Programme
Kraków, 15-16.05.2025
Auditorium Maximum - Jagiellonian University Conferences
Below you will find a short version of the LifeScience4EU conference program. The full agenda will be available soon.
Day 1
Day 2
Day 1
Day 1
Thursday, 15.05.2025
09:00 – 10:00
Registration & Good Morning Coffee
10:00 – 10:20
The conference opening and welcome addresses
10:20 – 10:50
Keynote:
Research and innovation in leveraging technology to strengthen the EU competitiveness in Lifesciences” – why do we need to have this discussion, and what do we expect?
11:00 – 13:00
Part 1: The Vision
The first session will focus on the future of the European health and pharmaceutical sector, aiming for a more resilient and competitive landscape. Discussions will highlight key priorities for EU leaders, including innovation, green and digital transitions, competitiveness, biotechnology, R&D investment, health resilience, and sustainability. The session will also explore the role of exponential technologies in driving progress while addressing potential risks, aiming to develop a unified vision for the sector’s future.
13:00-14:30
Networking Lunch
14:30- 17:00
Part 2: Key Success Factors
Three parallel sessions will examine the challenges in achieving bold objectives in key life science areas: biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, medical devices, and digital health. Experts will discuss necessary changes, critical success factors, and methods for assessing progress. What’s unique about these sessions is that each one will feature interactive discussions with audience participation, making it a truly engaging experience. Keynote addresses and fireside chats will be broadcast across all sessions to provide a shared foundation for insights and dialogue.
19:00-22:00
Welcome Reception – The Networking Event
Day 2
Day 2
Friday, 16.05.2025
09:00 – 09:45
Good Morning Coffee
09:45 – 10:00
Welcome to day 2
10:00 – 10:30
Keynote:
From Vision to Reality: Driving Health Innovation in a Complex Ecosystem
10:45 – 12:15
Part 3: The Action
The third part of the conference will focus on strategies to bridge the gap between the current status and the desired future, outlining specific actions for research and innovation. Day 2 promises to be energetic, featuring a similar to “The World Café style” session, engaging all conference Participants and leveraging their insights and creativity via virtual settings. The objectives are:
- To discuss strategies for effective collaboration, developing and scaling innovation, shaping policies, and securing sustainable funding.
- To harvest and share insights to provoke and further inspire questions.
- To collect feedback and questions aligned with conference goals, guiding the conversation’s focus.
