Life Sciences Summit 2024 – Day 1
Monday 11th March – Day 1
Welcome
Conference registration, coffee and networking with exhibitors
Welcome
Mihi Whakatau
Welcome
Conference welcome address MC
Victoria Metcalf, Conference MC
Victoria Metcalf, Conference MC
Welcome
Welcome to the Life Sciences Summit
Dr Zahra Champion, Executive Director, BioTech NZ
Dr Zahra Champion, Executive Director, BioTech NZ
Playing the long game aotearoa
Ministerial address: Update on future direction for Aotearoa’s biotech and science system
Playing the long game aotearoa
Opening keynote: Science is for the long game
Jon Pilcher, CEO & Managing Director, Neuren Pharmaceuticals
Jon Pilcher, CEO & Managing Director, Neuren Pharmaceuticals
Networking
Morning tea and networking with exhibitors
Future needs and trends for Aotearoa’s biotech sector
What is your secret for success?
Future needs and trends for Aotearoa’s biotech sector
Biotech leaders panel: Charting the future
- Exploring the vital role of biotech
- Defining our essential needs to foster sector growth
Moderated by: Dr Chris Nave, CEO, Brandon Capital
John Robson, General Manager, Bridgewest
Dr Stefan Korn, CEO , Callaghan Innovation
Professor Dame Juliet Gerrad, New Zealand Chief Science Advisor
Dr Phil Kearney, CEO, Axelia Oncology
- Exploring the vital role of biotech
- Defining our essential needs to foster sector growth
Moderated by: Dr Chris Nave, CEO, Brandon Capital
John Robson, General Manager, Bridgewest
Dr Stefan Korn, CEO , Callaghan Innovation
Professor Dame Juliet Gerrad, New Zealand Chief Science Advisor
Dr Phil Kearney, CEO, Axelia Oncology
Networking
Lunch and networking with exhibitors
Sustainability, climate emissions and biotech: paving the path to our net zero future
Biotech revolutionising agriculture with sustainable solutions
The greatest adventure of humanity
Discover the challenge of our generation, the global disruptors and the opportunity of a lifetime! Biotech enabled global game-changers are providing hope for the future, we examine how and why.
Dr Florian Graichen, General Manager Bioproducts and Biomanufacturing, Scion
The greatest adventure of humanity
Discover the challenge of our generation, the global disruptors and the opportunity of a lifetime! Biotech enabled global game-changers are providing hope for the future, we examine how and why.
Dr Florian Graichen, General Manager Bioproducts and Biomanufacturing, Scion
Biotech’s role in supporting human health
Update on the Aotearoa RNA Platform
- Strategic plan
- How to engage with the platform
Moderated by : Manya Sabherwal, National Account Manager, Cytiva
William Rolleston, Director, South Pacific Serum
- Strategic plan
- How to engage with the platform
Moderated by : Manya Sabherwal, National Account Manager, Cytiva
William Rolleston, Director, South Pacific Serum
Biotech’s role in supporting human health
Exploring the role of next-generation AI in biotech
What role can next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) technologies play in drug discovery and biomarker development?
Greg Macpherson, Founder, SRW
What role can next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) technologies play in drug discovery and biomarker development?
Greg Macpherson, Founder, SRW
Sustainability, climate emissions and biotech: paving the path to our net zero future
The greatest adventure of humanity
Discover the challenge of our generation, the global disruptors and the opportunity of a lifetime! Biotech enabled global game-changers are providing hope for the future, we examine how and why.
Dr Florian Graichen, General Manager Bioproducts and Biomanufacturing, Scion
Discover the challenge of our generation, the global disruptors and the opportunity of a lifetime! Biotech enabled global game-changers are providing hope for the future, we examine how and why.
