Precision Medicine Europe 2027
Congress Centre Basel, Switzerland
The Hackathon at Precision Medicine Europe brings scientists, data specialists and clinicians from across Europe together in Basel to work on real precision medicine challenges, set by industry, clinical and diagnostics leads. Teams work through their challenge with expert mentors, then present their answers to the judges. It’s free for all delegates except vendors, and this year’s challenge will be announced soon.
Who takes part
Industry
scientists, data scientists and technology teams from pharma, biotech and diagnostics.
Academic
Researchers and bioinformaticians bringing new methods.
Healthcare
Clinicians and clinical teams bringing the questions that matter in practice.
How the Hackathon works
- Challenges introduced: industry, clinical or diagnostics leads set out two or three challenge statements.
- Teams form: teams are formed and briefed on how they'll work. You don't need to bring a team.
- Sprint: each team works through its challenge, with mentors moving between teams to advise.
- Present: every team presents its answers.
- Judging and feedback: the judges give feedback and choose a winner.


Why take part
- Work on real questions: challenges come from industry, clinical and diagnostics leads.
- Build with people outside your field: data science alongside clinical and biological expertise.
- Learn from experts: mentors advise each team, and judges give feedback on every presentation.
- Be recognised: every team presents, and the winning team receives a prize and recognition on our social channels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can take part in the Hackathon at Precision Medicine Europe?
All industry, academic and healthcare attendees at Precision Medicine Europe, except vendors.
What will the 2027 Hackathon challenge be in Basel?
he challenge will be announced nearer the event. Register your interest and we’ll let you know as soon as it’s confirmed.
When is the Hackathon at Precision Medicine Europe?
During Precision Medicine Europe, 30 November to 1 December 2027, in the Innovation Room at Congress Centre Basel. Timings will be on the agenda.
Who will I work with on the Hackathon in Basel?
Scientists, data scientists and clinicians from pharma, biotech, diagnostics, academia and healthcare across Europe, guided by mentors from industry and clinical practice.
Bring your skills to the problems that matter.
Key Event Highlights
An unmissable journey awaits you: from award winning speakers and insightful workshops to an exclusive gala dinner. Discover the moments that will transform your Cell experience.
Key Event Highlights
An unmissable journey awaits you: from celebrated keynote speakers and insightful fireside chats, to an exclusive gala dinner at London's Science Museum. Discover the moments that will transform your NextGen Biomed experience.
Explore dynamic panels, engaging roundtables, and hands-on workshops designed to drive innovation and foster collaboration, including:
Panel Discussion: What Is The Next Game Changer In Antibody Engineering?
Moderator: Karen Silence, Head Preclinical Product Development, ArgenX
Panellists include Berit Olsen Krogh, Senior Research Fellow; and Lundbeck Andrew Buchanan, Principal Scientist, AstraZeneca
Roundtable: Regulatory Insights On Bringing A Peptide To Human Trials
Moderator: Paul Reid, Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, Celtic Bio
Workshop: Development Of Targeted Delivery Systems
Two Presentations, followed by a Panel Discussion on 'The Next Chapter Of Oligonucleotide Delivery'
Moderator: Steve Hood, Senior Director, Oligonucleotide ADME Strategy, GSK
Panel Discussion: Navigating The Paradigm Shift Towards Greener Approaches
Moderator: Walter Cabri, Full Professor of Organic Chemistry, University of Bologna
Panellists include Daniel Sejer Pedersen, Chemical Development Specialist CMC API Development, Novo Nordisk;
Anna Maria Papini, Full Professor & Group Leader, University of Florence;
Louis Diorazio, Senior Principal Scientist, New Modalities, AstraZeneca;
Alessandra Tolomelli, Associate Professor, University of Bologna
Presentation: How The RNA Technologies Could Help To Prevent Infectious Diseases And Could Be Applied To Various Chronic Disease Immunotherapies?
Presented by: Daniel Larocque, Innovation Lead, Innovation and Emerging Science, Sanofi
Speakers of NextGen Biomed 2025 Included:
Explore dynamic panels, engaging roundtables, and hands-on workshops designed to drive innovation and foster collaboration, including:
Panel Discussion: What Is The Next Game Changer In Antibody Engineering?
Moderator: Karen Silence, Head Preclinical Product Development, ArgenX
Panellists include Berit Olsen Krogh, Senior Research Fellow; and Lundbeck Andrew Buchanan, Principal Scientist, AstraZeneca
Roundtable: Regulatory Insights On Bringing A Peptide To Human Trials
Moderator: Paul Reid, Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, Celtic Bio
Workshop: Development Of Targeted Delivery Systems
Two Presentations, followed by a Panel Discussion on 'The Next Chapter Of Oligonucleotide Delivery'
Moderator: Steve Hood, Senior Director, Oligonucleotide ADME Strategy, GSK
Panel Discussion: Navigating The Paradigm Shift Towards Greener Approaches
Moderator: Walter Cabri, Full Professor of Organic Chemistry, University of Bologna
Panellists include Daniel Sejer Pedersen, Chemical Development Specialist CMC API Development, Novo Nordisk;
Anna Maria Papini, Full Professor & Group Leader, University of Florence;
Louis Diorazio, Senior Principal Scientist, New Modalities, AstraZeneca;
Alessandra Tolomelli, Associate Professor, University of Bologna
Presentation: How The RNA Technologies Could Help To Prevent Infectious Diseases And Could Be Applied To Various Chronic Disease Immunotherapies?
