LIFE SCIENCES SUMMIT

News & Updates

Keep up with the latest Summit announcements, as well as news, insights, and stories from BioTechNZ and our Summit Sponsors who are shaping the future of biotechnology.

Programme Highlight: Dr Kate Rubins
03Feb

Programme Highlight: Dr Kate Rubins

NASA astronaut and renowned scientist Dr. Kate Rubins will open Day Two of the Summit with her keynote:"The Convergence of Biology…

Early Bird tickets on sale!
28Jan

Early Bird tickets on sale!

We’re delighted to start the year with a bang by announcing an incredible international keynote for our third Life Sciences Summit…

Programme Highlight: Aligning Australian biotech with New Zealand for a better future
06Nov

Programme Highlight: Aligning Australian biotech with New Zealand for a better future

We’re excited to welcome Dr Amanda Caples, Victoria State Government’s Lead Scientist (Australia) to the 2025 Summit.

Super Saver Tickets on Sale Now!
31Oct

Super Saver Tickets on Sale Now!

Exciting news! Super Saver Tickets for the Life Sciences Summit 2025 are now available. Join us on March 18-19 in Wellington…

The Life Sciences Summit Returns for 2025
02Sep

The Life Sciences Summit Returns for 2025

We can’t wait to reconnect at Aotearoa New Zealand’s 2025 Life Science Summit - Uniting biology and technology to unleash potential.…

Paving the way for sustainable solutions
19Feb

Paving the way for sustainable solutions

From 2024 we may see greater opportunities for sustainable economic impact with increased biotech research. For example, the new Government has…

Animal Health: can we work alone?
18Feb

Animal Health: can we work alone?

Animal Health: can we work alone? To answer this question Invetus’ Dr Shirli Notcovich explains why enhancing animal health is a…

The future of New Zealand’s biotech sector hangs in the balance, is there still time to save it?
30Oct

The future of New Zealand’s biotech sector hangs in the balance, is there still time to save it?

30 October 2023 The future of New Zealand’s biotech sector hangs in the balance, is there still time to save it?…

Meet our Hall of Fame!
05Apr

Meet our Hall of Fame!

05 April 2023 Meet our Hall of Fame! At the recent Life Sciences Summit Dinner, BioTechNZ’s executive director Dr Zahra Champion…

Life sciences crucial for the future of NZ’s post-covid economy
12Mar

Life sciences crucial for the future of NZ’s post-covid economy

12 March 2023 Life sciences crucial for the future of NZ’s post-covid economy Biotech and life sciences sector are contributing to…

The power of local knowledge and science
10Mar

The power of local knowledge and science

10 March 2023 The power of local knowledge and science Ahead of her keynote presentation at the Life Sciences Summit, Clare…

Scentio Bio: who wants to put an electronic nose in your pocket
08Mar

Scentio Bio: who wants to put an electronic nose in your pocket

08 March 2023 Scentio Bio: who wants to put an electronic nose in your pocket New Zealand-developed technology that harnesses the…

Capital city connectors
02Mar

Capital city connectors

20 February 2023 Capital city connectors New Zealand’s coolest little capital is a powerhouse for life science research, and Wellington UniVentures…

Supporting Life Science Success
20Feb

Supporting Life Science Success

20 February 2023 Supporting Life Science Success Callaghan Innovation is Aotearoa’s national innovation agency. We activate innovation and help businesses grow…

Life Sciences Summit final_LS_splashnavy

What is the latest on the summit?

BioTechNZ and NZTech are delighted to present the third annual Life Science Summit – Uniting biology and technology to unleash potential . — an unmissable two days of keynote presentations, panel discussions and networking opportunities featuring local and international biotech thought leaders.

Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre