Symposium: From plant to patient
Discover insights into the evolving industry landscape at the Medical Symposium. This edition of the event fosters connections among experts involved in the entire value chain, from cultivation to patient care. Sign upDo you want to gain the latest, unique insights from the field of medical innovation?
– join the 4th edition of the Symposium, that aims to engage with stakeholders as the industry matures into its next phase of development
The Medical Plant Symposium is your platform for engaging with experts across the entire value chain, from cultivation to patient care. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the industry’s ongoing transformation.
Gain insights from industry experts on the latest trends, discover the keys to success in plant sciences, technology, and cultivation, understand the evolving landscape of product development and clinical evidence, engage with key stakeholders and potential partners to fuel industry growth, and prepare for the industry’s future, marked by efficiency, sustainability, and impact right in the city of Odense.
What’s next for the industry?
The Trial Program has transitioned into a permanent framework for production, manufacturing, and export. Learn how this shift will shape the industry’s direction.
Doctors can now prescribe medical plant-based treatments for an additional four years, with the potential for extension. The industry’s future will be influenced by the evidence gathered during this period.
This year’s theme, “The Next Step,” will explore international best practices for overcoming industry challenges. Join us for knowledge exchange, networking, and collaboration.
The Medical Plant Symposium is your platform for engaging with experts across the entire value chain, from cultivation to patient care. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the industry’s ongoing transformation.
Program
The program is packed with insightful sessions designed to delve into various aspects of the evolving medical plant industry. And don’t forget, after the sessions, there’s a fantastic networking opportunity waiting for you at Storms Pakhus!
- Session 1: Plant breeding: Applying breeding tactics for the medical plant industry
- Session 2: Plant cultivation: Cultivation technologies to support sustainability
- Session 3: Product development: Engagement with the wider ecosystem
- Session 4: Clinical studies: Research on new applications
- Session 5: Patient application: The Nordic perspective on research collaboration
- Networking at Storms Pakhus afterward!

A unique ecosystem in odense
What sets Odense apart in the realm of medical innovation? The key lies in its unique blend of two industries: a rich heritage in greenhouse-based horticulture and a cutting-edge pharmaceutical sector. This combination has propelled Odense into a prominent position as a European hub for medical innovation. Explore this dynamic ecosystem in our video.
Why join the SYMPOSIUM: FROM PLANT TO PATIENT?
Listen to Investment Manager – Biotechnology and Life Science, Lone Krogsbøll, as she shares her invaluable insights and experiences with you, shedding light on the dynamic landscape of the industry located in the city of Odense.
Biotech and life science in numbers
employees in life science, biotech and green tech in Odense
mil. EURO is invested in the industries in and around Odense since 2020
billion euros is the number of Danish life science exports in 2022
Data from june 2023
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Lone Krogsbøll
Investment Manager - Medical Cannabis & Life Science
I help foreign companies in the biotech, life science, and medical cannabis industry to establish in Odense and connect them to relevant business partners and opportunities here. My background is in health tech, but I’ve focused on the medical cannabis sector since it started in Denmark in 2018.