Life Sciences Future

September 25-26, 2025
The Sheraton Valley Forge
480 N Gulph Road, King of Prussia, PA
Life Sciences Future is the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania life sciences ecosystem. From biotechnology, medical device and diagnostics, pharmaceuticals to research institutions, investment organizations, and strategic advisors, all key stakeholders will gather September 25-26, 2025 in King of Prussia.
Register Early to Maximize Savings
Early bird registration is open! Register for Life Sciences Future by July 31, 2025 to receive a discount on registration. Plan ahead, secure your spot and get ready for our largest partnering event of the year.
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Conference Features

Partnering
Access one-on-one partnering with hundreds of the biggest names in the industry.

Panel Discussions
Hear from experts from the life sciences community about the hottest topics in the industry.

Reverse Pitch Presentations
Hear from top life sciences and investment organizations on what they are looking for to fill their portfolio.

Company Presentations
Organizations will present their pitch deck for feedback and partnership opportunities.

Exhibitors
Organizations will showcase their company’s services and network with other attendees.

Speakers
Hear from high-level speakers and industry leaders on the current state of the life sciences industry and more!
2025 Conference Co-Chairs

Barb Carlin
Managing Director, Mid Atlantic Region
Danforth Advisors

David Payne
VP, Infectious Diseases Research Unit
GSK
2025 Committee Co-Chairs
Program/Agenda
- David Rappaport, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, OraSure
- Teresa Whalen, CEO, CytoAgents
- Rebecca Guzman, Partner, Duane Morris
Research Institution & Key Strategic Partners
- Chris Yochim, Director, Business Development, NIIMBL
- Erica Swift, Director, Center for Medical Innovation, Penn State College of Medicine
- Kenny Simansky, Professor Emeritus of Pharmacology and Physiology, Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry, Dexel University College of Medicine
Company Presentations
- John Pennett, Partner, EisnerAmper
- Doreen Trujillo, Partner, VLP Law Group
- Jason Rascoe, Managing Director, Beacon Capital Partner
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Thank you to our 2025 event sponsors
Interested in sponsoring Life Sciences Future? Please contact Gabi Forgione (gforgione@lifesciencespa.org) for sponsorship inquiries.

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Life Sciences Pennsylvania was founded in 1989 by a biotech scientist at Penn State University. Today it has grown to represent the entire life sciences industry – medical device companies, pharmaceutical companies, investment organizations, research institutions, and myriad service industries that support the life sciences in Pennsylvania.