Pharma Tech Forum

Meet the Expert
Dr. Michael Hayden: Scientist • Physician • Entrepreneur

* For Community Members Only

About the Event

We’re excited to welcome Dr. Michael Hayden for an open conversation on biotech innovation, from building successful companies and exits to tackling today’s biggest challenges and exploring Israel’s role in the global biotech scene.

From 2012 to 2017, Dr. Hayden served as President of Global R&D and Chief Scientific Officer at Teva, and currently serves as the CEO of Prilenia Therapeutics as well as a Killam Professor at the University of British Columbia. Over his career, he has co-founded five biotech companies: NeuroVir, Xenon, Aspreva, 89bio, and Prilenia, and serves on multiple boards of both public and private biotech companies.

Come listen, ask questions, and join an open discussion with a visionary scientist and entrepreneur shaping the future of life sciences.

We’d love to hear from you! What topics or questions would you like to explore during the session?

Agenda

15:00 – 15:30

Arrival & Networking

Kick off with light refreshments and informal networking.

15:30 – 15:40

Opening Remarks, Community Updates & Founder Spotlights

Welcome by Daniel Rabina, AWS, joining the Pharma Tech Forum.

15:40-16:10

Meet the Expert: Dr. Michael Hayden

Open conversation on biotech, entrepreneurship, and the road from science to impact.

16:10-16:30

Q&A

Interactive discussion with Dr. Hayden.

16:30-17:00

Networking Session

Wrap up the with relaxed networking among founders, researchers, and industry experts.

Speakers

Dr. Adi Goldenzweig

Co-founder & CTO
Scala Biodesign

Amit Bleiweiss

Senior Data Scientist
NVIDIA

Elad Berkman

CTO
PhaseV

Kirill Pevzner

Co-founder and CTO
Protai Bio

Sharon Kredo-Russo

VP of Ideation and Scouting
AION Labs

Shahar Harel

Head of AI
Quris AI

About Pharma Tech Forum

From tackling industry challenges to sharing knowledge and providing actionable tools, we bring together key players including founders, investors, researchers, technologists, and ecosystem enablers to foster the next wave of innovative companies.

Whether you’re looking to connect with industry leaders, gain insights from sector-specific discussions, or engage with potential partners, this forum is your gateway to the next wave of bold and determined Pharma Tech innovation.

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