For information on the Open Innovation in Life Sciences 2019 conference (October 10-11, 2019) please go to:

https://zurich-open-innovation.b2match.io/

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Open Innovation in Life Sciences 2018 is a first-of-its-kind, premier life science conference with two back-to-back meetings connecting young professionals across academia, industry and decision-makers in science.

The synergistic goals of this two-day conference are:

Life Sciences PostDoc Day (September 14)

To foster interactions among postdoctoral researchers and senior Ph.D. students in all life science fields working in Switzerland as well as to explore career perspectives.

Life Sciences Innovation Day (September 15)

To enhance the interactions between academia, industry, and society by bringing together all relevant stakeholder groups from universities, industry and medicine to discuss topics pertaining to new technologies, drug discovery, personalized medicine, and open science and innovation.

Join the conversation on social media: #OILS18, #LSPDD18, #LSID18

Twitter/Facebook: @OpenLifeScience

Important dates:
Abstract submission opens	June 11, 2018
Early registration opens	June 25, 2018
Abstract submission deadline	August 27, 2018
PostDoc Day presenters notification Last day of early registration	August 31, 2018
Online registration closes	September 13, 2018
Life Sciences PostDoc Day	September 14, 2018
Life Sciences Innovation Day	September 15, 2018

Education, research and innovation are central cornerstones of our society. Especially in Switzerland, the life and health sciences contribute significantly to economic performance. The new developments in medicine towards personalized diagnostics and therapy offer extraordinary opportunities combined with new challenges. In order for Switzerland to remain a leader in this fast-moving area, we must promote cooperation across the borders of disciplines and institutions. That's why the 'Open Innovation in Life Sciences 2018' conference brings together researchers and physicians, private companies and state actors, ensuring an open exchange on an equal footing. The canton of Zurich supports the conference as part of its efforts to further strengthen the Life Science Cluster in the canton of Zurich.

Government Councillor Carmen Walker Späh , Head of the Department of Economic Affairs