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Context
The COVID-19 crisis has put the spotlight on Life Sciences and Health Technology (LSHT). The search for a new vaccine is, of course, a high priority and is attracting a great deal of interest from industry players. New needs have also led players in other fields to redirect their production to meet demand. Although the LSHT sector continues to make progress, it is still faced with ever-present issues and challenges. Sector access to financing is more important than ever to foster the emergence of innovative solutions, the development of new technologies and access to public markets. Furthermore, certain sub-sectors are facing labour issues. In addition to these issues, the pandemic has highlighted the need to speed up the integration of innovations to enable remote health care and to achieve greater autonomy of national supply for certain products deemed critical.
- Demonstrate its economic and strategic importance for the city
- Identify and specify the effects, challenges and opportunities stemming from the COVID-19 crisis
- Assess the effectiveness of existing government assistance measures and present measures to be considered to support businesses
- Present the recovery or sectoral assistance strategies implemented elsewhere that may apply in Québec
- Issue courses of action and sectoral recommendations to political decision-makers in Greater Montréal (spearheaded by the Chamber and its partners)
- Promote the ability to rebound through innovation, new business models and corporate strengths
- Determine the elements to be developed to strengthen and promote a return to growth
- Identify business challenges and opportunities for companies in the short, medium and long term
- Define potential courses of action for development and relaunch based on established strategic priorities
Event format in a nutshell
- Starting at 7 a.m., log on, join the movement and take part in a networking session (optional)
- Conferences starting at 8 a.m.
- Around 12:30 p.m., end of conferences
- Discussions between all participants until 2 p.m. (optional)
- Virtual booths throughout the activity
Program
7:00 a.m. Access to the platform and networking period
8:00 a.m. Opening remarks
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Diane LangloisVice-President, Public Affairs and Government Relations
Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal
Master of Ceremonies
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Mélanie JolyMinister of Economic Development and Official Languages
8:30 a.m. Talk – Presentation of current conditions and the Action Plan to Strengthen the Life Sciences and Health Technology Sector
8:55 a.m. KPMG Group brainstorming session to enhance the action plan to strengthen the sector
9:15 a.m. Talk – Adapting your business model in a pandemic
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Pierre BérubéCEO Founder
Greybox Solutions
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Frédéric Leduc, Ph. D.Chief Executive Officer
Immune Biosolutions
9:40 a.m. Focus Group – Capital, entrepreneur, science: Life science investments as a driver for recovery
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Clarissa Desjardins, Ph. D.Experienced Entrepreneur and Corporate Director
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Geneviève Guertin Manager, Investment, Health Sciences
Fonds de solidarité FTQ
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Luc Sirois Strategic Advisor for Public Research Valorization
Executive Director
Prompt
10:10 a.m. Talk – Transforming health services through technology
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Yanick Beaulieu, MD, FCRPCCEO
Reacts
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Jean-Simon FortinCEO and Co-founder
Paperplane Therapeutics
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Cédric PiascoPresident Co-founder
Azurdev
10:40 a.m. Panel Discussion – Innovating to strengthen Montréal’s research positioning
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Frédéric AlberroDirector, Quebec
Innovative Medicines Canada
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Ranya El-MasriHead of Government Affairs and Market Access
GlaxoSmithKline Canada
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Sarah JennaCofounder & CEO
My Intelligent Machines
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Brigitte MarcheterreChief Executive Officer
Keyrus Life Science
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Rémi QuirionChief Scientist of Québec
First leader
Fonds de recherche du Québec
Moderator:
11:25 a.m. Talk – Social innovation: The key to success
11:35 a.m. Panel – Preparing for tomorrow’s challenges today
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Frank BéraudChief Executive Officer
Montréal InVivo
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Paul L’Archevêque Head of Innovation in Health and Social Services
Innovation Office
Ministère de la Santé et des Services sociaux
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Shane Russell Director, Health Systems Strategies and Government Affairs (Quebec)
Medtronic Canada
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Anna Van AckerPresident and Managing Director
Merck
Moderator:
12:05 p.m. Talk – Because we are all tired of it: collaboration between health and vaccination
12:20 p.m. Closing remarks and presentation of working session highlights
12:40 p.m. Networking
2:00 p.m. End of the Forum