Brussels, 13 June 2024

EuropaBio and Members are proud to launch the 12^th edition of European Biotech Week (#EBW2024), which will take place across Europe from 24 September to 1 October 2024.

The week celebrates biotechnology and highlights cross-sectoral innovation in tackling global challenges in health, sustainability, and competitiveness, with contributions from companies and biotechnology associations across Europe.

Dr Claire Skentelbery, Director General of EuropaBio commented ‘’Biotechnology is in the headlines as a critical technology for societal and economic growth for Europe. The European Biotech Week brings visibility and recognition for the role of this technology in our lives’’.

EuropaBio event: “The Future of Biotech: The Role of Legislation on Investment for Innovation”

European Biotech Week kicks off with the EuropaBio webinar “The Future of Biotech: The Role of Legislation on Investment for Innovation” on September 24^th, from 14:00 to 15:30 CET.

Register now and join us to discuss the critical intersection of legislation and investment into innovation within the biotech industry.

 The webinar will bring together representatives from the biotech industry, investor community, and European institutions to explore the essential elements required to foster a thriving biotech and life sciences ecosystem in the EU.

About European Biotech Week

Launched in 2013, this annual event brings together scientists, companies, academics, students, policy makers, and other biotech stakeholders both physically and online.

The European Biotech Week serves as a platform to celebrate the remarkable advances in biotechnology, address relevant challenges for society and industry, and promote synergies for better collaboration.

It owes its continued success to the active participation of many organizations, companies, and individuals across Europe.

Schools, universities, museums, companies, institutions, associations, and organizations are invited to host events during the Week, providing a unique opportunity to showcase their work, expertise and contributions to the field of biotechnology.

For the latest news on European Biotech Week, visit www.biotechweek.org or follow the hashtag #EBW2024 on LinkedIn and X.