IBM-GNQ Life Sciences Innovation Showcase
IBM-GNQ Life Sciences Innovation Showcase
August 21, 2026 | San Francisco, California
Hosted by IBM Life Sciences Consulting & GNQ Insilico
Registration
An Invitation-Only Executive Event
Join a highly curated gathering of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, investment, and life sciences innovation leaders focused on drug development.
This forum is designed to support meaningful discussions, strategic connections, and knowledge sharing across the life sciences ecosystem. Attendance is limited to a select number of participating companies.
Registration Notice
Due to the curated nature of this forum, registration requests are subject to review. Confirmation emails will be sent to approved participants. Submission of this form does not guarantee attendance.
This event is for informational and networking purposes only. Nothing in this event, including participation by investors or other organizations, constitutes investment advice, an offer, a commitment, or an endorsement by IBM or GNQ Insilico. Attendance is subject to applicable event terms.
Event Agenda
IBM-GNQ Life Sciences Innovation Showcase
August 21, 2026 | San Francisco, California
Breakfast 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM
Arrival, refreshments, and introductions
Informal networking with biotechnology, pharmaceutical, investment, and innovation leaders
Introduction and Welcome Remarks 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM
GNQ Insilico & IBM Life Sciences Consulting
Event overview
Objectives for the day
The Future of Drug Development 9:15 AM – 10:00 AM
GNQ Insilico & IBM Life Sciences Consulting
Pain points in industry
Industry adoption considerations and implementation challenges?
FDA call to action and industry investment
AI maturity or sophistication in drug dev and discovery (lay of the land)
Opportunities in drug development
Causal AI Knowledge System (15-minute featured segment)
Causal AI & Quantum Computing in Action 10:00 AM – 10:45 AM
GNQ Demonstration
Platform Overview of how Causal AI and Quantum Computing can be applied across the molecule-to-patient journey
GNQ Showcase
A Client’s perspective 10:45 AM – 11:30 AM
Real Client with real results - speaking to prospective clients
Advantages of GNQ - scientific, financial, regulatory. Etc
Lunch & Networking 11:30 PM – 12:30 PM
Curated seating to encourage discussion
Informal conversations with peers and participating investors
Investor Perspectives Panel 12:30 PM – 1:30 PM
Funding the Next Generation of Therapeutics
Featuring participating life sciences investors and strategic investment organizations.
Discussion Topics
Areas of interest across therapeutic and platform companies
Perspectives on AI-enabled therapeutics and innovation platforms
Current market considerations
Diligence and evaluation priorities
Round table Q & A
1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Innovation Showcase Session 1 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM
Selected participating companies will have the opportunity to share their product and offering with an investor panel. (3 min Pitch, 2 min Q&A)
Break 3:00 PM – 3:15 PM
Innovation Showcase Session 2 3:15 PM – 4:45 PM
Selected participating companies will have the opportunity to share their product and offering with an investor panel. (3 min Pitch, 2 min Q&A)
Closing Remarks 4:45 PM – 5:00 PM