Information on the social program organised for the ISCB 2025 conference is summarized below.
Student Gathering (Sunday evening, 24 August 2025)
The Student Gathering will take place at Martkhalle.
Welcome Reception (Monday evening, 25 August 2025)
The Welcome Reception will take place at the city archives behind the parliament building (Rathaus). The address is Martinsgasse 2. It is approximately a 20-minute walk.
Social activities (Tuesday afternoon, 26 August 2025)
Guided Tour: Street Art Guided tour of Basel
The tri-border area around Basel is regarded as an unrivalled street-art Mecca. Around 100 artists are active in Basel’s public sphere and transform the city into a giant open-air museum with works on every corner.
On this guided group tour, you can discover colourful, urban Basel and hear the stories behind the artworks. Your guide will show you the impressive works of local artists and take you to see outstanding pieces by internationally renowned
Duration: 1.5 hours.
Price: 20 EUR per person.
Pictures are taken from Artstuebli, Basel.
Guided Tour: Stories of Basel’s Old Town
This traditional tour offers visitors and locals alike a close-up view of Basel. We will guide you through narrow alleyways and secluded squares, past impressive buildings and lively and vivid cityscapes, experiencing what has shaped the city and given it its unique character.
Pictures are taken from “This is Basel!”.
Duration: 1.5 hours.
Price: 20 EUR per person.
Guided Tour: Novartis Campus Architecture
The Novartis Campus in Basel is the global headquarters of Novartis. On this tour, you will get to see the outsides of impressive office and research buildings designed by famous architects (Diener & Diener, Frank O. Gehry and Herzog & de Meuron, to name some of them). The walk also takes you through grand parks and past impressive sculptures, and you will discover the architect Vittorio Magnago Lampugnani’s plan to enable dialogue and collaboration through architecture and spatial design.
Pictures are taken from the Novartis Media Library.
Duration: 1.5 hours.
Price: 20 EUR per person.
Confiserie Beschle – Chocolate factory visit and create your own chocolate bar
Embark on a journey through the world of chocolate and learn how professionals sample and craft this most indulgent treat. Discover the process of growing and processing cocoa beans, and gain insight into how chocolate is made and refined. Plus, enjoy the opportunity to taste different types of chocolate and, to top it all off, create your own chocolate bar.
Pictures are provided by Beschle, Basel.
Duration: 2 hours.
Price: 85 EUR per person.
Adventure-filled Scavenger Hunt in Basel
Head out to the prettiest places in the city and solve thrilling riddles. Discover hidden architectural gems and see long-known things with new eyes. An iPad guides a group of 6 attendees through the adventure, and the riddle bag holds further utensils. Additionally to difficulty and duration, there are several further customisation options to create the perfect experience for you.
Pictures are taken from “This is Basel!”.
Duration: 2 hours.
Price: 39 EUR per person.
Conference Dinner (Wednesday evening, 27 August 2025)
Enjoy a diverse selection of local and international food options at our conference dinner, featuring food booths, a relaxed atmosphere, and complimentary drinks (including beer and wine).
This is the perfect opportunity to connect with fellow attendees and speakers in a more informal and relaxed setting. We look forward to sharing this memorable evening with you!
Detailed information about the conference dinner can be found in the conference booklet.
Social activities (Tuesday afternoon, 26 August 2025)
Guided Tour: Street Art Guided tour of Basel
The tri-border area around Basel is regarded as an unrivalled street-art Mecca. Around 100 artists are active in Basel’s public sphere and transform the city into a giant open-air museum with works on every corner.
On this guided group tour, you can discover colourful, urban Basel and hear the stories behind the artworks. Your guide will show you the impressive works of local artists and take you to see outstanding pieces by internationally renowned
Duration: 1.5 hours.
Price: 20 EUR per person.
Pictures are taken from Artstuebli, Basel.
Guided Tour: Stories of Basel’s Old Town
This traditional tour offers visitors and locals alike a close-up view of Basel. We will guide you through narrow alleyways and secluded squares, past impressive buildings and lively and vivid cityscapes, experiencing what has shaped the city and given it its unique character.
Pictures are taken from “This is Basel!”.
Duration: 1.5 hours.
Price: 20 EUR per person.
Guided Tour: Novartis Campus Architecture
The Novartis Campus in Basel is the global headquarters of Novartis. On this tour, you will get to see the outsides of impressive office and research buildings designed by famous architects (Diener & Diener, Frank O. Gehry and Herzog & de Meuron, to name some of them). The walk also takes you through grand parks and past impressive sculptures, and you will discover the architect Vittorio Magnago Lampugnani’s plan to enable dialogue and collaboration through architecture and spatial design.
Pictures are taken from the Novartis Media Library.
Duration: 1.5 hours.
Price: 20 EUR per person.
Confiserie Beschle – Chocolate factory visit and create your own chocolate bar
Embark on a journey through the world of chocolate and learn how professionals sample and craft this most indulgent treat. Discover the process of growing and processing cocoa beans, and gain insight into how chocolate is made and refined. Plus, enjoy the opportunity to taste different types of chocolate and, to top it all off, create your own chocolate bar.
Pictures are provided by Beschle, Basel.
Duration: 2 hours.
Price: 85 EUR per person.
Adventure-filled Scavenger Hunt in Basel
Head out to the prettiest places in the city and solve thrilling riddles. Discover hidden architectural gems and see long-known things with new eyes. An iPad guides a group of 6 attendees through the adventure, and the riddle bag holds further utensils. Additionally to difficulty and duration, there are several further customisation options to create the perfect experience for you.
Pictures are taken from “This is Basel!”.
Duration: 2 hours.
Price: 39 EUR per person.
Crossbow event – William Tell, the central figure of the Swiss Confederacy
Have you ever wondered what it feels like to be William Tell? Learn from professionals on how to use a crossbow and rediscover this traditional Swiss sport. Will your arrow find the apple’s core?
Pictures are taken from asevent GmbH.
Duration: 2.5 hours.
Price: 39 EUR per person.