The BioCalendar

BioFuture
2024-10-28 - 2024-10-30
New York City | October 28-30, 2024
Virtual | November 5-7, 2024
Innovators & Investors Come Together to Shape the Future of Healthcare

BioFuture is where relentless therapeutic pioneers, innovators, and investors gather to assess and shape the future of healthcare and digital health. Participate in candid, unfiltered discussions. At this year’s summit, we’ll explore the exciting convergence between rapidly evolving fields including biopharma, digital medicine, big data, AI, healthcare systems, payors, and more. The coming decade will dramatically accelerate the transformation of the healthcare ecosystem.

This year’s event will be a melting pot of cross-industry ideas and insights that fuse the swiftly developing fields of biopharma, digital medicine, big data, artificial intelligence, healthcare systems, insurance providers, and beyond.

BIO on the BAYOU
2024-10-29 - 2024-10-30
BIO on the BAYOU presents University Research the way YOU want it, as the signature event showcases academic science & biotech from the entire Gulf South region. Join senior executives and top decision-makers from the corporate, investor, foundation, government, and academic sectors as we work together at the business conference to advance cutting-edge research from the bench to the bedside.
This 2024 program – which will be held in person in New Orleans, Louisiana – will continue to evolve as it features expert-led panels, private meeting capabilities powered by partneringONE, networking opportunities, and most importantly business-style scientific presentations straight from researchers at leading Gulf South universities including Tulane University, Auburn University, LSU Health New Orleans, The University of Mississippi, Xavier University of Louisiana, Jackson State University, LSU Health Shreveport, The University of Kentucky, The University of Louisville, Mississippi State, Pennington Biomedical Research Center, The Puerto Rico Science, Technology & Research Trust. the University of Southern Mississippi and the University of Tennessee.
Make your Travel Plans and Get Ready to join us in New Orleans in October, 2024…
…And Stay for Halloween, New Orleans Style!

The State of AI in Drug Discovery 2024
2024-10-30 11:00 - 15:00 UTC | Online webinar
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning are transforming the worlds of biotechnology and pharma, particularly in the arena of drug discovery. Leveraging the rise of large datasets and massive compute power, AI appears poised to expedite and, in some cases, reimagine the design of novel and more effective therapeutics, from cell and gene therapy, oncology, neuroscience, and more.
In GEN’s inaugural virtual summit, The State of AI in Drug Discovery, we proudly host an outstanding group of thought-leaders, researchers and AI entrepreneurs across industry and academia to showcase the latest advances, challenges and concerns regarding the deployment of AI in biotech, with particular emphasis on disrupting the drug discovery process. This exciting event brings together founders and executives from many of the most exciting companies powering the AI revolution, including Recursion, 1910 Genetics, Profluent, Terray Therapeutics, Generate:Biomedicines, and more!

Ansu Satpathy, Stanford: “High-Throughput Genomics and Cancer Therapeutics”
2024-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 UTC
Dr. Ansuman Satpathy, M.D., Ph.D., is a physician-scientist and Associate Professor of Pathology and Immunology at Stanford University. He is the director of the Stanford Center for Immunotherapy Design, co-director of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, and co-director of the Immunotherapy Program in the Stanford Cancer Institute. Ansu’s research combines expertise in immunology, high-throughput genomics, and computation to discover principles of the immune system in health and disease and to translate these discoveries into novel clinical therapeutics. He is a co-founder of Immunai, Cartography Biosciences, Santa Ana Bio, and Prox Biosciences, and a venture partner at Wing Venture Capital.

Top Considerations for Your Company’s Next Expansion
2024-10-31 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Online webinar
Whether your company is on the verge of a new product approval or approaching maximum production capacity, a business expansion may be in your future. Attend this webinar to learn about recommended resources, timelines, and top considerations for planning a life sciences expansion.
This webinar will cover the following:

Education and training infrastructure to fill talent needs
Business operating costs, including real estate, labor, construction, taxes, and utilities
Transportation access
Supporting ecosystem, including suppliers, competitors, and industry partners

Young Black Pharma Conference & Gala
2024-11-01 - 2024-11-03
2024 YBP CONFERENCE & GALA

