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International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference

Wed Oct 11, 2023 - Thu Oct 12, 2023

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International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference

Dealmaking, Funding, Top Biotech Markets, Leasing, Graduating from Incubators & The Global Impact from Lab Discoveries

Wednesday October 11-Thursday October 12

$465.00

Registration Questions? **Please note we have pricing tiers based on ticket availability. Ticket prices will increase once we sell out of the current pricing tier. We cannot redeem a lower price once the ticket prices have been raised. **Bisnow is a cashless, checkless operation. Please only submit payment via credit card.

SUPER EARLY BIRD TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR LIMITED TIME

October will be here before we know it! Bisnow is gearing up for what's sure to be our largest conference of the year centered around the hottest asset class in our industry. The event is bringing in speakers and attendees from across the states and the UK for insights, networking and business opportunities. With the way our recent life science events have been selling, we expect this one to be a total sell-out. Secure your pass early to this two-day event and take advantage of our limited-capacity room block to get the best savings.

Speakers and Panels

Adam Sichol

Adam Sichol

CEO, Longfellow Real Estate Partners
Dan Belldegrun

Dan Belldegrun

CEO, Breakthrough Properties
Marty Burger

Marty Burger

CEO, Silverstein
Amy Schulman

Amy Schulman

Managing Partner, Polaris Partners
Ben Suzuki

Ben Suzuki

Executive Director, Real Estate, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Jerry Sweeney

Jerry Sweeney

CEO, Brandywine
Anna Strongman

Anna Strongman

CEO, Oxford University Development
William F. McKeon

William F. McKeon

President & CEO, Texas Medical Center
Carlos Santiago

Carlos Santiago

VP, Head of Americas, Real Estate & Facilites, GSK
Sumit Verma

Sumit Verma

Senior Vice President Global Strategic Manufacturing, Iovance Biotherapeutics
Audrey Greenberg

Audrey Greenberg

Founder, Center for Breakthrough Medicines
Michael Poisel

Michael Poisel

Executive Director, Penn Center for Innovation
Quentin Reynolds

Quentin Reynolds

Chief Investment Officer, The Davis Companies
Miguel Ilzarbe

Miguel Ilzarbe

Global Operations, Foundation Medicine
Matthew McDevitt

Matthew McDevitt

President, Warren Avenue Investors
Tom Osha

Tom Osha

Executive Vice President, Wexford
Anthony Guiliano

Anthony Guiliano

General Manager, Life Sciences Construction, Lendlease
Tiffany Wilson

Tiffany Wilson

President & CEO, University City Science Center
Tim O'Connell

Tim O'Connell

Senior Principal and Director, Science + Technology, HOK
Anthony Montalto

Anthony Montalto

Partner, Jaros Baum & Bolles (JB&B)
Abhishek Dhawan

Abhishek Dhawan

Life Sciences Core Market Leader, DPR Construction
Thomas Joyner

Thomas Joyner

Partner, AHA Consulting Engineers
Susie Harborth
Moderator

Susie Harborth

Chief Business Officer, Breakthrough Properties

HOTEL ROOM BLOCKS: AVAILABLE UNTIL SOLD OUT

After you book your conference ticket, take advantage of Bisnow's preferred rates at either The Notary Hotel or The Philadelphia Marriott Downtown. You can book directly using the links below. Please note, we only have a specified number of rooms allotted at the discount and they are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

  
The Notary Hotel - $279/night: https://book.passkey.com/go/BisnowOctober2023
Philadelphia Marriott Downtown - $399/night: https://book.passkey.com/go/BISNOW2023

  

If you are unable to book via the link please reach out to ellie.boyle@bisnow.com.

  

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Venue

Pennsylvania Convention Center
1101 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA 19107

 

Ballroom: Ballroom AB (The closest entrance to the ballroom is through12th and Market Street next to the Hard Rock Café)


Parking Information:

We recommend using the Convention Center Parking Facility. Rates and directions can be found at http://www.conventioncenterparking.com/.

