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SUMMARY:Life Sciences Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for Life Sciences Summit 2026\nAdvancing a Bio-Future for Aotearoa and Beyond \nThe Life Sciences Summit 2026 offers a unique opportunity to explore how biology is shaping the future of innovation\, technology\, and policy in Aotearoa and beyond. This is the premier gathering of New Zealand’s life sciences ecosystem — a place to connect with a highly engaged audience of researchers\, startups\, investors\, government leaders\, and industry experts\, and to help build a thriving\, future-focused bioeconomy. \n“The Life Sciences Summit 2026 is where science\, technology\, and policy come together. This year\, we put biology at the center — shaping conversations around innovation\, investment\, and impact. Whether you’re a researcher\, policymaker\, startup\, or industry leader\, you’re part of building a bio-future for Aotearoa and beyond.”\n– Zahra Champion\, Executive Director\, BioTechNZ \nThree Days in Wellington \nExplore our three-day conference programme filled with inspiring keynote presentations\, engaging panel discussions\, and plenty of networking opportunities in the company of biotech leaders from Aotearoa and around the world. \nThe summit takes place at Tākina Convention Centre in Wellington\, beginning with an exclusive Touchdown Tour featuring visits to leading biotech facilities including the Malaghan Institute of Medical Research and Te Kāuru – Ferrier Research Institute – Synthetic & analytical chemistry and Biotechnologies Group labs. \nThe two-day main programme focuses on crucial topics like advanced technologies\, the future of NZ’s bioeconomy\, gene tech regulation\, quantum biology\, and alternative funding models. \nThe Life Sciences Summit 2026 provides Aotearoa’s life sciences ecosystem with an opportunity to share insights\, spark collaboration\, and shape a thriving and innovative bioeconomy for the benefit of all New Zealanders. \nCreated by BioTechNZ and Tech New Zealand\, this is a must-attend event for New Zealand’s life sciences ecosystem. \nWhy Be Part of Life Sciences Summit 2026? \n\nConnect with NZ and global life sciences leaders\nShape the future through biology\, advanced tech\, and innovation\nNetwork with researchers\, government\, and investors\nLearn\, collaborate\, and be inspired\n\nDetails \n\nDate: Mar 9 – Mar 11\nTime: 12:00 am – 11:59 pm\nEvent Type: Physical\nVenue: Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Wellington
URL:https://technewzealand.org.nz/event/life-sciences-summit-2026-2/
LOCATION:Tākina Convention & Exhibition Centre\, Wellington
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