We are thrilled to announce the third installment of the Young Black Pharma Conference & Gala —this year with a change of scenery in our Nation’s Capital, Washington, D.C.!
Join us in Chocolate City to leave it all on the floor, tapping into, “Mindset vs. Mentality: Crafting Your Playbook to WIN”: MINDSET is the attitude or frame of mind we carry with us that we flex depending on the setting or task at hand. MENTALITY is the internal contract we make with ourselves that guides our decision-making, how we show up consistently, and ultimately, how we pursue life. Simply put, your mind is your most valuable asset- lock in and come craft your playbook to WIN with YBP this November!
CONFERENCE & GALA LOCATION
JW Marriott Washington DC
1331 Pennsylvania Ave NW
Washington, DC 20004

BIO-Europe
2024-11-04 - 2024-11-06 | Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
BIO-Europe, Europe’s leading partnering event, provides an exceptional opportunity to connect with more potential partners in just three days than you could throughout the entire year.

The BIO-Europe program explores the impact of the Swedish approach, embodied by an openness to collaboration, has had on biotech innovation, and addresses the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in life science. Hear from experts as they share their insights that could inspire your next business move.

Life Sciences Dealmaking Symposium
2024-11-06 | Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Join McDermott for our 13th Annual Life Sciences Dealmaking Symposium on November 6, 2024 at Boston’s stunning Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport. You don’t want to miss a full day of valuable and candid insights from life science dealmakers on the state of dealmaking in pharma, medtech and biotech.
Why attend?

Connect with 200+ top decision-makers, including C-suite leaders, business development executives, PE and investors, founders, and strategists.
Hear from 40+ industry leaders who are back doing deals in light of improving market conditions.
Dig into transactional trends, regulatory developments and market dynamics shaping life sciences dealmaking.
Get the latest observations on global regulatory developments and the dynamic political environment that will impact cross-border transactions.

Casino Night for Women's Health
2024-11-06 16:30 - 21:00 UTC
Step into a world of glitz, glamour, and good fortune at our casino Night, hosted at the prestigious Aquillius Innovation Hub! This fall, we’re bringing together the excitement of a casino with a cause that truly matters: Supporting women’s health.
Your participation in this event will help raise vital funds to support startups developing technologies to improve women’s health. Every ticket sold and every hand played at our tables brings us one step closer to making a difference.
Why Women’s Health Matters
Women’s health has long been an area that demands more attention, research, and resources. From reproductive health to breast cancer research, and mental health support to heart disease prevention, the challenges women face are numerous and complex. By supporting this event, you’re contributing to a future where these challenges are met with innovative solutions, comprehensive care, and stronger support networks.
Casino Night for Women’s Health
Guests are invited to enjoy an evening of casino games, live entertainment, and delicious refreshments, all while contributing to a worthy cause.

2024 Pantheon
2024-11-07 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, United States
For more than 20 years, CLS has recognized the state’s leaders from across the pharmaceutical, biotech and other allied industries to pay tribute to those making exceptional contributions to the life sciences industry. The Pantheon awards celebrate the achievements of leading life sciences innovators representing therapeutic, diagnostic, medical device, and industrial biotechnology companies.

Hippo Pathway in Biology and Diseases
2024-11-10 - 2024-11-14
Research of hippo pathways and signaling is an emerging and rapidly growing field. This inaugural conference will focus on the fundamental biology of the hippo pathway and therapeutic development for related cancer drugs. Attending this conference gives investigators the chance to learn about ongoing research and facilitate collaboration within the community. The program will involve presenting research on new and developing cancer drugs which should also appeal to members within the biotech industry.

4th Investigator-Initiated Trials
2024-11-11 00:00 - 2024-11-12 23:59 UTC
As investigator-initiated trials grow more intricate, your team needs the most up-to-date strategies on building successful IITs, forecasting budgets, achieving study milestones, and brainstorming innovative KPI strategies.
Save the date for November 11-12 for DGE’s 4th Investigator Initiated Trials conference! Back by popular demand, our all- new agenda provides answers to your most urgent questions about the best practices for reviewing, selecting, and funding research investigators!

