
Wizipet pitching at the Startup Demo Arena
Nexus Luxembourg returns in 2026, celebrating founders who dare to shape tomorrow.
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250 startups from around the world handpicked by an exclusive jury.
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30 top startups felicitated at the official Closing Ceremony attended by global leaders, policy makers and partners.
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1 grand winner will take home €100,000 prize value (€25,000 cash + €75,000 in business services)
Application fee: €50 — no additional charges if selected.
Zara Ghazoui
Director of Data Strategy, Data Science and AI - AstraZeneca
Dr. Zara Ghazoui is a visionary data science leader within healthcare with 20+ years of experience driving digital innovation and AI integration across global pharma, life science and leading hospitals. PhD-trained in Data Science, she has pioneered AI and data strategies to accelerate drug development, enhance precision medicine, and advance health equity—particularly in Cancer.
A sought-after keynote speaker and published thought leader with 35+ published scientific papers, abstracts and patents. Zara brings deep expertise at the convergence of Technology in particular AI and Machine Learning, Healthcare & Science as well as Big Data, with a compelling ability to translate complex science into real-world solutions. Her strategic roles across global firms including AstraZeneca, Qiagen and Royal Marsden Cancer Hospitals and beyond, coupled with experience judging global AI startups reflect a unique blend of science, strategy, and storytelling.

