LSOS 2024 in Partnership with Sano: Bridging Innovation and Collaboration

On November 28-29, 2024, the Auditorium Maximum of the Jagiellonian University in Kraków hosted the Life Science Open Space (LSOS) 2024, a pivotal event for the advancement of innovation in healthcare and life sciences. Organized by the Sano – Centre for Computational Medicine in cooperation with the LifeScience Kraków Cluster, LSOS 2024 provided a unique […]

The event brought together a diverse audience of researchers, industry leaders, startups, and investors, all united by a shared passion for advancing health technologies and fostering innovation. With a focus on themes such as MedTech, Biotech, Digital Health, and Dent Tech, LSOS 2024 was more than just a conference—it was a dynamic meeting point for groundbreaking ideas and partnerships.

Keynote speeches Macieja Malawskiego and Kazimierza Murzyna set the tone for the two-day event, with Thierry Marchal delivering a compelling address on the transformative potential of in silico technologies in healthcare. His insights into making healthcare safer, more affordable, and more efficient resonated deeply with attendees, emphasizing the shift from theoretical possibilities to tangible realities in the field.

The carefully curated program offered attendees numerous opportunities to engage with cutting-edge projects and explore potential collaborations. Sessions such as “Bridging Science and Technology” and “Pioneering Health Solutions” showcased innovative approaches to solving real-world challenges, while the “Startup Pitch” provided a valuable stage for emerging entrepreneurs to present their ideas and secure critical support.

Notable highlights included the Healthcare Investment Hub (HIH) Final Gala, which underscored the event’s commitment to connecting innovation with funding opportunities. The gala celebrated the achievements of startups driving change in healthcare, offering them a platform to gain visibility and engage with potential investors. And special session: Digital Health – Development and Implementation in Healthcare, moderated by session chariman Katarzyna Nicholson (Sano) and Andrzej Ryś (European Commission).

This session explored the evolution and implementation of digital technologies within the healthcare sector, featuring an engaging discussion with prominent experts. Among the participants were Kazimierz Murzyn (Fundacja Klaster LifeScience Kraków), Monika Ślęzak (Sieć Badawcza Łukasiewicz – PORT Polski Ośrodek Rozwoju Technologii), Anetta Undas (John Paul II Specialist Hospital in Kraków), Rafał Jóźwiak (Ośrodek Przetwarzania Informacji – Państwowy Instytut Badawczy) , and Ziemowit Ostrowski (Hemolens Diagnostics). They shared valuable insights on topics such as the integration of artificial intelligence, machine learning, and other advanced digital tools in clinical settings. The conversation provided a comprehensive view of both the challenges and opportunities in the realm of digital

Networking was another cornerstone of LSOS 2024. The “Inspirations Networking Event,” held on the evening of the first day, fostered informal connections among participants in a relaxed setting. This event complemented the formal sessions, creating an environment where ideas could flow freely and collaborative potential could flourish.

The final day culminated in the “Questions That Matter” session, a wrap-up that distilled key insights from the conference while providing space for reflective dialogue. This closure ensured that the momentum built during LSOS 2024 would carry forward into actionable outcomes.

The success of LSOS 2024 reaffirmed the essential role of platforms like these in driving forward the life sciences sector. By facilitating dialogue and collaboration, the event exemplified the commitment of the Sano – Centre for Computational Medicine and the LifeScience Kraków Cluster to fostering innovation that improves lives.