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International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference 

September 10 - 11 | San Diego, CA

Why You Should Attend

 

Over two immersive days, you'll hear timely keynote and panel discussions, connect with decision-makers and have the oppportunity to forge meaningful partnerships in the life sciences x real estate space.

 

Our carefully curated speaker lineup features the industry's most influential voices ready to share actionable insights that will position you ahead of market shifts and emerging opportunities.

 

Not to mention you'll meet other like-minded attendees ready to discuss ideas and make some deals.

 

Speakers

 

 
Keynote & Award Ceremony
A Conversation with Timothy Schoen, CEO, BioMed Realty
 
Timothy Schoen
CEO
BioMed Realty
 
 
 
Driving Sustainability in Life Sciences and Biotech
Implementing Sustainable Operational Solutions, Navigating Global Challenges, and Building Adaptable, Efficient Infrastructure to Support Real Estate Growth
 
Joydeep Ganguly
Chief Sustainability Officer and SVP, Global Ops
Gilead Sciences
   
Katie Sheehan
Director, Sustainability
Breakthrough Properties
   
Justin Dunn
VP of Sustainability
SteelWave
 
 
John Swift
Partner
Buro Happold
   
Isabel Mandujano
Director of Lab Planning
LPA Design Studios
   
William Silva
Director, Preconstruction
Swinerton
 
 
Kurt Lindorfer
Founding Principal
PARADIGM Structural Engineers
 
 
 
Development, Construction, and Design Strategies Across All Lab Types
Meeting Market Demands and Tenant Expectations in an Evolving Life Sciences Market
 
Mark Watkins
Senior Director, Global Real Estate
Thermo Fisher Scientific
   
Sonia Taneja
Managing Director
King Street Properties
   
Chris Tipre
Principal
Trammell Crow Company
 
 
Jeff West
Vice President, Facilities & Campus Operations
Fred Hutch
   
Elizabeth Hawkins
Operations Manager
Swinerton
 
 
 
Helping Life Sciences Companies Scale
Building Ecosystems, Identifying Clusters, Propelling Startup Growth and Expansion, and Helping Biotech Firms Reach Their Next Stage
 
Chris Haskell, Ph.D.
Head of JLABS, Bay Area
Johnson & Johnson
   
Mark Federici
Director, Global BioInnovations, Biosciences Division
Thermo Fisher Scientific
   
Joe Panetta
President (Emeritus)
Biocom
 
 
Gino Segre
Managing Director
Bakar Labs
   
Stephen Blair
Principal, Science & Technology Practice Director
CannonDesign
 
 
 
Universities Driving Innovation and Biotech Growth
Attracting, Retaining, and Supporting Top Talent, Developing Incubators for Startups, and Driving Growth Through Partnerships
 
Corinne Peek-Asa
Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation
UCSD
   
Tracy Johnson
Dean of Life Sciences
UCLA
   
Jeffrey Roberts
Dean, SDSU College of Sciences
SDSU
 
 
Carmen Domingo
Dean of the College of Science and Engineering
SFSU
   
Scott Maloney
Director, Innovation & Private Sector Research Engage
Washington State University
   
Robert Fagnant
Associate Partner
Syska Hennessy Group
 
 
Vlad Pajkic
Partner
ZGF Architects
 
 
 
Life Sciences Real Estate Leasing Outlook: Lease Negotiations, Terms, Vacancies, and Flexibility
Navigating Supply vs Demand Dynamics, Tenant Preferences, and Strategies for Effective Space Utilization
 
Alicia Hinds
COO
Alloy Properties
   
Abby Mondani
VP
Oxford Properties
   
Meena Narayanan
Lead Scientist
Poseida Therapeutics, Inc. (A Member of Roche Group)
 
 
Chad Urie
Vice Chairman
JLL
   
Martin Togni
Partner
Allen Matkins
 
 
 
High-Performing Labs: Building the Future of Lab Spaces
Delivering Flexible, Sustainable, and Advanced Lab Spaces
 
Scott Fees
Executive & Senior Vice President of Development
Wexford Science & Technology
   
Suzet McKinney
Investor
[Previously with Sterling Bay]
   
John Beuerlein
Sr Project Manager
DPR Construction
 
 
Brandon Fortier
Director
IMEG
   
Gul Dusi
National Lead, Life Sciences Project Development
JLL
 
 
 
Navigating Funding and Investment Opportunities: Strategies for Biotech Fundraising, Venture Capital, and Startup Financing
Exploring the Latest Trends in Securing Capital, Building Investor Relationships, and Overcoming Financial Challenges in the Evolving Biotech Landscape
 
Peter Dowley
SVP, Investments & Life Sciences
Kilroy Realty
   
Tariq Warsi
Venture Partner
Awaken Capital
   
Chris Yoo
General Partner
Xcellerant Ventures
 
 
Alex Browne
National Director, Research & Life Sciences
Transwestern
   
Howard Kozloff
Founder & CEO
Noblespace
 
 
 
AI in Biotech: Driving Innovation in R&D, Labs, and Delivery
The Role of Automation, Data, Robotics, and Emerging Technologies in the Future of Biotech
 
Ross Bundy
President and CEO
CRISPR QC
   
Adam Denmark
VP, Science & Tech Strategist/Director Lab Planning
SmithGroup
   
Peter Spier
Director of Preconstruction & Innovation
Hathaway Dinwiddie Construction Company
 
 
 
Remarks
 
Chris Orlando
President
VOC Associates
   
Danielle Benford
Senior VP
VOC Associates
 
 
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