Digital sourcing makes it easier than ever for researchers to discover, evaluate, and engage scientific suppliers, but some of the most valuable connections still begin face to face.

Scientist.com Vendor Discovery Days bring researchers and suppliers together at exclusive in-person events to explore novel technologies, discuss new and existing partnerships, and network directly. Across this year’s events, participating suppliers include Evotec, LifeNet Health Life Sciences, Champions Oncology, FairJourney Biologics, STEMCELL Technologies, Discovery Life Sciences, Actalent Services, and many more. Forty-one suppliers are exhibiting for the first time at a Scientist.com Vendor Discovery Day this year, bringing with them new technologies, services, and scientific expertise.

Following successful events in San Diego and San Francisco, we now head east — and overseas — with two more public Vendor Discovery Days still to come: Boston on October 13 and Basel, Switzerland, on November 3, marking our first international Vendor Discovery Day.

Boston: Tuesday, October 13

Scientist.com’s annual Boston Vendor Discovery Day returns to Catalyst Restaurant in Cambridge, MA on October 13.

More than 20 exhibitors will be on site, including Thermo Fisher Scientific, Lonza, Curia, Horizon Discovery, STEMCELL Technologies, FairJourney Biologics, Landmark Bio, and Sino Biological, and more.

Join us for networking and a complimentary lunch while exploring new technologies and connecting with scientific suppliers from across the industry.

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‍Basel: Tuesday, November 3

On November 3, Scientist.com’s signature Vendor Discovery Days head to Europe for the first time.

Join us at Restaurant Safran Zunft in Basel, Switzerland to connect with researchers and scientific suppliers in the heart of one of Europe’s leading pharmaceutical and life sciences hubs. The event will also feature a live podcast recording with our partners at Flot.bio, giving attendees an additional opportunity to hear directly from leaders across Europe’s drug discovery community.

Participating suppliers include SGS Life Sciences, Nuvisan, PharmaBlock, VectorBuilder, ProDigest, Horizon Discovery, STEMCELL Technologies, and more.

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Bringing Vendor Discovery Directly to Researchers

Scientist.com Vendor Discovery Days are not limited to public venues.

We also help coordinate private, on-site Vendor Discovery Days for our pharmaceutical clients, bringing selected suppliers directly to researchers on their campuses. These events can be tailored around an organization’s scientific priorities, supplier strategy, and research needs, creating an efficient way for internal teams to discover new capabilities, strengthen existing supplier relationships, and connect with partners in person.

“I can confidently state that this vendor expo truly reflects our efforts and pride in hosting a world-class event for our researchers... The event was very well-attended by our research colleagues. This is a clear reflection of the strong partnership established via the local Scientist.com business partners.”

— Business Engagement Manager, Global Pharma Client

Organizations interested in bringing a Vendor Discovery Day to their own site are encouraged to contact our team at marketing@scientist.com, or your Scientist.com account lead.

More Vendor Discovery Days Ahead

Whether hosted in a major life sciences hub or directly on a research campus, Scientist.com Vendor Discovery Days are designed to make scientific discovery more connected — bringing researchers closer to the technologies, expertise, and partners that can help move their work forward.

If we don’t see you at one of our remaining stops this year, keep an eye out for our 2027 Vendor Discovery Day dates and locations. To be among the first to hear about upcoming events and new opportunities to connect across key life sciences hubs, follow Scientist.com on LinkedIn and subscribe to our newsletter.

Boston

Tuesday, October 13, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. ET
Catalyst Restaurant | Cambridge, Massachusetts

Basel

Tuesday, November 3, 2026 | 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. CET
Restaurant Safran Zunft | Basel, Switzerland