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Programme

Monday 4th of November

10:30 

Inauguration of the Swedish pavilion 

11.00 - 11.20Unlocking Sweden’s Innovations - Roundtable
Host - SwedenBio
This seminar delves into Sweden’s key strengths within the life science industry offering broad insights on how the Swedish ecosystem works

Panelists:
Jessica Martinsson, CEO, SwedenBIO
Renee Aguiar-Lucander, CEO, Calliditas Therapeutics AB


12.00 - 12.20The next frontier for high – impact life science investments - Roundtable
Host - Business Region Gothenburg
This roundtable unites Nordic cluster leaders, pioneering health startups and international investors for revealing how the region’s unique support models catalyze solutions with the potential to transform global healthcare. Learn how the Nordics are setting new standards for sustainable growth and investor value, positioning the region as the springboard for the next healthcare breakthroughs.
Panelists; 

Anders Waas: GU Ventures, Business Development Lead
Tord Labuda: Alzinova, CEO
Hanne- Mette Dyrlie: The life science cluster, VP Business Dev. &Investor relation s
Mira Borstad, Director Biologics, Curida Diatec
Yun Yang, Hadean Ventures: Investment Analyst
Iris Öhrn: Business Region Göteborg, Investment Advisor
Gregory Mannix, Life Science Nation, Int. Business Development and Finance
AnnCharotte Rosendahl, Sobrera, CEO

13.00 - 13.20New antibiotics now! How? - Panel Discussion
Host - Umeå Municipality

Multi-resistant bacteria are a major threat to modern healthcare.  Development of novel antibiotics are necessary to face this. A dysfunctional market for antibiotics have hindered development in the field for a long time. How can society, academia, industry and healthcare come together to make sure we are always ahead of bacterial resistance?
14.00 - 14 .20
Precisions Medicine Clinical Trials - Stockholm Uppsala Life Science Cluster as a Fast Mover Panel Discussion
Host - Region Stockholm, Region Uppsala, Lif and Stockholm Business Region

The Stockholm-Uppsala cluster has excellent infrastructural conditions for precision medicine and clinical trials. Sweden is known for world leading clinical data quality for research purposes. Join us in a discussion on how we can utilize these assets to move into a world leading position in precision medicine clinical trials.

Panelists:
Niclas Blomberg, Director IHI
Björn Arvidsson, STUNS
Per Lek, SciLifeLab
Pontus Holm, Region Stockholm
Frida Lundmark, LIF

18.00 - late
Swedish Mixer - Booth Reception
Host - Vator Securities

Tuesday 5th of November

09.00 - 09.20
A Collaborative Pathway for ATMP Development - Roundtable
Host - Invest in Skåne
10.00 - 10.20
The Swedish Collaborative ATMP Ecosystem - Roundtable
Host - Vinnova
Learn more about the Swedish infrastructure in the ATMP area. How does the collaboration between infrastructures in Sweden work? What value does it create? What can the Swedish infrastructure offer and what value does it provide for companies?

Panelists:
Janet Hoogstraate, NorthXBiologics
Fredrik Wessberg, CCRM Nordic
Alexandra Patriksson, Cytiva
Karin Stenström, Vinnova
Elisabet Nielsen, Vinnova
11.00 - 11.20
Manufacturing in Sweden: Innovation meets sustainability - Roundtable
Host - SwedenBio

The seminar highlights Sweden’s leadership in pharmaceutical manufacturing, where cutting-edge innovation aligns with sustainable practices. This seminar explores advanced production techniques, eco-friendly initiatives, and Sweden’s role in shaping a greener, more efficient pharma industry, offering valuable insights into sustainable growth and global competitiveness.

Panelists: 
Janet Hoogstraate, CEO, NorthX
Erik Manting, CEO, Mendus
Lena Romander, Director of Operations, Pfizer


11.00 - 12.00
Meet SwedenBIO’s Business Strategy Working Group at the Swedish Pavillion

Need some advice for your upcoming partnering meeting or how to follow-up after a promising meeting? Meet members of SwedenBIO’s Business Strategy Working Group at the Swedish Pavillion on Monday 4th and Tuesday 5th 11-12.

Christina Herder, Co-founder and CEO of Cell4Cure AB
Anne-Marie Wenthzel - Chief Business Officer, Sprint Bioscience AB
Henrik Krook - VP Commercial Operations, Egetis Therapeutics AB
Sofia Heigis, CEO, Oncopeptides


12.00 - 12.20
Synergies in science: Swedish and global investors in Life Science - Roundtable
Host - Business Sweden
13.00 - 13 .20
Masters of collaborations for ATMP - Roundtable
Host - Business Region Gothenburg
Explore how collaborations among organizations, clusters, and industry players are driving the scale-up of advanced medical products and Healthtech innovations, in general. We'll address bottlenecks, share business models, and uncover engagement opportunities to equip investors, startups, and companies with the relevant tools for business growth and market success.

Panelists:

Fredrik Wessberg: CCRM Nordic, CEO
Marzena Flasza-Baron: UK Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, Business Development manager
Adrià Gómez: Biocat, Innovation Project Manager & Business Development.
Iris Öhrn- Business Region Göteborg, Investment Advisor Life Science
Magnus Björsne- AstraZeneca- Head of AstraZeneca Bioventure Innovation Unit (TBC)

14.00 - 14.20
ALS: Research for early detection and prevention - Roundtable
Host - Umeå municipality 

ALS causes late-stage symptoms, leaving the patients and healthcare systems with limited treatment options and poor prognosis. There is a vital need for pre-symptomatic diagnosis, for relatives of patients with familial and sporadic ALS. What is needed to advance this field from society, academia, industry and healthcare?
16.00 - 16.20
Precisions Medicine Clinical Trials - Stockholm Uppsala Life Science Cluster as a Fast Mover -Host - Region Stockholm, Region Uppsala, Lif and Stockholm Business Region

The Stockholm-Uppsala cluster has excellent infrastructural conditions for precision medicine and clinical trials. Sweden is known for world leading clinical data quality for research purposes. Join us in a discussion on how we can utilize these assets to move into a world leading position in precision medicine clinical trials.

Panelists:
Niclas Blomberg, Director IHI
Björn Arvidsson, STUNS
Anna Wedell, Precision Medicine Center Karolinska
Per Lek, SciLifeLab
Pontus Holm, Region Stockholm


Wednesday 6th of November

09.00 - 09.20
Case study from Skåne: Asgard Therapeutics - Roundtable
Host - Invest in Skåne
10.00 - 10.20
Medtech: Essential to the Fight Against Antibiotic Resistance - Roundtable
Host - MedTech4Health
Cutting-edge medical technologies are crucial in addressing the global threat of antibiotic resistance. Swedish innovators are offering advanced solutions for rapid diagnostics, infection prevention, and monitoring, reducing the reliance on antibiotics and paving the way for a healthier, more sustainable future.
11.00 - 11.20Innovative Swedish Deeptech - Roundtable
Host - MedTech4Health
Swedish deep-tech companies are pioneering advanced technologies for the future of healthcare. These companies are leveraging innovations such as bioprinting, biophotonics, bioengineering, nanotechnology, neurotechnology, and 3D scanning and imaging to push the boundaries of medical innovation. They are offering new treatments, diagnostics, and devices to improve patient outcomes