Programme

BioWin, in collaboration with AWEX, the BioPark, and the LégiaPark, is organising a guided tour of the innovation hubs of Charleroi and Liège in Wallonia. The visit will take place on 24 September 2025.

This experience provides an exclusive insight into the scientific and industrial strengths that make the region a hub for health innovation, with two thematic tracks to choose from: Advanced Therapies or Nuclear Medicine.

To register for the excursion / ecosystem tour, please click here to complete our online form. A member of our team will be in touch to confirm your participation.

Deadline for registration is 5 September 2025.

Programme

Advanced therapies track – Sponsored by Deloitte

09:15 – 09:30 | Introduction
Key take aways from the ATMP track (23/09) by BioWin and Deloitte.

09:30 – 10:00 | Walloon bioparks & ATMP projects

• Presentation of ATMP-related strengths from the Charleroi BioPark

• Introduction to the Quantum Biospace project

• AWEX shares insights on other bioparks and regional collaboration opportunities

10:00 – 10:10 | Talent & skills
Current gaps, ecosystem needs, and upskilling initiatives in the ATMP sector (training ecosystem overview).

10:15 – 10:30 | Coffee break

10:30 – 12:10 | Site visits (2 rotating groups)

Group A:

• Lab-Hotel by Conveyxo/XomexBio – Exosome-focused biotech activities

• Catalent – CAR-T therapy development platform (TBC)

Group B:

• CMMI (Mons & ULB) – Multimodal imaging and translational research

• IPG/Sequalis – Pathology, genetics, and precision diagnostics

12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch

• Visit of European Biotech Campus (TBC)

13:15 | Departure
14:00 | Arrival at Ecolys

Nuclear medicine track – sponsored by PwC

9:15 – 9:35 | Welcome & introduction to LégiaPark (20 min)
Joint introduction by BioWin, AWEX, and B2H

• BioWin: welcome and key takeways from BioWin Day (23/09)

• AWEX: overview of biopark infrastructures in Wallonia

• B2H: local life sciences dynamics and intro from the host

9:35 – 10:15 | Round table & Q/A (30–40 min)
Moderation by PwC

• 4 to 5 speakers (ABSINT, Chu of Liège, WIS-PHSE, Radiomics, Medresyst)

• Rapid-fire intros (max. 2 minutes each, “180-second thesis” style)

• Audience Q/A follows

10:20 – 11:50 | Site visit: Trasis (1h30)

12:00 – 13:00 | Networking lunch at LégiaPark

13:15 | Departure
14:00 | Arrival at Ecolys

Tour participation: eligibility and fees

Click the link below to submit your application before 5 September 2025.

Selection criteria

Participation in the Tour is subject to selection. The following criteria will apply:

• Priority will be given to companies/organisations based outside of Wallonia with R&D and/or production activities.

• Other companies/organisations may be considered based on their relevance to the Tour’s objectives and available space.

Fees (for selected participants only)

• Free of charge: The Day 2 Tour is complimentary for selected companies or organisations registered for Day 1 of BioWin Days (conference pass required).

• 200 euros: For companies/organisations that participate only in the Tour (not the full BioWin Days).

• 85 euros: For selected academic participants who participate only in the Tour.

Important note

Being eligible does not guarantee participation. All companies, organisations, and academic participants must be formally selected to take part in the Tour.

Contact

Contact Camille Blondiau for more information: camille.blondiau@biowin.org
For accomodation, contact aurelie.duriez@biowin.org before 21 August.

Space is limited for Day 2. A separate registration is required.