Join the BIA, MediWales and Cytiva in Cardiff for a collaborative networking event on the 29th April!

The day will include presentations from some of the most exciting companies in Wales, as well as panel discussions on how Welsh companies fit into the broader UK ecosystem. We’ll consider how we can build the next generation of skills for Welsh companies, and how life science entrepreneurs can source the capital they need to change the world.

With plenty of opportunity to network over lunch and refreshments, we hope you will join us to celebrate and discuss innovative life sciences in the region and beyond.

Agenda

10:30-11:00: Registration, coffee and networking
11:00-11:30: Welcome from BIA and MediWales
11:30-12:15: Company Showcase

• Jellagen – Andrew Mearns Spragg, CEO
• éclateral – Paul Ko Ferrigno, CEO
• TrakCel – John Darch, Chief Compliance and Quality Officer
• Simbec Orion – Danielle Webb, Director of Pharmacology

12:15-13:00: Panel and Q&A – Building the next generation of skills in Welsh manufacturing

• Chaired by BIA – Kate Barclay, Skills Strategy Consultant
• Llusern Scientific – Emma Hayhurst, CEO
• Cytiva – Alison Wakefield, Production Manager
• Ipsen – David Gruber, Senior Director of Process Development
• Welsh Government – Jonathan Hughes, Senior Relationship Manager

13:00-14:00: Networking lunch
14:00-14:15: Welcome from Cytiva
14:15-15:15: Panel discussion and Q&A – How should life science entrepreneurs raise capital in 2025?

• Chaired by MediWales – Gwyn Tudor, CEO
• Antiverse – Ben Holland, Co-Founder and CTO
• Jiva.ai – Manish Patel, CEO
• Development Bank of Wales – Mark Wyatt, Deputy Fund Manager

15:15-16:30: Networking & optional tour of Cardiff site

If you would like to find out more information about the BIA regional focus event, click here.

To register for the event as a MediWales member, please get in touch with Bethan.