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Seattle Life Sciences Conference

Keeping up with the Needs of the Market, Growing the Cluster & Adapting to the Ever-Changing Market Demands

Event Ended On: Tuesday June 13 2023

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Events Raw Space

The Jack

The Jack consists of a 8-story, ±145,000 SF office building perfectly placed along Seattle’s brand-new waterfront and within the city’s oldest neighborhood- Pioneer Square. The building will feature efficient 20,000 SF floor plates with side core design, 12’ slab-to-slab ceiling height, a 16,000 SF rooftop terrace including 5,000 SF of amenity space, and spectacular views of Elliott Bay, the Olympic mountains, and the Seattle skyline.

Speakers and Panels

Taking the Temperature of the Market

A closer look at the current demand for lab space, investment, and funding environment, and trends impacting CRE decision making

Marc Cummings

Marc Cummings

President and CEO, Life Sciences Washington
Eldon Kiel

Eldon Kiel

VP, Preconstruction, Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company
Danielle McGuire

Danielle McGuire

Science Practice Director, SOM

Developing for Tenant Demands Across All Lab Types

Influential projects, office-to-lab conversions & accommodating varying needs

Chris Ertl

Chris Ertl

Global Science & Technology Leader, Principal, DLR Group
Taylor Warren

Taylor Warren

Head of Life Sciences, Turner Construction

Growing the Cluster & Attracting Talent

Partnerships, attracting workforce & growing the market

Brian Surratt

Brian Surratt

President and CEO, Greater Seattle Partners
Megan Bettilyon

Megan Bettilyon

Vice President, Washington Global Health Alliance

Margaret McCormick

Executive Director & COO, Benaroya Research Institute

Delivering Adaptable and Sustainable Spaces

Building and maintaining labs in the new frontier of versatility, sustainability, and efficiency

Steve Brooks

Steve Brooks

President, UMC

Why You Won't Want To Miss This Commercial Real Estate Conference:

What You’ll Learn From Life Science CRE Leaders:

  • Seattle’s life sciences cluster has been rapidly growing over the past couple of years and the future looks bright. What are the current trends shaping Seattle’s booming life science market?
  • What are Seattle developers doing the meet the increasing demand for lab space?
  • At what stage of maturity is the current cluster at and what is the path to reaching national and global competitiveness?
  • How are Seattle’s upcoming biotech start-ups acquiring funding in the competitive venture capital funding environment?
  • How is leasing and development activity compared to Seattle’s market demand?
  • What are the key metrics to consider while converting underutilized offices into life sciences buildings?
  •  What are the keys to a successful life sciences development that can cater to various companies and their lab space needs?

 

Projects To Be Discussed During The Session:

These are some key projects in the area that our panelists will be discussing. Read more about these developments by clicking on the links below.

 

How You’ll Do More Business From Attending This Event: Seattle’s life sciences market has been growing year-over-year. With the pandemic catapulting Seattle’s life sciences into higher prominence, the industry is experiencing unprecedented growth in development, investment, leasing activity, biotech start-ups, and VC funding. Join us as we bring in key players to discuss and analyze where opportunities lie in Seattle's booming life sciences market.

 

Who You’ll Meet During Networking: Owners, developers, investors, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, and bankers.

 

What Does Your Ticket Get You: 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.

 

For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our Event Producer, Bora Altunay at bora.altunay@bisnow.com.

 

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Venue

The Jack
74 S Jackson St.
Seattle WA 98104


Parking Information:

Diamond Parking
305 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104
$24/day
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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM
9:10 AM
Opening Remarks
From Urban Visions' CEO
9:10 AM
9:55 AM
Taking the Temperature of the Market
A closer look at the current demand for lab space, investment, and funding environment, and trends impacting CRE decision making
9:55 AM
10:40 AM
Developing for Tenant Demands Across All Lab Types
Influential projects, office-to-lab conversions & accommodating varying needs
10:40 AM
10:55 AM
Networking Break
10:55 AM
11:40 AM
Growing the Cluster & Attracting Talent
Partnerships, attracting workforce & growing the market
11:40 AM
12:25 PM
Delivering Adaptable and Sustainable Spaces
Building and maintaining labs in the new frontier of versatility, sustainability, and efficiency
12:25 PM
1:00 PM
Closing Networking