​BioInnovation is BioBuzz's highly curated event series in Greater Philadelphia exclusively for biopharma industry leaders and professionals. This is event #7 of 9.

​Pennsylvania’s Pharma Belt: From Historical Roots to Next-Generation Innovation

​Pennsylvania’s Pharma Belt has a storied legacy, dating back over a century as the hub of the nation’s pharmaceutical and life sciences industry.

​Today, the Pharma Belt—stretching across suburban hubs and neighboring communities between NJ to PA — is evolving and this program will explore the most important topics impacting the companies growing here.

​At this event you'll hear:

• ​Veteran Bio-entrepreneurs and executives who have raised over $100M in VC share how to raise and grow in today's market

• ​The investor perspective on what's what they look for in today's startups and how to get their attention.

• ​Leaders on how to navigate the changes in government policy, tariffs and new FDA guidance to ensure you're positioned to succeed.

• ​What does the talent equation look like today and how that's shifted over the past year with new H1b Visa rules, layoffs and new Investor expectations.

​Attendees at this event will get insider view of the innovators shaping medicine’s next frontier. Don’t miss this opportunity to see how Pennsylvania’s Pharma Belt continues to set the pace for the life sciences.

​Opening Remarks:

​Chari Cohen, President at Hepatitis B Foundation

​Panelists:
Grant Castor, Sr Vice President Commercial Strategy & Operations, Sentynl Therapeutics (Moderator)
Lillian Chiang, Founder and CEO of Evrys Bio
Osvaldo (Lalo) Flores - VC Partner & CEO Stealth Mode Biotech, Former CEO of Century
Renold Capocasale - Founder & CEO of Incite Health, Former Chair and CEO of FlowMetric

​Agenda + Speakers

​4:00-4:30pm Check-In + Networking

​4:30-4:45pm Welcome Remarks

​4:45-5:45pm Panel Discussion

​5:45-7:30pm Networking + Tours

​Host Sponsor

​Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center (PABC)

​The Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center is the home for the Hepatitis B Foundation and The Baruch S. Blumberg Institute, fostering a collaborative environment for early-stage life science companies to thrive and contribute to the mission of curing Hepatitis B and Liver Cancer. The Hepatitis B Foundation is the global leader in public health, policy and advocacy to eliminate hepatitis B and liver cancer. The Baruch S. Blumberg Institute is a research organization dedicated to finding a cure for hepatitis B and liver cancer.

​Learn more at https://pabiocenter.org/.

​IMPORTANT INFORMATION

​This event is FREE for industry leaders and professionals, providing a unique opportunity to gain insights on important industry trends and connect with fellow life science professionals, entrepreneurs, and advocates in a peer-oriented setting. Vendor and service provider attendance is paid and restricted to ensure a high-value program.

​We encourage you to share this with those in your network who are passionate about strengthening Greater Philadelphia’s biotech ecosystem and would benefit from attending.

​NOTE TO VENDORS + SERVICE PROVIDERS

​Vendors that operate in the same category as any of our sponsors will be restricted from attendance unless pre-authorized by the associated sponsor. BioBuzz reserves the right to restrict registration and entry as we deem necessary. Refunds will be provided when tickets if/where necessary.