Building Biotech Champions: From Discovery to Global Impact
Building Biotech Champions: From Discovery to Global Impact
Hosted by Superlab Suisse Basel & Zühlke
About the Event
Superlab Suisse & Zühlke aims to bring together biotech founders, investors, pharma innovators, and ecosystem leaders to explore how breakthrough science translates into scalable, real-world impact. The focus is on the full journey from discovery to development and global commercialization, including enabling platforms, partnerships, and technologies such as AI and lab automation.
Designed as a C-level, non-commercial forum, it aims to foster meaningful exchange and collaboration across the biotech ecosystem. The event is free to attend (registration required) and will be followed by an apéro reception with drinks and finger food. Optional lab tours will be available for interested participants, subject to capacity and safety requirements
📅 Date
Wednesday, 4 May 2026
⏰ Time
18:30 – 21:30
📍 Venue
Superlab Suisse Basel
Hochbergerstrasse 60i, 4057 Basel, Switzerland
Who Should Attend
• Biotech founders & executives
• Venture capital & investment leaders
• Pharma innovation & strategy teams
• Academic entrepreneurs & translational leaders
• Ecosystem builders & decision-makers
Agenda
18:30 – 19:00
Arrival & BioLabs Labtours
19:00 – 19:10
Welcome Note - Dr. Jubin Shah & Zhang Xi, CEO
19:10 – 19:45
Panel Discussion: Building the Next Biotech Champions
Exploring funding landscapes, venture-building strategies, and scaling biotech companies globally
19:45 – 20:15
Fireside Chat /Panel Discussion by Zühlke (Tbd): Designing Biotech Companies for Translation & Manufacturing from Day One
A founder/operator perspective on integrating development, manufacturing, and commercial strategy early
20:15 – 20:50
Interactive Discussion: From Discovery to Development
Exploring partnerships across startups, pharma, CDMOs, and emerging models such as AI-enabled drug discovery
20:50 – 21:30
Apéro & Networking