Biovia, One Nucleus and VIB are organising the first of its kind Flanders-UK Forum for leaders from academia, industry and investment held on 9 and 10 February 2026 at VIB, a leading life sciences research institute in Belgium. The event will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions and company pitches from both Flanders and the UK within ample time for networking and connections to be made.

Monday 9 February (13.00-20.00) – Research & Valorisation

• Registration & networking lunch
• Keynote: what’s new in I&I - Prof. Bart Lambrecht (VIB-UGent)
• Industry perspectives incl. argenx and a UK biotech
• Valorisation insights + panel discussion
• Fireside chat: Flanders-UK strategic partnership
• Networking reception

Tuesday 10 February (08.30-14.00) – Investment and Dealmaking

• Keynote on investment & dealmaking in I&I
• Curated biotech pitches + investor reverse pitches
• Networking lunch

Two focused days connecting science, translation and investment across the Flanders–UK I&I ecosystem.
Register via this link.

For further information and to secure your place at this exclusive invite only event please contact:

Philippa Clark, One Nucleus - [email protected]
Lies Vanneste, VIB - [email protected]
Katrien Lorré, Biovia - [email protected]