DÜSSELDORF, Germany, 7–9 June 2026— Europe Congress has successfully concluded the second annual Events Club Life Sciences Forum, hosted at the Clayton Hotel in Düsseldorf, Germany. This exclusive, invitation-only B2B event specifically for life sciences event planners and MICE suppliers with experiences in the life sciences events space fostered meaningful partnerships in one of the fastestgrowing sectors of the global events industry.
In partnership with Düsseldorf Convention Bureau, Europe Congress designed a program for MICE professionals in life sciences to network, engage in meaningful discussion, and meet new business partner.
At the second-ever edition of this new B2B networking event, attendees participated in pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings, expert-led keynote sessions, and city tours that promoted Düsseldorf as a congress destination.
“For Düsseldorf, the forum brings significant added value,” said Benjamin Demuth, Director of Convention at Düsseldorf Convention. “It strengthens international visibility, attracts top-tier decision-makers, and fosters direct exchange. This kind of high-level gathering generates valuable business opportunities, encourages new investments, and supports the long-term growth of our life sciences ecosystem.”
Events Club Life Sciences Forum was hosted at Clayton Hotel Düsseldorf, a sophisticated bleisure hotel offering numerous meeting spaces, contemporary facilities, and a central location in Düsseldorf’s Little Japan, Germany’s largest Japanese district and home to Japanese cuisine, culture, and entertainment.
Alongside one-to-one B2B meetings, participants explored Düsseldorf on city tours that included a city walking tour, a guided bike tour of local monuments and iconic locations, beer tastings at breweries throughout the city, a visit to Düsseldorf’s former port, now the Media Harbor, a culinary walk through the Old Town, and a visit (with tasting) to Düsseldorf’s Little Japan.
Two dinners throughout the event showcased unique venues and entertainment possibilities in Düsseldorf: EUREF Campus Düsseldorf, an impressive new venue showcasing innovation in sustainability and renewable energy; and Oceandiva, a 100% electric-powered events ship with state-of-the-art facilities and flexible event spaces that hosted a gala dinner complete with entertainment, drinks, and dancing.
Registration is still open for Europe Congress’ upcoming events in Prague and Valencia. For more information or to register, visit www.europecongress.com or contact media@europecongress.com
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