Open Innovation in Life Sciences 2023 is a premier life science conference connecting researchers and professionals across academia, industry, and society in the light of open science.

The synergistic goals of this two-day conference are:

Career Development Day (October 26)

To foster open interactions among early career researchers in all life science fields working in Switzerland and beyond as well as to explore career perspectives together. 

Keynotes by:
Prof. Joseph Borg (University of Malta, Project Lead of Maleth Program and SpaceOMIX missions):
"Open Science in Space Medicine"

Prof. Adam Feinberg (Carnegie Melon University, USA)
"Advancing 3D Bioprinting Through Open Science" 

Open Innovation Day (October 27)

To enhance the interactions between academia, industry, and society by bringing together all relevant stakeholder groups to discuss topics pertaining to open science and innovation. 

Keynotes by:
Antoine Gliksohn (Founder of Global Albinism Alliance)

"Citizen science as a way towards patient-oriented research"

Markus Koester (Head of Digital Communication and Portal, opnMe.com, Open Innovation team of Boehringer Ingelheim)

"Open Science as a strategic priority for Innovation in Biopharmaceutical Industry"


Tina Persson (Founder and CEO of Passage2Pro AB)

"Science communication in the age of social media"

Join the conversation on social media: #OILS23

Twitter/Facebook/LinkedIn: @OpenLifeScience

Official OILS webpage: www.openinnovationlifesciences.com

See Registration FAQs for the 2023 attendance fees. 

"Education, research and innovation are central cornerstones of our society. Especially in Switzerland, the life and health sciences contribute significantly to economic performance. The new developments in medicine towards personalized diagnostics and therapy offer extraordinary opportunities combined with new challenges. In order for Switzerland to remain a leader in this fast-moving area, we must promote cooperation across the borders of disciplines and institutions. That's why the 'Open Innovation in Life Sciences 2018' conference brings together researchers and physicians, private companies, and state actors, ensuring an open exchange on an equal footing. The canton of Zurich supports the conference as part of its efforts to further strengthen the Life Science Cluster in the canton of Zurich."

Government Councillor Carmen Walker Späh, Head of the Department of Economic Affairs about the inaugural 2018 Open Innovation in Life Sciences conference