Programme

		Programme
		As we are currently finalising the programme, we cannot yet provide definitive details on speakers and subjects. Programme details will be published here on a continuous basis. 20 October 2009
08.00 - 09.00 hrs		Registration & coffee
09.00 - 09.25 hrs		Welcome by Dr Colja Laane Director Netherlands Genomics Initiative (NGI) Presentation of the publication: “Partners in the Polder” A vision for the life sciences in the Netherlands and the role of public-private partnerships Video message of Minister Maria van der Hoeven Ministry of Economic Affairs
09.25 – 09.45 hrs		Keynote presentation by Prof.Dr Robbert Dijkgraaf President Royal Netherlands Academy of Arts and Sciences (KNAW), member Dutch Innovation Platform
09.45 – 10.00 hrs		Presentation by Maarten van der Weijden Olympic champion - gold medal - Summer Olympics Beijing 2008
10.00 – 10.15 hrs		Presentation of the OECD Report "The OECD International Futures Project on The Bioeconomy to 2030: designing a Policy Agenda" Presented by: Pierre-Alain Schieb Counsellor and Head of Projects, OECD International Futures Programme Received by: Hugo Hurts Director Medicine and Medical Technology, Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sports
10.30 – 12.00 hrs		Parallel Sessions Morning Sessions on Life Sciences vision with a focus on the following topics: food \| chemistry \| health \| agro, plants, animals The sessions will include presentations and panel discussions on the science’s future structure, content, technological developments and social importance. Sessions on best practices combining: science \| society \| valorisation
12.00 – 14.00 hrs		Networking Plaza and Exhibition* / Lunch break
14.00 – 15.30 hrs		Parallel Sessions Afternoon Sessions on Life Sciences vision with a focus on the following topics: valorisation \| education Sessions on best practices combining: science \| society \| valorisation
15.30 – 16.00 hrs		Coffee break
16.00 – 16.30 hrs		NGI Valorisation Award 2009: winner announcement by Erica Terpstra Member NGI Valorisation Advisory Board The theme for this year is ‘Excellence in deal making with the industry’. Yet again, there’s €1 million available for the NGI Genomics Centre that performs best in terms of valorisation.
16.30 – 17.00 hrs		Keynote presentation by Dr Jack D. Newman International life sciences entrepreneur, Co-Founder and Senior Vice President of Research Amyris Biotechnologies, USA
17.00 - 17.15 hrs		Presentation by Prof. Dr Herman Wijffels: Dutch life sciences, the road ahead: towards a sustainable society and knowledge economy Chair Advisory committee 'Kennisinfrastructuur Genomics' 2001, Former Dutch Director of the World Bank, Chair of the Dutch Social And Economic Council and CEO of Rabobank Final closure by Dr Colja Laane Director NGI
17.15 - 18.30 hrs		Drinks & Bites at the Networking Plaza and Exhibition*
		* Networking Plaza and Exhibition \| The Plaza offers ample opportunity for networking and focusing on specific expertise. As the heart of Life Sciences Momentum 2009, the Plaza will feature various exhibiting booths from major Life Sciences players in the Netherlands, a platform for ample networking and interaction with colleagues and clients.

20 October 2009