In this half day event, we will explore how Dundee can attract and retain life sciences businesses.

We will hear from an international case study about challenges and opportunities of running a life sciences business in Switzerland, followed by a fireside chat with Scottish-based business, and a panel discussion to understand how to strengthen productivity from investments, skills and internationalisation.

This event is part of the National Productivity Week 2026. It is co-organised in partnership with The Productivity Institute – Scotland Forum and the University of Glasgow, and supported by Invest in Dundee, Bio Dundee and the Scottish Cities Alliance.

While the event is primarily tailored for businesses and stakeholders in the life sciences sector, we welcome attendees from other industries who are interested in investing in Dundee.

Agenda:

12.45pm – Registrations and Networking
1.15pm – Welcome
1.20pm – Welcome from Mark Cook – Life Sciences Industry Leader Group Co‑Chair
1.30pm – Q&A with Erik van den Berg, CEO, Memo Therapeutics AG a Switzerland based business
1.55pm – Unlocking Regional Productivity in Scotland
2.05pm – Why Invest in Dundee?
2.15pm – Fireside chat with Prof Sir Mike Ferguson, University of Dundee, and Duncan Robbie, Site Manager, Abbott
3.00pm – Break
3.15pm – Panel Discussion – skills, investment, and internationalisation with Gillian Reid, SMAS Team Leader, Scottish Enterprise, Gail Singer, Project Manager, Science Futures and Lara McGrath, Export Finance Manager at UK Export Finance