Biology27 conference artwork: an illustrated river of life running from DNA and microorganisms through insects, birds and mammals to fish and a turtle
The largest conference of organismic biology in Switzerland
📍 Bern 📅 18–19 February 2027
Registration opening soon
About the conference

What is Biology27?

Biology27 aims to provide a platform for exchange between students, researchers and professors across scientific institutions, research groups and topic areas. Biology27 is also the annual joint meeting of the Swiss Zoological, Botanical, and Systematics societies.

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Keynotes

Speakers

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Anna Traveset

Anna Traveset

Mediterranean Inst. of Adv. Studies, Spain​

Julia Kemppinen

Julia Kemppinen

University of Helsinki, Finland​

LoĂŻc D'Orangeville

LoĂŻc D'Orangeville

University Leval, Canada​

Manon Schweinfurth

Manon Schweinfurth

University of St. Andrews, Scotland

Tim Coulson

Tim Coulson

University of Oxford, England​

Don't miss out

Important Dates

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Early-bird registration deadline
18–19 February 2027
Biology27 Conference, Bern
Schedule

Programme

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Day 1 — 18 February 2027

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[TBD]Registration & welcome coffee[TBD]
[TBD]Opening remarks[TBD]
[TBD]Keynote talk[TBD]
[TBD]Parallel talk sessions[TBD]
[TBD]Poster session[TBD]

Day 2 — 19 February 2027

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[TBD]Keynote talk[TBD]
[TBD]Parallel talk sessions[TBD]
[TBD]Awards & closing remarks[TBD]
Location

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[Building name], University of Bern

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Join us

Registration

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Student

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  • Access to all sessions
  • Conference materials
  • Coffee breaks & lunches

Non-member

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  • Standard rate
Organisation

Organising Committee

Ben Sulser

Ben Sulser

Institute of Ecology and Evolution, University of Bern

Christelle Robert

Christelle Robert

Institute of Plant Sciences, University of Bern

Dhanya Bharath

Dhanya Bharath

Institute of Ecology and Evolution, University of Bern

Eric Allan

Eric Allan

Institute of Plant Sciences, University of Bern

Gerard MartĂ­nez-De LeĂłn

Gerard MartĂ­nez-De LeĂłn

Institute of Ecology and Evolution, University of Bern

Karolina Wąchała

Karolina Wąchała

Interfaculty Bioinformatics Unit, University of Bern

Pui Ching Chu

Pui Ching Chu

Veterinary Public Health Institute, University of Bern

Remo Ryser

Remo Ryser

Institute of Plant Sciences, University of Bern

Ruben Manzanedo

Ruben Manzanedo

Institute of Plant Sciences, University of Bern

Zabdi Lopez

Zabdi Lopez

Institute of Plant Sciences, University of Bern

Thank you

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