Connecting Europe’s biotech community

As an association that operates primarily online across Europe, we recognize the value of meeting in person and building meaningful connections. That’s why we are committed to hosting our largest annual event in a different European city each year – our Delegate Assembly will take place then. This event offers a unique opportunity to engage with our institutional members in dynamic settings, creating a space of knowledge exchange and opening new windows for collaboration.

In 2025, the Queen of the Danube will welcome us. YEBN, in collaboration with MABE (the Hungarian Biotechnology Students’ Association), is organizing three days of activities in Budapest. If you’d like to join us, save the date: May 1st to 3rd. Stay tuned to our social media for more updates!

What can you expect?
This event aims at connecting biotech students and young professionals from across Europe. The gathering will be a vibrant hub of knowledge exchange, collaboration, and networking, drawing leaders and enthusiasts from the biotech sector. The event kicks off on May 1st with a welcoming dinner, setting the stage for the days ahead. May 2nd is dedicated exclusively to YEBN members and affiliates, including team-building activities in the morning, followed by a workshop, and the General Assembly in the afternoon. The day will finish with a themed dinner, where you can meet with others alike in a relaxed environment. On May 3rd, the event opens to a broader audience. The morning session includes keynote speeches, and a workshop focused on the future of biotech. The afternoon, co-organized with EIT Health Innovators (EIT-HIC), offers plenty of opportunities to build your network with a lunch and a career path panel. The day ends in a dinner and after-party, where we will celebrate the connections made and futures plans of cooperation.

Why should you participate?
This event features the importance of collaboration in building a robust and interconnected biotech ecosystem. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from industry and academia professionals, share best practices, and expand their professional network. As for the previous years, we hope the atmosphere will be one of excitement and optimism, as students and young professionals alike come together to share ideas and points of views on the biotech sector in Europe. As our field continues to flourish, events like these serve as necessary platforms for pioneering discoveries and fostering collaborations that will significantly reshape the future of healthcare and technology. By participating in such gatherings, young professionals not only gain invaluable insights but also become part of a dynamic network that is shaping tomorrow’s innovations. Join us to be at the forefront of biotech advancements and contribute to a brighter, healthier world.

If you have any questions regarding this event, or you want to be involved in what we do, please contact us at contact@yebn.eu. We are always ready and excited to further connect Europe. Let’s shape the future of biotech, together.

This article was originally published in European Biotechnology Magazine Spring 2025.