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The I-270 Life Sciences and Biotech Corridor

Welcome to the Life Sciences Boom

Event Ended On: Tuesday December 10 2019

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Event Host

Events Raw Space

Pinkney Innovation Complex for Science & Technology at Montgomery College (PIC MC)

The High Technology and Science Center (HT) contains classrooms, computer-equipped classrooms, specialized technology labs, the Part-Time Faculty Resource Center; a Cybersecurity Center; a Math, Accounting, Physics, and Engineering Learning (MAPEL) Center; a video conferencing room; the Globe Hall auditorium with seating for 450; faculty offices, and the Office of the Collegewide Dean of Mathematics, Statistics, and Data Science.

Speakers and Panels

Opening Remarks

Marc Elrich

County Executive, Montgomery County

Welcome to the i-270 Corridor

An overview on the Corridor and the Companies that Thrive Here

Christy Wyskiel

Christy Wyskiel

Executive Director, Technology Ventures, Johns Hopkins University
Patricia Larrabee
Moderator

Patricia Larrabee

Principal-in-Charge, Maryland, Facility Logix

Developing for the Life Science Sector

Lynne Stein Benzion
Moderator

Lynne Stein Benzion

Director of Economic Development, Montgomery County EDC

Venue

Montgomery College
20200 Observation Drive, High Technology & Science Center
Germantown, MD 20876

Room: Globe Hall #113


Parking Information:

All guests will be able to park in any lot free of charge. However, we think it makes the most sense to direct guests to park in LOT 4 (See map for details).

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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Registration, Networking, & Breakfast
9:00 AM
9:10 AM
Opening Remarks: Marc Elrich
9:10 AM
9:50 AM
Welcome to the i-270 Corridor
An Overview on the Corridor and the Companies that Thrive Here
9:50 AM
10:30 AM
Developing for the Life Science Sector
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
More Networking!

Summary

  1. What major Biotech companies are moving into the I-270 Corridor?
  2. What can the Purple Line expansion mean for the life sciences boom in the region?
  3. Why has this particular location grown to be the biotech hotbed it is today?
  4. What continue to be the top priorities for Life Science companies to retain top talent?
  5. How can the region's city officials and developers work to attract talent from other hotbeds including Cambridge?