Conference Programme
Maximising Returns from Life Science Innovation
10 December 2026
Maximising Returns from Life Science Innovation
Plenary Programme
Taking place again in the Guy Whittle Auditorium, the 2026 Keynote Programme at Genesis will explore the exciting potential offered by innovation in life sciences to address global unmet medical needs, investment returns and new treatment development challenges. The sessions will discuss how the barriers to progress can be defeated through creative thinking in R&D, collaboration, investment and patient access to translate the golden triangle of ‘technology-people-money’ into value creation for all stakeholders.
Provisional Agenda (Subject to Change)
Registration
Welcome from One Nucleus
Tony Jones, CEO, One Nucleus
SESSION 1
Plenary Address: Winners & Losers 2026
Mike Ward, Global Head of Life Sciences Thought Leadership, Clarivate
Plenary Panel: How Can You Scale a UK Biotech Without Selling Out to a Richer International Counterpart?
Moderator – Tbc
Panellists: Claire Skentelbery, EuropaBio, Hazel Jones, Laverock Therapeutics, Sheuli Porkess, PM Life Sciences Consultancy
Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking
SESSION 2
Keynote Panel 1: What is the Next Frontier in Bio-innovation?
Moderator: TBC
Panellists: Carina Kern, LinkGevity, Nicki Thompson, TRIMTECH Therapeutics, Michelle Morrow, Nucleome Therapeutics
Keynote Panel 2: How Relevant is the Current Biopharma Business Model in the Current Era?
Moderator, Catherine Stace, Kuano
Panellists: Nathalie Huther, High Force Research, Luciana Griebel, Morgan Lewis, Barbara Domayne-Hayman, serial entrepreneur
Lunch, Exhibition & Networking
SESSION 3
Keynote Panel 3: Is the UK a Rare Gem?
Moderator: Femida Gwadry-Sridhar, Pulse Infoframe
Panellists: David Montgomery, PM Life Sciences Consultancy
Fireside Chat 1 – A Rare Disease Patient’s Perspective
Speakers: Greer Deal, GRS and Tbc
Fireside Chat 2 – Retaining the Talent Capacity to Deliver Drug Discovery
Speakers: Matthew Fyfe, Outrun Therapeutics, Natasha Robbins, BioTc Search
Refreshments, Exhibition & Networking
SESSION 4
Keynote Panel 5 – Will The Innovators, Investors And Regulators Of The Future Be Human Or Machine?
Moderator: Tbc
Panellists: Fariba Yousefi, 20minds, Hannah Amies, Luvida
One Nucleus Awards Ceremony and Awards Presentations
Closing Remarks
Tony Jones
Awards Gala Reception
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Programme is subject to change