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BIO-Europe 2026

Panel Ecosystem Innovation track

Building the Next Global Biotech Hubs: What Makes an Innovation Ecosystem Work?

Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · 4:15–5:00 PM CET Ecosystem Innovation Stage, Koelnmesse

About this session

Around the world, governments, investors, and industry leaders are racing to build the next great biotech hubs. From Boston and Basel to emerging ecosystems across Europe, Asia, and the Middle East, success depends on more than funding alone. Talent, infrastructure, translational science, and access to global pharma partners all play critical roles.

Speakers

  • Jo Shorthouse

    Director · 59 North Communications

    Moderator

  • Tanja Bloser

    Director, Future Health & Life Sciences Unit · Gateway Startup Factory NRW

    Panelist

  • Imran Nasrullah

    Executive Director · CSL Behring

    Panelist

  • Joao Ribas

    Partner · Novo Holdings

    Panelist

  • Ester Sklarsky

    Principal · Sound Bioventures

    Panelist

  • Michael Hubner

    Director, Search & Evaluation EMEA · Johnson & Johnson Innovation

    Panelist