DxPx EU 2025 Conference Agenda
- Conference Agenda
Sunday, January 26th
8:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
DxPx Welcome Reception: Networking, Bavarian Flavors & Fireside chat with Konrad Faulstich (BioNtech) and Bhuwnesh Agrawal (former board member Sysmex)
Leonardo Royal Hotel
Kick off your DxPx experience in style at our Welcome Reception! Join us the evening before the conference at the venue hotel for a night of cocktails, drinks, and a delicious Bavarian food buffet, all in the company of fellow industry leaders and innovators.
The highlight of the evening? The fireside chat with the two healthcare experts Konrad Faulstich and Bhuwnesh Agrawal on latest trends and challenges of the industry.
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Monday, January 27th
All-Day Event
1x1 Partnering Meetings
7:30 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.
Investors-only Breakfast
9:00 a.m. – 9:15 a.m.
Opening & Keynote Speech
Join us for the opening session of the 8th DxPx conference, where Mirko Stange, CEO of DxPx, will kick off the event by showcasing key facts and figures that highlight the growth and impact of this year’s conference. Discover how DxPx has evolved and what’s in store for this landmark edition.
Following the opening, we’re excited to present a thought-provoking keynote address by a distinguished speaker, whose personal insights will shed light on “Navigating the Future of Healthcare Innovation”. This keynote will offer a unique perspective on the transformative trends shaping the future of diagnostics and life sciences, providing valuable insights and inspiration for all attendees.
Be there as we set the stage for an unforgettable conference, exploring new frontiers and unlocking the future of healthcare innovation.
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9:20 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
The Importance of Public Funding in a Challenging Environment
This panel discussion will highlight how grant funding can complement private funding and offer additional support during challenging times. EIT Health-supported start-ups will share how they have incorporated grant funding into their journeys and how it has helped them take their solutions to the next stage, beyond grant funding. They will also do a short demo of their solution.
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10:20 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Panel Discussion: The Power Duo: Family Offices and VC Investments for an Optimized Cap Table
This event will explore the strategic advantages of integrating family offices and venture capital investments to strengthen and diversify your cap table. Expect to gain valuable insights from five distinguished family offices from Europe and the US, as they share their expertise, success stories, and practical advice on leveraging this powerful combination to fuel growth and innovation. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from leading industry experts and enhance your investment strategy.
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11:20 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Panel Discussion: Transforming Drug Development: The Strategic Value of Diagnostics in Personalized Medicine
Leading Pharma executives and industry experts will discuss the strategic advantages of incorporating diagnostics early in the development pipeline. Topics will include:
- How companion diagnostics can accelerate drug approvals and improve success rates.
- The role of diagnostics in optimizing patient recruitment and stratification.
- Collaborative models between Pharma, diagnostics companies, and healthcare providers.
- Future trends and innovations driving the next generation of personalized therapies.
Join us for an insightful discussion on harnessing the power of diagnostics to unlock the full potential of personalized medicine and drive the future of healthcare.
12:20 p.m. – 12:50 p.m.
Lunch Workshop: Kick-start & accelerate Startup Growth using contextual advertising and marketing tactics based on scientific data
Ready to boost your startup’s growth? Join our lunchtime workshop hosted by PubGrade. Learn how leveraging scientific data and targeting audiences through the research they produced and consume can enhance your marketing strategy.
Philipp, PubGrade’s Co-Founder, will discuss the importance of identifying your product’s unique benefits for a paying audience. He’ll introduce PubGrade’s platform to help engage these specific audiences effectively.
Tim, an expert in life sciences, will share a case study on using these tactics for a successful product launch.
Don’t miss this chance to increase visibility and convert prospects into customers.
With limited spaces available, this presentation requires a separate, free registration.
Dr. Tim Hiddemann is a seasoned expert in the life sciences sector, having co-founded antibodies-online.com, where he successfully integrated technology and customer focus. He currently serves as a board member for Labforward and has recently been appointed as a partner at Peppermint Venture Partners, where he invests in life science research tools and service companies across Europe.
Dr. Philipp Eckerle is a Co-Founder of PubGrade. Over the last decade he has been working with many multinational corporations as well as start-ups supporting their marketing and advertising activities through PubGrade’s platform.
1:00 p.m. – 1:40 p.m.
Learning from the best. The partnering model in the life science tools industry
Details Coming Soon!
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
42PLUS1 Finalist Live Pitch: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity
Join us at the DxPx conference for the highly anticipated 42PLUS1 finalist live pitch, where the most promising startups in diagnostics, digital health, and life science tools compete for substantial funding. This is your chance to witness groundbreaking innovations from seed to Series A stage startups that are transforming the industry.
