Park Annual by Sahlgrenska Science Park
Bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, healthcare professionals and investors, Park Annual by Sahlgrenska Science Park celebrates innovation and collaboration across life science, healthtech and medtech.
The event is free and open to all, offering a valuable opportunity to learn, network and discover emerging innovations shaping the future of healthcare.
Since its launch in 2005, Park Annual has become a well-established meeting place for life science and healthtech innovation in West Sweden and beyond, connecting stakeholders across academia, healthcare, industry and investment.
The goal of Park Annual is to strengthen regional innovation and provide a platform where ideas can develop into solutions with real impact on people’s lives.
What to expect
The programme combines keynote sessions, startup presentations and networking moments, creating opportunities for insight, dialogue and collaboration throughout the event.
Keynote speakers and expert perspectives
Park Annual features keynote speakers from research, healthcare leadership and the public sector, sharing perspectives on current challenges and future directions in life science, medtech and healthcare.
Startup presentations
Early-stage startups take the stage to present ideas, technologies and research-driven innovations, followed by audience Q&A that encourages dialogue, reflection and new connections.
Networking and exhibition
Between sessions, participants meet speakers, peers and innovators in the exhibition area and networking spaces, creating opportunities for informal conversations and collaboration.
Programme highlights
Park Annual features inspiring keynote speakers, engaging panel discussions and a vibrant exhibition area where startups, companies and organisations present new solutions in life science, healthtech and medtech.
The programme also includes the Arvid Carlsson Award, recognising outstanding achievements in life science innovation and entrepreneurship.
While each edition has its own focus, the event consistently centres on collaboration, knowledge exchange and practical insights into the future of health and life science.
Who can attend
Park Annual welcomes a broad audience with an interest in life science and healthcare innovation, including entrepreneurs, researchers, healthcare professionals, investors and students.
Participants come to discover new ideas, expand their networks and engage with Sweden’s life science and healthtech ecosystem in an open and inclusive setting.
Studio specifications
Adjusted for easy scale-up for larger productions
The setup and all ingoing equipment are designed to fit external supplier’s technical equipment, providing a flexible upgrade through rental of additional technical equipment and support staff to use the same studio for larger events.
Sahlgrenska Science Park can offer additional support and tailored production services via partners on demand, such as production manager, video photographer, visual operator etc. The cost for added services is not included in above prices and will depend on requirements.
Sound equipment
Flexible sound equipment to secure three presenters with headsets and one handheld microphone for any guests. The system is compatible with standard rental equipment to be easily scaled up to several participants. Wireless microphone units with chargeable batteries including an extra setup of batteries and charger. Speakers for listening regarding e.g., incoming sound from Teams / Zoom etc. 16 channel audio mixer with programmable touch screen.
• 2 x Shure Dual Receiver
• 3 x Shure Over Ear Microphones + Transmitter beltpacks
• 1 x Shure Handheld Microphone
• Shure Chargeable batteries + charger
• 1 x JBL Monitor Speakers with brackets
• 1 x Soundcraft 16 channel Audio Mixer
• 1 Touch screen Mixer User Interface
Video, light, comfort & streaming equipment
Video-, light, comfort- and streaming equipment base setup to support a high branded level of internally managed Teams/Zoom meetings, as well as professional supported larger streamed events. For larger events the base setup can be supplemented with additional cameras, video micro, microphones etc.
• 1x Sony video camera, lens, viewfinder
• 1 x Sachtler Tripod kit
• 1x IPS LED 43" floor monitor w brackets
• 1x Aperture studio lights with softboxes
• 1x BlackMagic Web presenter w preview
• 1x BlackMagic signal converters/splitters
• Signal and power cables, splitters
• 55’ Samsung flatscreen monitor on floorstand (not featured on picture)
Value for participants
Participants gain insight into current trends and future directions in life science and healthcare, while engaging with professionals from industry, healthcare, academia and research.
The event offers an open forum for dialogue, knowledge exchange and new perspectives across sectors and disciplines, with opportunities to explore emerging solutions, technologies and research initiatives.
Park Annual strengthens the innovation ecosystem by bringing together diverse perspectives and ideas in a shared setting.
Through on-stage presentations, informal conversations and continued interaction beyond the event, connections are formed that can lead to collaboration, learning and long-term impact.
Arvid Carlsson Award by Sahlgrenska Science Park
The Arvid Carlsson Award honours individuals or teams whose work combines scientific excellence with entrepreneurship and strong potential to improve human health and wellbeing.
Presented during Park Annual, the award highlights the importance of translating research and innovation into real-world impact.
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