Programme

Day 1 - Tuesday 10 September 2024

Registration and Coffee
Opening Session	Welcome and overview of the day Jo Fothergill and Steve Paterson – Microbiome Innovation Centre Introduction to Innovate UK Business Connect Microbiome Innovation Activities Gabriela Juarez Martinez – Innovate UK Business Connect
Keynote	Professor Paul Ross - Director of APC Microbiome Ireland
Session 1	Human microbiome science and innovation Talks and discussion from academics and industry representatives in human health and wellbeing
Coffee, Networking, Posters and Exhibition
Session 2	Animal microbiome science and innovation Talks and discussion from academics and industry representatives related to farm animals, wild animals and companion animals
Exhibitors' pitches An opportunity for exhibitors to introduce themselves to delegates before further discussion and networking over lunch
Lunch, Networking, Posters and Exhibition
Session 3	Plant, soil and environment microbiome science and innovation Talks and discussion from academics and industry representatives in the plant, soil and the environmental microbiome eco-system
Coffee, Networking, Posters and Exhibition
Session 4	Creating Connections – Entrepreneur pitches Up to 12 microbiome innovators will pitch their diverse businesses to delegates
Closing remarks
Networking, posters and exhibitors

Coffee and Networking
Welcome
Platinum Sponsor Talk
Session 1	Support for Microbiome Innovation in Liverpool City Region: Panel Discussion Key stakeholders in the LCR microbiome innovation eco-system will outline the various activities taking place and support available in the region for microbiome innovators
Coffee, Networking, Posters and Exhibition
Session 2	Microbiome Data Sciences, Biobanking and Standards Talks and discussion from industry representatives, regulatory bodies and academics, followed by interactive Q&A
Lunch, Networking, Posters and Exhibition
Session 3	Addressing Key Challenges in Microbiome Innovation Talks and discussion from industry representatives, regulatory bodies and academics, followed by interactive Q&A
Session 4	News, Networks and funding Address from organiser of 2025 conference followed by news of current and forthcoming funding opportunities.
Closing Remarks