Bio Connect - Connecting Science to Business

08-09 Oct 2026

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Conclave programme

Two days.
Every session.

Keynotes, panel discussions, the inaugural and valedictory sessions, and the people on stage for each, hour by hour across both days of Bio Connect 4.0.

Conclave 08-09 October 2026
Venue Hyatt Regency Thiruvananthapuram
Timings All times are India Standard Time (IST) The programme may change on the day. This page and the Bio Connect app show the latest timings.

Day 1

Thursday 8 October

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    Registration

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    Ceremony

    Inaugural Session & Exhibit Inauguration

    Grand Ball Room

    Running order 13 items

    1. Opening Remarks

      • Master of Ceremonies

    2. Welcome Address

      • Shri. Snehil Kumar Singh IASManaging Director, KSIDC & KLIP; Director of Industries & Commerce and Managing Director, KSITIL, Government of Keralam

    3. Context Setting - Biotechnology & Lifesciences: Next Development Leap

      • Shri. A. P. M. Mohammed Hanish IASAddl. Chief Secretary, Industries & Commerce, External Cooperation, Revenue (Waqf), Government of Keralam

    4. Launch of Vision AV - Shaping the Future of Life

      Audio-visual presentation on the flagship project portfolio - Bio 360 Life Sciences Park.

    5. Presidential Address

      • Shri. P. K. KunhalikuttyHon'ble Minister for Industries, IT & AI, Government of Keralam

    6. Distinguished Address - Guest of Honour

      • Shri. K. MuraleedharanHon'ble Minister for Health & Devaswoms, Government of Keralam

    7. Distinguished Address - Guest of Honour

      • Shri. T. SiddiqueHon'ble Minister for Agriculture, Government of Keralam

    8. Inaugural Address - Next Development Leap

      • Shri. V. D. SatheesanHon'ble Chief Minister, Government of Keralam

    9. Special Address

    10. Honouring the Guests & EOI Receipts

    11. Special Address

    12. Introducing Bio Connect 4.0 - Theme

      • Dr. C. N. RamchandDirector, KLIP & CEO, MagGenome Technologies

    13. Vote of Thanks

      • Shri. Jose Kurian MundackalGM (i/c), KSIDC & Chief Executive Officer, KLIP

    14. Media interaction, if any

    15. Inaugural session concludes; the event commences

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    Tea Break

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    Keynote Address

    Shri. A. P. M. Mohammed Hanish IAS

    Addl. Chief Secretary, Industries & Commerce, External Cooperation, Revenue (Waqf), Government of Keralam

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    Keynote Address

    Shri. Minhaj Alam IAS

    Additional Chief Secretary, Agriculture & Commissioner, Agriculture Production, Industries (Coir) and Home & Vigilance, Government of Keralam

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    Keynote Address

    Shri. Snehil Kumar Singh IAS

    Managing Director, KSIDC & KLIP; Director of Industries & Commerce and Managing Director, KSITIL, Government of Keralam

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    Networking Lunch

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    Tea Break

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    Evening programme

    Cultural Program, Gala Dinner & Entertainment

    Featuring national and international musical instruments.

Day 2

Friday 9 October

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    Talk

    Opening Remarks

    Speaker

    • Shri. Jose Kurian MundackalGM, KSIDC & CEO, KLIP

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    Panel Discussion 6 Future Healthcare & Cancer

    Next-Gen Biologics: From Discovery to Market

    Trends in biologic drug development, manufacturing scale-up and regulatory pathways.

    Moderator

    Panellists

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    Panel Discussion 7

    From Kerala's Heritage to a Global Investment Opportunity

    Moderator

    Panellists

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    Tea Break

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    Panel Discussion 10

    Kerala's Bioeconomy: Building a Sustainable Future Through Innovation and Investment

    Moderator

    • Dr. C. N. RamchandCEO, MedScape Pharma & MagGenome Technologies Pvt. Ltd.

    Panellists

    • Shri. Bijoy NairCo-Founder, President & CEO, Nord Metallics; Co-founder Director & Chief Strategy Officer, Bharat Biome / Indus Biome Life Sciences Pvt. Ltd.
    • Shri. Balasubramanya S.Consultant - Strategy & Business Development, ABLE
    • Dr. Rijesh KrishnaChief Operating Officer, IPTIF
    • Shri. Ramjee PallelaDirector, EY
    • Dr. AmpadyCEO, KRIBS & BioNest

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    Networking Lunch

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    Panel Discussion 11 Agrifood

    Innovations for Food Security and Sustainability

    Moderator

    Panellists

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    Keynote Address

    Dr. Sharmila Mary Joseph IAS

    Principal Secretary, Health & Family Welfare, Ayush, Food & Civil Supplies and Consumer Affairs Department

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    Session

    Product Launch

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    Tea Break

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    Ceremony

    Valedictory Session

    Grand Ball Room

    Running order 10 items

    1. Opening Remarks

      • Master of Ceremonies

    2. Welcome Address and Key Outcomes of Bio Connect 4.0

      • Shri. Snehil Kumar Singh IASManaging Director, KSIDC & KLIP; Director of Industries & Commerce and Managing Director, KSITIL, Government of Keralam

    3. Special Address - Global & Government Perspective

    4. Scientific Sessions: Key Insights & Takeaways

      • Dr. C. N. RamchandDirector, KLIP & CEO, MagGenome Technologies

    5. Felicitation Address

      • Shri. Santhosh Koshy ThomasDirector, KLIP & Managing Director, KINFRA

    6. Bio Connect 4.0 - Industry Perspectives

      • Dr. Sreeraj GopiFounder and Managing Director, Molecules Biolabs

    7. Special Address - Investment Facilitation in Health Sciences

    8. The Way Forward - From Commitments to Groundbreaking

      • Shri. A. P. M. Mohammed Hanish IASAddl. Chief Secretary, Industries & Commerce, External Cooperation, Revenue (Waqf), Government of Keralam

    9. Valedictory Address

      • Shri. P. K. KunhalikuttyHon'ble Minister for Industries, IT & AI, Government of Keralam

    10. Vote of Thanks and Official Closing of Bio Connect 4.0

      • Shri. Varghese MalakkaranGeneral Manager (IF&IP and HR), KSIDC, Government of Keralam

    11. Event concludes

Conclave speakers Scientists, founders and policymakers on stage. Meet the speakers

Sessions and speakers are as confirmed by the organisers and may change before or during the conclave. Names link to speaker profiles where one is available.

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