How to Survive and Thrive in the Current Fundraising Environment

Market distress brings challenges, but also opportunities. In this session, Ballard Sphar experts will discuss what life sciences companies need to know about the legal aspects of fundraising, including

• Deal terms and how they are changing
• Prioritizing Programs
• Licensing
• IP as an asset

Moderator: Ryan Udell, Partner

CLE Credits: This program is approved for 1.0 in CA, NY, & PA; and 1.2 NJ.   Uniform Certificates of Attendance will also be provided for the purpose of seeking credit in other jurisdictions. Any questions regarding the CLE Credits, please contact Donna Calvin, Professional Development Specialist for CLE, Ballard Spahr, at calvin@ballardspahr.com.

Agenda:

9:00am – 10:00am: Welcome & Discussion

10:00am – 10:30am: Breakout Sessions

Life Sciences Pennsylvania will be hosting a Making the Most of Your Membership virtual roundtable discussion. This event is designed especially for new LSPA Members or newer employees of LSPA Member companies who are looking for ways to build and improve their life sciences network.

Topics to be covered include:

• How can I position my company as a valuable resource within the life science community?
• The life sciences are a unique industry; what do I need to know, and how do I learn it?
• What specific techniques will help me make the most of my Life Sciences Pennsylvania membership?

Life Sciences Pennsylvania will be hosting a Making the Most of Your Membership roundtable discussion in-person at our offices in King of Prussia, PA. This event is designed especially for new LSPA Members or newer employees of LSPA Member companies who are looking for ways to build and improve their life sciences network.

Topics to be covered include:

How can I position my company as a valuable resource within the life science community?

The life sciences are a unique industry; what do I need to know, and how do I learn it?

What specific techniques will help me make the most of my Life Sciences Pennsylvania membership?

@LSPA – The Life Sciences Center is open for member use! Join us August 9th, 2023 for coffee and networking @LSPA – The Life Sciences Center

About @LSPA – The Life Sciences Center : Our new facility center offers our members networking and educational events; happy hours; meeting space; Center-wide internet service; quiet, secluded rooms for phone calls, video-conferences or teleconferences; and conference and training rooms, including our new state-of-the-art zoom room. To learn more about The Center, click here.

Life Sciences Future, the largest annual gathering of the life sciences community on the east coast, is the conference for all stakeholders of the life sciences ecosystem – biopharma, med tech, academic research, hospitality, legal, financial, real estate communities and more. Conference features include partnering, plenary sessions of broad interest, and focused sessions on timely topics and speakers.

This conference will be the ultimate partnering event of the year – with opportunities for one-on-one partnering with the biggest names in the industry.

Commitees & Chairs

Academic Outreach

• Kenny Simansky, Drexel University
• John Swartley, Penn Center for Innovation, University of Pennsylvania
• Erika Swift, Center for Medical Innovation, Penn State College of Medicine

Advocacy

• Dom Argento, State Government Affairs & Policy, Merck
• Amy Redl, Federal Government Relations, Sanofi

Company Presentations

• John Pennett, EisnerAmper
• Doreen Trujilo, Saul Ewing

Hospitality

• Bonnie Grant, Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau
• Lisa Karl, Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Board

Programming/Agenda

• Maureen Mulvihill, Actuated Medical
• Neal Walker, Aclaris Therapeutics

Promotional Outreach

• Ed Seiders, 20/20 Visual Media
• Kathena Siegel, DSM Biomedical

Real Estate

• Joe Colletti, JLL
• John Grady, Wexford Science + Technology

Talent

• Bert Bruce, Pfizer
• Marcia O’Connor, The O’Connor Group

@LSPA – The Life Sciences Center is open for member use! Join us November 15th, 2023 for coffee and networking @LSPA – The Life Sciences Center

About @LSPA – The Life Sciences Center : Our new facility center offers our members networking and educational events; happy hours; meeting space; Center-wide internet service; quiet, secluded rooms for phone calls, video-conferences or teleconferences; and conference and training rooms, including our new state-of-the-art zoom room. To learn more about The Center, click here.

BioBriefing is a comprehensive one-day, in-person course providing you with an overview of the development of biopharmaceuticals.  The course will start with foundational basics and give a detailed overview of the entire process from discovery to commercialization.  As an attendee, you will learn a bit about the science behind biotech products, the clinical research process, regulatory filings, and scale-up for manufacturing.  Different types of products such as biologic drugs, biosimilars, personalized medicine, stem cell, and regenerative medicine will be outlined.

*EARLY BIRD PRICING ENDS MODNAY, JULY 31 at 5:00 PM*

Location: LSPA Offices – 411 Swedeland Road, Suite 23-1080, King of Prussia, PA 19046
Arrival: 8:00 AM – 8:30 AM
Course: 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM — 1:15 PM – 3:30 PM
Lunch: 12:30 PM – 1:15 PM

Are you ready to unlock the mysteries of data science tech in a modern world? Join me in the session “Demystifying Data Science Tech in a Regulated World” as we explore how IT strategies can navigate the complex world of pharma regulations while driving R&D innovation. Don’t miss this chance to learn how to fast-track new therapies for patients in need.

Special Offer to LSPA members – The first 10 people to register with code KEITHFREE get a free conference pass.

Contact LSPA Member John Formento for more information-formento@courtsquaregroup.com

In the coming months, Department of Defense contractors and subcontractors will be required to adhere to the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), a validation of your organization’s cybersecurity compliance. Layer 8 Security’s CMMC Summit is the event to begin taking strategic action in preparation for the incoming compliance regulations laid out by the Department of Defense.

Educational & networking resources at the event:
• Keynote Speakers led by CMMC experts.
• Business Card Exchange to market your business.
• Networking to build relationships within your industry & other industries.
• Networking Happy Hour to conclude a fun & productive summit.

Did you know companies in the life science industry are targeted at a higher rate by cybercriminals? It is more important than ever to ensure that your organization is cyber-resilient and adequately prepared for potential threats. With the advent of artificial intelligence, the industry is being presented with new tools as well as new challenges.

Join us for a lunch and learn on June 22, to hear Azzur Group’s VP of Cybersecurity, Mariano Mattei’s presentation on “Unleashing the Power of AI for Cybersecurity: Opportunities and Challenges.”

Grab a colleague and stop by. Lunch is on us!

Hosted by Bill Anderson and Sue Serio of FOX29, the Alzheimer’s Association’s Mission Impact Gala, Party in Purple, features an evening of cocktails, dinner, our Mission Impact Program, silent & live auctions, and dancing! We will honor Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake, MGA, FAAN, President of the Independence Blue Cross Foundation and Vice President of Community Affairs at Independence Blue Cross for her impactful work in addressing emerging and ongoing health needs throughout communities across Southeastern Pennsylvania.