Held under the Danish Presidency of the Council of the European Union, the Copenhagen Life Science Summit 2025 brought together leading European stakeholders from politics, industry, research, and patient organizations.

The central question was clear:
How can Europe strengthen its competitiveness in life sciences and health innovation before the window of opportunity closes?
The answer was equally clear:
Europe must act now.
Across keynotes, fireside chats, and panel debates, a shared commitment emerged — to build a stronger and more connected European life science ecosystem capable of driving growth, resilience, and better health outcomes for citizens.

Denmark’s contribution

Denmark took the initiative to host the Summit because life science has long been a national strength and a driver of competitiveness.
By sharing this experience, Denmark sought to help shape a common European path for innovation and patient impact.

Watch the highlights

Watch the aftermovie for key moments and reflections from the day here.

Explore the High-Level Conclusions summarizing the main takeaways from across the Summit here.