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Healthtech research and the power of collaboration

#LEAP23 is just around the corner. This week, we interviewed Marlies Schijven (Professor of Surgery at Amsterdam UMC; Chair on Digital Health, Project Leader eHealth Dutch Federation of Universities) to get a glimpse into her work before she steps onto the keynote stage in Riyadh.  Also the former Chief Medical

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Open-source data and re-learning everything

It’s nearly time for #LEAP23. We’ve been catching up with our speaker line-up to get a first glimpse into the wisdom they’ll share in Riyadh this February – and it’s clear they won’t disappoint. subscribe   This week we’re quoting… Ulrich Ahle (CEO at FIWARE) What

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Can biotech innovation support Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030?

Established in 2021, Dammam Valley is a source for biotechnology innovation in Saudi Arabia, aiming to support the nation’s plan to diversify its economy as laid out in Vision 2030.  Dr. Abdulrahman Al Olayan (CEO at Dammam Valley) was a Founding CEO (and is still a board member) at

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How open source data frameworks will drive global equality

We’ve written a love letter to data before. When it comes to the future of life-enhancing technology, good quality data is an essential foundation – which is exactly why we’re looking forward to hearing from #LEAP23 speaker Ulrich Ahle (CEO at FIWARE).  “For 2023 it is in the core

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On resilient food and resilient passion

In the run-up to #LEAP23 this February, we’re interviewing some of our speaker line-up – to get a first glimpse into the insights and innovation to come. Here’s just a little bit of what they told us. subscribe   This week we’re quoting… Arnavaz Schatten (Director of Sustainability at

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Reasons to be optimistic (about energy)

Let’s be honest: there’s a lot to worry about right now. From pandemics to political conflict; food (in)security to the ever-looming climate crisis, we’re met with new anxiety-inducing situations every day. It’s not surprising that when polling company Gallup surveyed 160,000 people in 116

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Vertical farming and the future of food

Food tech isn’t just exciting. It’s essential. Right now, 43 million people in 38 countries are at risk of a severe hunger crisis or famine, according to data published by Action Against Hunger. The United Nations’ Food and Agricultural Organisation found that nearly one in three people (2.

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Is necessity really the mother of invention?

Are you ready for #LEAP23. We are – and our keynote speakers are, too. Take a glimpse into their worlds.  subscribe   This week we’re quoting… Sebastien Gendron (Co-Founder and CEO at TransPod) What Gendron said:  “The most open-minded regions embracing radical innovation are the oil and gas regions – Alberta and