tech and bio tech in our region.
Additionally, you can take part in the 3rd Biointelligence Congress (https://www.ipa.fraunhofer.de/en/Events/2026/3rd-biointelligence-congress-in-stuttgart.html) in Stuttgart, on Oct 06 at a reduced fare.
Baden-Württemberg offers a globally competitive FoodTech and Nutrition ecosystem where a strong industrial base, cutting-edge research in biotechnology and life sciences, and the region’s pioneering biointelligence approach drive innovations from alternative proteins and precision fermentation to sustainable food production and personalized nutrition. We think that you would fit right in.
What you can expect:
• An introduction to state-of-the-art biointelligence activities and projects in our region
• An exclusive company visit to Festo & Adiro, with insights into their LifeTech division
• Participation in the 3rd Biointelligence Congress at Messe Stuttgart – with keynote speeches, exhibition booths, and an evening networking event
• Guided visits to the University of Stuttgart, University of Hohenheim, Fraunhofer IPA, and Fraunhofer IGB
• Direct exchange with researchers, companies, and potential cooperation partners
• Thematic deep dives dedicated to our focus area (health tech; food tech; production).
Key Facts:
• When: Oct 05 – 07, 2026
• Where: Stuttgart, Germany
• Registration Link: https://bw-i.yve-tool.de/public_registration/27819?pw=[REDACTED]
• Via the Link, you can also find more information on the biointelligence landscape in our region.
• Deadline for registration: Sept 18, 2026.
• Participation in the Exploration Tour is free of charge.
• Registration for the Biointelligence Congress (Link) needs to be done separately but at a reduced fare (50% off).

AI in Food - state-of-play
2026-11-10 08:30 - 18:00 | Helbling, Hohlstrasse 614, Zürich, Zürich, 8048, Switzerland
This in-person event is part of the Initiative AI in Food where food professionals go beyond the AI hype and start implementing it in their organisations to solve real problems.
This event will include networking with AI-interested individuals within food organisations, keynotes and workshops.
For details about the initiative, visit: https://swissfoodnutritionvalley.com/ai-in-food/

International Experts Summit on Food Technology and Nutritional Science (Food Tech Summit-2027)
2027-03-15 08:00 - 2027-03-17 17:00 | osaka, japan, Osaka, Japan, Japan
The Iconic Meetings Group is delighted to invite you to the International Experts Summit on Food Technology and Nutritional Science (Food Tech Summit-2027), scheduled for March 15–17, 2027, in Osaka, Japan. This distinguished three-day hybrid conference—featuring both on-site and virtual participation—will gather an international community of researchers, food scientists, nutritionists, academicians, industry leaders, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and stakeholders from across the food and nutrition sectors.
Food Tech Summit-2027 will provide an engaging platform to present cutting-edge research, innovative technologies, and emerging trends in Food Technology and Nutritional Science. The conference aims to foster knowledge exchange, encourage interdisciplinary collaboration, and explore practical solutions to global challenges in food safety, quality, sustainability, and human nutrition.
We warmly invite you to be part of this inspiring event, connect with experts worldwide, and contribute to impactful discussions shaping the future of food innovation and nutritional health.
