17 November 2020 17:30

The Swedish and Californian drug discovery and development scenes have a lot in common. Both of these life science hot spots are pushing the frontlines of innovation, bringing new products to the market to address health challenges across the globe. In an exclusive networking event, we are bringing together a selection of Swedish and Californian companies active in this field, ranging from small highly innovative companies to big pharma and biotech´s. 

As a tool to help form business relationships, a report outlining the full Swedish drug discovery and development pipeline on a project level will be made available to all participants. 

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Program

17:30

Opening remarks: Embassy of the United States in Sweden

Terri Tyminski, Deputy Senior Commercial Officer

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Terri Tyminski
Deputy Senior Commercial Officer, Embassy of the United States in Sweden
17:35

General Presentation: SwedenBIO

SwedenBIO on the Swedish Life Science Sector

Exclusive insight in brand new report: The Swedish Drug Discovery and Development


Helena Strigård, Director General

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Helena Strigård
Director General, SwedenBIO
17:55

Reflections from the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce San Diego

How to navigate through the world of Life Science in the U.S. and Sweden - what are the main differences?


Ted Stübner, President

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Ted Stübner
President, Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce San Diego
18:05

Closing Remarks: Embassy of Sweden in USA

Cecilia Lif, Trade Counselor

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Cecilia Lif
Trade Counselor, Embassy of Sweden Washington D.C.
18:10

Session 2: NETWORKING

After the program, there will be exclusive networking opportunities, made possible using REMO. Don’t miss the chance to stay and meet the Swedish investeringsfrämjandet, reps from the Swedish academic/science landscape, as well as representatives from the Swedish-American and American Chambers of Commerce for further discussions.  The platform allows you to join different tables, with different tracks and hosts, depending on what is relevant for you.  The different tracks are:  
  

  • Drug Delivery - Adding Value to Medicine
    Hosted by: Jonas Johansson - Science & Innovation Director, AstraZeneca and Chair, Sweden Drug Delivery Industry Group
  • Cell & Gene Therapy
    Hosted by: Joe Panetta - President & CEO, BIOCOM 
  • Rare Diseases & Orphan Designation
    Hosted by: Bengt Gustavsson - SR Global Medical Affairs Director, Oncopeptides 
  • Academic Science 
    Hosted by: Sara Gunnerås - Community Manager, Karolinska Institutet Science Park
  • Business & Investments
    Hosted by: Ted Stübner - President, Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce San Diego
  • Business & Investments 
    Hosted by: Ulrika Nyberg - Policy & Governmental Affairs Lead, MSD Sweden and Vice Chair, American Chamber of Commerce Life Science Working Committee
     


As each of the tables will have limited availability, make sure to sign up to secure your seat. 


This is a digital event. Links and platform will be distributed to those who have registered.

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Speakers

Cecilia Lif
Trade Counselor, Embassy of Sweden Washington D.C.

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Helena Strigård
Director General, SwedenBIO

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Terri Tyminski
Deputy Senior Commercial Officer, Embassy of the United States in Sweden

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Ted Stübner
President, Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce San Diego

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Networking Tracks & Moderators

Drug Delivery - Adding Value to Medicine
Hosted by: Jonas Johansson - Science & Innovation Director, AstraZeneca and Chair, Sweden Drug Delivery Industry Group

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Business & Investments
Hosted by: Ted Stübner - President, Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce San Diego

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Business & Investments
Hosted by: Ulrika Nyberg - Policy & Governmental Affairs Lead, MSD Sweden and Vice Chair, American Chamber of Commerce Life Science Working Committee

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Cell & Gene Therapy
Hosted by: Joe Panetta - President and CEO, BIOCOM

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Rare Diseases & Orphan Designation
Hosted by: Bengt Gustavsson - SR Global Medical Affairs Director, Oncopeptides

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Academic Science
Hosted by: Sara Gunnerås - Community Manager, KI Science Park

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