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Third edition

Connect with key
biotech players from
across Central Europe

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Register your project for pitch and poster session here!

Pitch and Poster Sessions are suitable for start-ups/spin-offs
ideally in pre-seed or seed phase and R&D teams aiming
to commercialize their technologies.

Registration is open until June 15

What can you look forward to?

Pitch session featuring promising
start-ups and R&D teams

Panel discussions on
trending topics

400+ relevant participants from the biotech industry

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Globally renowned
keynote speakers

Partnering system for scheduling
one-on-one meetings

Friendly and welcoming atmosphere in the historic city of Prague

Program

Global-EU biotech competitiveness
9:30 – 9:50
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SPECIAL GUEST

Wojciech Nowak, Chairman of the Healthcare Council and board member of EuropaBio. Global Executive Director at Novartis.
Investor panel discussion
9:50 – 10:30
Vector 10 | Prague.bio

PANEL DISCUSSION

David Flores, CEO, BioCentury
Ingrid Kelly, Partner, xista science ventures
Marek Tyl, Business Development Manager Europe, Eppendorf SE
From lab to launch: how CU Boulder scaled innovation to 35 startups a year
11:00 – 11:30
Vector 8 | Prague.bio

KEYNOTE

Hannah Nelson, Associate director of licensing, Venture Partners at University of Colorado Boulder
Pitch session 1
11:30 – 12:35
Vector 9 | Prague.bio

PITCH SESSION

Twelve promising teams from Central Europe will showcase innovations in drug development, diagnostics, and medical technologies. A jury of experienced investors will evaluate the presentations and announce the three best pitches.
Pitch session 2
13:55 – 15:00
Vector 1 | Prague.bio

Pitch session

Second part of the Pitch session
Biotech executives panel discussion
15:00 – 15:40
Vector 10 | Prague.bio

PANEL DISCUSSION

Michael Krebs, CEO & Co-founder, HeartBeat.bio
Pawel Zolnierczyk, CEO, iQure Pharma
Vaclav Navratil, Co-founder & CTO, DIANA Biotechnologies
Poster session
15:40 – 16:25
Vector 11 | Prague.bio

POSTER SESSION

Showcasing 20+ scientific projects and startups working to translate innovative ideas from laboratories into real-world applications.
Transitioning from a breakthrough in the laboratory to a rapidly growing start up: challenges and opportunities
16:35 – 17:05
Vector 8 | Prague.bio

KEYNOTE

Philipp Kukura, Founder and non-executive director, Refeyn Ltd
AI in drug discovery panel discussion
17:05 – 17:45
Vector 2 1 | Prague.bio

PANEL DISCUSSION

Kinga Matula
Pavlina Koutecka
Jakub Lombersky
CDD Vault WORKSHOP: How innovative tools can accelerate the discovery and development process
Vector 5 | Prague.bio

WORKSHOP

Antima Gupta, Application scientist, Collaborative Drug Discovery
IP WORKSHOP: Get it right from the start
Vector 5 | Prague.bio

WORKSHOP

Diana Urbášková, Lawyers, Kristýna & Mikuláš advokáti s.r.o.
Edita Bobčíková, Lawyer, Kristýna & Mikuláš advokáti s.r.o.

Our speakers

Refeyn Ltd,
Founder and non-executive director
Venture Partners @CU Boulder
Associate Director of Licensing
EuropaBio
Chairman of the Healthcare Council
QurieGen
CEO
BioCentury Inc.
Co-Founder, President & CEO

