The Future of Health Congress

February 4  13:30 – 17:30
Corpus Congress Centre

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Celebrating 40 years of innovation in

For 40 years, Leiden Bio Science Park has been the launchpad for breakthroughs in life sciences and health. But the most exciting developments are still ahead. This February, we’re not just celebrating where we’ve been—we’re accelerating toward the next decades of transformative health solutions. If innovation has a home, it’s here. And the future is just getting started.

Together, we built something remarkable.

The next breakthroughs in healthcare aren’t distant possibilities, they’re taking shape right here, right now.

At Leiden Bio Science Park, the future of health is being created by visionaries, innovators, and collaborators. This event is about what brought us to where we are today and about looking forward to what’s next.

Why attend?

  • Get a front-row seat to the future of health and life sciences.
  • Meet and connect with the minds driving the next wave of healthcare innovation.
  • Join conversations that will define the next decades of progress.

Speakers

Speakers include top innovators, life sciences leaders,  and researchers who helped shape the future of health in Leiden Bio Science Park and will continue to in the next 40 years.

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Past, Present & Future

  • Dive into the projects shaping the future of health.
  • See how today’s science lays the groundwork for tomorrow’s solutions.
  • Be part of collaborations that will tackle the challenges ahead.

Agenda

13:00 – Doors open

13:30 – Plenary session – Celebrating 40 years of innovation

14:30 – Break

15:00 – Matrix sessions – Explore the future of health

16:15 – Dragon’s Den

17:00 – Plenary closing

17:30 – Networking & drinks

Full program

Willemijn Vader

CEO - Vitroscan

Violette Defourt

CEO - Rapidemic

Rob Mayfield

Managing Director - LEH

Paul Vulto

CEO - Mimetas

Lisanne Blauw

Associate - Thuja Capital

Koenraad Wiedhaup

CEO - Leyden Labs

Johannes Jobst

CEO - QuantaMap

Hans Schikan

Co-Founder - Pharvaris

Douwe Breimer

Previous Rector Magnificus - Leiden University

Dinko Valerio

Co-founder & Chairman of the Board - Leyden Labs & ProQR Therapeutics

Daan Luining

Founder & CIO - Meatable

Christine Mummery

Professor Developmental Biology - LUMC

Barbara Brunnhuber

Executive In Residence - BioPartner
CEO - Mireca Medicines

Andrea Evers

Professor Health Psychology - Leiden University

Gerard van Westen

Leiden Academic Centre for Drug Research & Society, Artificial Intelligence and Life Sciences

Edward van der Meer

Directeur Campus Groningen and Chairman of Nationaal Campussen Overleg

Reserve your spot today

This isn’t just a celebration—it’s a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve taken together and to look ahead with confidence and ambition.

Be part of this special celebration marking 40 years of innovation and collaboration at Leiden Bio Science Park. Seats are limited, so act now to reserve your place at the Future of Health Conference!

Chris Jaeger

Chris is the Event Manager at Leiden Bio Science Park, focusing on creating an engaging community for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and meaningful connections. She is also responsible for the Future of Health Congress and a seamless event experience and is your go-to person for any questions before or during the congress.

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