5th CRIG industrial partnering event
Scope
We are delighted to announce the 5th edition of the industrial partnering event of the Cancer Research Institute Ghent (CRIG) on Friday 6th February 2026.
Building on the success of the four previous editions, this biennial event once again unites key players in the oncology ecosystem to exchange cutting-edge insights in cancer research and foster new collaborations at the crossroads of academia and industry. By strengthening these bridges, we aim to accelerate the development of innovative solutions and ultimately improve patient outcomes. The 5th CRIG industrial partnering event will welcome principal investigators, clinicians, and senior postdocs from CRIG and research/non-profit institutions, as well as company delegates from the life sciences sector.
Curious to know more? Here’s a glimpse to the previous editions of the CRIG industrial partnering event series!
- 4th CRIG industrial partnering event (October 2023) - post-event page, after-movie, program
- 3rd CRIG industrial partnering event (October 2021) – post-event page, after-movie, program
- 2nd CRIG industrial partnering event (October 2019) – post-event page, after-movie, program
- 1st CRIG industrial partnering event (October 2017) – post-event page
Program
View the preliminary program.
We are preparing a rich and dynamic program that will bring together leading voices from both academia and industry. The event will include two plenary sessions with invited speakers, complemented by 4 sessions featuring short pitches from CRIG experts and industrial delegates.
Networking opportunities
Take full advantage of the many networking opportunities throughout the day. Start by connecting with peers during the coffee breaks, and don’t miss the Speed Dating session at the end of the morning to expand your network—make sure to bring your business card!
A dedicated networking lunch and the closing reception will provide additional occasions to meet fellow oncology innovators, while the sponsor booths will showcase the latest developments from our partners.
This year, we are also pleased to introduce a dedicated area highlighting selected Core Facilities of Ghent University, where participants can meet the Core managers and discover state-of-the-art technologies and services available to support their research.
Registration terms
Target audience: principal investigators, clinicians, research coordinators and senior postdocs from CRIG and research/non-profit institutions, as well as delegates from companies active in the field of life sciences.
Early registration ends on 24th December 2025, registration fee is per person.
- CRIG members (group leaders, principal investigators, clinicians, postdocs):
75 EUR (early) - 150 EUR (late) - Academia (non-CRIG), non-profit organisations:
200 EUR (early) - 300 EUR (late) - Industry:
350 EUR (early) - 400 EUR (late)
Registration via this link!
The registration will close on Monday 23rd January at 5 pm.
Cancellation policy: in case you want to cancel your registration, please send a request to Cristina.Pintucci@UGent.be. All notifications received 1 month before the start of the event, get refunded for 100% minus an administrative fee of 40 EUR. All notifications received less than 1 months before the start of the event, get refunded for 50% minus an administrative fee of 40 EUR. Cancellation requests received less than 2 weeks before the start of the event may not be refunded.
Venue
AuditoRium4 (De Rode Bol), Sint-Denijslaan 485, 9000 Gent, Belgium
Sponsors
If your company wishes to sponsor the 5th CRIG industrial partnering event, the following sponsor packages are available.
View the sponsoring companies.
Contact
For more information about the event, please contact:
dr. Cristina Pintucci
CRIG project manager – business unit
Cristina.Pintucci@UGent.be
+32 (0)487 787045