09:00 – 09:30: Check-in and welcome coffee
09:30 – 09:45: Welcome by Ann Van Gysel, MEDVIA and Xavier Hormaechea, Biowin
09:45 – 10:15: Where technology and biology meet, Jan Rabaey, University of California at Berkeley, imec
10:15 – 10:45: Bioconvergence: joining forces between biology, engineering, nanotech & IT, Peter Peumans, imec
10:45 – 11:15: Networking coffee break & exhibition
11:15 – 11:45: Spatial and computational biology, Thierry Voet, KU Leuven and Martin Guilliams, UGent
11:45 – 12:15: Immunology and prevention of infectious diseases, Emmanuel Hanon, Vicebio
12:15 – 13:30: Networking lunch
13:30- 13:45: Setting the scene by Thomas De Beer, CESPE
13:45 – 14:00: Nico Callewaert,VIB
14:00 – 14:15: Hugues Bultot, Univercells
14:15-14:30: Veronika Nindl, VTU
13:30- 13:45: Setting the scene by Jean-Luc Balligand, UCL
13:45-14:00: Joris Walraevens, Byteflies
14:00-14:15: Niels Vandervoort, Janssen Pharmaceutica
14:15-14:30: Tim Dieryckx, Voxdale
14:30-14:50: Networking coffee break & exhibition
14:50 – 15:00: Welcome (afternoon program), Jan Van der Goten, HST
15:00 – 15:30: Data and technology transforming patient population stratification, Brett Beaulieu-Jones, University of Chicago
15:30 – 16:30: Roundtable
Building a leading health & biopharma valley.
We stand at the intersection of merging technology and biology, and this conference serves as a testament to the successes that this collaborative approach has already achieved and will continue to bring.
The round table discussion aims to explore vital steps and strategies for establishing Belgium as a prominent region. Focusing on key technologies like ATMP, digital health, and radiotherapy, the panel delves into challenges, opportunities, and best practices. Drawing on both local and international experiences, the discussion underscores the significance of collaborative efforts in addressing these challenges.
Panelists:
Moderated by Ingrid Maes.
16:30 – 17:00: Sofie De Bock, Microsoft
17:00 – 17:15: Closing and invite for reception, MEDVIA & Biowin
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