

Discovering Life Sciences in the Knowledge Quarter
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].