Day 1 – The Past: Unlocking the Past & Understanding Life
May 18, 2026 │ 6pm - 8pm
Landmark scientific breakthroughs that shaped Basel as a leading life sciences hub.
Day 2 – The Present: Fighting Disease: How does Switzerland contribute to treating disease?
May 19, 2026 │ 6pm - 8pm
Major ongoing research projects from industry and academia, including innovative work from the University of Basel.
Day 3 – The Future: The Future of Medicine: What comes next?
May 20, 2026 │ 6pm - 8pm
Emerging ideas and directions that could define the next generation of biomedical research.
We highly encourage registrations via the Pint of Science website. Entry is free of charge.
Visit the website to find out more about the speakers and talks.
About:
Pint of Science is an international science festival that takes place every year in May across 23 countries worldwide. It started in the UK in 2013 and made its way to Switzerland in 2018.
The idea is simple: bring scientists out of the lab and into everyday spaces like pubs and cafés, where they can meet a broader audience. In a relaxed and informal setting, science becomes more accessible, helping to bridge the gap between researchers and the public.
This year, Pint of Science is once again taking place across Switzerland, with events in Baden, Basel, Geneva, Lausanne, Lugano, Neuchâtel, Salvan, Sion, St. Gallen and Zürich.