Tuesday, 1st September 2026 • From 13:00 to 15:00 • Room 1-2 (to be confirmed)
This event is organised by the GA Industry Working Group.
Coordinator: Gaia A. Scalabrino, Ph.D., NatPro Executive Director, Board Member of the Society of Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research, Irish Bioeconomy Forum Steering Group Member.
Pitch Slam Expression of Interest
Are you working on innovative research with potential translational application?
Is your technology commercially viable and aligned with industry needs?
GA2026 Science Pitch Slam is a dynamic event where selected candidates will deliver a 3-minute pitch, showcasing how their inspiring translational research or technology could be commercially viable and aligned with industry needs.
If you are interested in presenting a pitch and you work as Doctorate Student, Postdoctoral Researcher, Research Fellow or Senior Researcher in academia, start-up and CDO settings, please submit this Expression of Interest (FORM BELOW) by the deadline on the 31 March 2026.
Bring your sharpest pitch. This is a highly competitive opportunity to pitch to industry leaders and peers. The Pitch Slam is limited to 25 presenters who will take the stage!
Live Pitch Slam Rules:
- All pitches will last a maximum of 3 minutes. We will NOT deviate from this strict time.
- Pitches can use a PowerPoint presentation of maximum 4 slides (including any title slide and/or acknowledgement/contacts slide, if used). We will NOT deviate from this maximum number of slides. Shortlisted presenters will need to submit their presentation in advance of the event, as instructed by email.
- Shortlisted presenters will receive further instructions on the live Pitch Slam via email, including the time of the event, the room location, the order of the pitch presentations and the deadline for submitting their supporting PowerPoint.