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Agenda

October 11 Activity
12:00 PM
1:15 PM
Registration & Networking
1:15 PM
2:00 PM
International Investment Roundtable
1. Gain a better understanding for what types of institutional capital is entering the space and how this impacts development activity
2. Capital Markets outlook for the life sciences industry. Closer look at the accessibility of debt and equity
2:00 PM
2:45 PM
Public, Private & Municipal Partnerships
1. Developers, Cities & Local Organizations Discuss Best Practices to Fostering Community Development
2. Strategies to getting life science developments approved without community pushback
2:45 PM
3:00 PM
Coffee, Networking & Dealmaking
3:00 PM
3:45 PM
Building & Designing for Tenant Demands Across All Lab Types
1. From GMP facilities to wet labs to research and development spaces, hear how top designers are accommodating for varying needs
2. Understand what key market factors are determining where companies will build on spec.
3:45 PM
4:30 PM
Finding Graduation Space for Tenants, Incubator Space & Workforce Development
1. As tenants need more space, how are developers accommodating flexibility and growth?
2. What are the keys for early stage life sciences companies to have success? How can real estate help foster collaboration?
4:30 PM
5:15 PM
Behind the Science: Research Roundtable
1. What types of ground breaking science discoveries are advancing the industry forward?
2. Closer look at different types of labs: cell gene therapy, drug discovery, cancer research, etc.
5:15 PM
7:30 PM
Cocktail Reception
October 12 Activity
9:00 AM
10:30 AM
Breakfast, Coffee, Registration & Networking
10:30 AM
11:30 AM
CEO Roundtable: Future of the Sector
1. Inside look from the top life sciences thought leaders on the future of the industry.
2. Hear from CEOs of development companies and innovative biotech firms.
11:30 AM
12:15 PM
Leasing Outlook: Supply & Demand, Pricing & Lease Terms
1. Which types of developments are leasing with the highest rents and what do lease negotiations look like in top markets?
2. Where is there an imbalance of supply and demand and how does this impact deal flow nationwide?
3. How about the subleasing market, how is that shifting market dynamics?
12:15 PM
1:15 PM
Lunch & Networking
1:15 PM
2:00 PM
Why Philly: Growing in this Market & Cell Gene Therapy
1. Hear from Local Philly life sciences leaders on the evolution of this market and the role gene therapy plays in advancing the city.
2. Learn how the city is accommodating the growth of all sized tenants in this growing ecosystem.
2:00 PM
2:45 PM
Top International Markets: Coast to Coast Trends
1. Boston, Cambridge, San Diego, San Francisco, Philly, London & More
2. Which markets are next and what specific factors lead to high demand?
2:45 PM
3:30 PM
Site Selection, Building on Spec & Analyzing Tenant Needs
1. Downtown developments versus building in the suburbs versus campus-sized projects
2. How do you manage risk and maximize return by determining whether or not to build on spec?
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
Networking & Deal Making
4:00 PM
6:30 PM
Closing Cocktail Reception

A PREMIER 2 DAY LIFE SCIENCES CONFERENCE

Setting the Stage

With unprecedented growth and demand for the life sciences sector across the globe, Bisnow is hosting a two-day, internationally focused Life Sciences Event, featuring top thought leaders across life sciences investment, development, research, design and the next wave of biotech innovators. 

 

This conference's overall objective is to deliver content and deal-making opportunities at the intersection between the biotech and real estate communities.

  

What You’ll Learn

Hear from CEOs, CIOs, Presidents, and Heads of Real Estate and Research about how the industry is learning and prioritizing the growth of these mission-driven biotech companies. The most successful real estate transactions and investments in the biotech industry are ones that understand the unique vision of these evolving companies. This event is meant to further connect, educate and inspire innovation in life sciences so that the real estate community can provide a flexible and welcoming home for continued growth in the world's most untapped industry. Key discussions will include:

  • Public-Private Partnerships
  • Fundraising & Life Science Investment
  • Teaching & Training for the Next Generation of Life Science Talent
  • Key Ingredients for Successful Development & Design Across Various Lab Products
  • Site Selection & Acquisition Strategies
  • Top Markets: Following Where Tenants Want to Grow

  

Who Will Attend

Executives from life sciences companies, developers, owners, investors, researchers, construction, architects, engineers, consultants, brokers, property managers and more. 

  

What Your Ticket Gets You

Access to notable keynote presentations, roundtable discussions, panel insights, targeted networking sessions and cocktail receptions across two days of networking and deal-making in Philly. Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in each niche sector 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. 

  

For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our Event Producer, Chris Picher at chris.picher@bisnow.com

For speaker or sponsorship interest, click here.