The 2026 agenda is currently being developed, with publication targeted for January 2026.

In the meantime, you may review the 2025 agenda below.

Opening activities

07:30    Registration, partnering sessions, and networking in the exhibition hall


08:30    Welcome and introduction
Moderator: Magnus Lejelöv, Head of Sales, Pelago Bioscience 


08:35    KEYNOTE ADDRESS
The story of GLP-1: What to learn for new innovation in biomedicines
Lotte Bjerre Knudsen, Chief Scientific Advisor & Head of GLP-1 CoE, Novo Nordisk


09:10   Taking the pulse of the life science sector in southern Sweden
Sarah Lidé, Deputy CEO, Medicon Village Innovation


09:30    Life Science Strategy Denmark
Carsten Blæsberg, Head of Public Affairs, Lif (The Danish Association of the Pharmaceutical Industry)


09:50    Coffee, partnering sessions, and networking in the exhibition hall

 

Funding

10:30    Dos and don’ts in dual perspective
Kristofer Klerfalk, CEO and Co-founder, Life Science Invest


10:50    What makes life science companies investable? A Nordic perspective
Bita Sehat, Partner, Trill Impact Advisory

 

11:10-12:30   Lunch, partnering sessions, and networking in the exhibition hall

Talent Attraction

12:30    Attracting international life science talent to the Greater Copenhagen Region
Lisa Andersson, Talent Attraction Developer, The city of Lund – International Cititzen Hub Lund


12:50    Bridging generations: Attracting and retaining top talent in life science
Krister Sandström, Managing Director Nordic, Medhouse


13:10    Global talent, local impact: Rethinking recruitment in life sciences
Tina Persson, Innovation & Business Strategies, Helping Organisations Thrive in an AI-driven World, Passage2Pro

13:30     Panel discussion – Talent Attraction:

  • Identifying gaps
    What key competencies and skill sets are currently lacking in the life science industry?
    How can the life science industry better position itself to attract and retain these critical skills and competencies?
  • Talent landscape
    Is Denmark absorbing most of the available talent, or are we seeing a shift in the types of skills and expertise demanded between our countries – are we demanding different competencies and skill sets?
  • Cross-border talent flow
    Does the flow of talent across the Swedish-Danish border strengthen the industry? How can we ensure it remains a positive force?
  • Attracting future generations
    What strategies can the life science sector adopt to attract and inspire younger talent?
  • Balancing innovation and expertise
    How can we integrate new competencies into the life science industry without compromising the essential expertise we rely on now and in the future?
  • Public-private mobility
    How can we foster greater career mobility between the public and private sectors to enhance collaboration and innovation?

Panelists:
Krister Sandström, Managing Director Nordic, Medhouse
Janne Kofoed, Managing Partner, Best Talent
Mads Hougaard, Senior Director HR, Ferring Pharmaceuticals

14:00    Coffee, partnering sessions, and networking in the exhibition hall

Going Global

14:30     Scaling Nordic innovation: How Swedish and Danish life science can succeed on the global stage
Pieter van der Meijden, Managing Director Healthcare Investment Banking, DNB


14:50     A 700 million market seeking longer lifespan and better healthspan: Singapore as the gateway to Southeast Asia
Andy Lua, Regional Director Nordics, Singapore Economic Development Board


15:10    Threats and opportunities in a changing era
Ulf Borbos, International Business Coordinator, Swecare Foundation


15:30     Building on your right to play when expanding into new markets
Magnus Gustafsson, Chief Commercial Officer, NorthX Biologics

Concluding activities

15:50     Concluding remarks
Magnus Lejelöv, Head of Sales, Pelago Bioscience


16:00-18:00     Science After Work

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase. One glass of wine or beer is included for all attendees, courtesy of the SAW sponsor, WuXi AppTec.
  • Food will also be available for purchase. Weather permitting, the SAW event will take place on the outdoor terrace, where barbecued food will be offered at cost price.