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11th Life Science Symposium 2026

Momentum – Coordinated Acceleration for a Resilient Life Science Ecosystem

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Impressions of the Life Science Symposium 2025

11th Life Science Symposium

Tuesday, 29 September 2026 - Wednesday, 30 September 2026
Berlin

Bertelsmann Representative Office, Unter den Linden 1, 10117 Berlin

11th Life Science Symposium: Be there again in 2026!

The 10th Life Science Symposium was a complete success—and you were part of it! The exciting insights into the industry's digital transformation, the inspiring keynotes, and the valuable networking showed that the future of life sciences is data-driven and intelligent.

 

We look forward to continuing this journey with you and cordially invite you to the 11th Life Science Symposium 2026.

The Symposium Is Entering Its Next Phase

The 10th Life Science Symposium demonstrated the power of dialogue across functions and organizations. Digital transformation, AI, and intelligent infrastructures were no longer abstract trends — they became shared strategic realities. The key learning: Acceleration alone is not enough.

 

As AI reshapes decisions, data spaces redefine collaboration, manufacturing becomes adaptive, and sustainability, sovereignty, and trust turn business-critical, one challenge becomes clear: Without coordination, speed leads to fragmentation.

 

That is why the 11th Life Science Symposium 2026 is built around one central idea: Momentum.

Momentum is not defined by speed, it is defined by alignment.

 

Over two days in Berlin, we bring together senior leaders, innovators, and system architects in a curated setting designed to create shared direction before acceleration increases complexity.

What to Expect

Two days of high-level impulses and interactive exchange. This is not a trade fair. It is a working forum for thought leadership and cross-functional collaboration — designed to translate dialogue into commitments, and commitments into coordinated momentum.

Agenda details and speaker line-up will follow shortly.

  • Infrastructure, governance, manufacturing, trust and collaborative health data spaces.

    From AI governance to scalable architectures and adaptive, data-driven production.

  • Sustainability, investment logic, advanced technologies and accountable system design.

    Including the exclusive session She Shifts Systems on structural biases in health data and AI, gender health gaps, and responsible system design.

Registration Policy: Participation is limited and curated. Our team will review all registrations before issuing a final confirmation.

Important Note for Consultants: A participation fee of 2000 EUR applies to external consultants. This investment grants you full access to a curated environment of industry leaders and innovators. We will discuss billing details after your registration is approved.

Registration Request & Priority Access

Be part of a curated circle of senior leaders and system architects. As participation is limited to ensure a high-level working atmosphere, we review all registrations to align with our strategic focus. Please submit your details below; our team will contact you shortly regarding your participation status and further event updates.

Please note: To maintain the peer-to-peer nature of this forum, all applications are reviewed. A participation fee of 2000 EUR applies to external consultants.

Impressions of the Life Science Symposium 2025

Networking, keynotes and inspiration. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of our event and find out why our symposium is the meeting place for life sciences digitization professionals.

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The 10th Life Science Symposium impressed me with its great organizational skills and thoughtful attention to detail. Each session was expertly planned, balancing insightful expert sharing with engaging interactive elements. I left inspired and energized – highly recommended!

Location

Next year, the event will once again take place at theBertelsmann Representative Office, Unter den Linden 1, in Berlin. It is a place of communication, cultural exchange, music and literature, as well as an architectural gem with a historical backdrop. It has developed into a lively and diverse place in Berlin and is a meeting point for opinion leaders in politics, business and science.

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Arrival

Car

We recommend parking under Bebelplatz (Q-Park Unter den Linden/Staatsoper). From there it is only a four-minute walk to the Bertelsmann Representative Office. To get to the underground parking garage, enter the following address in your navigation system: Bebelplatz 2, 10117 Berlin

Public transportation

The following stations are in the immediate vicinity of Unter den Linden 1: Museumsinsel (U5) 1 minute walk, Staatsoper (bus lines 100, 300) 3 minutes walk, Bahnhof Berlin Friedrichstraße (S1, S2, S3, S5, S7, S9, S25, S26, U6) 12 minutes walk.

Our hotel recommendations

Hotel de Rome - 400m

Hotel Eurostars Berlin - 900m

ARCOTEL John F Berlin - 280m

Hotel NH Collection Berlin Mitte Friedrichstrasse - 900m

Hotel ZOE by AMANO - 900m

TITANIC Hotel Gendarmenmarkt - 500m


Please book your hotel room in good time, as other major events are taking place in Berlin at the same time as the 10th Life Science Symposium and demand for accommodation is increasing due to public holidays.

Data protection information for the 11th Life Science Symposium

Please note the information on the processing of personal data. We would also like to inform you that video and audio recordings will be made at this event. By participating, you agree that Arvato Systems has the right to use, reproduce, distribute and publish these recordings.

You can find more information on the possible use of your data in our privacy policy.

Your Contacts for the 11th Life Science Symposium

Dr. Danica Hilliard
Dr. Danica Hilliard
Senior Consultant Life Science/ Health
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Dorothée Anfang
Senior Marketing Consultant