Evolution Italy: Life Science leaders gather for insightful discussions

The invitation-only roundtable brought together a diverse group of expertise from investors, consultancies and industry, sharing perspective on:

• Funding & Financing
• Deal-making & Collaborations
• Talent & Leadership
• Academia & Tech Transfer
• Technology & Digitization
• Italy's place on the global stage

This was a chance to chat with experts and share ideas and insights with others in a relaxed setting.

The evening began with an engaging panel discussion highlighting Italy’s scientific excellence and potential, while unravelling the complexities and challenges the country faces in accelerating innovation.

Curating the right partnerships, growing the appetite for risk, crafting a country level strategy, creating innovative funding and exit models, shifting mindsets and culture, and attracting global talent, were just some of the themes which emerged.

The consensus was clear: Italy boasts a thriving ecosystem and has all the components for global success. Sustaining open and honest discussions like these on key topics, with optimism (and realism), can help drive positive change.

Thanks to everyone who joined us, and especially to our panellists and moderator for sharing their unique insights and perspectives from the investment, global pharma, biotech, consultancy, talent, tech transfer and digital worlds.

MODERATOR :
Daniela Bellomo, Director, Business Development Division, San Raffaele Hospital & Board Member

PANEL MEMBERS :
· Bianca Coulter, Founder & Chair, Coulter Partners
· Carlo Incerti, Operating Partner, Forbion CAPITAL FUND II COÖPERATIEF U.A. Partners
· Ciro Spedaliere, Founding Partner, Claris Ventures
· Elcin Barker Ergun, CEO, MENARINI Group
· FEDERICO CHINNI, Managing Partner, UCB Italy, Board Member, Assobiotec
· Paolo Di Giorgio, CEO, Angelini Ventures
· Valerio Di Filippo, Senior Partner and Head of EMEA Healthcare & Life Sciences, Bain & Company Italy

Huge thanks also to Francesca Lazzarin and the Coulter Partners team for organizing such a stellar event.