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Tuesday, 19 May

08:15 - 09:15
Registration
Registration of participants
BMCC
09:15 - 09:30
Welcome & Introduction
Sven Arnouts, Ghent University - Provaxs
Welcome & Introduction
BMCC
09:30 - 11:00
Workshop: Research with impact - Discoveries Leading to Products
Sven Arnouts, Ghent University - Provaxs
Johannes Charlier, Kreavet
Nathalie Vanderheijden, Ghent University
Sebastiaan Theuns, PathoSense
Bryan Charleston, The Pirbright Institute
Inne Xhonneux, Flanders Innovation & Entrepreneurship (VLAIO)
Valerio Abbadessa, EC DG AGRI, F2 R&I
Daisy Vanrompay, Ghent University
Pieter-Jan Serreyn, AnimalhealthEurope
This session explores how academic discoveries can effectively translate into practical animal health solutions…
BMCC
Workshop
11:00 - 12:00
One-to-one business partnering
BMCC
11:00 - 12:00
Young Scientist Program
Laetitia Cicchelero, University of Ghent
Dieter Vancraeynest, Zoetis
Alfonso Martín-Fontecha, Laboratorios SYVA
What after your PhD - find your dream job in animal health
BMCC
12:00 - 13:00
Lunch
BMCC
13:00 - 14:30
Workshop: Discovery - Pre- Development - Delivering Proof of Concept
Hervé Poulet, Boehringer-Ingelheim Animal Health
Dieter Vancraeynest, Zoetis
Steve Nanchen, Elanco Animal Health
Focusing on early-stage development, this workshop dives into building a robust proof-of-concept. Participants will gain clarity on key decisions around proof-of-concept programs and when to engage industry or regulators…
BMCC
Workshop
14:30 - 16:00
Coffee break & One-to-one business partnering
BMCC
15:00 - 16:00
Young Scientist Program
Paul Dick, Paul Dick and Associates
Talking to Industry: Translating your science into a pitch
BMCC
16:00 - 17:30
Workshop: Early Development & Valuation - Market Potential
Dieter Vancraeynest, Zoetis
Beatrice Vos, Stonehaven Cozmix Group (SC Group)
Zooming in on TRL 5–6, this session guides participants through the process of assessing the commercial viability of their innovations…
BMCC
Keynote
18:00 - 20:00
Welcome reception
Provinciaal Hof