Event
Women’s Life Sciences Network – Biotech Act: Funding and Investment Opportunities
Tuesday, May 19, 2026

Join us in Brussels for our next Women’s Life Sciences Network event on the occasion of the EU Pharmaceutical Law Forum.
Our speakers will discuss the proposed Biotech Act I, focusing on funding and regulatory support opportunities for the European biopharmaceutical industry.
Join our moderated panel discussion with:
- Felicitas Riedl, Director of Innovation and Competitiveness Department, European Investment Bank
- Alexandra Eftimie, Legal and Policy Officer, European Commission
- Kristin Thompson, Director, Merieux Equity Partner
- Valerie Vanhooren, CEO & Co-founder, Ona Therapeutics
The event will include a video address by Stine Bosse, MEP for the Renew Europe group and Vice Chair of the Committee on Public Health in the European Parliament.
Agenda
- Welcome and registration – 5:30 p.m. CEST
- Panel discussion and Q&A – 6:00 p.m. CEST
- Networking reception and canapés – 7:30 p.m. CEST
Stay tuned for more details. All are invited to attend WLSN events.
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