NVFG Biotech Day 2.0
On November 4, NVFG hosts Biotech Day 2.0 — an inspiring event filled with talks, discussions, and networking focused on the future of biotech.
Date: Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Time: 13:00 – 17:00 (followed by networking drinks)
Location: Accelerator, Uppsalalaan 17, 3584 CT Utrecht
Biotech Day 2.0: From ‘Oh Sh*t!’ to Insight – What Biotech Needs Now
On Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 13:00 to 17:00, NVFG will host Biotech Day 2.0 — an inspiring afternoon filled with knowledge sharing, short talks, and interactive sessions exploring the latest challenges and developments in the biotech sector.
Parking
There is no parking available at the venue. Visitors can use the Olympos parking garage or the P+R Utrecht Science Park.
Language
The official language of the event is English.
Programme
12:30–13:00: Arrival and registration with coffee and tea
13:00–13:15: Welcome and introduction
Moderator: Sabine Hutchison (Seuss+)
13:15–14:00: TED-style Power Talks
Short, inspiring talks designed to spark discussion later in the day:
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“R3… Oh Sh*t!” – What ICH E6(R3) Really Means for Biotech
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“Behind the Partnership Curtain”
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“Top 5 Surprises from a Biotech Veteran”
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“Trust is a Strategy”
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“Making the Big Jump”
14:00–14:10: Coffee break and transition to World Café
14:10–15:40: World Café sessions (3 rounds)
Participants choose three topics during registration and rotate between tables.
Table topics:
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“R3… Oh Sh*t!” – What ICH E6(R3) Really Means for Biotech
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CROs and Biotechs – It’s Complicated
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Vendor Selection = Science + Chemistry
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Horror Stories and Lessons Learned
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From Pre-Clinical Panic to First Patient In
15:40–16:10: Lightning reflections on the World Café sessions
16:10–16:50: The Collective Challenge
A plenary brainstorm around the question: “If NVFG could solve one challenge in biotech collaboration by next year, what should it be?”
17:00: Networking drinks
Open networking and informal conversations.
Fees
NVFG members – free
Non-members – €95 (excl. VAT)
Students – €20 (excl. VAT, valid student ID required)
Become a member
New members who join NVFG during the congress on November 4 will receive free entry to the event and will not pay any membership fee for the remainder of 2025. The membership fee for 2026 is €185. This can be indicated during registration.
This event is organized in collaboration with Seuss+.
