Why participate

BSBF2026 is the premier event for European businesses and organisations to access funding opportunities worth billions of euros annually, directly managed by international Big Science Organisations (BSOs). Gain insight into calls, competitions, and projects under their specific rules and procedures.

Networking at the Highest Level
BSBF is built around meaningful connections. Delegates can pre-arrange B2B meetings with representatives from BSOs, industry leaders, and other institutions. Member organisations will be represented by their senior authorities, procurement teams, and technical experts. The event also features an industrial exhibition with over 120 stands, offering European industry and international stakeholders a prime platform to showcase their capabilities.

Knowledge and Insights
Plenary Sessions will host Director Generals from the ten BSOs, providing keynote presentations and an overview of their organisations’ upcoming projects. Parallel sessions cover a wide range of technological domains and cross-cutting themes. On the second day, parallel sessions continue, culminating in a Plenary Session highlighting industrial experiences within Europe’s Big Science Common Market.

BSBF2026 is where innovation, collaboration, and business opportunities meet — don’t miss it.

At BSBF2026, you will have the opportunity to:

  • Discover upcoming procurement opportunities across a wide range of business areas, technologies, and Big Science projects.
  • Meet representatives from Big Science Organisations (BSOs), their key suppliers, and technology experts in person.
  • Gain insights into procurement rules, IPRs, and standards, and learn how European businesses can effectively engage with the Big Science Market.
  • Participate in the SME Track, designed to boost the visibility of European small and medium enterprises as essential contributors to Big Science.
  • Connect with Affiliated Big Science Organizations (ABSOs) to explore new avenues for collaboration between European research and industrial sectors.
  • Support socio-economic development, including training, career opportunities, and initiatives promoting youth and women in Big Science.
  • Explore Research & Innovation programs with a focus on industrial involvement, particularly for stakeholders from Central and Eastern Europe.
  • Pitch your technologies and explore business opportunities through the Technology Transfer Track, fostering the growth of a true Big Science Common Market.
  • Showcase your company’s expertise through sponsorship or participation in the open exhibition area with over 120 stands.
  • Network and build lasting partnerships via business-to-business (B2B), business-to-customer (B2C) meetings, and interactions in the exhibition area.