An Emerging Frontier in BioPharma: ChemTech in the Age of AI
Where chemistry meets computation and creativity takes form.
Join Life Science Entrepreneurs (LSE) for an evening redefining how molecules are imagined, designed, and built. This isn’t just another panel it’s a gathering of scientists, founders, and technologists shaping the rise of ChemTech, where AI becomes a catalyst for discovery.
Explore how automation, data, and intelligent systems are transforming the lab bench and the boardroom. From AI-driven synthesis to digital chemistry platforms, discover how ChemTech is accelerating the next generation of breakthroughs in BioPharma.
Expect lively debate, future-focused demos, and a little chemistry of our own, including cocktails crafted by a robotic bartender, mixing science and art to toast the innovators of tomorrow.
Panelists
Anatoly Chlenov - xAI Scientist and entrepreneur bridging organic chemistry and AI. At xAI, he develops intelligent models that accelerate discovery and automation in synthetic chemistry.
Barry Bunin - Collaborative Drug Discovery (CDD) CEO of CDD and pioneer in computational chemistry. Former Lilly EIR and UC Berkeley Ph.D., he co-invented a billion-dollar cancer drug and leads global ChemTech innovation.
Sarvesh Karkhanis - Founder and General Partner of Pupa Ventures, backing early-stage health-tech and deep-tech founders from academic ecosystems. A Carnegie Mellon Swartz Fellow and former Stanford Biodesign instructor, he is a robotics founder, med-tech innovator, and TEDx speaker.
Agenda
5:30 PM — Check-In & Welcome Reception
5:45 PM — Panel Discussion: ChemTech in the Age of AI
6:30 PM — ChemTech Startup Pitches
7:15 PM — Networking to Close (with robotic mixology experience)
Sponsors
TheAgentic provides a complete suite of agent infrastructure: reasoning LLMs, a Digital Worker Framework, and web automation to enable startups, AI founders and SaaS companies to build, deploy and scale with ease at an unmatched value.
TheAgentic's Launchpad program partners with early stage startups to build and launch AI products at no cost and with no equity taken until a successful fundraise. Admission is selective, focusing on teams with clear ideas and high potential.
AI Barmen creates robotic bartenders for events, bars, and catering - serving AI-generated cocktails, chatting with guests, and performing sobriety checks for a smart, safe, and unforgettable drink experience.
Host:
Life Science Entrepreneurs: A premier community dedicated to advancing Bio-Tech, MedTech, HealthTech, and Pharma sectors. Founded by Cythika Bopearachchi, we set out to connect investors, founders, and entrepreneurial students in the life sciences domain. Our mission is to elevate the life sciences field by bringing together the industry's brightest minds and resources.