Connecting Innovation, Talent and Opportunity in the Heart of the North 

Join us for the inaugural York and North Yorkshire Life Sciences Forum, a new event bringing together leading health and life sciences businesses, academic innovators, investors and policymakers to shape the future of the sector in one of the UK's most promising emerging clusters, as part of the York and North Yorkshire Health and Life Sciences Cluster Mobilisation Project. 

About the event 

York and North Yorkshire has a diverse wealth of life sciences capabilities, from pharma manufacturers and contract research organisations providing services for international clients, to exciting world leading research at Universities and cutting edge start-ups developing new diagnostics and therapeutics. This one-day, free-to-attend conference will showcase the depth and diversity of innovation taking place across the region and provide a platform for meaningful connections between businesses, researchers and support organisations. 

Whether you're a scaling life sciences company, academic researcher or service provider, this conference will offer insights, investment pathways and opportunities to network and collaborate. 

Key features include: 

• Inspiring keynotes from founders, funders and researchers
• Interactive panels on growth, funding and talent
• Industrial and Academic Showcases
• Investor and stakeholder engagement
• Targeted networking and business pitching opportunities 

Who should attend? 

Health and life sciences companies, academic researchers, investors, public sector leaders and support organisations interested in sharing insights, exploring priorities and supporting business growth and innovation across the region. 

About the project 

The York and North Yorkshire Health and Life Sciences Cluster Mobilisation Project aims to position the region as a leading hub for health and life sciences, fostering collaboration, visibility and strategic focus across industry, academia and the public sector. 

Funding has been secured through a Sector Mobilisation Grant from the York and North Yorkshire Combined Authority Business Innovation Fund, introduced by David Skaith, Mayor of York and North Yorkshire. The University of York and several local businesses also backed the funding bid, providing vital support that helped secure the award. 

Tickets 

To ensure a meaningful and well-balanced experience for all participants, registration for this event requires approval. 

How it works: 

1. Select your ticket and complete the online registration form
2. Your registration will be reviewed by our team
3. Approved registrants will receive a confirmation email with their event ticket 

As spaces are limited, we kindly ask you to register in advance and to let us know by email as early as possible if you can no longer attend.