Celebrating its 12th edition, the Technology Forum Life Sciences is the annual flagship event of the Life Sciences Community by TEHA Group, bringing together leaders and key stakeholders to discuss the research breakthroughs and innovation trends shaping the future of Life Sciences. Its main mission is to strengthen Italy’s competitiveness in this sector by fostering collaboration among companies, research centers, academia, institutions, and investors.

During the event, the Life Sciences Community will present the new edition of the White Paper on innovation in Life Sciences, highlighting the role of this sector as a driver of growth and competitiveness for Italy. The White Paper provides an in-depth analysis of research performance, technology transfer outputs, innovation trends, and Italy’s positioning within the international landscape.
Through discussions involving experts, top executives, policymakers, investors and startups, the Technology Forum Life Sciences 2026 will explore the evolving global scenario and outline strategies to enhance both Italy’s and Europe’s competitiveness in Life Sciences.

The 2026 Forum will address the major strategic priorities shaping the future of Life Sciences, structured around five key pillars:
Focus Europe | Strategic priorities for Europe in Life Sciences within the new global scenario
Focus Italy | White Paper 2026: Life Sciences as a driver of growth and competitiveness for Italy
Focus Regions | Innovation and territories: building regional ecosystems of excellence
Thematic Focus | Technological Innovation: frontier technologies transforming Life Sciences and redefining longevity
Thematic Focus | Attractiveness: research ecosystem attractiveness and the talent crunch in Life Sciences

Youth Dialogue
Youth Dialogue returns to the Technology Forum Life Sciences in 2026, building on the success of previous editions dedicated to university students in STEM and Life Sciences.
This year’s highlight will once again be “Meet the Minds: Speed Networking”, an engaging and interactive session designed to facilitate direct dialogue between students and leading professionals from across the Life Sciences ecosystem. The initiative offers young talents the opportunity to explore career pathways, gain insights from real-world experiences, and receive practical guidance to navigate an increasingly competitive and innovation-driven sector.
More than a networking session, Meet the Minds aims to strengthen the bridge between academia and industry, while fostering essential soft skills such as communication, adaptability, and strategic thinking, empowering the next generation of Life Sciences leaders to actively shape the future of the sector.