Meetings International #37: Table of Contents
Geopolitics Reshapes the Global Life Sciences Landscape
Intro Atti Soenarso on how geopolitics is redefining life sciences, from supply chains and talent flows to global competition.
The Power of Intersections in Global Innovation
Cover Story Lena Miranda on why interdisciplinarity, talent, and global collaboration define the future of innovation ecosystems.
Life Sciences and Science Parks: Twin Forces Shaping Global Innovation
Cross-pollination From scientific societies to science parks: collaborative events have driven life sciences innovation for two centuries.
Boston Research Cuts: Economic Sabotage
Innovation Narrative Boston’s biotech supremacy faces federal funding cuts threatening research, talent flows, and economic leadership.
Global Competition Challenges Britain’s Life Sciences Crown
Long-term Strategy Boston’s biotech supremacy faces federal funding cuts threatening research, talent flows, and economic leadership.
Dubai Science Park: From Logistics Hub to Health Innovation System
Thriving Hub The park bridges global R&D with underserved Global South markets through integrated labs and strategic urban design.
China: Strong Government Support Under the 15th Five-year Plan
Innovation Powerhouse National life science hubs drive R&D leadership via planned investment across Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen.
China: Strong Government Support Under the 15th Five-year Plan
Intermission Sarah Ban Breathnach calls it like she sees it – the world needs dreamers, but not just any dreamers.
IASP World Congress 2026: Tech for Humanity
Shaping Values 1,800+ leaders gather in Sophia Antipolis for IASP 2026 to tackle resilient ecosystems, AI ethics, global collaboration.
The New Geography of Parisian Biomedicine
Medicine of the Future Life science hubs, from Saclay to Évry, are accelerating biotherapies, AI and biomanufacturing under France 2030.
Seoul Positions Itself as a Cohesive Biohealth Ecosystem
Regeneration Biohealth ecosystem unites Hongneung Bio Hub, Magok and Songdo for R&D, scale-up and global conventions by 2030.
Singapore: A Living Laboratory for Precision Health
Transition One-North research park becomes precision health laboratory with AI, biomanufacturing and longevity focus under RIE2030.
Engineered for Success: Setting the Stage for Growth and Innovation
Growth Science parks and innovation districts unite talent, capital and research to accelerate tech advances and economic development.
Antwerp’s Next Gen District: Deliberate Co-design Overcomes Common Obstacle
Cluster Collaboration Integration of research, digital health and sustainable chemistry to overcome infrastructure and talent challenges.
Effective Governance Is Key for Sustaining Innovation
Kellerman Roger Kellerman on governance as the linchpin for life sciences, and measuring success by research impact over square footage.