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
• 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
  Nathalie Loicq, Vice president Global Supply Chain GSK Vaccines
  Samuel Speltdoorn, Senior Business & Network Development Manager Cargo, Brussels Airport Company
  Video testimonial by Jacques Vandermeiren, CEO Port of Antwerp-Bruges

• Conclusion
  Geoffrey Pot, President board bio.be/essenscia
• 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