International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference
A Two Day Premium Event Taking Place in San Diego, CA
50+ speakers, 10 panel discussions, keynote conversations, hours of networking, cocktail receptions, and endless opportunities for growth and fostering connections
Event Ended On: Thursday September 11 2025
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Speakers and Panels
Award Ceremony & Fireside Chat
A Candid Conversation on Shifting Global Dynamics, Biopharma and Clinical Innovations, AI, and the Forces Shaping the Industry’s Future
Driving Sustainability in Life Sciences and Biotech
Implementing Sustainable Operational Solutions, Navigating Global Challenges, and Building Decarbonized Infrastructure
Universities Driving Innovation and Biotech Growth
Attracting, Retaining, and Supporting Top Talent, Developing Incubators for Startups, and Driving Growth Through Partnerships
Julie Kilpatrick
Inside BioMed's 585 Kendall: Where Science Meets the Arts
A Case Study on One of the World’s Most Ambitious Mixed-Use Life Science Projects
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
High-Performing Labs: Building the Future of Lab Spaces
Delivering Flexible, Adaptable and Advanced Lab Spaces
Michael Guderyon
John Beuerlein
Capital Talks: Biotech Funding, Venture Capital & Real Estate Investment
From Startup Financing to Strategic Transactions — Insights Across the Life Sciences Capital Spectrum
Alex Browne
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
Pete Fiziev
Peter Spier
Development, Construction, and Design Strategies Across All Lab Types
Meeting Market Demands and Tenant Expectations in an Evolving Life Sciences Market
Helping Life Sciences Companies Scale
Building Ecosystems, Identifying Clusters, Propelling Startup Growth and Expansion, and Helping Biotech Firms Reach Their Next Stage
Mark Federici
Joe Panetta
Gino Segre
Dave Whelan
Two Day International Life Sciences Real Estate Conference in San Diego
What You’ll Learn at Bisnow’s International Life Sciences Conference
We are bringing our third annual International Life Sciences & Biotech conference to San Diego in 2025. With the life sciences industry continuing to redefine global innovation, this two-day international event will bring together thought leaders from biotech, real estate, investment, and research to explore strategies driving the next wave of growth. This conference serves as a critical platform for deal-making, industry insights, and networking opportunities across the intersection of biotech and commercial real estate.
Key Discussions Include:
- Financing Biotech Growth: Navigate the complexities of fundraising, venture capital, and startup financing, alongside insights into accessing equity, structuring deals, and building lasting investor relationships.
- Building for the Future: Explore the latest trends in designing and delivering adaptable lab spaces that meet tenant demands, attract end-users, and provide operational flexibility.
- Innovative Lab Design & Construction: Learn how sustainability, efficiency, and technological innovation are shaping the future of lab development.
- AI and Tech-Driven Labs: Discover how automation, robotics, and advanced technologies are transforming biotech research, design, and operations.
- Scaling Life Sciences Companies: Gain insights into creating ecosystems, identifying clusters, and propelling startups toward growth and expansion.
- San Diego’s Biotech Ecosystem: Dive into the developments defining San Diego’s emergence as a global biotech hub, including market trends, infrastructure, and policy impacts.
- Universities as Innovation Catalysts: Understand how academic institutions are fostering talent, supporting startups, and driving regional biotech growth.
- Leasing & Real Estate Outlook: Stay ahead of leasing trends, negotiation strategies, and space utilization solutions tailored to the evolving life sciences sector.
- Pioneering Biotech Innovation: Hear from top biotech firms about cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of life sciences and their implications for real estate and industry collaboration.
Gain Exclusive Access To:
- Expert panel discussions featuring leading developers, biotech executives, investors, and policymakers.
- Targeted networking sessions designed to connect industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers.
- Keynote presentations and roundtable discussions on the most pressing topics impacting biotech and real estate.
- Evening cocktail receptions to foster meaningful connections and partnerships.
Join us for this premier two-day conference and walk away with actionable insights to propel your projects, investments, and collaborations to the next level.
