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Event overview
Overview
The World Immune Regulation Meeting (WIRM) is a premier scientific event that gathers experts in immunology to discuss the latest advancements in immune regulation, allergy, and autoimmunity.
Scheduled for 10-13 March 2027 at the Congress Center Davos, this meeting promises a unique blend of high-level lectures, workshops, and networking opportunities.
Participants will engage with leading scientists and explore cutting-edge research in a collaborative environment.
TL;DR
- 1Dates and Venue: WIRM 2027 will take place from 10 to 13 March 2027 at the Congress Center Davos, Switzerland.
- 2Scale and Focus: This meeting will focus on immune activation, effector functions, and immune tolerance, particularly in allergy and autoimmunity.
- 3Organiser: The event is organized by the Swiss Institute of Allergy and Asthma Research (SIAF).
- 4Buyer Authority: Attendees include leading researchers and clinicians in immunology and related fields.
- 5Entry: Registration is required, with early bird rates available until 1 December 2026.
Why visit
WIRM is a focused immunology meeting rather than a broad medical expo: the programme is built around immune regulation, tolerance, autoimmunity, tumour immunology and translational readouts. Attendees include leading researchers and clinicians in immunology and related fields.
Why exhibit
Exhibiting at WIRM puts your reagents, antibodies, cytometry platforms, single-cell assays, immunology services or translational tools in front of scientists and clinicians who are already working on immune regulation. Attendees include leading researchers and clinicians in immunology and related fields.
Attendees, exhibitors & solutions
Who this event is for
Visitor profile
Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.
Immunologists and researchers in allergy and asthma
Clinical practitioners specializing in immunology
PhD students and early-career researchers
Industry professionals from pharmaceutical companies
Healthcare policymakers and regulators
Academics and educators in life sciences
Exhibitor profile
Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.
Pharmaceutical companies focused on immunotherapy
Biotechnology firms specializing in allergy treatments
Research institutions and universities
Medical device manufacturers
Publishers of scientific journals in immunology
Consulting firms in healthcare and research
Product categories
Key solution areas showcased across the event.
Immunology research tools and reagents
Allergy diagnostic kits and treatments
Immunotherapy products and services
Clinical trial management solutions
Healthcare IT solutions for immunology
Educational materials for immunology professionals
Location & Facilities
Venue
Congress Center Davos
Davos, CH
Facilities
Parking
Congress Center Davos in Davos typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Food options
On-site catering
On-site diningParking: Congress Center Davos in Davos typically provides on-site or adjacent visitor parking during major trade fairs; confirm daily rates, payment methods and hall access on the organiser or venue website before travel.
Gate: Follow organiser signage to the main visitor entrance at Congress Center Davos for badge collection; allow extra time for security screening during peak morning arrival.
Attend
Entry & tickets
Intelligence
Market context
Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.
Davos, CH
Why it matters
On 2027-03-10 to 2027-03-13, WIRM - World Immune Regulation Meeting in Davos covering Immunology research tools and reagents, Allergy diagnostic kits and treatments, Immunotherapy products and services, Cli gives trade buyers a single calendar window to compare suppliers, validate specs on the stand, and book follow-ups before the next buying cycle - especially when your roadmap matches the published exhibitor profile.
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Plan your trip
Travel & logistics
Local currency · USD
Hotel tiers
A range of accommodation options near the venue and across key areas.
Davos Platz 4-star conference hotels
Davos Platz5-15 min walk to Congress Center Davos, Talstrasse 49a to venue
USD 260–420 / night
Approx. per-night March ski-season rate; confirm breakfast, city tax and cancellation policy.
Davos Platz 3-star hotels and guesthouses
Davos Platz10-20 min walk or short VBD bus ride to the Congress Center to venue
USD 170–280 / night
Approx. per-night rate; central rooms book early during ski season. Confirm whether breakfast and local bus passes are included.
Davos Dorf 3-4 star hotels
Davos Dorf10-20 min by VBD bus or taxi to Davos Platz to venue
USD 190–330 / night
Approx. per-night rate; check bus frequency and last connection if attending evening events.
Klosters and Prättigau valley hotels
Klosters and nearby villages20-30 min by train or bus to Davos Platz to venue
USD 140–240 / night
Approx. per-night rate; often better value than Davos Platz but adds daily travel and winter timetable risk.
Serviced apartments and budget rooms in Davos
Davos Platz, Davos Dorf and outskirtsVaries; confirm exact address and bus access to Talstrasse to venue
USD 110–190 / night
Approx. per-night rate; ski-season minimum stays, cleaning fees and non-refundable terms are common.
