Special extended Women in Biotech, celebrating International Women’s Day with a full day of thought-leading panels and discussions, inspirational talks as well as exciting keynote speakers.

‘BIG WIB 2024’ will bring together 250+ attendees in Cambridge to connect, support and inspire. This event will include inspiring keynotes and thought leadership panels addressing the two IWD themes of #InvestInWomen and #InspireInclusion – as well as plenty of networking opportunities.

Key note speakers:

  • Stella Peace, InnovateUK
  • Michelle Griffith Robinson OLY, Olympian. Life Coach. Mentor. Trainer. Mum.

Panellists:

  • Kate Barclay, BIA
  • Cassie Doherty, Parkwalk Advisors
  • Paula Holland, Cooley
  • Anne Horgan, Cambridge Innovation Capital
  • Lucy Edwardes Jones, BGF
  • Fiona Marston, Erebagen Limited
  • Rippon Ubhi, Sanofi UK & Ireland
  • Erica Whittaker, UCB Ventures

This event is open to all. Book early to avoid disappointment.

Agenda 

10:30 – 11:30                     Registration and networking

11:30 – 12:30                     Session 1

12:30 – 13:30                     Networking lunch

13:30 – 13:40                     Welcome

13:40 – 13:55                     Keynote

13:55 – 14:55                     #InvestInWomen: Breaking down double standards in investment – Panel and Q&A

14:55 – 15:30                     Networking break

15:30 – 16:30                     #InspireInclusion: Re-defining Sector Leadership – Panel and Q&A

16:30 – 16:45                     Keynote

16:45 – 17:00                     Closing remarks

17:00 – 18:30                     Networking drinks reception