Attendees are responsible for booking their own rooms at the New York Hilton Midtown. Room reservations made by Thursday, May 23, 2019 will be eligible for the group rate of $399.00 plus applicable taxes and fees for single or double occupancy. The negotiated group rate is based on availability and applies to reservations for Sunday, June 9, 2019 through Wednesday, June 12, 2019.
Stevenage is located at the heart of the UK’s world-leading research ecosystem, hosting one of GSK's global R&D hubs, the Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst, and 40+ life science companies. A new world-class campus, to be built over the next decade, will be home to some of the world’s most exciting life sciences companies, at the forefront of innovation in the sector, making Stevenage one of Europe’s largest and most vibrant life sciences clusters.
Join us for a special event marking the beginning of this journey, hear from a Senior Cabinet Minister about strengthening the UK's leading position in life sciences, followed by a discussion with our panel of experts including Steve Bates OBE, Chief Executive Officer, UK Bioindustry Association; Dr Sally Ann Forsyth OBE, Chief Executive, Stevenage Bioscience Catalyst (SBC); Professor Tony Ng, Richard Dimbleby Professor of Cancer Research, King’s College London and Steve Jackson, Chief Executive and Chief Scientific Officer, Adrestia.
They will consider how the future of the Stevenage life sciences cluster will contribute to world leading innovation and Government ambitions for growth.
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There will also be a chance for networking, engaging with senior leaders in this field and local figures involved in the transformation of Stevenage.
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By train
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From London, to ensure you arrive on time, we recommend travelling on either the:
- 8.10am Great Western Rail service from Moorgate – arriving at 9.15am,
- 8.46am Thameslink service from St Pancras International, arriving at 9.13am.
There are typically five to seven direct trains arriving from London every hour.
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From Cambridge, we recommend the:
- 8.27am Thameslink service, arriving in Stevenage at 9.06am
There are typically direct trains every 30 minutes.
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There will be designated shuttle buses for the event at the train station to transport guests from the train station to the Stevenage Campus – a short 5-minute journey.
The Stevenage Campus is also a short cycle journey from the station.
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By car
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GSK R&D Stevenage is easily accessible by road. The site is approximately 30 miles north of London on the A1(M). Exit at junction 7 (Stevenage South) and take the A602 towards Ware. At the first roundabout (Gunnels Wood Road) take the third exit and you will see the entrance to the site. If arriving from local roads follow the A602 to the site.
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Address: Gunnels Wood Road, Stevenage, Herts., SG1 2NY
Sat Nav only: SG1 2FX
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By foot
Guests arriving by foot will have to sign in at the visitors’ centre upon arrival before making their way to the GSK building.