Local transport
Get around the city with these convenient transport options.
Rail - SBB and Rhaetian Railway connections
Estimated costApprox. USD 45-75 one-way (about CHF 40-65); confirm SBB fare and half-fare cards.
Best forZurich Airport (ZRH) to Congress Center Davos
SBB trains run via Zurich HB and Landquart or Chur; allow roughly 2.5-3.5 h with changes. Book before arrival during ski season and check winter disruption alerts.
Municipal bus - Verkehrsbetrieb der Landschaft Davos (VBD)
Estimated costApprox. USD 3-6 per single ride (about CHF 2.50-5.50); confirm VBD zone ticket.
Best forDavos Platz hotels and Congress Center Davos, Talstrasse 49a
VBD operates the local Davos bus network. Buy a zone ticket or day pass, and allow extra time in snow or at peak ski hours.
Taxi - local Davos trip
Estimated costApprox. USD 12-22 for a short trip (about CHF 10-20); confirm meter or fixed fare.
Best forDavos Platz station or hotel to Congress Center Davos
Useful with luggage or in heavy snow. Taxi availability can tighten during peak arrival times, so ask your hotel to call ahead.
Parking - Congress Center Davos area
Estimated costApprox. USD 15-28 per day (about CHF 13-25); confirm Congress Center or garage tariff.
Best forOn-site or nearby garage at Talstrasse 49a, Davos Platz
Parking is useful for exhibitors with materials, but spaces are limited in ski season. Confirm height restrictions, overnight rules and freight unloading access with the venue.
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from ACH to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forSt. Gallen-Altenrhein Airport (ACH) to Congress Center Davos
taxi
Estimated costApprox. USD taxi/rideshare from BSL to venue (estimate; confirm before travel)
Best forEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg (BSL) to Congress Center Davos
Weather
Davos sits at roughly 1,560 m, and March is still alpine winter. Expect cold mornings, possible snow and strong high-altitude sun. Conference venues are heated, but outdoor transfers between hotels and Congress Center Davos need winter footwear and a warm coat. Check the forecast and rail or road conditions before travelling.
Plan for the climate
Check temperatures and pack accordingly
Venue connectivity
Confirm mobile roaming or local SIM options for business visitors to CH.
Ride-hailing
Taxis
Public transit
Car rentals
Cultural notes
Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.
Language
Davos is German-speaking, with Swiss German as the local everyday dialect. WIRM sessions and materials are typically in English, and English is widely understood in hotels, restaurants and transport settings.
Currency and payments
The Swiss franc (CHF) is the local currency. Cards are widely accepted, but carry some CHF for small purchases, lockers or rural buses, and check whether your card charges foreign-transaction fees.
Tipping
Service is generally included in Swiss restaurant and hotel bills. Rounding up or leaving a small amount for good service is common rather than obligatory.
Punctuality and quiet hours
Trains and session starts run to time, so arrive early. Observe hotel quiet hours, especially in a ski resort where early starts and late returns are normal.
Dress and altitude
Business casual works for the meeting, but bring warm layers and shoes suitable for snow or wet pavements. Davos altitude can feel dry and bright, so water and sunscreen help.
Accessibility and snow
Ask Congress Center Davos and your hotel in advance about step-free routes, lift access and mobility needs. Snow and ice can affect street-level paths, so allow extra time between venues.
Practical guides
Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials
Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.
Flights
Davos has no commercial airport in the search results; book flights to an international gateway such as Zurich (ZRH) and add an SBB rail leg to Davos Platz. Confirm live schedules and fares on sbb.ch and with your airline.
Transport
Get to the venue and around the city with these options.
Airport → venue: Use the nearest international airport serving Davos; Metro, train or taxi links are typically available to the venue district.
Hotel → venue: Precinct hotels near Congress Center Davos: Davos Platz: Davos Platz 4-star conference hotels; Davos Platz: Davos Platz 3-star hotels and guesthouses; Davos Dorf: Davos Dorf 3-4 star hotels.
Ride-hail: Ride-hailing apps are commonly used in Davos; confirm local availability before travel.
Public transit: Davos is served by the SBB rail network via Chur or Landquart and by the VBD local bus network; the Davos Congress Centre sits at Talstrasse 49a in Davos Platz. Check the SBB timetable (sbb.ch/en) for rail connections and the municipality pages for VBD bus schedules.
Parking: On-site parking is available at Congress Center Davos; confirm daily rates and hall access on the organiser or venue site.
