Programme 11 February
The programme is subject to changes.
09:15–10:20 | Norwegian life science strong points
Norwegian biotechnology for health preparedness in a European context
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- Jan Christian Vestre, Minister of Health and Care Services
- Tore Godal, UiO/WHO
- Rino Rappuoli, leader European Vaccine Hub (EVH)
- Bente Mikkelsen, Director Global Engagement Strategies, St.Jude Children's Research Hospital & Senior advisor Oslo Science City
- Cathrine Lofthus, Director General of Health and Chief Medical Officer Directorate of Health (moderator)
Health data and AI
- Valeria Vitelli, Professor, University of Oslo
Precision medicine
- Kjetil Tasken, Head of Institute for Cancer Research Oslo University Hospital & Professor University of Oslo

10:20–11:00 | Life science frontiers
- John Quackenbush, Professor, T.H. Chan Harvard School of Public Health
- Jens Juul Holst, Professor, University of Copenhagen

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11:00–11:30 | Break
11:30–12:30 | Parallel Sessions: Norwegian life science strong points
Health data and AI
More information to come.
Event organizer: SINTEF, TRUST: University of Oslo
One health
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) risk management and systems theory applied to One Health challenges.
The programme will be updated soon.
Event organizer: SINTEF, Norwegian University of Life Sciences and LMI
Precision medicine ?
Emerging technologies and partnerships for precision diagnostics and treatment.
The programme will be updated soon.
Event organizer: Oslo University Hospital, Oslo Cancer Cluster and LMI
11:30–12:45 | Young Talents Inspirational Talks
The programme will be updated soon.
12:30–13:30 Lunch
13:30–15:30 | Afternoon Sessions
13:30–15:00 Young Talents Network Meetings
You will have the opportunity to meet representatives from companies.?
Note that you need to register for Network meetings in order to attend (same registration form).
The programme will be updated soon.
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13:30–14:30 Health Data 2026?
This session will be held in Norwegian.
Using health data from hospitals for research and innovation in collaboration with industry.
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Organizer: LMI
14:30–15:30 The Life Science Building: New opportunities research-driven value creation through collaboration
This session will be held in Norwegian.
How can the new building provide new opportunities for research, education and innovation; serve as a resource for the region and Norway; and contribute to societal value creation?
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Organizer: UiO Growth House
13:30–15:00 Pitching Session
Join when startup companies and innovation projects pitch their business idea.
Startups and innovation projects will be announced later
Panel will be announced later
Host: Morten Egeberg, Leader SPARK Norway and Administrative Leader UiO:Life Science