The 2026 conference is scheduled for Tuesday 22 September, adding another major event to the autumn Zernike calendar.
The fifth edition returns in September
Campus Groningen lists the LIFE Science Conference 2026 for Tuesday 22 September. Its event overview describes a keynote programme and the annual LIFE Science Innovation Award, positioning the day as a meeting point for researchers, entrepreneurs and talent connected to the region's life-sciences sector.
Students interested in research careers, startups or the local health and science ecosystem should check the organiser's page for registration, venue and eligibility details as they are updated.
Why it matters beyond one conference
Large campus events make otherwise separate laboratories, companies and study programmes more visible to one another. For students, the practical value may be a first conversation rather than a formal vacancy. Prepare one question about current work, keep the day realistic around classes and follow up with a precise message afterwards.
How students can prepare for the room
Read the programme and choose two sessions or organisations that connect to your studies. Prepare a twenty-second introduction that states your programme and genuine interest without turning every conversation into a job request. A precise question about a project, method or regional challenge is more memorable than asking someone to explain their entire organisation.
Bring a simple way to exchange professional contact details and write short notes after each conversation. Follow up within a few days with the context and one clear reason to continue speaking. Conference networking should respect time and boundaries; a useful exchange can be brief, and an unanswered message is not permission for repeated contact.
- Confirm whether student registration has separate conditions.
- Plan transport around the final session you intend to attend.
- Ask before photographing slides or participants.
- Review the innovation-award finalists through official information.
