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BioWales 2012
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Special MediWales and Medilink UK member delegate package now available. Please contact ruth.campbell@medi.twsdev1.com for more information.
BioWales 2012 marks the 10th anniversary of the international life sciences event, and to celebrate, the event on March 13 and 14 will be the biggest yet – in its new home, the iconic Wales Millennium Centre overlooking the waterfront of Cardiff Bay, and with a much broader global focus.
The two day show reflects the significance of the life sciences sector in Wales and comprises a conference that will attract major international profile speakers to inspire and inform, an exhibition of industry and academia to showcase the innovative research and development taking place in Wales, and a brokerage event that and brings together industry professionals to make valuable business connections in a speed dating style.
The 2012 conference programme has been put together by the body which advises Welsh Government on its life science strategy, the Life Science Sector Panel, headed by biotech entrepreneur Professor Sir Chris Evans who will be a keynote speaker at the event. Conference themes have a sharper commercial edge, and will include:
- Innovation
- Translation
- Commercialisation
Amongst the presentations, Sir Chris Evans will unveil exciting plans for the future of life sciences in Wales, and the Futurewatch session highlights new technologies and commercial ventures to look out for. Sir Chris said: "We have really upped the ante for BioWales 2012 with a 10th event in this magnificent Welsh landmark building that will capture the dynamism and vitality in the life sciences in today’s Wales. It’s an exciting prospect and not to be missed!"
Programme (subject to changes)
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DAY ONE 8.00-10.00 Registration, Coffee and networking 10.00-12.00 Key note speakers: Professor Sir Christopher Evans, OBE Professor Sir Richard Sykes Edwina Hart MBE OStJ AM Professor John Harries Professor Trevor Jones 2.00- 4.45 Innovation:
Professor Chris McGuigan
Cardiff University
ProTides: From Lab Science to Wall Street Gabriele Cerronne
Chairman BioVitas Capital From Cardiff and two employees to $2.5 Billion Dr David Bott John Jeans
Chairman, Cardiff University Council, Medical Research Council – Technology, and Imanova Ltd Ian James
Director A4P Consulting Innovation in Clinical Bioanalysis Dr Nick Thomas
Principal Scientist in Cell Technologies, GE Healthcare
Rowan Gardner
Biolauncher
New Models for BioScience Innovation 6.00- 10.00pm
Drinks Reception
Medilink UK Awards Ceremony
Gala Dinner
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DAY TWO 8.00 – 9.30 Coffee and networking 9.30 -12.00 Translation: Michael Hunt Berwyn Clarke David Ford and Dr Steven Conlan Professor Jonathan Bisson Trevor Howe 12.00- 2.00 Lunch and networking 2.00-4.30 Commercialisation: Michael Thompson Kenneth Powell Dr Pete Corish Facilitated Finance Panel Discussions
Workshops Day 1: UKTI – How to Access the US Healthcare Market Day 2: GE Startup Workshop – Working with SMEs to deliver Growth
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