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Ready to discover the future of biotechnology in Belgium?
Our country holds a global reputation in biotech, spanning research and development, manufacturing, and distribution. The question is: how do we strengthen this leadership in a competitive world brimming with transformative technological revolutions?
Curious for answers? Join us on September 26th at the annual bio.be/essenscia event in the Deloitte Gateway Building at Brussels Airport.
What to expect? An inspiring keynote by technology watcher and industry analyst Andrii Buvailo on the impact of artificial intelligence, along with insights from prominent experts on the challenges and opportunities in innovation, talent development, and logistics.
Prime Minister Alexander De Croo will conclude the event with a closing speech, shedding light on Belgium’s strengths as the health and biotech valley of today and tomorrow.
In essence, an unmissable opportunity to catch a glimpse of what the future holds for Belgian biotech. Secure your spot today, as seats are limited!
Program
13:30 : Welcome & Registration
14:00 : Event
- Welcoming
Tineke Van hooland, deputy secretary general bio.be/essenscia
- Opening keynote speech
Andrii Buvailo, PhD, Co-founder & Editor, BiopharmaTrend.com
“The Age of AI: Shaping the DeepTech Future of Life Sciences” - Panel debates
Moderated by Frédéric Druck, Secretary General, bio.be/essenscia.- Innovation
Prof. Dr. Thomas De Beer, Professor, Ghent University – CESPE
Eric Halioua, President & CEO, PDC*line Pharma
Video testimonial by Michel Detheux, CEO iTeos Therapeutics - Talent
Pieter Sauwens, Strategy Director, Deloitte
Jan Van der Goten, Head of the Janssen Pharmaceutica Campus & Strategic Partnerships Benelux, Johnson & Johnson
Video testimonial by competence centers aptaskil & ViTalent - Logistics
Christelle Noirhomme, Head of Belgium Corporate Government Affairs, GSK
Samuel Speltdoorn, Senior Business & Network Development Manager Cargo, Brussels Airport Company
Video testimonial by William Demoor, Vice-President Customer Relations, Port of Antwerp-Bruges - Conclusion
Geoffrey Pot, President board bio.be/essenscia
- Innovation
- Closing keynote speech
Alexander De Croo, Prime Minister of Belgium
16:00 : Networking reception
17:30 : End
Geoffrey Pot, president of the bio.be board
Frédéric Druck, secretary general bio.be
Tineke Van hooland, deputy secretary general bio.be