5th Next-Gen MSL Excellence
2024-11-11 00:00 - 2024-11-12 23:59 UTC
“It was so useful to hear how teams have grown and to learn from their experiences. It was still nice to hear from the more established teams as a goal to work towards.” –MSL, INSULET
“The emotional intelligence panel had great tidbits to incorporate into my team.” –Senior Director, Field Medical, GRAIL
The key challenges facing Medical Science Liaisons are not new – but they are also not solved. Now with the industry more thoroughly focused around remote work, it can be harder than ever to maintain relationships with KOLs and find the time for the networking required for proper relationship maintenance. Understanding that new technologies may not necessarily solve old problems as much as they merely change them, the 5th Next-Gen MSL Excellence Summit returns to Philadelphia this November for the most in-depth detailed analysis available on this topic!
Join our world-class expert speaking faculty as they share best practice in building soft skills and emotional intelligence, gathering and flagging the most important insights, carrying key lessons for global MSL operations, selecting the best congresses for outreach – and much more!

PMC Annual Personalized Medicine Conference
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-14 | Boston, MA, 02210, United States
The Annual Personalized Medicine Conference is designed to provide attendees with an opportunity to develop collaborative solutions to shared challenges in personalized medicine. Participants will exchange views with leading business executives, clinicians, journalists, and patient advocates in an intimate conference setting.

NY Metro Builds Bio+ 7th Annual Symposium for Life Science Innovation and Development
2024-11-12 08:00 UTC | New York, New York, NY, United States
Launched in 2018, NY Metro Builds Bio+ focuses on the growth and development of the life science cluster in the Greater New York Metro area (which includes New York City and the surrounding counties of New York, Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania). NY Metro Builds Bio+ hosts a series of events and educational initiatives and generates research and reports.
A 501(c)(3) nonprofit membership-driven organization, NY Metro Builds Bio+ is dedicated to bringing the life sciences innovation community together, serving as the go-to place to find information about and assistance with growing, building and locating life science companies in the New York Metropolitan area.
Join us at the Seventh Annual Symposium for Life Science Innovation and Development to hear how private and public investments are driving exponential growth for the life science industry, what new initiatives are furthering innovation in the space and what this means for the Greater NY Metropolitan Area.The symposium will also highlight a new London/UK life sciences chapter and we’ll present the research report from the London life sciences study tour which took place in April 2024.

Regional Biotechnology Conference: Taking the Life Sciences Industry to the next level!
2024-11-14 09:00 - 12:00 UTC
The Regional Biotechnology Conference is an annual conference that attracts more than 100 of the region’s movers and shakers for a half-day of dynamic speakers and topics that are important to start-up and early stage biotech company leaders. Grant Castor, Senior Vice President, Commercial Strategy and Operations, Sentynl Therapeutics is the host. Our high-powered speaker lineup of biotech, investment and government experts will include Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger, Jennifer Griffin, PhD, Partner at Mission BioCapital and many more!

Webinar: Partnering Tutorial for RESI London
2024-11-14 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | Online webinar
Understanding the RESI partnering system and using it to its maximum capabilities can make a large difference in a company’s success at RESI. Join LSN staff as we walk you through our system and how it can help you identify partners who are a best fit for you, how to manage your outreach, our recommended strategy for following up, and how to take advantage of all of the content that we provide to ensure your best possible RESI experience.

Fierce Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Forum
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-19 | Online webinar
The Fierce Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Forum is back on November 18-19, 2024! We are once again partnering with the Fierce Healthcare Editorial team. Together, we look forward to addressing some of the most pressing and relevant DEI issues. This year’s theme is Embedding Equity: A Core Principle in Life Sciences and Healthcare.
Our event will feature a thoughtfully designed agenda with perspectives from leaders in the biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device and healthcare industries. Over 2 days we will tackle a wide variety of perspectives, strategies and models through panels, fireside chats, presentations and keynotes designed to inspire a renewed focus on health equity and what you can do to make a positive impact on your communities.

Copay, Reimbursement and Access Congress
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-20
The copay landscape is heating up once again and everything you need to level up your cost sharing program is at Copay, Reimbursement and Access Congress. With emerging legislation, ongoing enforcement actions, AFPs and the constant changes to accumulator and maximizer programs, remaining compliant has never been more complex and program innovation has never been more important. The brightest minds are coming together this November to deliver the most up-to-date insights necessary to enhance patient affordability, ensure program sustainability and navigate the regulatory landscape. Do not miss your opportunity to connect with influential leaders, gain valuable insights and expand your network.

