Join us in Basel, Switzerland, on April 10-11, 2024, for the first edition of BOOM Summit. This two-day conference is dedicated to the latest trends in healthcare technologies, providing an open forum for discussions on strategies that are set to transform the healthcare landscape.
BOOM Summit isn't just another healthcare conference, it's a dynamic platform where industry pioneers, healthcare professionals, patients, startup founders, policymakers, investors, change-makers, and researchers converge to drive meaningful change in the healthcare landscape. Hosted by DayOne – Basel's healthcare innovation agency – in collaboration with Kenes Group and MCH, BOOM Summit is dedicated to advancing health technologies and reshaping the industry for a brighter future.
BOOM Summit is born out of the pressing need for collaboration and dialogue among healthcare professionals worldwide. It's designed to provide a platform for industry visionaries and disruptors to share insights, engage in interactive workshops, and showcase cutting-edge technologies. By fostering organic connections and meaningful conversations, it aims to collectively address the challenges facing the healthcare industry and pave the way for transformative progress.
Bringing together established healthcare innovators and the disruptors of tomorrow
The event offers a platform for every voice that needs to be heard in the industry, including thought leaders, venture capital investors, and startup founders. BOOM Summit provides the resources, connections, and support you need to turn challenges into opportunities – from strategic insights and educational opportunities to investment prospects and regulatory guidance – through a community of like-minded individuals passionate about driving change.
Exploring unique formats for meaningful discussions and connections
The conference program has been meticulously crafted to explore the future of healthcare through engaging panel discussions and sessions. Attendees will benefit from insights shared by visionary leaders in the healthtech industry, who will drive discussions around the latest advancements in the industry. They will cover a wide range of subject areas, including AI-empowered diagnostics, telemedicine, the potential of blockchain in healthcare data management, and many more.
Complementing the main program, the ‘Innovation Showcase’ will provide an opportunity for a select group of healthtech startups to pitch their innovations to investors and key stakeholders. These sessions will be guided by dynamic hosts and judges, who will facilitate the pitches and Q&A sessions to provide startups with a unique avenue to accelerate their journey to commercialization. Additionally, the ‘Catalyzer Corner’ will offer attendees a unique platform for interactive discussions and collaboration with experts in the healthtech field. Participants will have access to diverse perspectives and leave with new insights and actionable items through small talks and interactive discussions. These sessions are intended to foster networking and business exploration within the healthtech ecosystem, as well as enrich the overall conference experience.
A platform for all voices
BOOM Summit is a highlight of the European healthtech calendar, with a multitude of speakers from various industries ready to share their valuable insights. Dr Leslie Anne Fendt, who is responsible for an advanced digital health project at Roche in Basel, commented: “BOOM Summit will bring together the best and brightest minds in healthcare technology, helping to ensure that the latest and most exciting innovations will flourish.”
Dr Michelangelo Canzoneri, Global Head of Smart Manufacturing at Merck, explained his enthusiasm for the event, saying: “When I heard about BOOM Summit’s mission to revolutionize the healthtech landscape, I knew I had to be a part of it; the opportunity to share and learn from peers, and collaborate with like-minded professionals, was too good to pass up.”
Another speaker looking forward to the event is Chandana Fitzgerald, MD and CEO of HealthXL, stating: “BOOM Summit is really pushing the envelope in the European healthtech events space, bringing together bright minds from Basel and beyond to help them experience their own ‘eureka’ moments and return home with a vastly expanded network.”
Caoimhe Vallely-Gilroy, Conference Director of DayOne, added: “BOOM Summit aims to foster collaboration and innovation in the field of healthcare technology. With the vision of revolutionizing patient care, the conference brings together brilliant minds to allow ideas to flourish and partnerships to be forged.”
Visit the official event website to learn more and secure your spot today. Plus, benefit from a special 15 % discount with the code ‘BOOM24’ at registration.
About DayOne, part of Basel Area Business & Innovation
DayOne, as part of Basel Area Business & Innovation, is the epicenter for pioneering health tech ventures. Its core mission is to propel startups and aid corporates, providers, and payers in external innovation. The DayOne Accelerator, powered by global partners, has catalyzed 78 international healthcare ventures in digital health and medtech through competitive, equity-free initiatives. Complementing this, impactful events like BOOM Summit and the Open Mic Next in Health Series unite the health tech community, fostering change and amplifying the spirit of innovation. Rooted in the European life sciences hub, it champions collaborative innovation through an ecosystem approach.