New targets and novel approaches in oncology therapies

A Franco-British Business Exchange on Oncology
Lyon – 2 and 3 March 2010
co-organised by UKTI and CLARA


Deadline for registration : Sunday 7 February 2010


Franco-British Business Exchange on Oncology, a new opportunity to expand your business and relationships with UK companies.

Where and when? Our bilateral business event will take place at the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Lyon. It will start on Tuesday 2nd March and end on Wednesday 3rd March 2010 around midday.

Who? We are targeting French and UK firms working in truly novel approaches in oncology drug discovery and development such as for example mAbs, new targets in signalling pathways/kinases, immunotherapy, therapeutic vaccines, photodynamic therapy. We are especially interested in SMEs wishing to expand their activities with UK oncology companies.
We are not targeting companies whose core activities are primarily focusing on diagnostic, biomarkers, bio-imaging and outsourcing/consultancy services.
The event is aiming to bring together between 50 to 70 delegates from the most relevant French and UK firms (key players such as Sanofi Aventis, SMEs and start-ups) for fruitful networking opportunities.

Why should your firm/organisation come?

It will give you an opportunity to:

  • Meet key sector decision makers (key players and dynamic/innovative SMEs)
  • Present and promote your company's activities and expertise (limited number of time slots)
  • Participate in high-level & targeted industry networking events
  • Explore Franco-British licensing opportunities
  • Provide access to specialised outsourcing partners

The attendance to the event is FREE and will cover:

  • Promotional platform for your company’s activities and expertise
  • Networking buffet meals
  • Possible participation in a Biotuesday networking event (to be confirmed by the organisers)
  • Direct contacts to key sector stakeholders and decision makers




For any additional information or comment, feel free to contact Laurent Faye.

  • Laurent FAYE
  • Vice-Consul, Trade Adviser for Biotech & Pharma
  • CONSULAT DE GRANDE-BRETAGNE - UK TRADE & INVESTMENT (UKTI)
  • 24 rue Childebert 69002 LYON – France
  • Laurent.Faye@fco.gov.uk
  • Direct line: 00 33 (0)4 72 77 83 21
  • Switchboard: 00 33 (0)4 72 77 81 70