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OILS26 — From Bit to Bench: SustAInable & Ethical Innovation in Life Sciences
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Tuesday, 20 October 2026
08:00–20:00
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Open Innovation in Life Sciences 2026 (OILS26) brings together researchers, innovators and professionals from academia, industry and society to explore how open science can shape the future of life sciences. This year’s one-day conference focuses on the journey from digital innovation to real-world impact — and on how we can make that journey more sustainable, responsible and ethical. What to expect 🔬 Science & innovation — Discover emerging ideas and approaches shaping the life sciences. 🤝 Open innovation — Connect researchers, industry professionals and other actors working across traditional boundaries. 🤖 AI & digital technologies — Explore how AI, data and computational tools are transforming research and innovation. 🌱 Sustainability — Discuss how we can reduce environmental impact while advancing scientific discovery. ⚖️ Ethics & responsibility — Consider the ethical questions that accompany rapidly evolving technologies and new models of innovation. 💬 Connection & collaboration — Meet people from across the life-science ecosystem and exchange ideas, experiences and opportunities. Whether you are a researcher, student, industry professional, entrepreneur, sustainability practitioner or simply curious about the future of life sciences, OILS26 is a place to learn, connect and contribute to the conversation. Join us in Zurich for a day of open science, interdisciplinary exchange and forward-looking discussion — from bit to bench. Organised by Open Innovation in Life Science (OILS) University of Zurich and partners
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