The TechBio Shift: Powering the Next Era of Life Sciences in London
The UK’s TechBio sector is buzzing.
Biology and human health today are shaped as much by computation and engineering as by the lab bench.
While biotechnology has long focused on harnessing biological systems to create products and therapies, TechBio takes a different route: bringing computational modelling, AI and engineering principles directly into the heart of experimental biology.
That blend is helping teams uncover insights that traditional trial‑and‑error approaches would have taken far longer to reach, and it’s already influencing how we understand disease, identify promising treatments and accelerate drug discovery.
The TechBio Shift: Powering the Next Era of Life Sciences in London, co‑hosted by The Knowledge Quarter and Venture Café London, is a focused showcase of the latest scientific and technological advances emerging from the UK’s TechBio community.
You’ll hear from experts on stage and meet just as many in the room, with researchers, founders, investors, and operators coming together to share what they’re working on, compare perspectives, and connect as peers. It’s a space designed for discovery, conversation, and meaningful networking as the field continues to evolve.
AGENDA
18:00 - 19:00 | Arrival and Networking
18:00 - 19:00 | TechBio Founders Demo Station (with KQ Labs, Francis Crick Institute)
19:00 - 19:10 | Introductory Remarks from Venture Café London and the Knowledge Quarter
19:10 - 19:45 | PANEL DISCUSSION: Where Is TechBio Heading Next in the UK Innovation Landscape?
19:45 - 20:00 | FIRESIDE CHAT: Rare by Nature, Urgent by Design: The Future of Children's Health Data with KidsRare
20:00 - 21:00 | Networking Resumes
21:00 | Event Concludes
Key details:
📅 Thursday 23 April
🕠 18:00 - 21:00
📍 One Triton Square, London NW1 3BF
🚇 Warren Street / Great Portland Street
If you have any questions, please email [email protected].
About the Knowledge Quarter
The Knowledge Quarter is an innovation district at the heart of King’s Cross, bringing together world‑leading research institutes, cultural organisations, community groups and cutting‑edge businesses within a one‑mile radius.
Partners include the British Library, the British Museum, the Francis Crick Institute, Central Saint Martins, Google DeepMind, the Institute of Physics, UCL and Wellcome, all united by a commitment to creating and sharing knowledge.
The Knowledge Quarter connects these institutions to drive collaboration, showcase collective strengths and ensure local residents can access and benefit from the district’s resources.
