Reports and recordings
2026: The Brain
The symposium highlighted societal implications of neuroscience
Does artificial intelligence need to fear its own death to think in human-like ways? That was one of the questions asked during a panel discussion at this year's symposium. 60 people from different parts of the life science ecosystem met for 24 hours to learn about the latest findings in neuroscience and reflect on what these findings imply for our society and for us as individuals. Read the full text here >
2025: Precision Prevention
Interdisciplinarity in Life Science – Crucial for Future Health and Competitiveness
"Whether we are discussing prevention or treatment, with precision as the common thread, new ways of working, new knowledge, and the courage to try and evaluate new approaches are essential. No single discipline or profession can solve these challenges in isolation – interdisciplinarity and collaboration are required." Read the full text here >
2024: Creeping Crises - Global health challenges and how to handle them.
2023: Healthy longevity, precision medicine and next-generation therapeutics.
2022: The data revolution in life science and healthcare
2019: The future of life science - Health data and precision medicine
2018: On gene technology and the role of the scientific community
2017: Where is Life Science Heading in the Future
Where is life science heading in the future?
Program 2026
View the program and speakers for this year’s symposium.
Practical information
The symposium takes place at the World Heritage Site of Engelsberg Ironworks.
The Future of Life Science
An annual symposium series where experts from diverse fields explore how breakthroughs in life science are shaping individuals, society, and healthcare — today and into the future.