15 March 2027 | Congress Center Basel
Leader of Tomorrow
A one-day professional development experience for students and early-career professionals who want to explore how healthcare discoveries become real patient solutions.
Why Join
Step outside the conference room and into Basel's healthcare ecosystem.
Meet professionals from leading healthcare organisations, explore career paths across life sciences, and build an international network with peers from across Europe and beyond.
Programme
A full day of ideas, visits, skills and networking.
Participants arrange their own travel to and from the event. Detailed instructions for any afternoon travel will be shared during the briefing.
Guests staying overnight in Basel-Stadt receive the BaselCard at check-in, which includes free public transport in Basel and the surrounding area for the duration of their stay. Please confirm eligibility with your accommodation provider.
What to Expect
Choose your afternoon path.
The morning focuses on the future of healthcare and the factors that drive meaningful change across the healthcare ecosystem.
In the afternoon, you choose between an industry visit and practical soft-skills training at the venue. At 13:30, the team will explain the afternoon programme and divide participants into groups according to the activity selected during registration.
Future of Healthcare
Inspiring keynotes exploring the future of healthcare and what it takes to drive meaningful change.
Industry & Ecosystem Visits
Exclusive access to providers, pharmaceutical companies, and startups in one of Europe’s leading life sciences ecosystems.
Career Exploration
Discover career paths across healthcare delivery, industry, innovation, entrepreneurship, and leadership.
Professional Headshot
A complimentary professional portrait for your CV, website, social media, etc.
Certificate of Participation
Complete the full programme to receive an official Certificate of Participation in Leader of Tomorrow.
International Networking
Connect with students, young professionals, experts, innovators, and future leaders from across Europe.
Coffee, Lunch & Apéro
Relaxed breaks throughout the day, combining networking and leisure.
Student Posters
Present your research at DIA Europe 2027.
Students can submit a poster abstract and share their work with an international, multidisciplinary audience. Accepted posters require in-person DIA Europe registration, a printed poster, and a PDF ePoster. Selected students may also be invited to give a short oral pitch.
Registration
Reduced rates for students and young professionals.
All fees are subject to VAT, if applicable. Registration deadline: 19 February 2027, 23:59 CEST.
Eligibility
How to apply for the reduced rates.
Students
For undergraduate, graduate or PhD students under 32 on the first day of the conference, born on or after 15 March 1995.
- Must be enrolled in a full-time degree or certificate-granting academic programme in a recognised academic institution, or conducting a full-time internship at the time of registration and start of the meeting.
- Send the completed Registration Form, photo ID, proof of eligibility, and CV to Basel@DIAglobal.org.
Young Professionals
For young professionals under 32 on the first day of the conference, born on or after 15 March 1995, with a full-time degree graduation date on or after 15 March 2022.
- Download and complete the Registration Form using the link below.
- Send the completed Registration Form, photo ID, and CV to Basel@DIAglobal.org.
Applications will not be considered without a photographic ID and a CV. You may disguise or redact personal details such as identification numbers. Documents received will remain confidential and will not be used for any other purposes.
Volunteer Option
Volunteer and attend for free.
Eligible students can apply to volunteer at DIA Europe 2027. In return for completing assigned volunteer hours, confirmed volunteers receive complimentary access to both Leader of Tomorrow and DIA Europe 2027. Places are limited and subject to eligibility and confirmation.