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Celebrating the achievements of European life science executives & their partners
From remarkable breakthroughs to transformational investments and deals join us to recognise the exceptional individuals, teams, and organisations that have shaped the life science industry over the past 12 months
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Honouring Jan van de Winkel
Celebrating Excellence: Jan van de Winkel Honoured with Lifetime Achievement Award at the European Lifestars Awards
We are thrilled to announce that Jan van de Winkel, a visionary leader and pioneer in the life sciences industry, is being recognised with the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award at this year’s European Lifestars Awards. This accolade celebrates his extraordinary contributions, groundbreaking innovations, and unwavering dedication to advancing healthcare and biotechnology.
With a career spanning decades, Jan van de Winkel has redefined what’s possible in the life sciences, inspiring countless professionals and shaping the future of medicine. His relentless pursuit of excellence and transformative impact on the industry have earned him this well-deserved honour.
Join us in celebrating this monumental achievement and the legacy of a true trailblazer. Stay tuned for more updates as we honour Jan van de Winkel’s remarkable journey and his enduring influence on the global life sciences community.
A Lifetime of Innovation. A Legacy of Impact.
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Join European life science industry
Get ready to recognise brilliance, innovation, and groundbreaking achievements at the European Lifestars Awards (ELAs).
This annual celebration brings together the finest life science executive leaders, investors, partners, and deal makers – to honour their outstanding contributions to the advancement of the industry.
Don't miss your chance to be a part of this extraordinary gathering – mark your calendar and secure your spot at the ELAs now!
Categories
The awards shine a light on the breadth and depth of deal-making that have taken place during the 12-month qualifying period, plus the Region of the Year finale.
Judging
The judging faculty is chosen for their wealth of industry experience and strength of their cross-border knowledge and are selected from a diverse pool of key stakeholders.
Standards
We recognise & reward the people, teams and organisations that have played a critical role in the advancement of the industry over a 12 month period.
Transparency
It’s vital that the awards are as fair as possible. We remove all internal involvement from the application, judging, testing & scoring of all finalists.
Why get involved?
Prestige & recognition
Stand among the brightest and most innovative companies in European life science.
Unparalleled networking
Connect with 500+ C-suite executives, industry pioneers, and key decision-makers.
An unforgettable night
Live entertainment, incredible food, and a huge networking opportunity.
Be part of the legacy
Celebrating game-changing innovation, deal-making, and ground-breaking talent.

Awards Host Robin Ince!
We are delighted to announce that award-winning comedian and presenter, Robin Ince, will be hosting the European Lifestars Awards.
Robin Ince is best known as a comedian and populariser of scientific ideas. Robin presents the Sony Gold Award winning BBC Radio 4 series The Infinite Monkey Cage with Professor Brian Cox, currently releasing its 31st series.

Awards Partner Barts Charity
We are delighted to announce that Barts Charity will be the charity partner for the European Lifestars Awards.
Together we make better healthcare possible.
We’re here for the people of East London and their families. We invest in ground-breaking research, transformative healthcare projects and inspiring people, driven by the same goals: to make better healthcare possible for our East London community. As the dedicated charity for Barts Health NHS Trust, we support St Bartholomew’s, Whipps Cross, Newham, Royal London, and Mile End hospitals, as well as the Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry at Queen Mary University of London.
Together with our supporters and partners, we drive forward improvements that are transforming lives and shaping a better, fairer future for East London.

Meet Josh Luland, Professional Magician
Josh Luland is a professional magician and will be attending the awards on November 17th. He’ll be performing an array of card tricks, mentalism, interactive magic, and much more!
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European Lifestars Awards ... The Numbers
500+
Attendees
110+
Finalists
15
Award Categories
14
EU Countries
5
EU Regions
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