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Invitation to the Life Science Symposium 2026
We are excited to invite you to the Life Science Symposium 2026 organised by London & Partners | MedCity with support from LINK-J and 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 2026, hosted by LINK-J, which will be held at the same venue in the afternoon of the same day (separate application required).
Date: 10:00am~1:00pm, Tuesday, October 6th, 2026, JST (12:10-13:00 Networking)
RISE GATE NIHONBASHI（Suruga Building 7F） CONFERENCE ROOM A・B
*Please note that the venue is different from last year.
(Opens an external site)
Registration due date
10:00am, Tuesday, October 6th, 2026, JST
Program
| Time | Activity |
| OPENING REMARKS | |
| 10:00-10:15 | Welcome & introduction from LINK-J Speaker: Shunichi Takahashi, CEO, LINK-J British Embassy Tokyo Opening Address Speaker: Greg Gardner, Deputy Trade Commissioner, North-East Asia; Country Director, Japan, Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade. Welcome & Intro to MedCity / London & Partners Speaker: Janet Coyle CBE, Managing Director, Business Growth, London & Partners |
| MEDCITY PARTNER PRESENTATIONS | |
| 10:15-10:25 | National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) Speaker: Dr Maria Koufali, Life Sciences Industry Director |
| 10:25-10:35 | Queen Mary University of London Speaker: Dr Jemma Trick, Senior Partnerships Manager (Medicine and Dentistry) Business Development |
| 10:35-10:45 | Richmond Pharmacology Speaker: Nobuo Ittetsu, Head of Japanese Business Development & Recruitment |
| 10:45-10:55 | University College London (UCL) Speaker: Catherine Perrodin, Senior Business & Innovation Manager & Polly Van Alstyne, Senior Innovation Networks Manager |
| UK GOVERNMENT TRADE DELEGATION | |
| 10:55-11:00 | British Embassy Tokyo introduction to the delegation Speaker: Ayako Haraguchi, Head of Life Sciences – Trade, British Embassy Tokyo |
| 11:00-11:05 | Chromatin Bioscience Speaker: Dr Michael L. Roberts, CEO |
| 11:05-11:10 | Cumulus Speaker: Tina Sampath, CEO |
| 11:10-11:15 | Re-Vana Therapeutics Speaker: Hans Christinger, Chief Business Officer |
| 11:15-11:20 | TauRx Speaker: Dr Glenn Corr, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Business Officer. |
| GROW LONDON GLOBAL TRADE MISSION | |
| 11:20-11:25 | Grow London Global introduction to the companies on their trade mission Speaker: Rikesh Patel, Senior Trade Manager – Life Sciences, London & Partners |
| 11:25-11:45 | Lightning Pitches Companies |
| o2h ChaiTime: Fireside Chat - Featuring o2h Ventures and Shionogi | |
| 11:45-12:10 | Fireside Chat with Shionogi Speakers: Zahid Latif, VP Global Innovation, Shionogi Sunil Shah, CEO, o2h Ventures |
| CONTENT ENDS | |
| 12:10-13:00 | Networking |
Target
LINK-J Special Members, individuals invited by Embassies and Consulates General, MedCity, participating UK companies, speakers, collaborating organizations, or other related parties
Participation Fee
Free
Capacity
150 people
Organizer
Host：London & Partners | MedCity
Supported by： LINK-J, British Embassy in Tokyo
Contact
<About the event>
LINK-J : contact@link-j.org
<Information on Participating Organizations/Companies and One-on-One Meetings>
British Embassy in Tokyo：LS.Japan.trade@fco.gov.uk
