Global Innovation Summit 2026
The Global Innovation Summit 2026 (GIS 2026) is an international innovation and matchmaking event designed to support the launch and development of collaborative R&D and innovation projects across more than 40 countries.
Organised within the framework of Eureka, the world’s largest public network for international innovation cooperation, the 2026 edition is hosted by the Swiss Eureka Chair, represented by Innosuisse.
Strategic Focus
GIS 2026 places a strong emphasis on biotechnology innovation, combined with enabling technologies and services, including:
- Digitalisation and digital health
- Translational research and development
- Chemistry and industrial biotech
- Manufacturing, control, and quality assurance processes
- Medtech and combination products
- Lab automation and diagnostics
The event is organised back-to-back with the Swiss Biotech Day, strengthening links between the Swiss biotech ecosystem and global industry, research, and innovation actors.
Why Attend
Participants can expect:
- Opportunities to initiate international innovation and R&D projects
- High-level matchmaking for funding and project partnerships
- Keynotes and expert panels from international innovation leaders
- Direct access to a global biotech and technology network
- Insights into funding opportunities and collaborative programmes
Who Should Attend
The summit is open to organisations and professionals involved in international innovation, including:
- Companies and startups
- Researchers and scientists
- Biotech and medtech innovators
- Digital health and industrial biotech actors
- Innovation agencies and funding organisations
Programme Highlights
- Full day of keynotes, expert discussions, and panels
- Structured international matchmaking sessions
- Networking with participants from nearly 300 organisations worldwide
Discover the Full Agenda here
View the Participant Registration Guidelines here.