Global Life Sciences Conclave and Expo begins on Oct.8

THIRUVANANTHAPURAM:
Seeking to ramp up industrial partnership and investment in Life Sciences ecosystem in the state, the fourth edition of the International Life Sciences Conclave and Expo will be held here on October 8 and 9.

The premium event, ‘Bio Connect 4.0’, is organised by Bio 360 Life Sciences Park under the Kerala Lifesciences Industries Parks Ltd. (KLIP), a subsidiary of Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC).

Chief Minister V D Satheesan will inaugurate the event at Hyatt Regency in city at 10 am, besides giving presidential address on ‘Next Development Leap’ at the function. Minister for Industries, IT & AI, P K Kunhalikutty will deliver the keynote address.

Minister for Agriculture T Siddique and Minister for Health & Devaswoms K Muraleedharan will also be present on the occasion.

A P M Mohammed Hanish, Addl. Chief Secretary, Industries & Commerce, Government of Keralam, will address the gathering by setting the context of the event.

Balagopal C, Chairman, KSIDC and Dr. Jayakrishna Ambati, Founding Director, Center for Advanced Vision Science (CAVS) and President and CEO, Inflammasomes, will give special address.

Bio Connect 4.0 will feature a string of events including keynote addresses, panel discussions, exhibitions, product launches by industry and startups, B2B and B2G networking sessions, showcasing of R&D institutions and structured interactions that would facilitate technology transfer and industry partnerships.

As a prelude to the conclave, a pre-event investors meet will be held on October 7 at Bio 360 Life Sciences Park.

The major objectives of the eventare attracting industrial partners and investors from across the Life Sciences ecosystem to establish and expand their operations in Kerala, particularly at Bio 360 Life Sciences Park. It will also focus on strengthening industry linkages and creating business, networking, and partnership opportunities among stakeholders across the Life Sciences value chain.

More than 500 participants and 45 Exhibitions, including international delegates, will be part of the event.

Kunhalikutty said Bio Connect 4.0 will serve as a platform for stakeholder engagement, policy dialogue, and collaboration, reinforcing Kerala’s commitment to emerging as a preferred destination for life sciences innovation, manufacturing, and investment.

“It will also showcase the infrastructure, facilities, support mechanisms, and investment opportunities available at Bio 360 Life Sciences Park. Besides, the incentives offered under the Kerala Industrial Policy will be highlighted,” Kunhalikutty noted.

The Minister added that the event will position Kerala as an emerging hub for biotechnology, medical devices, pharmaceuticals, ayurveda, bioinformatics, nutraceuticals, and other Life Sciences industries through a vibrant and collaborative ecosystem.

Snehil Kumar Singh, MD, KSIDC & Director, DIC, Government of Keralam, will welcome the gathering while Jose Kurian, CEO, KLIP (BIO 360), Government of Keralam, will propose a vote of thanks at the inaugural session.

Besides promoting investment opportunities, Bio Connect 4.0 will focus on fostering industry–academia collaboration by bringing together researchers, academic institutions, industry leaders, startups, and policymakers to facilitate knowledge exchange and technological advancement.

The conclave will also showcase Kerala’s model of responsible investment and responsible industry, innovation-led growth, sustainability, resilience, and inclusive development.

Promoted jointly by KSIDC, Government of Kerala, and KINFRA, Bio 360 Life Sciences Park is envisioned to create a world-class, integrated ecosystem for life sciences research, innovation, manufacturing, and commercialization.

Spread across on 200 acres of land at Thonnakkal in the capital city, Bio 360 Life Sciences Park has leasable ready to occupy land parcels and is an ideal destination for global and domestic life sciences investments.