Life Sciences Future
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September 30 and October 1, 2026
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 30 and October 1, 2026 in King of Prussia.
Call for Planning Committees
Help plan LSPA’s largest partnering event of the year and join a planning committee for the highly anticipated Fall conference, Life Sciences Future. Once you register at the discounted rate, you will be prompted to select your committee preferences.
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!
2026 Conference Co-Chairs
Barb Carlin
Managing Director, Mid Atlantic Region
Danforth Advisors
Jeff Dayno, MD
President & CEO
Harmony Biosciences
2026 Committee Co-Chairs
Program/Agenda
- Rebecca Guzman, Partner, Duane Morris
- Chris Hudson, Partner, Assurance – Health Industries, PwC
- David Rappaport, Senior Vice President, Corporate Development, Strategy and Integration, OraSure Technologies
Research Institution & Key Strategic Partners
- Scott Morley, Senior Director, Office of Industry and Economic Partnerships, University of Pittsburgh
- Erika Swift, Executive Director, Center for Medical Innovation, Penn State College of Medicine
- Tom Wilton, Senior Vice President of Innovation and Ventures, CHOP
Company Presentations
- John Pennett, Partner, EisnerAmper
- Jason Rascoe, Managing Director, Beacon Capital Partners
- Doreen Trujillo, Partner, VLP Law Group
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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 – biotechnology and diagnostic companies, medical device companies, pharmaceutical companies, investment organizations, research institutions, and myriad service industries that support the life sciences in Pennsylvania.