Event Agenda

Monday, 12 October 2026

15:30 - 22:00

Pre-Event Hike & Dine

Networking

Kick off the BSA26 with a unique pre-event in Innsbruck. We will start with a short hike to the iconic Bergisel Ski Jump. For the truly brave, there will even be the chance to experience the thrill of a ski jumper on the famous “Zitterbalken”.

Tuesday, 13 October 2026

08:00 - 10:00

Visit Health Hub Tirol

Visit Health Hub Tirol invites participants to discover Innsbruck’s state-of-the-art life sciences hub, with welcome coffee, an introduction by Managing Director Marcus Hofer, a guided facility tour and bus transfer to Villa Blanka.

10:30 - 10:45

Official Opening Ceremony

With: Peter Llewellyn-Davies, President BIOTECH AUSTRIA Lejla Pock, CEO Human.technology Styria Marcus Hofer, CEO Standortagentur Tirol Moderation: Damita Pressl

4 speakers

10:45 - 11:30

World in Flux – A Glance in the Looking Glass: The Pharmaceutical Industry in 2035

Key Note

Dr. Albrecht, Ex-CEO STADA Arzneimittel AG & Actavis Group, will explore how geopolitical shifts, technological innovation, changing healthcare systems and new business models are reshaping the future of the pharmaceutical industry.

1 speaker

11:30 - 11:45

Words of Welcome

Welcome remarks by Anton Mattle, Governor of Tyrol. Welcome video by Elisabeth Zehetner, State Secretary for Energy, Startups and Tourism

11:45 - 12:45

Scaling Up Science: How Can We Turn Austrian Academic Breakthroughs into Austrian Success Stories

Panel Discussion

What does it take to move science from the lab into real-world impact?

5 speakers

12:45 - 14:15

Business Lunch

Networking

13:15 - 14:15

Meetings

Partnering & B2B Meetings

Villa Blanka

Meeting duration:15 minutes time slots

14:20 - 15:35

Workshop "Mastering the Term Sheet: How to Negotiate Value and Control with VCs "

Workshop

The workshop will deconstruct a standard VC term sheet, highlight potential pitfalls and put negotiation strategies to the test.

3 speakers

Workshop "Patents in Motion – Global IP Strategy for Dynamic Markets "

Workshop

The session will offer practical perspectives on aligning IP strategy with commercial priorities in a fast-changing global landscape.

2 speakers

Workshop "Scaling Biotech: Leading Change from Discovery to Sustainable Growth "

Workshop

In this interactive workshop, we explore how successful biotech companies align talent, organizational development, and business strategy throughout different phases of the company lifecycle.

3 speakers

15:35 - 16:30

Coffee Break

Networking

15:45 - 16:30

Meetings

Partnering & B2B Meetings

Villa Blanka

Meeting duration:15 minutes time slots

16:35 - 17:20

Weathering the Biotech storms – stepping up to master the stormy rides!

Key Note

Olympic sailing champion Lukas Mähr knows a thing or two about keeping course when conditions get rough...

1 speaker

17:20 - 17:30

Closing Notes

19:00 - 23:55

Gala Dinner

Networking

An evening of great food, relaxed networking and breathtaking views over Innsbruck at Adlers Panorama Restaurant.

Wednesday, 14 October 2026

09:00 - 09:10

Re-Opening

Day 2 of the BIOTECH SUMMIT AUSTRIA kicks off with a warm welcome back from our moderator Damita Pressl.

1 speaker

09:10 - 09:50

Beyond the Silicon Valley Playbook: In Search of a European Identity for Venture Capital

Key Note

Does Europe need its own venture capital playbook? Silicon Valley has shaped the global VC model for decades. But does Europe really need to copy it – or is it time to define its own identity for venture capital?

1 speaker

09:50 - 10:50

START UP, SCALE UP… STEP UP - How AI is changing the biotech venture funnel

Panel Discussion

This panel discussion focuses on how venture firms are using AI across the biotech deal funnel - from landscape mapping and deal sourcing to diligence and portfolio support.

5 speakers