Philly Biotech Jobs Fair 2024
2024-11-19 15:30 - 19:00 UTC
An ecosystem-wide event connecting Philly life science companies with great talent. Featuring early-stage startups through large life science companies — hiring for roles ranging from entry level, up through specialized research positions requiring a PhD.
HOSTED BY: BioLabs Philadelphia and BioStrategy Partners
LOCATION: The Curtis Atrium, 601 Walnut St.

Patient Support Services Congress
2024-11-20 - 2024-11-21
Location: Hilton Penn’s Landing | Philadelphia, PA
This congress is designed to help educate and share innovative program design, latest customer strategies and practical solutions to overcome complex barriers, enhance program performance and deliver best-in-class patient programs amidst evolving regulations. Compliance and Operations teams unite at Patient Support Services Congress for next-level benchmarking to drive program success. Benefit from collaborative sessions as well as individualized tracked content and walk away with everything you need to propel your program forward.

Strategies on Fundraising and Finding Your Voice
2024-11-21 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | Online webinar
The most successful entrepreneurs are always the best storytellers. Finding a way to formulate your company’s unique story naturally and portraying it through multiple modalities, whether a 1-minute elevator pitch or a 12-slide pitch deck, is one of the most effective ways to get potential investors and partners on board with your value proposition. This bootcamp will cover the importance of entrepreneurial agency, finding your voice, and developing a compelling narrative for the different players that will emerge along a deal chain, and language tools to refine your hook.

Grand Opening of CRADL® Fenway
2024-11-21 16:00 - 18:00 UTC | Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Looking for flexible vivarium lab space for your research? We invite you to join us on Thursday, November 21st for the grand opening of Boston’s newest CRADL® facility in Fenway. This new vivarium offers state-of-the-art, research-ready rooms for your in vivo studies and an experienced team available to handle daily animal care, veterinary oversight, IACUC review and approval support, and more.
In addition to being a part of Boston’s ever-growing and vibrant neighborhood, our Fenway CRADL offers superior research amenities and convenient nearby resources.

Date:
November 21, 2024

Times:
4:00 – 6:00 PM EST

Location:
Fenway, Boston, MA

Pre-JPM Partnering Week
2024-12-02 - 2024-12-06 | Online webinar
Pre-JPM Partnering Week (or “Pre-JPM”) is the final partnering event of the year for the life science industry, created by design to be:

A complete digital partnering conference week, including virtual one-on-one meetings, “Pop-up Coffee” sessions as well as workshops and presentations, in order to support the business development and licensing of pharma, biotech, medtech and digital health companies

The final and most consummate preparation event for JPM Week, comprised of JPM-prep panels with industry experts, presentations about JPM resources, opportunities to connect with JPM attendees to establish meeting possibilities, and more
A thorough review of the “year that was” as well as predictions/thoughts of what’s to come for 2025 via the insights of Big4Bio-area CEOs, industry media professionals and analysts, and other leaders in the life sciences

Recognizing the value of Big4Bio’s annual JPM Week preparation resources and coverage, Biotechgate is partnering with Big4Bio to create Pre-JPM Partnering Week as the final event of its Digital Partnering quarterly conference series. Leveraging the resources, experience and global scope of these two industry media and event organizations — as well as the focus on JPM Week and year-review/look-ahead topics — this event promises to be a gathering of top-tier professionals.
Join us and establish new global connections, get insights about JPM Week, look ahead to 2025, and more. Save the dates of December 2-6 and feel free to reach out if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Biotech Networks Speed Networking San Francisco
2024-12-02 18:00 - 21:00 UTC | San Francisco, CA, San Francisco, CA, United States
We’re back December 2nd at our super cool Harmonic Brewing venue in San Francisco’s mission bay near the city’s biotech cluster and convenient to South San Francisco, the east bay and outlying regions. We’ve got a full buyout of this venue which has great, safe parking as well as easy access to public transportation. Did we also mention that the food is fantastic? All this, and you’ll grow your life science network more in one night than you ever thought possible.
We are continuing to keep our events sustainable and are raising the price for sales/BD professionals, consultants and service providers to $85 per ticket, with others still being charged $35. You’ll get dinner, a drink ticket, and expand your network more than you ever thought possible in one night. Click here to register.

