Programme 10 February
The programme is subject to changes.
09:15–09:40 | Opening of Norway Life Science 2026
- Ragnhild Hennum,?Rector, University of Oslo
- Eirik Lae Solberg, Governing Mayor of?Oslo
- Sigrun Aasland, Minister of Research and Higher Education
Hosts
- Carl Henrik G?rbitz, Director, UiO:Life Science, University of Oslo
- Christine Wergeland S?rbye?CEO, Oslo Science City
09:40–10:00 | Global perspectives on how to develop a life science industry in Norway
- Christian Rommel, Global Head of R&D Bayer
- Paul Evans, Head of Global R&D, GE Healthcare
- Idar Kreutzer, NHO (moderator)
09:40–10:35 | Keynote session: Norwegian life science strong points
Radiopharmacy?
Mona Elisabeth Rootwelt-Revheim, Group leader, The Intervention Centre, Oslo University Hospital & Professor II, University of Oslo
Neuroscience and AI
Ira Haraldsen, Group leader Cognitive Health Research Group, Oslo University Hospital
Ocean health?
Kristine Hartmann, CEO Salmon Living Lab ?
10:35–11:00 Break
11:00–12:00 | Parallel sessions: Norwegian life science strong points
Radiopharmacy
Radioligand therapy and theranostics – a new era in cancer treatment.
Event organizer: Oslo Cancer Cluster, SINTEF, LMI and Oslo Science City
Neuroscience and AI?
How is artificial intelligence transforming neuroscience – from research and diagnostics to treatment and clinical decision support.
Event organizer: Oslo University Hospital, Norway Health Tech and The Life Science Cluster
Ocean health
Sustainable Aquaculture and Healthy Oceans in Norway.
Event organizer: SINTEF, The Life Science Cluster, Norwegian University of Life Sciences and University of Oslo.
12:00–13:00 Lunch
13:00–14:00 | The innovation game: How to create effective frameworks for transforming knowledge into fundable ventures
Part 1 The international picture
- Don Ingber, Founding Director Wyss Institute Harvard
- Jonathan Gertler, Managing Partner & CEO, Back Bay Life Science Advisors
- Andrew W. Lo, Charles E. and Susan T. Harris Professor, MIT Sloan School of Management
Part 2 Norway and the Nordics
- Johanna Roostalu, Director Human Health, BioInnovation Institute
- Erik Wold, Investment Director Investinor
- Tone Varslot Stave, Head of Health, Innovation Norway
- Karin Hultman, Senior Scientific Lead Innovation, Novo Nordisk Foundation?
Moderator: Benedicte Bakke, Portfolio Manager, DNB Asset Management
14:00–14:30 Break
14:30–14:45 | The European Life Science Strategy: How, what and why?
Peder S?gaard-Pedersen, Director Danish Industry Life Science
14:45–15:40 | Life science competitiveness - Nordic and global perspectives
Introduction by chair Idar Kreutzer, NHO
- Christian Rommel, Executive Vice President, Global Head of R&D Bayer
- Jeppe Theisen, Corporate Vice President, North & Central Europe, Novo Nordisk
- Ehab Youssef, Head of Europe Area North Roche
Rav Seeruthun, VP, Europe Region Medical Affairs Head GSK
Paul Evans, Head of Global R&D, GE Healthcare
15:40–15:50 | Funding the Nordic life science future
- Jens Lundsgaard, Director for Global Presence, Novo Nordisk Foundation
- Idar Kreutzer, NHO (moderator)
15:50-16:25 | Fireside Chat: Actions required to develop a competitive life science industry in Norway and increase national value creation
This session will be held in Norwegian, with translation to English available for non-Norwegian speakers.
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- Erlend Svardal B?e, Parliament member Conservative Party
- Truls Vasvik, Parliament member Labour Party
- Ole Erik Almlid, CEO NHO
- Jens Petter Berg, Vice-Rector, University of Oslo
- Cathrine Thomassen, General Manager GE HealthCare
Chair: Marius Lorentzen, Finansavisen?
16:25-16:30 | Closing Remarks
17:30-19:00 Reception in Domus Bibliotheca
The doors open at 16:45. The event starts at 17:30