For those looking to elevate their startup to the next level, 42PLUS1 offers more than just funding. By applying at 42plus1.com, you can gain invaluable feedback from over 50 experienced online jurors—industry leaders who understand the challenges and opportunities in your field.
Don’t miss this opportunity to see the future of healthcare unfold and explore how your startup can be part of it!
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4:00 p.m. – 4:20 p.m.
The Value of Healthcare Data in Times of AI
This session will dive into how healthcare data, when combined with AI, is poised to reshape the future of medicine, with a focus on data veracity and training large language models (LLMs). As Bill Gates recently noted, “the biggest revolution through AI will be in education and healthcare.” You’ll explore how accurate data fuels AI’s potential for groundbreaking healthcare innovations, how effectiveness gets a boost, how staff shortage will be overcome, and how overall costs will shrink. Whether you’re a family office principal, founder, or VC, this workshop will provide critical insights into the intersection of AI and healthcare data – a space where transformative change is happening right now. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from industry leaders and capitalize on new growth and impact in this rapidly evolving field.
ACP Healthtech Fund, managed by Aescuvest Capital Partners, is an investment vehicle focused on transformative healthtech innovations. The fund targets high-growth opportunities at the intersection of healthcare and technology, particularly pre-regulatory approval companies poised to make significant strides in personalized diagnostics and preventive care. By strategically investing in companies nearing critical regulatory milestones, ACP ensures both a high potential for financial returns and a meaningful impact on patient outcomes. The fund’s disciplined approach and proven track record of success offer investors a unique chance to capitalize on the next generation of healthcare breakthroughs, delivering substantial value while advancing global healthcare.
Dr. Patrick Pfeffer
Private Wealth Holder, General Partner ACP Healthtech | CEO Aescuvest
Dr. Patrick Pfeffer operates the largest network of family offices investing in healthcare across Europe and Turkey. After ea rning his PhD in machine learning, he had a successful career in pharma, including serving as Managing Director of WebMD’s Medscape platform in Europe, where he was an integral part of preparing the company for its multi-billion-dollar exit to KKR. Today, as the Founder and Managing Partner at ACP Healthtech, he leads efforts to transform healthcare from reactive “sickcare” to proactive solutions.
His strategic vision focuses on healthtech innovations that enhance patient outcomes while offering significant financial returns, creating opportunities for investors to drive impactful growth in the future of healthcare.
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4:30 p.m. – 5:10 p.m.
Navigating the Wild West: Bridging the Gap for Startups Entering the US Market
Breaking into the US diagnostic market can feel like venturing into uncharted territory for international startups. This panel, featuring DMC, and Mayo Clinic Ventures as two spearhead organizations of the Mayo Clinics ecosystems will share who Mayo can support European startups. Perfect for startups aiming to expand their footprint in the US and scale their innovations globally.
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5:20 p.m. – 5:50 p.m.
Bridging Innovation and Clinical Practice: Connecting Startups, Industry, and Clinical Laboratories to Meet Unmet Clinical Needs
The rapid advancement of emerging diagnostic technologies offers significant potential to address critical gaps in clinical care. Translating these innovations into patient outcomes requires cross-disciplinary collaboration. This roundtable, hosted by the IFCC Emerging Technologies Division (ETD), unites diagnostic startups, industry experts, and laboratory medicine specialists to tackle unmet clinical needs.
The session will explore strategies for adopting cutting-edge technologies like artificial intelligence, point-of-care diagnostics, and novel biomarkers. Panelists will address challenges in scaling innovations, the need for clinical validation, and how laboratories can influence development to meet real-world demands. By fostering dialogue, we aim to break silos and create actionable pathways for integrating new diagnostics into patient care.
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6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
DxPx After Party: Unwind & Connect
The networking doesn’t have to stop when the conference ends! Join us for the DxPx After-Party, where you can relax, enjoy some drinks, and continue the conversations in a more informal setting. Whether you’re looking to solidify connections made during the day or just unwind with fellow industry professionals, this is the perfect opportunity to keep the momentum going.
Stay tuned for location details—spaces will be limited, so be sure to secure your spot once the venue is announced. Don’t miss this chance to end the day on a high note and take your networking to the next level!
Speakers & Moderators
We look forward to seeing you at DxPx U.S.!
Date & Location:
Reception: Sunday, January 26th, 2025
Partnering Day & 42PLUS1: January 27th, 2025
Leonardo Royal Munich
Moosacher Straße 90 | 80809 München | Germany