Partners

ORGANISERS
CO-ORGANISERS
uochb
i&i
GENERAL PARTNER
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Gold partner
sanaclis | Prague.bio
MAIN PARTNERS
cdd-2
czech invest 1 | Prague.bio
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zentiva | Prague.bio
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tensor
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NF_IOCB
sgs
Dentons1
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creatic
media partners
ČT
wired
AUSPICES
praha
Kopie návrhu Welcome in Prague.Bio_share (11)
minister for science | Prague.bio
MPO
VISIBILITY PARTNERS
aifp
ascenion 1 | Prague.bio
bio forum 1 | Prague.bio
bio m 1 | Prague.bio
biopark 1 | Prague.bio
caelectinus 1 | Prague.bio
caff | Prague.bio
lifbee | Prague.bio
central bohemian innovation centre | Prague.bio
medical innovation institute | Prague.bio
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CATERING PARTNER
zatisi
FUNDED BY
praha
EU

Sponsorship

Gold

Gold Sponsor – € 10,000
As a Gold Sponsor of Prague.bio Conference 2025, we offer you:

  • Free entrance: 3 tickets ( + speaker)
  • VIP networking dinner: 2 tickets
  • Speaker slot on the main stage (15 min)
  • Quote in press release
  • Option to have a booth

Silver

Silver Sponsor – € 5,000
As a Silver Sponsor of Prague.bio Conference 2025, we offer you:

  • Free entrance: 2 tickets ( + speaker)
  • VIP networking dinner: 1 ticket
  • Speaker slot (panel / own workshop)
  • Option to have a booth
  • Distribution of printed materials to each participant

Bronze

Bronze Sponsor – € 2,500
As a Bronze Sponsor of Prague.bio Conference 2025, we offer you:

  • Free entrance: 2 tickets
  • VIP networking dinner: 1 ticket
  • Promotion on the Conference website, LinkedIn, Brella
  • Logo in the Abstract book
  • Logo and promotion at the venue

FAQs

Where is the Prague.bio Conference 2025 taking place?

The Prague.bio Conference will take place at National House Vinohrady, Náměstí Míru 820/9, 120 00 Prague, Czech Republic.

When is the conference taking place and what time does it start?

The conference is scheduled for September 25, 2025. The program is set to begin at 9:00 AM, with registration opening at 8:30 AM.

How to get there?

You can use various modes of public transportation. The venue is centrally located in Prague, making it easily accessible. The nearest metro station is „Náměstí Míru“, which serves Line A (Green). Additionally, there are multiple tram lines stopping at Náměstí Míru (tram no. 4, 10, 13, 16, 22).

Is parking available?

If you’re planning to arrive by car, it’s important to note that parking directly at or near National House Vinohrady is not available. The nearest large parking facilities would be at the Flora shopping center or next to the Opera building. Remember to check the availability and rates of the parking facility in advance.

Will catering be provided?

Yes! During the day, lunch and dinner will be provided, along with drinks and light refreshments available throughout the day.

Is there a conference hotel?

Although we do not have a dedicated conference hotel, there are many options in the neighborhood and Prague city center. Business hotels within walking distance are for example Clarion Hotel Prague City (Tylovo náměstí 15/3) or Le Palais Art Hotel Prague (U Zvonařky 1).

What time does the conference end?

The conference program concludes at 6:00 PM and will be followed by a networking dinner. The doors of the conference will officially close at 
9:00 PM.

What language is the conference in?

The program of the conference will be conducted in English, and translation into Czech is not provided.

Is there a partnering tool? I would like to set up some meetings in advance?

Yes! The conference partnering is powered by Brella and each participant will receive their access approx. one month before the event starts.

Will it be possible to purchase a ticket on site?

If you wish to attend the Prague.bio Conference 2025, you need to purchase tickets in advance. Tickets can be acquired through our website.

I have purchased a ticket and will not be able to come. Can I get a refund?

Unfortunately, refunds are not possible. We would be pleased to transfer your ticket to a colleague, though.

Will it be possible to watch the conference from a video recording after it has ended?

Unfortunately, no recordings of the conference will be available after it concludes.

Will there be an online stream of the conference?

At this time, we are not considering a live stream for the event. However, if we decide to offer a live stream, we will inform you accordingly.

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Contact us

National House Vinohrady

National House Vinohrady

Náměstí Míru 820/9
120 00 Prague
Czech Republic