Project case: ~ Genomics Momenta 2012 - 2002, Client: Netherlands Genomics Initiative More information go to: www.genomics.nl

1. project case
Genomics Momenta 2012-2001
Organising the leading network event in the Dutch life sciences
• Each year the event concept was refined to reflect the
objectives and themes in the year in question. Formerly known
as Genomics Momentum, each year Life Sciences Momentum
attracted around 500 participants.

2. Genomics Momenta
We were asked to:
Develop a concept that would allow the Netherlands Genomics Initiative
to profile itself each year.
What we delivered:
• Developing a formula that mixes the idea of a conference and a
networking event. The day was structured with interesting lectures
and ample time for networking. We created the Plaza, the place of
choice for everyone who is anyone in Dutch life sciences.
• We are extremely happy and proud to have initiated and organised
all editions of Momentum. The final 12th edition of this highly
successful annual meeting was held on 20 November 2012
in the Fokker Terminal, The Hague.

3. Life Sciences Momentum 2012
“Communicating science”
20 November 2012, Fokker Terminal, The Hague
www.momentum2012.nl

4. Life Sciences Momentum 2011
“Science for Society”
22 November 2011, World Trade Center, Rotterdam

5. Life Sciences Momentum 2010
“Global connections”
23 November 2010, Media Plaza, Utrecht

6. Life Sciences Momentum 2009
“Empowering the future”
20 October 2009, World Forum, The Hague

7. Genomics Momentum 2008
“Focus on value”
11 November 2008, Van Nelle Ontwerpfabriek, Rotterdam

8. Genomics Momentum 2007
“Eye on Genomics”
27 November 2007, Passenger Terminal Amsterdam ,
Amsterdam
Genomics Momentum marked an important transition not
only for the Netherlands Genomics Initiative, but for the
genomics community in the Netherlands in general.
The transition from the first into the second phase of a
National Genomics strategy directed by NGI.
Gathered in the Passenger Terminal Amsterdam, almost
300 participants listened to NGI’s plans for the period
2008 - 2012, presented by Diederik Zijderveld, Director of
NGI.

9. Genomics Momentum 2006
“Genomics: Ready for the next step”
9 November 2006, Van Nelle Ontwerpfabriek, Rotterdam
Genomics Momentum 2006 explored the opportunities for
further developing the application of genomics in various
fields and for further advancement of the technologies
themselves. But is genomics ready for that next step?
The answer is a definite ‘yes’, judging from the
enthusiastic and lively atmosphere created by the 600
Dutch and international participants during the workshops
and at the exhibition on Genomics Plaza, covering 50
stands from a variety of companies and organisations.

10. Genomics Momentum 2005
Genomics in the here and now:
Emerging benefits for health
5 October 2005, World Forum Convention Centre, The Hague
The fifth Genomics Momentum has, again, been a successful
event. More than 30 speakers, 55 exhibitors and 750
participants have met, mingled and discussed hot topics in Life
Sciences.

11. International conference:
Genomics Momentum 2004
Genomics for our world
30 August – 1 September 2004, De Doelen, Rotterdam
With more than 1.000 participants from around the
globe, 165 expert speakers, 38 world-class exhibitors,
and dozens of business deals made, Genomics
Momentum 2004 reflected all the excitement, the
potential and the challenge of genomics today.

12. National conference:
Genomics Momentum 2003
Industrial Innovation
27 November 2003, Beurs van Berlage, Amsterdam
Distinguished national and international speakers from
venture capital and industry, and successful
entrepreneurs shared their vision on how to succeed in
the very competitive international life sciences field.
Besides plenary lectures, there were masterclasses,
brokerage sessions and business presentations to
participate in. The variety of activities and the open,
informal setting of the day were very well received by
the participants.

13. National conference:
Genomics Momentum 2002
Create your own Momentum
4 December 2002, Netherlands Congress Centre,
The Hague
Momentum 2002 - an excellent opportunity to do some
networking or get directly involved in the national
strategy.