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B7-B20: OECD - Side-event

High-Level Roundtable on Health and Life Sciences Competitiveness

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21 January 2026, 9am.
OECD Headquarters, Paris (Participation upon invitation.)

On the occasion of the 2026 G7 France Presidency and in the margins of the French Healthcare Business Forum, this roundtable brings together G7 and OECD leaders to explore how to better integrate health and economic policies that can maximise societal benefits and drive growth and competitiveness in economies.

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Part 1: The Economic Case for Investments in Life Sciences and Health Competitiveness

This structured discussion will examine how strategic investment in life sciences and health systems strengthens countries’ economic competitiveness, growth potential, as well as economic security across R&D, clinical trials, manufacturing, etc.

Part 2: Cross-Cutting Policy Approaches

This session will explore how countries can develop cross-cutting policy frameworks that bridge health, economic, and industrial agendas to accelerate life sciences innovation and strengthen competitiveness.

Panellists will examine how coordinated approaches can unlock greater value from health innovation. The discussions will help identifying concrete solutions and actionable recommendations.