​The official wrap reception for London Life Sciences Week, delivered by the Knowledge Quarter and Venture Café London.

​Agenda

​18:30 – 21:00 | Registration & Networking
Arrive early to network with peers and explore our Start-up Demo Showcase and Branding Clinic.

​18:15 – 18:45 | Creative Workshop: Cooking Up Innovation – AI, Life Sciences & Japanese Comfort Food
Led by Shokudo, this interactive session invites guests to make onigiri - using the shared act of cooking as a springboard for deeper conversation about creativity, culture, and collaboration in science and technology.

​19:00 – 19:10 | Welcome Remarks

​19:10 – 19:40 | Panel Discussion: London Calling – What’s Next for Our Life Sciences Cluster?
Join our panel of experts as they discuss London’s growth as a world-class life sciences hub, the opportunities on the horizon, and how cross-sector collaboration will drive the next decade of discovery;

• ​Najat Khan, PhD | Chief R&D Officer, Recursion

• ​James Wong | Senior Portfolio Manager, Foresight Group

• ​Dr Elsa Zekeng | CEO & Founder, SökerData

• ​Moderator: Jodie Eastwood, CEO, Knowledge Quarter

​19:40 – 19:45 | Keynote address and wrap up by London's Deputy Mayor, Howard Dawber

​20:00 – 21:00 | Networking & Closing Drinks
Continue the discussion over drinks as we celebrate the close of London Life Sciences Week and look ahead to what’s next for our city’s innovation ecosystem.

​This project is part-funded by the Mayor of London and UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

​Please Note

​Photography and filming will take place during the event. Images and footage may be shared with event partners and supporters for promotional and reporting purposes.

​If you have any queries, please contact [email protected].