ICAEW East of England: Biotech insight group | 2026

ICAEW East of England: Biotech insight group | 2026

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East England
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Schedule Description: This exclusive roundtable gathers biotech and finance leaders to navigate the East of England’s dynamic landscape. Participants will explore AI’s tran
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Description

This exclusive roundtable gathers biotech and finance leaders to navigate the East of England’s dynamic landscape. Participants will explore AI’s transformative influence, investment trends, and scaling strategies for competitive markets. This session offers a unique platform to exchange regional insights, share best practices for financial leadership, and connect with peers to actively shape the future of the biotech ecosystem across the region.

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Event Information

This exclusive roundtable gathers biotech and finance leaders to navigate the East of England’s dynamic landscape. Participants will explore AI’s transformative influence, investment trends, and scaling strategies for competitive markets. This session offers a unique platform to exchange regional insights, share best practices for financial leadership, and connect with peers to actively shape the future of the biotech ecosystem across the region.

Why Attend?

The East of England stands as a global epicentre for innovation and entrepreneurial spirit. As the sector faces rapid advancements, staying ahead requires more than just technical expertise—it requires a collaborative community.

  • Region-centric insights | Gain sector-specific knowledge tailored to the unique biotech ecosystem of the East of England.

  • Networking opportunity | Connect with fellow industry leaders, potential collaborators, and experienced finance professionals.

  • Best practice sharing | Exchange experiences and learn proven strategies for business scaling and effective financial leadership.

  • Influence future discussions | Contribute your perspectives on the key needs and emerging opportunities within the sector.

Potential Discussion Themes

  1. The AI influence | How artificial intelligence is accelerating R&D and operational efficiency.

  2. Scaling in competition | Strategies for growing a biotech business in a saturated global market.

  3. Investment and finance | Navigating the current funding climate and financial management for high-growth ventures.

Who Should Attend?

  • Leaders scaling biotech businesses in the East of England.

  • Finance professionals supporting the biotech industry.

  • Strategists seeking to deepen their understanding of the regional market.

  • Innovators passionate about the future of life sciences.

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Event Organiser: Lucy Bailey

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Please note that the programme is subject to change

Time Session

12:00

Welcome and introductions

12:05

Latest sector insights

12:10

Roundtable discussion

12:45

Further comments and questions

12:55

Key takeaways

13:00

Close

About the chair

Qun Yang | Co-founder and Chief Operating Officer | Biorbyt

Yang a qualified chartered accountant, starting as an auditor with Deloitte before moving on to investment banking with Goldman Sachs and then Deutsche Bank.

Qun is co-founder and COO of Biorbyt Ltd, a 'Cambridge Fens', an international start-up that provides UK and overseas research labs with antibodies, small molecules, ELISA kits and validated proteins.  Biorbyt also offers research support services, including peptide synthesis and lyophilization.  Qun leads Biorbyt's e-commerce, brand strategy, and international expansion.  In 2021 Biorbyt was recognised for its success, winning the 2021 International Trade Queen's Awards for Enterprise.  That year Qun received personal commendations, being awarded the National Business Woman Award, Asian Tech Star, and WeAreTechWoman 100 Award.

Qun is an active volunteer for local communities.  She is a school governor for Inspire Education Group, including Peterborough College, Stamford College, and Peterborough University Centre.  Having been working in the UK for over two decades, she supports women of Chinese heritage to break the glass ceilings in their careers and beyond as they make a positive impact in society through the UK Chinese Women Connect Association, a charity she founded in 2020.

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