The organisation keeps the right to make changes to the programme at any time.
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08:00
Investors forum part 1 - breakfast session -
Hosted by Johnson & Johnson Innovation
The investors forum is an exciting opportunity for those companies looking for equity capital and/or partnerships with companies and institutes across the life sciences value chain, from biotech, medtech and pharma companies to financiers and universities. The forum offers excellent opportunities for presenting your company or university to Venture Capitalists, corporate- and regional investment funds and to discuss your business strategy.
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08:45
Present your company, products, technology or service. Open from 08:45 till 18:30 hours.
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09:30
Hosted by the Entrepreneurs Association Bio Science Park
Welcome by our chair Suzanne Spliethoff MSc. and official opening.
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To be announced.
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Hosted by Health~Holland
The winner of the Venture Challenge Fall 2024 will be announced!
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10:40
Time for networking and to visit the exhibition.
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11:30
Parallel morning sessions
Impact Investing: How it helps the value proposition of entrepreneurs
Presentations by
▪ Eleanor Price PhD, Associate at Thuja Capital
▪ Dr. Stephanie Mooij, Head of Responsible Investment at Gilde Healthcare
▪ to be announcedShould you stay independent as a medical device company, or not?
Hosted by QbD
Presentations by
▪ Luc Segers, Division Head, Business & Communications at QbD
▪ Prof. Dr. Wiro Niessen, Dean Faculty Medical Sciences, University of Groningen; Board Member UMCG
▪ to be announcedCell therapy: The investment landscape and clinical insights
Hosted by Progress - Experts in Life Sciences
Presentations by
▪ Dr. Frank van Engelenburg, Managing Consultant at Progress - Experts in Life Sciences
▪ Chantal van Litsenburg, Manager - translational effectiveness LUMC
▪ Dr. Jan De Kerpel, Managing Director - Head Life Sciences & Healthcare at Van Lanschot Kempen Investment Banking -
12:45
Time for networking and to visit the exhibition.
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13:00
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14:00
Parallel afternoon programme
Strategies to extend runway and lowering costs in life sciences
Hosted by QAD
Presentations by
▪ Peter Jones (under reserve), Principal Business Consultant at QAD
▪ Dr. Hans Preusting, CEO Synerkine Pharma
▪ Ronald van der Geest, Managing Partner 3D-PharmXchangeMeeting the sustainability challenge in life sciences
Hosted by Thermo Fisher Scientific
Presentations by and panel discussion with
▪ Samuel Aleman, Sr. Director Commercial Strategy EMEA - Clean Energy & Sustainability at ThermoFisher Scientific
▪ Schelto Kruijff, Professor of sustainable surgical oncology at UMCG/University of Groningen
▪ to be announcedHosted by PwC
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15:15
Time for networking and to visit the exhibition.
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16:00
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Wrap up the conference, together with feedback from the audience.
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Announcement winner Investors Forum
The winner of the Investors Forum will be awarded a partnering ticket (value EUR 2,500) and a half day Booster Session offered by PwC. Furthermore, the winner will present their pitch.
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To be announced.
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17:00
Drinks, bites, networking and visit the exhibition!