Agenda

An engaging full day conference designed to encourage networking, spirited debate and information sharing.

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8:00 am
Break

Registration Opens

9:00 am
Keynote

Chair's Welcome

9:15 am
Keynote

Keynote

10:00 am
Panel Discussion

From Lab to Launch – Scotland’s Biotech Start-Up Scene

Exploring the challenges, growth opportunities, and innovation coming out of Scotland’s start-up ecosystem.

Dr David McBeth

Vice Principal for Enterprise & Economic Transformation, University of Dundee
10:45 am
Break

Morning Coffee & Networking Break

11:15 am
Panel Discussion

Sustainability in Life Sciences – Innovation with Impact

As environmental and climate concerns rise globally, the life sciences sector is stepping up to rethink its impact. This panel explores how biotech and pharma companies are embedding sustainability into everything from lab operations to global supply chains.

12:00 pm
Keynote

Keynote

12:45 pm
Break

Lunch

2:00 pm
Panel Discussion

AI & Big Data in Healthcare

Discussion on the practical uses of data and AI in diagnostics, patient care, and health system management.

Professor Colin Fleming

Director of Innovation and Consultant Dermatologist, NHS Tayside
2:45 pm
Keynote

Keynote

3:30 pm
Break

Afternoon Coffee & Networking Break

3:45 pm
Panel Discussion

The Future of Scotland Life Sciences

What does the future hold for Scotland’s life sciences industry? This closing session brings together key voices from policy, research, and industry to reflect on strategic priorities, post-Brexit positioning, and the Government’s Life Sciences Vision 2030.

Colin Cook

Director of Economic Development, Scottish Government

Mark Cook

Chair, ILG

Isabel Stevens

Deputy Director of Strategy, Opportunities, Delivery & Analysis​, Office for Life Sciences

Kieran Gray

Opportunities Lead, Office for Life Sciences
4:30 pm
Keynote

Closing Remarks

4:45 pm
Close

Close

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