Welcome to the registration page for the Science Meets Industry Day
We are pleased to invite you to the upcoming Science Meets Industry Day, taking place on October 7, 2025, in Heidelberg. This event is co-organized by the German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ), the German Cancer Consortium (DKTK), and the Association of Research-Based Pharmaceutical Companies (vfa), and provides a unique opportunity for networking between academic researchers and industry representatives.
The focus of the event is to promote exchange between academia and industry, expecially regarding the further development of promising translational research projects. Therefore, the program will feature pitches of selected advanced projects from DKFZ and DKTK, highlighting potential for collaboration, co-development, and knowledge sharing between science and industry.
Participation is open to members of the vfa, DKFZ, DKTK and the NCT communities. Please note that due to space limitations at the venue, registration will be moderated.
If you have any questions regarding the event, registration process, or participation, please feel free to contact us at dktk@dkfz.de. We will be happy to assist you and provide any additional information you may need.
📍 Date & Location
The Science Meets Industry Day will take place on October 7, 2025, at the BDC Meeting Space in Heidelberg (Carl-Friedrich-Gauß-Ring 5, 69124 Heidelberg, Germany). The meeting will be held in person.
🗂️ Agenda
The final version of the meeting agenda is now available. Only minor adjustments may still occur, so please refer to the event page for the most up-to-date information.📄 Click here to view the Agenda
📝 Registration
Registration for the Science Meets Industry Day is now closed. We thank you for your interest in the event.
🏨 Accommodation
Participants are kindly asked to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements. To assist you with planning your stay, we have listed a small selection of hotels located within walking distance of the event venue (BDC Meeting Space, Carl-Friedrich-Gauß-Ring 5, 69124 Heidelberg):
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B&B Hotel Heidelberg, Rudolf-Diesel-Straße 7 – approximately 10 minutes on foot from the BDC center
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Staycity Aparthotels Heidelberg, Speyerer Straße 7–9 – approximately 10 minutes on foot from the BDC center
Please note that this is only a selection of nearby hotels, and additional accommodation options are available in Heidelberg.
🍽️ Networking Dinner
A networking dinner will take place on the evening before the event, October 6, 2025, starting at 18:30 CEST. The venue will be communicated via email to all participants who have registered for the dinner.
Organizer: DKFZ, DKTK and vfa
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