Conference & Seminar Forum - Life Sciences & Biotech (FABS)
Reimagining Europe’s Leadership in Life Sciences
This event is strictly by invitation.
Please email contact@faccne.org for more information.
An Exclusive, Invitation-only CEO Fireside Chat & Reception

CEO Fireside Chat & Reception
Strengthening the Transatlantic Partnership:
Reimagining Europe’s Leadership in Life Sciences
Join FACCNE, the German American Business Council (GABC) and the Consulate General of the Federal Republic of Germany for an exclusive fireside chat and conference featuring the most prominent leaders in the global Life Sciences sector.
📆 Date: Thursday, February 19, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM
🎫 Registration: strictly by invitation, please email contact(@)faccne.org
As the global landscape shifts, the transatlantic partnership remains a cornerstone of innovation. This high-level forum brings together the CEOs of Moderna, Qiagen, and Biogen to explore how Europe can enhance its competitiveness, navigate regulatory complexities, and leverage its unique strengths to lead in the next decade of biotech and healthcare innovation.
Speakers:
Stéphane Bancel, Chief Executive Officer, Moderna
Thierry Bernard, Chief Executive Officer, Qiagen
Chris Viehbacher, Chief Executive Officer, Biogen
Jan Hartmann, Chief Medical Officer, Haemonetics (Moderator)
Introductory Remarks by: Greg Graves, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Co
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