# HealthBIO Seminar and Pitching Competition

- Dates: 2 September 2026 to 3 September 2026
- Location: Presidentti auditorium, BioCity, Turku, Finland
- Address: Tykistökatu 6 A, Turku
- Organiser: Business Turku
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences

## About

HealthBIO 2026 is a life science event in Finland that includes a seminar, an evening networking event, a pitching competition, and a field tour. It brings together experts, companies, investors, and ecosystem players in the life science sector. The event is intended for professionals and stakeholders interested in life sciences and investment opportunities.

## Who attends

HealthBIO brings together leading experts, companies, investors, and key ecosystem players from the life science sector in Finland and internationally.

_As described by the organiser._

## Official links

- [Official website](https://businessturku.fi/en/events/healthbio-2026/)
- [Registration](https://assets-eur.mkt.dynamics.com/27f72afe-8d3a-ef11-8e4b-002248a1557b/digitalassets/standaloneforms/baa9eedb-ea5f-f111-a826-6045bd9072b5?readableEventId=HealthBIO_2026_-_Seminar_2920262390616743)

## Topics

- Wellness, Health & Fitness

## Speakers

- Tom Palenius
- Juhani Lahdenperä, Biotech Start-Up Management Oy
- Antti Vuolanto, Herantis Pharma Plc
- Mikael Johansson, CSC
- Tero Välimaa, Vactech Oy
- Nora Kaarela, Hadean Ventures
- Stephan Christgau, Eir Ventures

## Where to stay

- **Original Sokos Hotel Wiklund**: 30 m from the venue, 11 Eerikinkatu, Turku, 20100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.sokoshotels.fi/en/turku/original-sokos-hotel-wiklund)
- **Scandic Hamburger Börs**: 60 m from the venue, 6 Kauppiaskatu, Turku, 20100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.scandichotels.fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/scandic-hamburger-bors)
- **Bob W Turku City Centre**: 90 m from the venue
- **Omena-hotelli Turku Kauppiaskatu**: 90 m from the venue, 4 Kauppiaskatu, Turku, 20100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.omenahotels.com/fi/hotellit/turku-kauppiaskatu/)
- **Scandic Julia**: 190 m from the venue, 4 Eerikinkatu, Turku, 20100
  - [Hotel website](http://www.scandic-hotels.com/julia)
  - Phone: +358 2 336 000
- **Centro Hotel**: 230 m from the venue, 12a Yliopistonkatu, Turku, 20100
  - [Hotel website](https://centrohotel.com/)
  - Phone: +358 2 2118100
- **Forenom aparthotel Turku**: 290 m from the venue, 9 Kristiinankatu, Turku, 20100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.forenom.com/fi/huoneistohotellit/turku/forenom-aparthotel-turku/411/)
- **Scandic Plaza Turku**: 390 m from the venue, 29 Yliopistonkatu, Turku, 20100
  - [Hotel website](https://www.scandichotels.fi/hotellit/suomi/turku/scandic-plaza-turku)
  - Phone: +358 2 33200

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Source: https://www.luminik.io/events/healthbio-seminar-and-pitching-competition/