DIAH 2026: Advancing Innovation in Animal Health

DIAH 2026 brings together up to 200 delegates from academia, research, start-ups, and industry to accelerate innovation in animal health. The event focuses on collaboration, early-stage development, tailored networking, and supporting researchers through insights, pitching, and one-to-one meetings.

The Discovery to Innovation in Animal Health (DIAH) Conference returns in 2026 with a clear mission: to bridge the gap between early-stage research and industry uptake in the animal health sector. Designed for a focused audience of up to 200 delegates, the event fosters meaningful dialogue and co-development between academia, research organisations, start-ups, and established companies.

Why attend DIAH 2026?

Foster collaboration: Engage in informal and targeted exchanges that go beyond traditional B2B models.
Accelerate innovation: Connect early developers with industry to drive discovery towards proof-of-concept and development.
Learn and pitch: Gain insights into the innovation pipeline, IP, and regulatory landscape, and support young researchers in pitching their technologies.
Tailored networking: Book one-to-one meetings in advance with academia, industry, and funding partners.

If you are active in the animal health innovation space — whether as a researcher, knowledge transfer professional, or industry partner — DIAH 2026 offers an ideal setting to explore collaboration and unlock new opportunities.

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Testimonials

Starting or changing any procedure at a TTO/Institution is challenging and I could not think of anything better than learning with the best.

Ricardo Castro

Centre for research in agricultural Genomics, Spain

A lot of fruitful discussions with experienced peers. Very helpful sessions.

Sara Matt-Leubner

University of Innsbruck, Austria

I am happy to be able to share my own experiences with other colleagues via various courses, and I enjoy every moment I can spend in this network. Proud to be part of the ASTP community!

Paul van Dun

KU Leuven, Belgium

Excellent professional gathering, perfect collection of topics and very up-to-date insight.

Ludovic Urgeghe

University of Mons, Belgium

Working and Learning with old and new friends – best way to do it!

Sara Matt-Leubner

University of Innsbruck, Austria

DIAH Conference 2026

DIAH 2026 brings together up to 200 delegates from academia, research, start-ups, and industry to accelerate innovation in animal health. The event focuses on collaboration, early-stage development, tailored networking, and supporting researchers through insights, pitching, and one-to-one meetings.

Testimonials

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