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UPCOMING EVENT BIO-EUROPE SPR ING 2022 Pam Putz,
Managing Director, EBD Group EU How do you plan to create networking opportunities? “Participants can engage in a conversation with other attending delegates through topic-driven speed networking sessions, wellness activities such as the BiotechBikers rides, and programrelated chats. Live digital sessions allow participants to interact with thought leaders on a wide range of therapeutic and business-development topics in real time.” Is there a particular session or speaker that you look forward to a little bit extra? 2 8 - 31 MA R CH 20 2 2 “A highlight of this year’s program is the Opening Keynote with James Sabry, Global Head Pharma Partnering, Roche, and Nigel Sheail, Global Head, M&As and Business Development & Licensing, Novartis. They have a wealth of experience in biotech business development to share, as well as being engaged speakers. The event has always focused on fostering young companies and cutting-edge science through supportive ecosystems and networks, and I look forward to a session that will highlight how regional interactions in Basel drive innovative research and development through the entire industry value chain, from SMEs to Big Pharma.” Any final advice to make the most out of my digital visit? NLS asked Pam Putz, Managing Director, EBD Group EU, how to make the most out of a digital visit to BIO-Europe Spring and what we should not miss this year. How will the event work when it is digital? “One-to-one meetings will be held virtually and expanded to a 24-hr timeframe to accommodate and facilitate meetings with delegates from around the world. Scheduled meetings will take place during the conference, with links to a video conferencing solution being provided. Participants can also get in touch and chat with other attending delegates in a variety of different discussion rooms. When partnering opens on February 21, 94 all registered attendees will have access to the online platform to browse the list of participating companies, delegates and posted assets looking for the next partnering opportunity. Additionally, you will be able to watch the presentation of 100+ innovator companies on the platform to round up your partnering due diligence before sending a meeting request. Four weeks before the event, company presentations, sponsor and showcase company materials, and select program sessions will be released.” “Registering earlier rather than later is the best way to get started. Calendars fill up fast, and the popular pharma companies need time to review the hundreds of meeting requests they receive. Furthermore, and maybe most importantly, I would suggest blocking off your calendar and encourage everyone to dedicate time to the digital event, the same way you would have attending physically. Think about it as if you were walking through the conference: maybe you will discover a session around a topic you are interested in, discover an innovative company presentation, or strike up a conversation in a networking session. The opportunities are endless!” NLS NORDICLIFESCIENCE.ORG