Dr Florian Graichen, General Manager Bioproducts and Biomanufacturing, Scion
Biotech’s role in supporting human health
Enhancing Aotearoa New Zealand clinical trials panel
- Future of clinical trials
- Aotearoa opportunity
Moderated by: Dr Adele Hosseini, Consultant
Dr Tim Benbow, Government Incentives, EY
- Future of clinical trials
- Aotearoa opportunity
Moderated by: Dr Adele Hosseini, Consultant
Dr Tim Benbow, Government Incentives, EY
Sustainability, climate emissions and biotech: paving the path to our net zero future
Microorganisms to the rescue panel
Moderated by: Dr Natalie Curach, Senior Director, Biokingo Works
Dr Louise Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Hygiene Renewables
Dr Tom Williams, CEO and Co-Founder, Number 8 Bio
Dr Alec Foster, Portfolio Leader Bioproducts and Packaging, Scion
Dr Sean Simpson, Co-Founder, LanzaTech
Moderated by: Dr Natalie Curach, Senior Director, Biokingo Works
Dr Louise Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Hygiene Renewables
Dr Tom Williams, CEO and Co-Founder, Number 8 Bio
Dr Alec Foster, Portfolio Leader Bioproducts and Packaging, Scion
Dr Sean Simpson, Co-Founder, LanzaTech
Networking
Afternoon Tea and networking with exhibitors
Future thinking
Who is Investing in biotech panel
- Discussing the complex funding path biotech companies are facing
- Global and local investment trends
Moderated by: Stuart Roberts, Co-founder, Pitstreet
David Allen, Managing Director, Hawkesbury Partners
- Discussing the complex funding path biotech companies are facing
- Global and local investment trends
Moderated by: Stuart Roberts, Co-founder, Pitstreet
David Allen, Managing Director, Hawkesbury Partners
Round Tables
Fire Side Chat
Closing
Closing remarks from MC
Dinner
Life Science Summit Dinner
- Please join us at Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre for a delicious Networking Dinner. Enjoy an exceptional culinary journey and networking opportunities
- Secure an All Access ticket with our Networking Dinner included to make use of this opportunity to connect with fellow delegates
- Please join us at Tākina Wellington Convention & Exhibition Centre for a delicious Networking Dinner. Enjoy an exceptional culinary journey and networking opportunities
- Secure an All Access ticket with our Networking Dinner included to make use of this opportunity to connect with fellow delegates
Life Sciences Summit 2024 – Day 2
Tuesday 12th March – Day 2
Networking
Conference registration, coffee and networking with exhibitors
Welcome
Conference welcome address MC
Victoria Metcalf, Conference MC
Victoria Metcalf, Conference MC
Keynote
Keynote speaker: AI and Genomics – Transforming Biology with AI
Keynote
Keynote: Synthetic biology
Dr Louise Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Hygiene Renewables
Dr Louise Brown, Chief Executive Officer, Hygiene Renewables
Networking
Morning Tea and networking with exhibitors
Genomics
Bolstering marine research and conservation with genomic technologies
Round Tables
Round table 1
Genomics
Driving change at the frontier of genomic technologies
Dr Emma Ball, Head of Ecosystem Development AMEA, Illumina
Dr Emma Ball, Head of Ecosystem Development AMEA, Illumina
Round Tables
Round table 2
Genomics
A fit for purpose regulatory framework for Aotearoa
Networking
Lunch and networking with exhibitors
Panel
Creation of new sustainable ingredients from lab scale to industrial implementation panel
Moderated by: Dr Lloyd Thomson, Commercialisation and Business Development Manager, Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA), Uniquest
Moderated by: Dr Lloyd Thomson, Commercialisation and Business Development Manager, Food and Beverage Accelerator (FaBA), Uniquest
Biosecurity and animal health
A framework for the future: Investing in animal biosecurity and health research
Biosecurity and animal health
Future proofing Aoteoroa’s animal health innovation system panel
Moderated by: Dr Duncan Mackintosh, Senior Investment Manager, Brandon Capital
Moderated by: Dr Duncan Mackintosh, Senior Investment Manager, Brandon Capital
Panel
Verifying truth, proving origin and protecting reputations
Dr Kate Jones, Senior Science Advisor, Oritain
Dr Kate Jones, Senior Science Advisor, Oritain
Networking
Afternoon tea and networking with exhibitors
Panel
Future leaders panel and strategies for talent retention and growth
Closing
Closing remarks MC