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Global Life Sciences & Healthcare Forum 2023

Blurring Boundaries - Exploring the convergence of life sciences and law

Past event
12 October 2023, 12:00 - 18:30 UTC +02:00

Mark your calendar for a ground-breaking event at the intersection of life sciences and law! We are excited to announce 'Blurring Boundaries', a one-of-a-kind meeting aiming to navigate the fast-paced changes in the life sciences sector.

In a world where technology and society rapidly shape the life sciences landscape, there exists a significant gap between these advances and the existing rules and regulations. 'Blurring Boundaries' brings together esteemed legal professionals, visionary life scientists, and influential industry leaders to bridge this gap and explore the challenges and opportunities arising from this convergence.

Join us for a captivating experience where you will:

  • Uncover the latest breakthroughs: Dive into the forefront of life sciences advances, including biotechnology, genetics, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices
  • Address the regulatory gap: Engage in interactive workshops to bridge the divide between rapid innovation and the development of legal frameworks
  • Navigate global challenges: Explore the impact of globalisation, ethical considerations, privacy concerns, and societal implications on the life sciences sector
  • Foster collaboration: Connect with legal and scientific minds, exchange ideas, and build valuable relationships

Global Life Sciences & Healthcare Forum 2023: Programme

TimeItemSpeakerVenue room 
12.00 - 13.00Lunch & registration 
13.00 - 13.15Opening: CMS

Nick Beckett
Global Co-Head of CMS Life Sciences & Healthcare Sector Group

Ginger, Coriander & Lavender
13.15 - 13.45

Opening keynote: Latest developments in the sector

Annemiek Verkamman
Managing Director, Hollandbio

13.45 - 14.15Keynote 2: Generative AI and its influence in Life SciencesCharida Dorder
Member of the Dutch AI Coalition
14.15 - 14.40Addressing the gap between technological advances and existing rules and regulations

Ellen Gielen
Partner, Co-Head of Life Sciences & Healthcare CMS Netherlands

Roland Wiring
Partner, CMS Hamburg

Gertie Lintjens
Of Counsel, Co-Head of Life Sciences & Healthcare CMS Netherlands

14.40 - 15.10Coffee break 
 Workshop round 1 
15.10 - 15.50New product liability directive

Johnson & Johnson 
Simon Neill, Senior Legal Director

Shuna Mason
Partner, CMS London

Chili, Wasabi & Cumin

New medicines directiveGabriela Staber
Partner, CMS Vienna
AI and Meddev

Romain Alderweireldt
Senior Associate, CMS Brussels

15.50 - 16.00Switching between workshops 
 Workshop round 2 
16.00 - 16.40Challenges of multi-jurisdictional online pharmacy

Christoph Willi
Partner, CMS Zurich 
Jörn Witt
Partner, CMS Hamburg

Chili, Wasabi & Cumin

Digital therapeutics

Roland Wiring
Partner, CMS Hamburg 

Pharma 3.0 (the future of the pharmaceutical industry)
 
Amgen
Joep Rijnierse, Senior Medical Director
16:45 - 17.10Keynote 3: Radical innovation in times of healthcare transitionsWouter Boon
Associate Professor, Utrecht University
Ginger, Coriander & Lavender
17.10 - 17.35Closing keynote: Blurring boundaries during the pandemic on vaccinesMarc Kaptein
Medical Director, Pfizer
17.35 - 17:40Closing: CMS

Jens Wagner
Global Co-Head of CMS Life Sciences & Healthcare Sector Group

17.40 - 18.30Drinks 

Key contacts

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Nick Beckett
Nick Beckett
Managing Partner
Managing Partner, Beijing and Hong Kong Offices, Head of Asia-Pacific IP and Life Sciences & Healthcare
Beijing
Jens Wagner
Dr. Jens Wagner
Partner
Rechtsanwalt | Chair of the CMS Life Sciences & Healthcare Group
Hamburg
Ellen Gielen
Ellen Gielen
Partner
Advocaat
Amsterdam
Roland Wiring
Dr. Roland Wiring
Partner
Rechtsanwalt | Fachanwalt für Medizinrecht (Certified lawyer for medical law) | Co-Head of the CMS Life Sciences & Healthcare Group
Hamburg
Gertie Lintjens
Gertie Lintjens
Of Counsel
Amsterdam

Event location

nhow Amsterdam RAI
Europaboulevard 2b
1078 RV Amsterdam
Netherlands
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