Event schedule

Join global innovators, investors, international funds and biotech leaders at the iconic Somerset House for the official launch of London Life Sciences Week 2025 — the UK’s premier platform for life sciences investment and innovation.

Organised by MedCity, London & Partners and the BIA, in association with Barclays, this high-level reception brings together senior decision-makers from across biotech, pharma, venture capital and government. It’s your opportunity to tap into the UK’s dynamic, fast-growing life sciences sector. Whether you're seeking high-growth opportunities, exploring cross-border partnerships, or engaging with the next frontier of biotech innovation, LLSW 2025 starts here. 

Join leading voices from across the sector for a morning of insight and discussion on the future of UK life sciences at the London Life Sciences Week Pavilion, in association with Barclays. Hear from Lord Patrick Vallance and other expert speakers on investing in innovation, genomics and discovery, the role of universities, charity–industry collaboration, and more.

Featuring keynote addresses and panel discussions, the event is designed for an audience of international delegations, investors, policymakers, and founders – offering a unique platform to connect, collaborate, and discover what’s next for life sciences.

Hosted at the London Life Sciences Week Pavilion, in association with Barclays, ‘The Future of Health’ will explore the UK’s strategic priorities for health innovation, with sessions covering AI, genomics, NHS adoption, and tackling health inequalities. The programme will feature leading voices from across the sector – and is expected to include several significant announcements from NHS London.

The UK presents a unique combination of world-leading science and technology, a highly skilled workforce, great quality of life and a government committed to growing its life sciences sector. Unparalleled in global connectivity with strong ties to the US, Asian and European ecosystems, the UK is widely recognised as a launchpad for international growth. 

This is an optimal time for investors to capitalise, with UK financing showing significant deals and resilience despite headwinds. The UK continues to lead Europe in fundraising, regulatory innovation and government support, with renewed interest in its strengths.

Join us for the Bench to Business London Showcase, in association with Barclays, highlighting the city’s world-class university spinouts and early-stage life sciences startups. The event will feature companies from MedCity’s “Ones to Watch” brochure, profiling London-born ventures that are scaling nationally and internationally.

Attendees will hear keynote addresses, panel discussions, and live pitches, including sessions on what makes London an attractive ecosystem for life sciences, the impact of AI on biotech investment, and how startups are translating research into commercial success.

With participation from leading universities, investors, and biotech companies, this showcase is designed for entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers, and international delegations looking to connect with London’s thriving life sciences ecosystem.