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Pistoia Alliance, EMBL-EBI, and ELIXIR

Pistoia Alliance, EMBL-EBI, and ELIXIR

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Strengthening Collaboration between Commercial R&D, Non-Profit R&D and Supply Side Organizations

Join leaders from ELIXIR, EMBL-EBI, Pistoia Alliance, and the broader life sciences community for a dynamic meeting to strengthen collaboration between commercial R&D, non-profit research, and supply-side organizations. We’ll explore new ways to drive sustainable innovation across the ecosystem through presentations, interactive panels, including “Building a Sustainable Collaboration Framework”, and open discussions. Come to learn, connect, and help shape the future of collaborative R&D.
 

Agenda
12:30 Registration & Welcome Refreshments
13:30 Welcome & Opening Remarks
  • Becky Upton, President of the Pistoia Alliance
  • Tim Hubbard, Dirctor of ELIXIR, the European life sciences infrastructure
  • Matt Hall, Senior Scientific Officer at European Bioinformatic Institute
13:45 Keynote Address
  • Niklas Blomberg, Executive Director, Innovative Health Initiative
14:15 Introduction to the Biodata Innovation Centre Session coordinated by Anne Wilcockson
14:30 Plenary: Hands-on Training & Demonstrations Elixir: Who We Are & What We Do – Despoina Sousoni & Tim Hubbard

  • Overview of key products and services
  • Clarifying the distinction between ELIXIR and EMBL-EBI
  • Topics include AI Factories, FAIR/AI standards, and federated systems

Pistoia Alliance Overview

    – Christian Baber

  • Spotlight on flagship projects (e.g. IDMP, FAIR)

EMBL-EBI & Industry – Matt Hall

  • Highlighting key outputs and collaborations
  • Differences between PA’s tech focus and EBI’s science-driven programmes
  • Connections to Open Targets, Agritech Community of Interest, and Data Literacy
15:30 Networking Coffee Break
16:15 Breakout Sessions (3 Rotations of 20 Minutes Each) Explore key themes in smaller, interactive groups:

  • Stream #1: A Coordinated Approach to Training, Development & Education
    Led by EBI – Matt Hall
  • Stream #2: AI Factories – Cross-Industry Collaboration
    Led by ELIXIR – Carole Goble, Despoina Sousoni
  • Stream #3: From Idea to Reality – Unlocking Collaboration Opportunities
    Led by Pistoia Alliance – Christian Baber
  • Stream #4: The Role of the Biodata Innovation Centre
    Led by Jo Mills
17:15 Summary & Takeaways Workstream leads report back key insights to the main audience
17:30 Panel Discussion Building a Sustainable Collaboration Framework – including funding requirements

  • Panel Chair – Carole Goble, Head of Node at ELIXIR UK, Professor, Manchester University[TBC]
  • Angeli Möller, Group Chief Health Officer and Member of the Group Executive Committee, Zühlke Group
  • Emma Karoune, Principal Researcher, The Alan Turing Institute
  • David Hulcoop, Executive Director, Open Targets
  • Tony Burdett, Director, BioFAIR UK
18:15 Closing Remarks & Next Steps
18:30 Informal Networking Reception

 
Please note, places for this event are limited. Please fill in the form below to register your interest in attending.
 

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