The HealthBIO event will take place in September for the 20th time, celebrating two decades of impact as the most important life science event in Finland.
HealthBIO brings together leading experts, companies, investors, and key ecosystem players from the life science sector in Finland and internationally.
HealthBIO 2026 programme includes:
- HealthBIO Seminar
- Evening networking event
- HealthBIO Pitching Event hosted by Turku Startup Hub
- Field tour (registration via the seminar link)
Please note that each event requires separate registration.
Time: 2.-3.9.2026
Place: Presidentti auditorium, BioCity
Address: Tykistökatu 6 A, Turku
Programme
📅 Wednesday, 2 September 2026
1. HealthBIO Seminar, 10.00–16.00
Presidentti, BioCity
Chair: Maarit Merla, Finnish Drug Discovery Center
Confirmed speakers include:
- Tom Palenius, Innocelex | Biocelex Oy and
- Juhani Lahdenperä, Biotech Start-Up Management Oy
- Antti Vuolanto, Herantis Pharma Plc
- Mikael Johansson, CSC
- Tero Välimaa, Vactech Oy
- TBA, Curify Labs
- Nora Kaarela, Hadean Ventures
- Stephan Christgau, Eir Ventures
2. Evening networking event, 19.00 – 22.00
Restaurant Aitiopaikka
📅 Thursday, 3 September 2026
1. HealthBIO Pitching Event hosted by Turku Startup Hub, 9.00–13.00
Cave, Visitor and Innovation Centre Joki
Interested in pitching your idea at the HealthBIO Pitching Event hosted by Turku Startup Hub? Read more and apply below.
2. HealthBIO Field Tour: Turku Life Science Ecosystem, 9.30–14.00
Please note that registration for the field tour is through the Seminar registration form.
The field tour is designed especially for international companies and stakeholders interested in investment and collaboration opportunities.
We warmly welcome you to join us in celebrating the 20th edition of HealthBIO!
Inquiries
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