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Chicago Life Sciences Summit
Real Estate, Biotech and Finance Leaders Convene for a Discussion on the City's Evolving Role in the Market
Event Ended On: Tuesday January 23 2024
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Speakers and Panels
Opening Keynote: Shyama Majumdar, Director, Data Science Accelerators at the University of Chicago's Polsky Center
Shyama Majumdar shares how her organization is working to bring the next generation of life science startups to the Windy City
The State of the Life Sciences Market
Exploring the latest trends in policy, funding, and development.
Collaboration and Success Stories
How are life science leaders across academia, investment, and industry working together to create the next generation of companies.
Why You Can't Miss this Event
What You'll Learn
- What key trends, projects, and developments are leaders planning for across the life sciences space? What makes Chicago unique?
- What new initiatives or upcoming projects are bellwethers for the midwest market? Are there particular niches, updates, or opportunities that developers, or even tenants, find appealing?
- How are developers and tenants working together to innovate at scale? What can be learned from the most successful life science and real estate partnerships?
- In the context of a fast-changing market, how can investors stay attuned to the latest financial priorities and opportunities of the life science industry?
- What are the barriers to entry in the Chicago Life Sciences Market? How can developers, owners, and investors make progress?
- How are high interest rates and other economic headwinds affecting life science development and expansion operations?
- How are property owners ensuring flexibility in their developments and accommodating potential shifts in market demand or changes in regional dynamics?
- How are Universities fostering the next generation of life science talent?
- How do neighborhood developments like Fulton Labs and Bronzeville impact the surrounding communities?
- How have life sciences real estate investment and development been changed by Illinois’ and Chicago’s growing national profile? How can the city evolve to meet the changing needs of businesses and the community?
- What considerations should be made in design and construction of new and even existing spaces as developers plan their lab developments?
How You'll Do More Business From Attending This Event:
Driven by complex economic dynamics and an innovative spirit, Chicago's life science real estate leaders are seeking modern and effective partnerships for a changing world. Whether advancing tenant relations for a new laboratory or incubating the next generation of biotech talent in a University classroom, the ability to adapt to a challenging market in all matters of construction, development, and operations could very well make the difference.
How are midwest life science leaders approaching the challenges ahead? Where can new talent find the next great partner? And what lies ahead in turning Chicago into the country's next biotech hub? Join leaders across the industry for the answer to these questions and more during this year's Chicago Life Sciences Summit.
Who You’ll Meet During Networking:
Owners, developers, investors, brokers, scientists, architects, engineers, designers, lawyers, higher education officials, and city and government leaders
Why You Should Attend:
Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to identify opportunities, build your network and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than us. Join Bisnow as we jump into the market to analyze its strengths and strategize on its areas of opportunity. You don't want to miss this event!
Key Projects from Our Panelists
- Chicago Biomedical Consortium Secures $13.5 Million to Scale Work, Support for Life Sciences Industry
- Chicago developer picked to revamp big McKinley Park warehouse
- ARPA-H announces up to $50 million for six health data security projects
- Lincoln Park life sciences hub adds 4 biotech research firms
- How MATTER built a billion-dollar health startup ecosystem
For all questions regarding content, speaker recommendations or sponsorship opportunities, please email our Midwest Producer, Will Follett, at will.follett@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact janet.fernandez@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.
Venue
Radisson Blu Aqua Hotel
221 N Columbus Drive
Chicago, IL 60601
Ballroom: Atlantic C Ballroom, 1st Floor
Parking Information:
$33 Event Valet Parking
Agenda
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8:00 AM 8:45 AM |
Breakfast and Networking
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8:45 AM 9:15 AM |
Opening Keynote: Shyama Majumdar, Director, Data Science Accelerators at the University of Chicago's Polsky Center
Shyama Majumda explores how her organization is working to bring the next generation of life science startups to the Windy City.
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9:15 AM 10:15 AM |
The State of the Life Sciences Market
What economic advantages, risks, and realities are life science experts following as they make their market plays?
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10:15 AM 11:15 AM |
Collaboration and Success Stories
How are life science leaders across academia, investment, and industry working together to create the next generation of companies?
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11:15 AM 12:00 PM |
Closing Networking
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