Upcoming Philadelphia Life Sciences Events You Should Know – Q4 2022

While the Philadelphia life sciences market has certainly cooled with the sluggish economy, multiple measures suggest that the region remains strong. In fact, a recent real estate report named the Philly area as the 5th-ranked cluster for life sciences in the US, up four spots from 2021. 

A key strength is the diversity of the ecosystem that has been established in Philly. The region is home to multiple established pharma companies, but it is also rich with accelerators and incubators that facilitate the development of ideas generated at UPenn, Jefferson, and the area’s other world-class eds and meds. 

RELATED: Greater Philadelphia Life Sciences Incubators Cheat Sheet for Entrepreneurs

These accelerators, including Pennovation Works, provide more than just space. They provide environments that support innovators as they nurture their ideas through the product life cycle.  

In this spirit of collaboration and continued growth, here are just a few of the events that will bring innovators and practitioners together as the Philly life sciences scene moves into 2023.  

North American Cystic Fibrosis Conference 

November 3-5, 2022
Full Program

Attendees of this international conference will learn about cutting edge research and best practices in the field of cystic fibrosis. Talks, poster sessions, workshops, exhibitor presentations and panel discussions will focus on all aspects of this disease, from business considerations to clinical best practices. The conference will be held in person at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, but livestreaming options will also be available. 

🍻The 1st BioBuzz Philly Meet Up🍻

November 9, 2022
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM

We’ve been covering the Philly life science ecosystem for over a year but have been long overdue for hosting one of our signature networking events. Good news – the wait is over!

Join us at Great American Pub in Conshohocken for a fun evening of networking and celebrating as we officially host our first (of many) Philly BioBuzz events. Our happy hour meet-up events are a casual way to catch up with old and new lab-mates, stay connected and even meet your next employer.

Pharma & Patient USA 2022 

November 8-9, 2022
Full Agenda

The speaker lineup of this conference, to be held at Old City Marriott, brings together leaders from industry and healthcare with patient advocates and patients themselves. The goal of this Reuters Event is to foster patient-centric practices in the pharmaceutical industry and to tackle several key patient-related issues in healthcare, including equity and accessibility.   

Striking a Deal: Technology Licensing in Cell and Gene Therapy

November 9, 2022
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM   

LaunchBio is a network of biotechnology innovators that strives to deliver programming and resources to help life sciences startups succeed. Revenue streams produced by licensing of advanced technology are especially important to startup success in the current economic climate. This forum, co-sponsored by BioLabs, features industry veterans Tracy Dowling, JD, of AskBio and Lauren Kaskiel, MBA, of Code Biotherapeutics, and is exclusively directed at company founders and C-level executives.

Venture Café Thursday Meeting: Trends in MedTech Innovation 

November 10, 2022
Time: 4:00-7:00 PM

This Venture Café will bring active learning to the University City Science Center. Innovators and entrepreneurs will be able to engage with demos and experiential sessions regarding the latest happenings in medical technology. The session will also feature networking opportunities. 

American College of Rheumatology Convergence 

November 10-14, 2022
Full Agenda

The 2022 national meeting of the ACR will feature keynote speakers discussing several timely topics, including the impact of reproductive rights legislation on rheumatology practice and the concept of heroism as it pertains to healthcare providers. 

Women In Bio Philadelphia Metro Chapter: Cheyney University and ThinkUbator – A Partnership of Historic Proportions

November 17, 2022
Time: 5:30-8:30 PM

Cheyney University in nearby Delaware County is the nation’s first historically black college and one of Pennsylvania’s oldest universities. A recent initiative, ThinkUbator, has established wet lab space on the Cheyney campus and facilitates partnerships between the university and local startups. This WIB event, held at the Arborcrest corporate campus of IPS-Integrated Project Services in Blue Bell, will explore the benefits of the ThinkUbator project to the local life sciences ecosystem and to Cheyney students. 

Regional Biotechnology Conference

November 17, 2022
Time: 9:00 AM-12:00 PM

The theme of the 22nd installment of this annual conference is “Innovating Innovation: Leveraging Lessons from Covid-19.” Speakers and sessions will be targeted at startup and early stage life sciences companies. This event will be held at the Pennsylvania Biotechnology Center in Bucks County and is cosponsored by the Baruch S. Blumberg Institute. Virtual attendance options are available. 

Venture Café Thursday Meeting: Inclusive Innovation  

November 17, 2022
Time: 5:00-6:00 PM

The Venture Café series will welcome ambassadors of Philadelphia’s Bunker Labs to the University City Science Center. The topic of discussion will be ways that Veterans can leverage their unique experiences to become successful innovators and entrepreneurs.   

Legal Answers Workshop (LAW) Powered by Ballard Spahr LLP

December 1, 2022
Time: 9:00-10:30 AM

This free, virtual event held by Life Sciences Pennsylvania will be moderated by Ballard Spahr partner Ryan Udell, who has a wealth of experience working with life science companies across the corporate life cycle. This edition of LAW will broadly address legal issues of concern in the life sciences industry. 

Philadelphia 2023 Forecast   

December 1, 2022
Time: 8:00-11:00 AM

Local experts in financial markets and capital development will provide their insights into the state of the Philadelphia business climate as we head into a 2023 filled with question marks. This Bisnow event will be held downtown in the historic Wannamaker building. 

The Art of Fundraising – Board Topics 

December 15, 2022
Time: 8:50-10:30 AM

The Art of Fundraising is a free quarterly series that is cosponsored by Life Sciences Pennsylvania and Danforth Advisors. This installment, held virtually, will address issues related to boards of directors, including best practices in running board meetings, ESG governance, and cybersecurity. 

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