Catalonia, a benchmark in health innovation and social value
04.02.2026 - 9:15
04.02.2026 - 12:45
Factor Barcelona (C/ Roger de Llúria, 71)
La Vanguardia
Roche Farma
Where and when?
The event "Catalonia, a benchmark in health innovation and social value", organized by La Vanguardia in collaboration with Roche Farma, will take place on Tuesday, February 4, 2026, at the Factor Barcelona venue (C/ Roger de Llúria, 71).
About the event
The event will bring together experts from the healthcare, scientific, and business sectors to analyze Catalonia's role as a driver of health innovation and biomedical R&D in Europe. Topics such as the digitalization of the healthcare system, the rise of AI, talent attraction, and system sustainability will be discussed.
Additionally, there will be an emphasis on the importance of measuring and communicating the social value of innovation.
Sessions of interest
- Hon. Mrs. Olga Pané, Minister of Health
- Antoni Plasència, General Director of Research and Health Innovation. Department of Health
- Manel del Castillo, Managing Director. Hospital de Sant Joan de Déu d'Esplugues and president. Evaluation, Innovation, and Operational Reform Committee of the Health System (CAIROS)
- Xavier Montalbán, Director. Centre for Multiple Sclerosis of Catalonia (Cemcat)
- Robert Fabregat, General Director. Biocat
- Mariluz Amador, Medical & Regulatory Affairs Director. Roche Farma
Moderated by
- Josep Corbella, Science and Health Journalist. La Vanguardia
- Maria Queralt Gorgas, Clinical Director of the Pharmacy Service. Hospital Universitari Vall d'Hebron
- Marta Trapero, Full Professor Serra Hunter and Researcher at the Department of Economics and Business, Faculty of Law, Economics, and Tourism. University of Lleida
- Aleix Prat, Director. Clínic Barcelona Comprehensive Cancer Centre
- Mercè Boada, Co-founder and Medical Director. Ace Alzheimer Center Barcelona
- Federico Plaza, Corporate Affairs Director. Roche Farma
Moderated by
- Josep Corbella, Science and Health Journalist. La Vanguardia