DataHow Symposium
Digital Bioprocessing – from Innovation to Impact
Digital Bioprocessing – from Innovation to Impact
Participating Partners – Speakers & Sponsors
We are proud to welcome an exciting assortment of industry innovators to speak and be part of the 2025 event. From established to emerging process formats, as well as perspectives from other industries, the Symposium will explore digital innovation and the impact taking place in bioprocessing.
We will update our speaker list regularly.
2025 Event Outline
Networking Summer BBQ: The evening before the Symposium, we invite you to a relaxed BBQ dinner on the ETH campus—an ideal opportunity for informal networking with fellow attendees and the DataHow team.
Earlier in the afternoon, we will also host pre-conference activities for both current and prospective DataHowLab users.
DataHowLab Workshop: If you’re interested in a hands-on, guided experience with DataHowLab applied to a representative industrial use case, be sure to sign up for the workshop. You will be provided with an in-depth introduction to the software and be able to experience first-hand the impact of hybrid models.
DataHowLab User Community Meeting: Our valued and growing user community are invited to participate in discussions, feedback sessions, and a preview of future developments.
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14:00 – 18:00 │ DataHowLab Community: User community meeting
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14:00 – 18:00 │ DataHowLab Workshop
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18:00 – 22:00 │ Networking BBQ Dinner @ ETH
The Symposium will feature an exciting lineup of speakers from diverse backgrounds, bringing together experts from both industry and academia.
Attendees will gain valuable insights from leading professionals who are driving innovation in their fields, as well as cutting-edge research from academic thought leaders.
This blend of perspectives will foster rich discussions and offer attendees a comprehensive view of the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in the industry.
The speaker list will be updated regularly.
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Registration & Welcome Coffee
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09:00 – 09:20 │Welcome & Introduction from Conference host
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09:20 – 09:50 │Patron Talk by ETH Zurich
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09:50 – 10:20 │Roche – Dr. Hadj Latreche – Senior Director Global Digital Delivery and Value Realization
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Coffee Break
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11:00 – 11:30 │Sanofi – Dr. Gabriele Bano – Head of Process Modelling
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11:30 – 12:00 │Curevac – Dr. Dietmar Lang – Senior Director Platform Development
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12:00 – 12:30 │Industry Talk (TBC)
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Networking Lunch
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14:00 – 14:30 │Industry Talk (TBC)
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14:30 – 15:00 │Industry Talk (TBC)
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15:00 – 15:30 │Rockwell Automation
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Coffee Break
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16:30 – 17:00 │DataHow – Dr. Alessandro Butté – CEO DataHow
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17:00 – 17:30 │Industry Talk (TBC)
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17:30 – 18:00 │Industry Talk (TBC)
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18:00 – 18:10 │Closing words from Conference host
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End of Symposium
Frequently Asked Questions
This event is ideal for professionals and researchers working in process development or manufacturing, automation, data analytics, and digital innovation.
It’s a must-attend for anyone looking to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving landscape of digital bioprocessing, including scientists, engineers, data specialists, and decision-makers eager to learn from industry leaders and academic pioneers.
This symposium is a networking event designed to present and discuss inspiring innovations as well as technological and conceptual trends.
A series of insightful presentations will be combined with interactive round table discussions, and a few digital solutions will be showcased in an exhibition space.
Symposium participants will be able to network with other guests during the many coffee breaks between talks.
The participation fee is
- CHF 695/person from industry (Early Bird: CHF495 until March 15th)
- CHF 395/person from academia (Early Bird: CHF 345 until March 15th)
The fee includes access to all Symposium talks, pre-event activities, as well as all food and beverages. Accommodation and travel expenses are not included – please see the accommodation section for hotel recommendations in Zurich.
The conference will take place at the ETH Zurich — Hönggerberg campus | ETH Zurich, Building HCI.
ETH’s reputation as one of the leading technology institutions in the world makes it ideal for our innovation-themed agenda. The company and its founders also have a close relationship with the university.
Access to ETH is straightforward. There is direct flight access to Zurich International Airport, which is connected to Zurich’s main station (Hauptbahnhof) via rail or taxi.
Zurich offers a broad range of hotel and hospitality options.
Please let us know if you need any assistance with your hotel booking.
Hotels in Zurich (Official link — Zurich Tourism) https://www.zuerich.com/en/visit/accommodation-in-zurich