During 16–19 November, the PHUSE Community gathered in Germany for the EU Connect 2025, where connections flourished and inspiration filled every room at the Congress Center Hamburg.
This event broke EMEA records, welcoming 757 attendees from over 175 companies and 34 countries. This once again proved that when our PHUSE Community comes together, we showcase the best of our global network and our shared passion for progress.
The agenda featured more than 18 parallel Streams – each offering practical insights and innovative conversation. Engaging Hands-on Workshops and interactive Panel Discussions enabled attendees to dive deep into emerging technologies, share experiences and collaborate to drive meaningful change across the industry.
Our new Sip & Paint and Mindfulness Meditation events made their European debut, and attendees enjoyed networking at our popular Welcome Event and Connect Dinner.
With every talk and every handshake, this year’s EU Connect reaffirmed what makes PHUSE special: its open, engaged and forward-thinking community.
Hear from our EU Connect 2025 Chair, Jennie McGuirk
"It was an honour and a privilege to chair yet another successful PHUSE EU Connect, this year set against the beautiful backdrop of Hamburg. There was so much to take in and enjoy, and I’m incredibly proud of what our community achieved together.
Thanks to all our brave presenters who shared their expertise, insights, and stories, and to everyone who joined us – I truly hope the experience was memorable. Special appreciation also goes to our sponsors and exhibitors for their continued support.
And of course, an enormous thank you to the outstanding PHUSE Connect Committee, the PHUSE Board of Directors, and our first-class PHUSE Office staff. Finally, I wish Jin, Angelo & Diana the very best of luck as they take the reins for Glasgow next year… I know you’ll do an amazing job."
– Jennie McGuirk, EU Connect 2025 Chair
Award Winners
Join us in celebrating our award winners through the PHUSE Recognition framework. These outstanding members of our PHUSE Community set the bar for us all with their dedication and collaborative spirit.
Best in Connect – ML04: Josua Böser, Chrestos
Best Connect Newcomer – SA02: Søren Fjelstrup, Novo Nordisk
Best in Stream Winners:
Application Development (AD) – AD12: Michael Weiss, P300 & Elena Glathe, Independent
Analytics & Statistics (AS) – AS03: Monika Bajek & Dubravka Georgijevic, Fortrea
Coding Tips & Tricks (CT) – CT15: Mariam Babayan & Syuzanna Simonyan, BioBrain PRO
Data Handling & Data Engineering (DH) – DH01: Lutz Hoffmann & Dana Vinzelberg, Bayer
Data Standards & Governance (DS) – DS04: Rafik Ghazaryan, BioBrain PRO
Data Visualisation (DV) – DV01: Sevak Kamalyan & Alexander Mkrtchyan, Armat Analytics
Leadership Through Innovation (LI) – LI07: Ross Farrugia, Roche
Machine Learning, AI & Large Language Models (ML) – ML09: Emily Yates, Formation Bio
Open Source Technologies (OS) – OS02: Jana Spinner & Gerardo Rodriguez, Lucid Analytics
Professional Development (PD) – PD12: Jessica Anderson, Plus Project
People Leadership & Management (PM) – PM01: Harris Kampouris, MSD
Poster Presentations (PP) – PP12: Liam Clothier, Southampton Clinical Trials Unit
Real-world Evidence (RE) – RE06: George Panagoitakis & Nikolaos Kountouris Pfizer
Submissions & Agencies (SA) – SA06: Roxanne McGuire, Veramed
Standards Implementation (SI) – SI03: Carla Santillan, Fortrea
Scripts, Macros & Automation (SM) – SM04: Matthew Phelps & Nicolai Skov Johnsen, Novo Nordisk
Trends & Technology (TT) – TT05: Tom Ratford, Veramed
PHUSE have made donations on the winners’ behalf to their chosen charities: Tafel Hamburg (Local Food Bank), Assistance Dogs International and The Earthshot Prize.
Our dedication to supporting meaningful causes reflects PHUSE’s broader mission to drive positive change and contribute to a better world beyond the data science community.
Looking Ahead to the EU Connect 2026
After the success of this year’s event, we’re gearing up for bringing our EMEA community together at the EU Connect 2026, taking place 15–18 November in Glasgow, Scotland.
Thinking about sharing your expertise? Keep an eye out for Call for Papers opening in March, which is an excellent opportunity to highlight your work and make your mark within our global community.
Sponsorship packages are available on a first-come first-served basis here. View the prospectus to find out more.
Hear from our EU Connect 2026 Chair, Jinesh Patel
"What a week at the EU Connect 2025. Huge congratulations to Jennie for her leadership and realising her vision. I feel privileged to have been part of your team.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who made it happen our incredible attendees, presenters, exhibitors and sponsors. Special recognition to the PHUSE Connect Committee and the PHUSE Office for their tireless work delivering for our community year after year.
I’m excited to see what next year’s conference in Glasgow will bring as we build on momentum, unlock new innovations and dive into the trends shaping our future."
– Jinesh, Patel, EU Connect 2026 Chair
