Introduction
We are excited to invite you to the Life Science Symposium 2024 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, pioneering NHS innovation, 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.
Networking
A networking reception will be held following the symposium. Please utilise the reception as an opportunity for face-to-face interaction that is not possible online.
Individual Meeting
Please contact the UK Department for Business & Trade for a individual meeting with the academia, institutes or companies attending this symposium.
About attending academia, institutes and companies
Related Project
LINK-J has been selected as one of the Selected Entities for "TOKYO SUTEAM, run by Tokyo Metropolitan Government, aimed to strengthen the startup ecosystem. This symposium will be held with support of TOKYO SUTEAM.
Global Life Science Session 2024
Please also participate in GLOBAL LIFE SCIENCE SESSION 2024, hosted by LINK-J, which will be held at the same venue in the afternoon of the same day (separate application required).
We look forward to your application and seeing you at the venue.
Date and Time:
Tue, October 8, 2024, 10:00am-12:30pm (JST) [Door open 9:30am]
Venue:
- In-person：Nihonbashi Life Science HUB
REGISTRATION
(Opens an external site)
Program
| Time | Program |
| 10:00-10:15 | Welcome speeches by: • Ivana Poparic, London & Partners • Her Excellency Julia Longbottom CMG, British Ambassador to Japan • Akihiko Soyama, CEO of Link-J • Angela Kukula, Director of Life Sciences & CEO of MedCity |
| 10:15-11:13 |
UK Academia・Research Institutes・Company presentation
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| 11:13-11:15 | Closing Remarks by: Angela Kukula, Director of Life Sciences & CEO of MedCity |
| 11:15-12:30 | Networking |
Participation fee
Free
Capacity
150
Language
English
*Simultaneous translation available at the venue
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 symposiumLINK-J : contact@link-j.org-About individual meetings the UK Department for Business & Trade : LS.Japan.trade@fco.gov.uk
