Wednesday, 2 December 2026 | 13:45 - 14:45
Parallel session: The power of AI for life sciences: from data and infrastructure to real-world impact
This session highlights how the EU fosters key enablers to maximise the impact of AI in life sciences, with a focus on health sciences as a leading area of application. It will showcase the main enablers for successful AI-powered health research and delivery in Europe - advanced computing, high-quality interoperable data, skills development, and a trustworthy regulatory framework - and discuss outcomes, lessons learnt and relevant actions under the Life Science Strategy.
Moderator: Lucilla Sioli, Director AI office, DG CNECT, European Commission
Speakers/panel:
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Alfonso Valencia, ICREA Professor, Director of the Life Sciences Department, Barcelona Supercomputing Centre, Spain
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Caroline Hoffmann, Chief Medical Officer, Owkin, France
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Karim Lekadir, ICREA Research Professor and Director of the Artificial Intelligence in Medicine Lab, University of Barcelona, Spain
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Fabiola Curion, Scientific Officer AI in Health, Joint Research Centre, European Commission