Weather
Plan and pack for the event climate.
Month: March 2027
Temperature: Approx. -2 to 8 C by day and -10 to -2 C at night in March; confirm the forecast before travel.
Seasonality: March is still alpine winter in Davos: snow is more likely than rain, pavements can be icy, and ski-season demand affects hotels and trains. Pack waterproof boots, warm layers and a coat; check the forecast and road or rail conditions before travel.
Packing: Davos is a high-altitude Alpine resort town; pack layered clothing, warm outerwear, and footwear suitable for Alpine conditions, and check a local forecast before travel.
Plan your trip
Planning
Best day to visit: Day 2 (mid-show)
Mid-show days at WIRM - World Immune Regulation Meeting usually combine full exhibitor attendance with scheduled B2B meetings, before early pack-down on the final day.
T-1
Day -14: Confirm WIRM registration, payment status and badge collection details on wirm.ch.
T-2
Day -14: Check whether your abstract or poster has been accepted and note any presentation instructions.
T-3
Day -13: Book SBB rail from Zurich Airport to Davos Platz and reserve a seat if available.
T-4
Day -12: Reserve a refundable hotel in Davos Platz or Davos Dorf and confirm the late-arrival policy.
T-5
Day -10: Check passport validity and Schengen entry requirements for your nationality.
T-6
Day -9: Download the WIRM programme and mark immunology sessions, posters and sponsor talks you want to attend.
T-7
Day -8: Prepare two or three questions for speakers or poster authors in your specialty.
T-8
Day -7: Arrange travel insurance and keep digital copies of registration and hotel confirmations.
T-9
Day -6: Check March Davos weather and pack insulated layers, waterproof boots and conference clothing.
T-10
Day -5: Confirm airport-to-Davos train connections and leave buffer for winter delays.
T-11
Day -4: If presenting, print or prepare your poster and check luggage-safe packing.
T-12
Day -3: Load the SBB app, VBD schedules and offline maps for Davos Platz.
T-13
Day -2: Share your itinerary with your office or family and confirm any invitation or visa letters.
T-14
Day -1: Arrive in Davos, collect your badge if open, test the walk to Congress Center Davos and rest before the opening sessions.
Sample visitor itinerary
Route-optimised day
Day 1 · morning
Registration and hall orientation at Congress Center Davos
Day 2 · core sessions
Supplier meetings and product demos
Day 3 · wrap-up
Final negotiations and follow-up
Networking spots
2WIRM - World Immune Regulation Meeting registration concourse
Congress Center Davos
Central meeting point before and between hall appointments during show days.
Organiser B2B lounge (if offered)
Congress Center Davos
Hosted matchmaking and buyer programmes when published by the organiser.
Budget
Costs & budget
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Estimated budget
Live estimate
- Hotel × 2 nights$190.00
- Per diem × 2$150.00
Estimated total$340.00
This is a directional estimate. Please verify live rates before booking.
Decision
Visit, exhibit, or skip?
Should you go?
Use this quick check to decide whether WIRM - World Immune Regulation Meeting fits your visit, exhibit or skip plan.
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Decision matrix
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visit
Your category focus and target suppliers align with the official exhibitor profile.
Best for
Buyers, engineers, and delegates sourcing Immunology research tools and reagents and Allergy diagnostic kits and treatment solutions and benchmarking suppliers at WIRM - World Immune Regulation Meeting in Davos.
Min. budget
$990.00
Timeline
4-8 weeks before opening day for registration, hotels, and travel.
Risks
Session times and ticket tiers may change - confirm the official agenda before booking.
exhibit
You have a defined lead-generation or distributor recruitment goal for this market.
Best for
Brands and manufacturers launching Immunology research tools and reagents and Allergy diagnostic kits and treatment products who need qualified meetings with the event's trade audience.
Min. budget
$4,455.00
Timeline
3-6 months for stand booking, freight, staffing, and pre-show marketing.
Risks
Booth pricing and corner premiums vary by hall - confirm with the organiser sales team.
skip
Audience, geography, or commercial goals do not justify travel and stand costs this cycle.
Best for
Teams with weak category fit, budget constraints, or overlapping commitments during the Davos show week.
Timeline
N/A
Risks
Skipping may mean missing buyer meetings if competitors exhibit or attend the same week.
FAQs & glossary
Answers
Frequently asked
What is WIRM?
WIRM is the World Immune Regulation Meeting, an immunology conference held in Davos, Switzerland. Its programme focuses on immune regulation, tolerance, autoimmunity, tumour immunology and translational immunology, with talks, posters and sponsor or exhibitor participation.
