Events

Breaking boundaries, rethinking health: Trinational Health Tech Days

On November 13–14, 2025, the Trinational Health Tech Days will take place in Basel, Switzerland. This two-day event brings together startups, investors, corporates, and researchers from the Upper Rhine region to collaboratively shape the future of biotech, medtech, and digital health. Nina Lammers, director of scientific communication & medical education at Pfizer, will explore how virtual worlds are transforming business models.

The Trinational Health Tech Days aim to strengthen international collaboration in biotechnology, medical technology, and digital health, foster innovation and exchange, and highlight new investment opportunities. Now in its sixth edition, the event is organized by BadenCampus, arise, Life Science Accelerator Baden-Württemberg, Universität Basel and the French initiative Quest for Health. It offers a unique platform for startups, corporates, and investors to connect and gain insights into the latest developments in healthcare.

Pfizer @ Trinational Health Tech Days: New paths to enhanced patient journeys

In an interactive workshop, Nina Lammers (Pfizer), Matthias Warken (global co-lead at B. Braun), and Dennis Plachta (CTO and co-founder of neuroloop) will discuss virtual worlds in healthcare, venture clienting in hospitals, and a novel implant for selective vagus nerve stimulation. The speakers will share hands-on experiences and practical insights into successful collaborations between startups and corporates—including key dos and don’ts.
Peter Neske will also be on-site, offering first-hand insights from his role as innovation lead at the Pfizer Healthcare Hub Freiburg, particularly on Pfizer’s partnerships with startups.

When and where?

Day 1: November 13, 2025 | 10:00 AM – 5:45 PM, Innovation Garage, Kreuzstrasse 4, 4123 Allschwil, Switzerland
Day 2: November 14, 2025 | 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM, online

Who should attend?

Startups: Showcase innovations to leading VCs, funds, and corporate investors.
Corporates: Discover disruptive health tech solutions and promising startups to build strategic partnerships for open innovation and co-development.
Investors: Meet high-potential startups in biotech, medtech, and digital health early on and gain exclusive access to new investment opportunities.

More information and registration

Sustainability, innovation & net Zero: Sustainability Forum 2025

On November 6, 2025, the innovation hub Black Forest Innovation, together with Offenburg University of Applied Sciences, invites you to the Sustainability Forum. This event is the leading platform for sustainable technologies in Southern Germany, bringing together experts and changemakers from academia, industry, politics, and civil society. Oana Stürz, Innovation Engineer at the Pfizer Healthcare Hub Freiburg, will join Ilona Maier, Open Innovation Manager at Offenburg University, in a panel discussion exploring the importance of innovation and sustainability for manufacturing companies.

How do we turn solutions into action for a future-ready region?

Black Forest Innovation is a regional innovation hub located in the Southern Upper Rhine area. Through inspiring keynotes, masterclasses, and hands-on workshops, it showcases how local stakeholders can actively contribute to global sustainability goals – especially the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The mission: share knowledge, build alliances, and develop practical solutions.

Topics in focus:

Circular economy & new models of collaboration
Net zero strategies for manufacturing companies
Visions for sustainable living and business

Meet the Hub Team

Pfizer has committed to reaching net-zero emissions by 2040. This goal will be achieved through investments in sustainable technologies and the optimization of production processes. Oana Stürz, Innovation Engineer at the Pfizer Healthcare Hub Freiburg, will contribute Pfizer’s perspective to the panel discussion titled “Implementing innovation and sustainability in business.”
She looks forward to a meaningful exchange on sustainable solutions for optimizing production and packaging processes.

Location: flow1986, Am alten Schlachthof 14, 77652 Offenburg
Date: November 6, 2025
Admission: Free of charge – registration required

Pfizer Patient Dialogue 2025: Together towards better care

On September 23, representatives from patient organizations, science, medicine, and health policy will come together to discuss current healthcare topics. This year’s Patient Dialogue will focus on key issues such as patient safety, home care, and the digital transformation of medicine. The event is open to everyone and will be streamed live.

On Tuesday, September 23, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, Pfizer will host its annual Patient Dialogue, bringing together patients and the pharmaceutical industry. Representatives from patient organizations across various medical fields, along with guests from science, medicine, and health policy, will discuss current topics in healthcare, research, and patient care.
A key goal of the event is to strengthen collaborative partnerships with patient organizations and work together to improve healthcare in Germany. The perspectives of those affected are to be included early in the development and communication of health solutions.

When: Tuesday, September 23, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM
Live from the Ideenschmiede at the EUREF Campus Berlin
Open to all – no registration required

This year’s focus topics:

Patient safety
Preventive care
Home care
Doctor-patient communication
Digitalization in medicine

Peter Neske, Innovation Lead at the Pfizer Healthcare Hub Freiburg, will share his insights during the event. Other guests include Joachim Maurice Mielert, Secretary General of Aktionsbündnis Patientensicherheit, Friederike Koenig, Editor-in-Chief at yeswecan!cer, and Dr. Christian Lenz, Medical Director of Pfizer Germany.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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Pfizer Healthcare Hub at the 10th Life Science Symposium

From September 16th to 17th, Arvato Systems invites you to the 10th Life Science Symposium in Berlin – the premier industry event for innovation, digitalization, and future technologies in the life sciences sector. Under the theme “Interact. Integrate. Innovate.”, leading experts from industry, research, and technology will come together to explore the challenges and opportunities of digital transformation in healthcare.

The Focus of the 10th Life Science Symposium: Digital Transformation in Life Sciences

In three dedicated tracks – R&D, Production, and Future of Health – experts from pharma, biotech, and IT will discuss the latest developments in digitalization, artificial intelligence, and sustainable processes. The event emphasizes practical insights and fosters exchange between industry and research.

When: Wednesday, September 16–17, 2025
Where: Spreespeicher Berlin, Stralauer Allee 2, 10245 Berlin

From Lab to Industry: The Pfizer Healthcare Hub Presents Its Quantum Annealing Project

Pembe Gül Bilir, Innovation Engineer at the Pfizer Healthcare Hub Freiburg, and Dr. Frederik F. Flöther, Chief Quantum Officer at QuantumBasel, aim to inspire companies to embrace quantum technologies. In a joint keynote, they offer insights into various quantum computing approaches and their applications in the life sciences industry.

One highlight: a real-world use case from Pfizer’s Freiburg site, where quantum annealing was used to optimize production planning. This pioneering project was conducted in collaboration with QuantumBasel, Switzerland’s leading quantum technology hub, and D-Wave, a provider of quantum annealing systems. The project compared quantum annealing with classical high-performance computing methods to solve complex scheduling challenges. The quantum approach delivered faster and more efficient production plans, reduced cycle times, and improved resource utilization – demonstrating the tangible benefits of quantum computing in industrial settings.