Noble Capital Markets' 20th Annual Emerging Growth Equity Conference
2024-12-03 07:30 - 2024-12-04 18:00 UTC
Hundreds of public company executive guest speakers. Headliners like three of the most recognizable celebrity investors on the planet. Provocative panels. One-on-one meetings. The After Hangar Party. NobleCon20. The premier in-person multi-sector emerging growth equity conference of the year.
NobleCon has become the preeminent showcase of emerging growth companies. It’s about unfettered access to 200+ public company c-suite executives. Attendees ranging from high-net-worth individuals through to institutional portfolio managers. Panels of key opinion leaders covering topics that matter. Scheduled 1×1 meetings for qualified attendees. Past headliners ranging from Larry King to President George W. Bush. Networking and wind-down events designed to both entertain and keep productivity going. Organizational excellence in a technologically advanced environment. NobleCon20 at Florida Atlantic this December. If you’re looking for the next apple, this is your orchard.

RESI London
2024-12-04 | London, London, United Kingdom
Join us on 4 December 2024, as One Nucleus and Life Science Nation (LSN) bring together Genesis 2024 and RESI London, co-located at 1 Wimpole Street and 11 Cavendish Square. RESI London also offers a 2-day virtual partnering on December 5-6, expanding your networking opportunities.
Connect with top investors, licensing partners, and early-stage life science companies under the theme “Maximising Returns from Life Science Innovation.” Participate in keynotes, panels, tailored matchmaking, and the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge. Enjoy exclusive discounts* by registering for both events.

BVS’ Holiday Biotech Community Celebration at Tech Square, Cambridge
2024-12-04 16:00 - 18:30 (America/New_York)
We are thrilled to invite you to our BVS Holiday Biotech Community Event – an evening of celebration, networking, and festive cheer!
This special event is designed exclusively for all biotech tenants at 100-700 Technology Square and other biotech companies in the Cambridge area.
✨ What to Expect:
Vendor Exhibits: Discover the latest innovations from leading scientific suppliers in the industry.
Delicious Holiday Appetizers & Drinks: Enjoy a selection of delightful treats as you mingle.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow scientists, executives, and industry professionals in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
Our biotech community events always attract 200+ people. We are giving out holiday swag for everyone to dress up and encouraging creative holiday costumes.
This event is complimentary for life science professionals, including executives, purchasing agents, scientists, clinical, manufacturing, and more, from life science companies and research institutes.
Product and Service providers that sell to the life science community, BVS and non-BVS suppliers, lawyers, consultants, etc. will pay a $200.00 fee to attend, which doesn’t include an exhibitor table. Exhibitor tables can be purchased separately.
Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to celebrate the holiday season and strengthen our biotech community. We look forward to seeing you there!

Discover & Connect: Explore the Latest Advances in Antibody Production & Biologics Developability
2024-12-05 15:30 - 19:00 UTC | King of Prussia, PA, King of Prussia, PA, 19406, United States
Join WuXi Biologics for an exclusive opportunity to explore the latest advancements in Fab, ScFv & VHH production and HTP developability studies, while networking over food and drink!

Agenda

3:45 PM – 4:15 PM
Welcome & Registration

4:15 PM – 4:50 PM
Innovative Production & Engineering Strategies for Fab, ScFv & VHH
Sundee Dees, Ph.D., Senior Manager, CRO Services

4:50 PM – 5:25 PM
Ultra-High-Throughput Developability Studies for
a More Diverse Biologics Pipeline
Frank Li, Ph.D., Executive Director and US Head of PD and MSAT

5:30 PM – 7:00 PM
Networking | Food & Drink
WuXi Biologics King of Prussia (KOP) Site | 411 Swedeland Rd, King of Prussia, PA 19406

Fierce 50 Awards Gala
2024-12-05 19:00 - 21:30 UTC | New York, New York, NY, United States
The Fierce 50 is a groundbreaking project to identify, elevate and celebrate the individuals and companies driving advancements in medicine, fostering innovation and shaping the future of biopharma and healthcare.
The Fierce 50 Awards Gala will be held at The Lighthouse on December 5, 2024 in New York City and will be an evening to celebrate and honor the Fierce 50 of 2024.  Be a part of this special night created to recognize and spotlight the outstanding achievements of the Fierce 50 companies and individuals.
The award-winning Fierce editorial team will showcase inspiring narratives, and the human side of the industry to demonstrate how a talented group of people and organizations can break down barriers to revolutionize treatments and improve patient care.   ​
Topics to include: healthcare delivery, drug development, research.
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