OILS26 — From Bit to Bench: SustAInable & Ethical Innovation in Life Sciences

​Open Innovation in Life Sciences 2026 (OILS26) brings together researchers, innovators and professionals from academia, industry and society to explore how open science can shape the future of life sciences.

​This year’s one-day conference focuses on the journey from digital innovation to real-world impact — and on how we can make that journey more sustainable, responsible and ethical.

​What to expect

​🔬 Science & innovation — Discover emerging ideas and approaches shaping the life sciences.

​🤝 Open innovation — Connect researchers, industry professionals and other actors working across traditional boundaries.

​🤖 AI & digital technologies — Explore how AI, data and computational tools are transforming research and innovation.

​🌱 Sustainability — Discuss how we can reduce environmental impact while advancing scientific discovery.

​⚖️ Ethics & responsibility — Consider the ethical questions that accompany rapidly evolving technologies and new models of innovation.

​💬 Connection & collaboration — Meet people from across the life-science ecosystem and exchange ideas, experiences and opportunities.

​Whether you are a researcher, student, industry professional, entrepreneur, sustainability practitioner or simply curious about the future of life sciences, OILS26 is a place to learn, connect and contribute to the conversation.

​Join us in Zurich for a day of open science, interdisciplinary exchange and forward-looking discussion — from bit to bench.

​Organised by

​Open Innovation in Life Science (OILS)
University of Zurich and partners