Bayer Switzerland
Life sciences
Science for a better life
The global population is growing and life expectancy is increasing. Find out how Bayer is working on innovative solutions to tackle the world’s biggest challenges in nutrition and health.
Programme
Science for a better life
The global population is growing and life expectancy is increasing. Find out how Bayer is working on innovative solutions for challenges in nutrition and health care.
17:00 – 00:00
Together against cancer
Cancer can affect any of us and concerns us all. The Basel Cancer League advises and supports people with cancer and their families and is committed to the prevention and early detection of cancer.
17:00 – 00:00
From the lab into everyday life
Experience stimulating experiments in the science lab and discover the chemicals behind our everyday lives.
18:00, 19:30, 21:00, 22:30
Achieving impact with new ideas
The University of Basel promotes forward-looking innovation and entrepreneurship with global impact. Find out how the Innovation Office of the University of Basel is strengthening the transfer of knowledge and technology to society.
19:30
Leaps: Breaking through impossible
Leaps is the strategic impact investment unit of Bayer, that makes impact investments in solutions to some of the biggest challenges in health and agriculture. Learn more about breakthrough innovations that could improve life for many people.
20:15
Can I protect myself from cancer?
Oncologist Prof. Dr. med. Viviane Hess, Head of Prevention & Early Detection at the Krebsliga Beider Basel, will give you the answers.
21:00
Food and Drink
Drinks & Fruits
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Separate access via the bicycle cellar
General Information
Rest area with seating available
About Bayer Schweiz
Bayer is one of the world’s leading companies in the field of life sciences and is divided into the divisions of Pharmaceuticals, Consumer Health and Crop Science. Bayer has been represented in Switzerland since 1954 and today has around 1,400 employees from over 60 countries. Basel is home to the international headquarters of the Consumer Health division, the EMEA headquarters of the Crop Science division, an international Pharma Hub and the marketing and sales of the Crop Science division for the Swiss agricultural sector. Muttenz serves as a production location for fungicide intermediates, which are distributed worldwide. In Zurich, the Pharmaceuticals and Consumer Health divisions address the local market. With its products, Bayer is helping to meet global challenges, including the growing demands of an ageing global population for improved medical care and adequate nutrition.
