Social activities

[BC]² not only offers great science but also allows you to meet your peers and have fun with exciting social activities!

Social events and activities are an essential part of [BC]² allowing us to bring together participants from diverse research fields and horizons. Whether you would like to continue a scientific discussion in a relaxed atmosphere, network or simply enjoy some food and drinks with your colleagues from the other side of the world - our social activities will allow for all of it.

Opening lecture and welcome dinner

The Opening Lecture on Monday evening will be followed by a Welcome Dinner & Party to kick off the [BC]² Basel Computational Biology Conference.

All conference participants are invited to the Welcome Dinner, just a 2-minute walk from the congress center at Bambunest Beach Bar & Food Market—a vibrant open-air venue with a laid-back atmosphere. Enjoy a mix of BBQ and street food, prepared with seasonal, regional, and sustainable ingredients, along with a selection of drinks and a relaxed beach-like ambiance.

Part of the Welcome Dinner is gratefully financed by the Basel-City Canton.

Looking forward to seeing you there!

Date & time: Monday 8 September, 18:30
Meeting point: Bambunest, Messepl. 10 4058 Basel (2 min walk from Basel Congress Centre)

Discover Basel and meet new people through city tours

Join us at the conference and take advantage of the guided city tours that we offer when registering for the conference, to discover the enchanting city of Basel. Immerse yourself in its rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning architecture. It will be the opportunity to expand your conference experience by exploring unique attractions that Basel has to offer and meeting new people.

Date & time: Tuesday 9 September, the time depends on the tour.

Below is the list of tours available:

A journey into the world of Jakob’s Basler Leckerly, 18:00 - 19:00
Meeting point: St. Johanns-Vorstadt 47, at 18:00.
Basel in a nutshell, 17:45 - 18:45
Meeting point: Tinguely Fountain by the Theatre Basel
Novartis Campus guided tour – inspiring architecture, 17:45 - 19:15
Meeting point: Novartis Pavillon, St. Johanns-Hafen-Weg 5, 4056 Basel
Plants, colours, hightech - The Chemistry in Basel, 17:45 - 19:15
Meeting point: Fountain at Münsterplatz
Urban Art City Tour, 18:00 - 19:30
Meeting point: Clarastrasse 46, at 17:45.

Photo credit: Basel Tourismus