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Invitation to the Life Science Symposium 2025
We are excited to invite you to the Life Science Symposium 2025 organised by LINK_J and MedCity with support from British Embassy in Tokyo. This event brings together leading health scientists and institutions from London and the UK to share valuable insights into groundbreaking university research and successful Japan-UK collaborations. You will also learn about the power of academic-industry partnerships and how they drive innovation.
Why Attend?
This symposium offers a unique opportunity to:
• Explore the latest developments in life sciences from London and wider UK, whose life sciences sector is ranked second in the world.
• Connect directly with experts who can help you develop your business in London and collaborate within this thriving ecosystem.
• Form new partnerships, gain insights into cutting-edge research.
• Accelerate collaboration and knowledge exchange between Japanese and British life science professionals.
Please refer to the attached materials for an overview of the participating UK research institutions and companies. If you would like to request a one-on-one meeting, feel free to contact the representative at any time.
This event is for LINK-J members/Invitation from the Embassy or Consulate/Invitation from MedCity and participating UK companies/Invitation from other speakers and organizations only.
Please also join us for another event GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCE SESSION 2025, hosted by LINK-J, which will be held at the same venue in the afternoon of the same day (separate application required).
Date: Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM (Doors open at 9:30 AM)
日本橋ライフサイエンスハブ(室町ちばぎん三井ビルディング8階)
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Registration due date
Tuesday, October 7, 2025, 10:00 AM
Program
Time | Program |
10:00-10:15 | Introduction • Ivana Poparic, Head of Life Sciences Cluster Development, London & Partners • Harriet Loos, Head of Trade, Department for Business & Trade, British Embassy Tokyo • Akihiko Soyama, CEO, LINK-J • Laura Citron OBE, CEO, London & Partners |
10:15-11:05 | PARTNER PRESENTATIONS
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11:05-11:15 | Closing ・Ayako Haraguchi, Head of Life Sciences - Trade, Department for Business and Trade ・Angela Kukula, CEO MedCity and Director of Life Sciences, London & Partners |
11:15-12:30 | Networking |
Target
LINK-J Special Members and those who have received invitations from Embassies or Consulates, MedCity, participating UK companies, or other speakers.
Participation Fee
Free
Capacity
150 people
Organizer
Organised by London & Partners | MedCity
Co-organized by Life Science Innovation Network Japan (LINK-J), the UK Department of Business & Trade
Contact
-About this symposium
LINK-J : contact@link-j.org
-About individual meetings
the UK Department for Business & Trade : LS.Japan.trade@fco.gov.uk