Agenda

The first day of the conference is still evolving and will include the opening of the forum, keynote talks and sessions aim to address the challenges of turning research into viable business ventures.

Sessions of the day: 

 Session 1: TBD  

 Session 2: TBD  

 Session 3: Opening  Session 

 Session 4: Roundtable - Catalyzing Innovation: The Power of Tri-Sector Partnerships in Biotech 

 Session 6: Fireside chat -  TBD

The second day of the Bio3 Forum spotlights the powerful convergence of engineering, biotechnology, and medicine in shaping the future of healthcare and the bioeconomy. From next-generation neurotechnologies and immune reprogramming to transformative MedTech startups and investment trends, leading scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers come together to explore how disruptive technologies are redefining healthcare, from concept to cure.

Sessions of the day: 

 Session 6: Speakers - Engineering the Future of Brain Health 

 Session 7: Speakers - Reprogramming Immunity: The Next Wave of Therapeutic Innovation 

 Session 8: Keynote- TBD 

 Session 9: Roundtable - The MedTech Disruptors: From Concept to Cure or Biotech Frontiers 

 Session 10: Roundtable - EquiFund and Beyond: Laying the Foundation for Greece’s Biotech Renaissance

 Session 11: Fireside chat - The Science of Returns: Innovation Through the Investor’s Lens 

 Session 12: Roundtable - Bioeconomy & HealthTech: Transforming Greece into a MedTech Hub 

Day 3 spotlights the dynamic intersection of biotech innovation and investment, exploring how scientific breakthroughs are translated into real-world solutions. The day features sessions on bioengineering, the microbiome, food technologies, and university-driven entrepreneurship, alongside key discussions on commercialization, investor perspectives, and tech transfer pathways. With insights from leading scientists, entrepreneurs, and investors, the agenda emphasizes how biotech is evolving at the crossroads of discovery, impact, and capital.  

Sessions of the day: 

 Session 13: Speakers - The Bioengineering Revolution: Bridging Life Sciences and Technology 

 Session 14: Speakers - Harnessing the Microbiome for Health and Society 

 Session 15: Keynote- TBD 

 Session 16: Roundtable - Longevity: The Next Frontier in HealthTech 

 Session 17: Fireside chat - Reprogramming Humans for Space 

 Session 18: Roundtable - Igniting University Innovation: Pathways to Entrepreneurship 

 Session 19: Roundtable - From IP to Product: Commercializing Scientific Breakthroughs 

Day 4 focuses on the digital transformation of the life sciences, with sessions exploring the impact of AI, data economies, and precision medicine on drug discovery, clinical research, and biotech innovation. The day includes high-level keynotes, investor and legal roundtables, and parallel pitching sessions showcasing emerging startups. From AI-powered breakthroughs to regulatory and capital strategies, the agenda brings together experts from academia, industry, and policy to chart the future of digitally driven life sciences.  

Sessions of the day: 

 Session 20: Speakers - What Makes a Biotech Idea Stand Out 

 Session 21: Speakers - TBD 

 Session 22: Keynote- TBD 

 Session 23: Roundtable - How is Data Economies and AI affecting Life Sciences 

 Session 24: Fireside chat - TBD 

 Session 25: Roundtable - Fueling the Future: Capital Strategies for Biotech Growth 

 Session 26: Roundtable - Legal and Ethical Frontiers in AI-Powered Life Sciences 

 Session 27: Awards - Poster and BioSTART competition Awards 

Day 5 is centered on the intersection of science, education, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on nurturing the next generation of scientist-citizens. The day begins with the BioSTART competition, highlighting innovation through competition, followed by keynotes and roundtables exploring how education, interdisciplinarity, and civic engagement shape scientific and entrepreneurial ecosystems. Thought leaders from academia, policy, and industry engage in rich discussions on how schools and universities can prepare scientists to meet the challenges of the 21st century, culminating in a closing session by BioInnovation. 

Sessions of the day: 

 Session 28: Roundtable - What Makes a Biotech Idea Stand Out 

 Session 29: Roundtable - Beyond the Prize: Competitions as Engines of Entrepreneurial Ecosystems 

 Session 30: Keynote 

 Session 31: Roundtable - The 21st centruty scientist citizen 

 Session 32: Roundtable - Interdisciplinary Education: A Compass in the World of Emerging Technologies 

 Session 33: Fireside Chat - TBD 

 Session 34: Roundtable - Education as a response to the signs of the times 

 Session 35: Closing Session