Where is WIRM 2027 held?
The meeting is held at Congress Center Davos, Talstrasse 49a, in Davos Platz, Switzerland. Use the official wirm.ch site and the venue site to confirm room and access details before travel.
When is WIRM 2027?
WIRM is listed for March 2027 in Davos; confirm the exact dates and programme on wirm.ch before booking non-refundable travel or accommodation.
Who should attend WIRM?
The audience is built around immunology researchers, clinical immunologists, translational scientists, biotech and pharma R&D staff, and suppliers of immunology reagents, assays and platforms. Attend if your work touches T-cell biology, tolerance, autoimmunity, tumour immunology or immune monitoring.
How do I register for WIRM?
Register through the official wirm.ch site. Registration categories, deadlines and payment methods are set by the organiser, so confirm the current details before making travel plans.
Does WIRM have an exhibition?
WIRM includes sponsor and exhibitor participation alongside the scientific programme. Confirm current exhibitor packages, floor plan and build times directly with the organiser on wirm.ch.
Can I submit an abstract or poster?
Check wirm.ch for the current abstract and poster instructions, topic categories and deadlines. Prepare your submission against the meeting's immunology themes rather than sending a general company profile.
How do I get to Davos from Zurich Airport?
Take SBB rail from Zurich Airport via Zurich HB and Landquart or Chur to Davos Platz; allow roughly 2.5-3.5 hours with changes. Confirm timetable and fares on sbb.ch, especially during ski season.
What is the weather like in Davos in March?
March is still alpine winter in Davos: expect cold days, freezing nights and possible snow rather than mild spring weather. Pack insulated layers, waterproof boots and a coat, and check the forecast before travel.
Do I need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland is in the Schengen area. Many short business visits by EU/EEA, UK, US, Canadian, Australian and Japanese passport holders are visa-free, but other nationalities need a Schengen visa. Confirm your case with the Swiss embassy or the State Secretariat for Migration before booking.
What language is used at WIRM?
WIRM sessions and materials are typically in English, while the local everyday language in Davos is Swiss German. English is widely understood in hotels, restaurants and transport settings.
Is Davos walkable around the Congress Center?
Congress Center Davos is in Davos Platz, and many hotels are within a 5-20 minute walk or a short VBD bus ride. Snow, ice and hills can slow walking, so allow extra time and wear suitable footwear.
Glossary
- Immune regulation
- The network of activation and suppression signals that keeps immune responses effective without damaging the host; a central theme for WIRM sessions on tolerance, autoimmunity and inflammation.
- Regulatory T cells (Tregs)
- A subset of T cells that suppress immune activation and help maintain tolerance; widely studied in autoimmune disease, transplantation and tumour immunology.
- Cytokines
- Small signalling proteins that coordinate immune cell communication, activation and suppression; frequently measured as biomarkers or targeted by immunotherapies.
- Checkpoint inhibition
- Therapeutic blockade of inhibitory immune pathways such as PD-1/PD-L1 or CTLA-4 to restore anti-tumour T-cell activity.
- Autoimmunity
- An immune response directed against the body's own tissues; WIRM-relevant work often examines loss of tolerance, autoreactive T cells and inflammatory tissue damage.
- Tumour immunology
- The study of how immune cells recognise or fail to recognise cancer cells, including antigen presentation, immunosuppression in the tumour microenvironment and immunotherapy response.
- Mucosal immunity
- Immune defence at barrier surfaces such as the gut, lung and respiratory tract, where tolerance to commensals and protection from pathogens must be balanced.
- Single-cell immunology
- Profiling immune cells one cell at a time using transcriptomic, proteomic or multi-omic readouts to resolve rare subsets, activation states and disease-specific signatures.
- Biomarkers
- Measurable biological indicators used to stratify patients, predict treatment response or monitor immune activity; a common bridge between mechanistic immunology and clinical studies.
- Translational immunology
- Research that moves mechanistic findings from laboratory models toward clinical assays, biomarkers or therapies, a recurring focus for WIRM's clinician and industry attendees.
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Also known as
Alternate names and search phrases for this event.
- WIRM 2027
- Davos immunology conference
- immunology events 2027
- allergy and asthma research
- scientific meetings in Switzerland
- WIRM - World Immune Regulation Meeting 2027
- WIRM - World Immune Regulation Meeting Davos 2027
- WIRM Davos 2027
- Davos CH
- Conference Davos 2027
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