Medicinal Mushroom Congress 2026

HAWLIK Vital Mushroom Congress 2026 – Mushrooms Throughout the Ages

HAWLIK Vital Mushroom Congress 2026

Mushrooms Throughout the Ages

A one-day congress that combines expertise from pharmacies, drugstores, naturopathy, biochemistry, and clinical practice. Traditional knowledge meets current perspectives, professional exchange, and practice-oriented insights.

Date

October 22, 2026

Location

Papiersaal Sihlcity Zurich

Time

8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

The Program

A congress day with a clear structure, expert insights, and room for exchange.

08:30–09:00
Welcome / Coffee & Croissants
09:00–09:15
Welcome and Introduction
09:15–09:45
Expert Lecture
09:45–10:30
Expert Lecture
10:30–11:00
Break
11:00–11:40
Panel Discussion
11:50–12:30
Thematic Block 1
12:30–13:45
Lunch Break – Standing Buffet
13:45–14:25
Thematic Block 2
14:40–15:20
Thematic Block 3
15:30–16:00
Q&A / Acknowledgments / Closing
16:00–17:00
Apéro
17:00
End of Event

Morning Program

Expert lectures and a panel discussion as a joint start to the congress day.

Expert Lecture

Vital Mushrooms Reimagined

HAWLIK between tradition, innovation, and the future.

Benny Hawlik

Expert Lecture

Neuroactive Vital Mushrooms – Reishi, Hericium & Co.

For psychological and neurological conditions.

Marco Christen

Panel Discussion

Infections Re-evaluated – The Role of Vital Mushrooms

From classic pathogens to modern symptom patterns.

Alexander Schall · Karin Malter · Mike Nielen

Thematic Block 1

Individual Deep Dive

Participants choose one of several thematic blocks to explore selected content in a smaller setting.

Individual Deep Dive

Participants choose two of three thematic blocks to shape their congress day individually.

Thematic Block 01

Body in Balance

Hormones, biological rhythms, and the role of vital mushrooms.

Mike Nielen & Karin Malter

Thematic Block 02

Vital Mushrooms for Inner Flow

Supporting the lymphatic system naturally.

Jo Marty

Thematic Block 03

Vital Mushrooms and Metabolism

Proven knowledge and new perspectives for metabolic health.

Alexander Schall

Open Booths & The World of Vital Mushrooms

Taste, discover, and engage in conversation – relaxed and without time pressure.

Fermentation & Reishi

Innovative applications and new perspectives: Discover fermentation as a method for refining active ingredients, including an experimental Reishi-fermented drink.

Degustation

Wakao, tea, and liquid concentrate – try, compare, and discover different dosage forms.

NUTREXIN Triple Power

Learn about products in more detail, discover combination possibilities, and have your questions answered in person.

Literature & Resources

Brochures, test kits, and practical tools to take home, read up on, and explore further.

Competition

Participate, be surprised, and with a bit of luck, win a special prize.

Speakers

Expertise from pharmacies, drugstores, naturopathy, mykotherapy, and practice.

Benny Hawlik

Managing Director HAWLIK

Vital Mushrooms Reimagined – HAWLIK between tradition, innovation, and the future

Marco Christen

Pharmacist

Neuroactive Vital Mushrooms – Reishi, Hericium & Co.

Karin Malter

Pharmacist

Body in Balance: Hormones, biological rhythms, and the role of vital mushrooms

Mike Nielen

Druggist HF

Body in Balance: Hormones, biological rhythms, and the role of vital mushrooms

Alexander Schall

Naturopath & Mykotherapist

Vital Mushrooms and Metabolism

Jo Marty

Andragogue

Vital Mushrooms for Inner Flow – Supporting the lymphatic system naturally

Ready for the Congress Day?

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Continuing education credits are expected to be recognized by the Druggist Association and FPH Offizin. The educational offerings are aligned with the requirements of the EMR regulations.

Background information on medicinal mushrooms, ingredients, quality, and research – presented in an understandable way and carefully categorized. 

Blog

Facts, background information, and the latest articles on medicinal mushrooms.

Ingredients

Learn more about beta-glucans, polysaccharides, triterpenes, and other natural components.

Studies & Research

Insights into published research on fungi and their constituents.