Student volunteer programme
Volunteer at DIA Europe 2027
Help us bring one of Europe’s leading life sciences conferences to life—and build a network that could shape your next step.
Basel, Switzerland
More than an event role
Be part of the experience
You’ll help create a welcoming, well-run experience for an international community of healthcare and life sciences professionals. Along the way, you’ll see how a major conference works from the inside, meet people across the sector and grow your confidence in a professional setting.
Grow your network
Connect with industry leaders, speakers, fellow students and professionals from around the world.
Learn from the inside
Get a behind-the-scenes view of an international healthcare and life sciences conference.
Build your profile
Receive a certificate of contribution and professional event photos to support your portfolio and online presence.
Your experience starts here
Connect with Leader of Tomorrow
Before the main conference begins, Leader of Tomorrow brings students and early-career professionals together for practical skills, fresh career perspectives and real conversations with people working across life sciences.
Explore Leader of Tomorrow
What you receive
Support the event. Make the most of it.
DIA Europe access
Join conference sessions when you are not on duty, with access to session recordings afterwards.
Volunteer Lounge
Use the dedicated lounge, including lunch and coffee breaks throughout the three conference days.
Recognition
Receive a certificate of contribution, plus professional event photos for your portfolio.
What to expect
A clear role—with room to learn
Volunteers support the conference for approximately 1.5 to 2 days. You can share your preferred activity areas in the application, and the team will do its best to match your interests and availability while keeping the workload fair.
Apply online
Tell us about yourself, your availability and the activity areas that interest you.
Join the briefing
Meet the volunteer team, understand your schedule and get ready for the conference.
Help deliver DIA Europe
Welcome participants, support the programme and make connections along the way.
Who can apply?
Students ready to get involved
The volunteer opportunity is open to full-time students under the age of 32, including:
- Undergraduate, graduate or PhD students enrolled in a degree- or certificate-granting programme at a recognised institution.
- Students completing a full-time internship during the event.
Volunteer places are limited and applications are subject to eligibility review and confirmation.
Applications are open
Ready to meet people, learn and help make it happen?
Apply to join the DIA Europe 2027 student volunteer team in Basel.
Apply to become a volunteer Questions? Email diaeuropeprogram@diaglobal.org .