Presented by: Daniel Larocque, Innovation Lead, Innovation and Emerging Science, Sanofi
Who is Speaking at NextGen Biomed 2025?
Interested in Sponsoring NextGen Biomed?
Become a driving force in accelerating the next generation of biologics and immunotherapy medicines to patients. NextGen Biomed offers a unique platform to enhance your brand visibility and connect with thousands of pharma, biotech, and R&D experts. Our branded event opportunities, immersive experiences, and content services enable you to engage, educate, and collaborate with the community shaping the future of biomedicine today.
Interested in Sponsoring NextGen Biomed?
Become a driving force in accelerating the next generation of biologics and immunotherapy medicines to patients. NextGen Biomed offers a unique platform to enhance your brand visibility and connect with thousands of pharma, biotech, and R&D experts. Our branded event opportunities, immersive experiences, and content services enable you to engage, educate, and collaborate with the community shaping the future of biomedicine today.
Our Esteemed Sponsors for NextGen Biomed 2025
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Start-Ups
The 1-2-1s are the best thing about Oxford Global events, well organised and good number of relevant contacts. Good high level contacts from big companies.
Advanced Therapies Specialist Team Leader,
Genscript
Biologics 2024 has been one of the best events I have attended so far in my career.
Territorial Sales Manager UK,
ACROBiosystems Co., Ltd.
Impressed by the effort to bring people together.
Business Development Director,
Bioassay
Nice set-up, with good support for exhibitors
Director of Client Relations,
ImmunoPrecise
The start-up zone provides a unique opportunity for you to exhibit, network, and pitch to our global audience of pharma, biotech, and investment professionals.
It's designed for start-ups from across the biologics space, working on cutting-edge therapies, innovative platform technologies, products, and solutions and is an ideal platform to share your business plans and promote your science.
There are two options, based on the type of your organisation with prices starting from £1,500 (+VAT) for companies with own therapeutic research pipeline and registration from £3,500 (+VAT) available for companies offering solutions, services or platform technologies.
For further information and to get started submit the application form below.
Criteria:
To qualify your company must be:
- Therapeutic Start-Up, Emerging Technology OR Service Start-Up
- Operating No More Than 5 Years
- 0 – 30 employees
- Pre-Series A Funding
Successful applications receive:
- 1 Full Conference Pass
- 10-Minute Presentation Opportunity
- 1x1m Space in Start-Up Zone
- Logo Featured on Event Website & App as a Participating Start-Up
- Ability to Arrange Peer to Peer Meetings via the Congress App
The NextGen Biomed Best Poster Presentation Competition & Award includes the best poster presentation award and is intended to honour an outstanding individual performance for a scientific work by either an early career or established scientist, including PhD student and PostDocs.
Please submit your poster presentation by no later than 13th January 2025 in the below category:
- Protein/Antibody Engineering
- Bioanalysis & Characterisation
- Next Generation Biotherapeutics
- Peptides Chemistry & Therapeutics
- Oligonucleotides Chemistry & Therapeutics
- Sustainable Chemistry & Manufacturing
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- Open to all scientists, including students (PhD), PostDocs, and established researchers representing pharma & biotech companies and/or academic institutions
- Applicants must be the first AND presenting author of the submitted paper and register for the meeting by 13th January 2025
- ONLY ONE submission per person will be accepted. If authors submit multiple abstracts for consideration for the competition, only one abstract will be taken into consideration
Applicants must follow the procedure as follows:
- Register and submit an abstract by 13th January 2025 using the registration link to the right on this page. Please ensure you add the poster display option on the registration page to secure your admission into the Best Poster Competition & Award
- Once registered you will be provided with the online abstract submission form
- Prepare the poster or platform and present it (The poster presenter should be at the poster during all breaks.)
- The winner with the highest scores will be announced at the Morning Networking Break on Day 3 of the event
The poster presentations will be evaluated by everyone attending the event on the basis of originality of the approach and quality of the work (e.g. appropriate methodology, interpretation of results, conclusiveness). Attendees will be allowed to cast one vote by selecting their favourite work in the poster area. All votes will be counted at the end of Day 2 at 5pm and results will be announced during the morning networking break on Day 3. .
The winner receiving the highest scores will be announced on Day 3 and will be given a trophy as well as £600 contribution towards travel & accommodation costs to attend the 2026 NextGen Biomed event. Oxford Global will also provide winners with PLUS Pass – 12 months access to our digital content platform providing access to on-demand presentations, exclusive reports and highlights.



