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

Welcome from the host

Kim McAllister

Host,
9:05 am
Keynote

Life Science Scotland ILG address

Mark Cook

Chair, The Life Science Scotland Industry Leadership Group (LSS ILG)
9:10 am
Keynote

Headline welcome

Sponsored by:

Angela McFarlane

Vice President, Strategic Planning UK & North Europe, IQVIA
9:20 am
Keynote

Keynote

9:30 am
Panel Discussion

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

This session examines how Scotland’s life sciences sector can overcome barriers to commercialisation, attract investment, and scale innovation internationally. Panellists will discuss funding challenges, public sector support, and collaboration between academia, start-ups, and industry to drive sustainable growth.

Mark Cook

Chair, The Life Science Scotland Industry Leadership Group (LSS ILG)

Dr Paul Davies

Interim Dean of Life Sciences, University of Dundee

Dr Haileigh Robertson

Senior Innovation Manager, CivTech

Mary Canning

Partner , Epidarex Capital
10:15 am
Break

Morning Coffee & Networking Break

11:00 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 HealthTech, biotech and pharma companies are embedding sustainability into everything from lab operations to global supply chains.

Michelle Sullivan

Head of Public Affairs EMEA, Boston Scientific

Karen Tait

General Manager Central Laboratories for EMEA , IQVIA Laboratories

Professor Rebecca Goss

CEO and Co-founder, X-Genix

Dr Deborah McElhone

Head of Sustainability (Pharma), CPI
11:45 am
Keynote

Collaborating Across the Triple Helix to Empower the Future of Scotland’s Life Science Sector

Professor Dame Anna Dominiczak

Chief Scientist (Health), Scottish Government

Dr Jacqueline Barry

Chief Clinical Officer, Scottish Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult

Dr Abigail A. Lyons

Senior Business Innovation Manager, DHI Scotland
12:30 pm
Break

Lunch

1:30 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.

Kim McAllister

Host,

Dr Abigail A. Lyons

Senior Business Innovation Manager, DHI Scotland

Claire Currie

Senior Lecturer, Glasgow Caledonian University

Jacqui Young

Senior Public Affairs Manager | Access & Innovation, Roche Diagnostics Limited
2:15 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 UK and Scottish Government’s Life Sciences Vision 2030.

Dr Deborah A. O’Neil OBE FRSE

Chief Executive Officer, NovaBiotics

Colin Cook

Director of Economic Development, Scottish Government

Mark Cook

Chair, The Life Science Scotland Industry Leadership Group (LSS ILG)

Ellie Charsley

Head of Strategy, Governance and Communications, UK Office for Life Sciences
3:00 pm
Keynote

Closing Remarks

Kim McAllister

Host,
3:05 pm
Break

Post Conference Networking

Join us following the conference for additional networking with tea, coffee and sweet treats in the Snug.

5:00 pm
Close

Post Conference Networking Close

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