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See our past events here:
2024: International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference
2023: International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference
Good Reads:
What to Watch for in the Life Sciences Sector
Life Science Trends to Watch in 2025
Amid Historic Glut Of Lab Space, Big-Name Developers Teeing Up New Projects
A Snapshot of Some Companies Attending So Far:
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., Alchemy Bio, Affinius Capital, Alloy Properties, Attovia Therapeutics, Awaken Capital, Bachem, Bakar Labs, Biocom, BioMed Realty, Biomiga, Breakthrough Properties, CARGO Therapeutics, ClearPoint Neuro, Crain, CRISPR QC, CBRE, City of Pasadena, Cushman & Wakefield, Diapeutic, Debut, Embark, Endeavor Biomedicines, Exact Sciences, Farbridge Pharma Consulting, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Genentech, Genomatica, Gensler, Gilead Sciences, Halozyme, Healthpeak Properties, Histologics, Illumina, IQHQ, JLL, Johnson & Johnson, Kilroy Realty, King Street Properties, Kite Pharma, Latitude Pharma, Longfellow Real Estate Partners, Luminous Capital Management, Maverix Medical, MiraCosta Biomanufacturing, Mapp Biopharmaceutical, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Neurocrine Biosciences, Noblespace, Oterus Biosystems, Oxford Properties Group, Perkins&Will, Phase 3 Real Estate Partners, Poseida Therapeutics, Qima Life Sciences, Roche, Sino Biopharmaceutical, SDSU, Seqster, SFSU, SteelWave, Stealth Mode, Sterling Bay, Swinerton, Telix Pharmaceuticals, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Trammell Crow Company, Transwestern, Turner Construction, UCLA, UCSD, Ventyx Biosciences, Wexford Science + Technology, Wacker, Whiting-Turner Contracting Co, Xcellerant Ventures, ZGF ----- and hundreds more!
For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our Event Production team, Sam D'Angelo at samantha.dangelo@bisnow.com and Bora Altunay at bora.altunay@bisnow.com.
For speaker or sponsorship interest, please email our VP of West Coast, Stephanie Smith at stephanie.smith@bisnow.com.
To request disability-related accommodations, please contact thea.parkert@bisnow.com no later than 10 business days prior to the event.
Venue
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
1 Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
Ballroom: Indigo Ballroom / Foyer / Terrace
Parking Information:
Self-parking $22
Valet parking $32
SUGGESTED HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
Marriott Residence Inn San Diego Downtown / Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter
Agenda
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9:00 AM 10:00 AM |
Breakfast, Coffee & Networking
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10:00 AM 10:45 AM |
Fireside Chat with Timothy Schoen, CEO, BioMed Realty
Tim Schoen and Joe Panetta explores how the life science industry continues to adapt and thrive amid rapid technological change, shifting global dynamics, and evolving healthcare demands. From AI and globalization to the rise of emerging biopharma and clinical innovation, this conversation will dive into the forces shaping the industry’s future—and the critical role that infrastructure, space, and strategic partnerships play in supporting its growth.
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10:45 AM 11:30 AM |
Driving Sustainability in Life Sciences and Biotech
Implementing Sustainable Operational Solutions, Navigating Global Challenges, and Building Decarbonized Infrastructure
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11:30 AM 12:05 PM |
Networking Break
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12:05 PM 12:15 PM |
Remarks from the Podium
VOC Associates
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12:15 PM 1:00 PM |
Universities Driving Innovation and Biotech Growth
Attracting, Retaining, and Supporting Top Talent, Developing Incubators for Startups, and Driving Growth Through Partnerships
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1:00 PM 1:30 PM |
Inside BioMed's 585 Kendall: Where Science Meets the Arts
A Case Study on One of the World’s Most Ambitious Mixed-Use Life Science Projects
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1:30 PM 2:30 PM |
Lunch & Networking
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2:30 PM 3:15 PM |
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
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3:15 PM 4:00 PM |
High-Performing Labs: Building the Future of Lab Spaces
Delivering Flexible, Adaptable and Advanced Lab Spaces
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4:00 PM 5:00 PM |
Cocktail & Networking
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| September 11 | Activity |
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8:00 AM 8:55 AM |
Breakfast, Coffee & Networking
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8:55 AM 9:00 AM |
Remarks from the Podium
Green Building Initiative
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9:00 AM 9:45 AM |
Capital Talks: Biotech Funding, Venture Capital & Real Estate Investment
From Startup Financing to Strategic Transactions — Insights Across the Life Sciences Capital Spectrum
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9:45 AM 10:30 AM |
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
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10:30 AM 11:00 AM |
Networking Break
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11:00 AM 11:45 AM |
Development, Construction, and Design Strategies Across All Lab Types
Meeting Market Demands and Tenant Expectations in an Evolving Life Sciences Market
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11:45 AM 12:30 PM |
Helping Life Sciences Companies Scale
Building Ecosystems, Identifying Clusters, Propelling Startup Growth and Expansion, and Helping Biotech Firms Reach Their Next Stage
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12:30 PM 1:00 PM |
Closing Networking
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