Programs
Join the LSPA Network
With more than 40 events throughout the year, LSPA has something for everyone. Whether you are looking to network with new business connections, get involved in our advocacy activity, or celebrate the achievements of the thriving Pennsylvania life sciences community, there is an LSPA event to meet your needs. Below are upcoming events, as well as recaps for our most recent programs.
Want to learn more?
Contact Jill Huber (jhuber@lifesciencespa.org), Director of Programs, or Lauren Boyle (lboyle@lifesciencespa.org), Manager of Programs for more information on our calendar of events.
BioBriefing
May 16-17, 2022
BioBriefing is a comprehensive, virtual two-half-day course providing you with an overview of the development of biopharmaceuticals.
Annual Awards Program
May 18, 2022
The Annual Awards Program honor the accomplishments of organizations within the life sciences community over the last year.
Legal Answers Workshop
June 9, 2022
LSPA partners with legal experts at Ballard Spahr to answer legal questions for members companies.
Tell Me About Your DE&I Initiatives
Organizations within the life sciences discuss their culture, hiring practices, and managing the changing landscape of the workplace.
Connect@
Next edition: June 21, 2022
LSPA members network at state-of-the-art facilities of organizations within the life sciences community.
Life Sciences Future - MedTech
July 19-21, 2022
The conference will focus on various topics within the medical device, diagnostics, and digital health industries. Conference features include partnering, keynote sessions and networking throughout the days.
Finance Operations Series
Next edition: August 4, 2022
LSPA partners with experts at KPMG to provide members with a timely and relevant series for financial planning and operations.
Executive Events
Life sciences community executives and other leaders gather with old colleagues and network with new peers.
Start-Up Stadium
September 15, 2022
This event is designed to provide entrepreneurs a combination of firsthand experience, best approaches, tips and to-dos from seasoned industry executives to perfect their company pitch.
Life Sciences Future - BioPharm
October 6-7, 2022
This conference will include the most popular conference features, including keynotes, one-on-one partnering, and networking and but will focus on various topics within the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.
Patient Summit
Next edition: November 10, 2022
The Patient Summit provides the opportunity to start a conversation between Patient Advocacy Groups (PAGs), legislators, and LSPA member companies.
Pittsburgh Holiday Luncheon
December 8, 2022
Join familiar faces and take the opportunity to make new connections as we reconnect for a casual lunch with Western PA’s life sciences community.
Holiday Mixer Hosted by LSPA Board of Directors
December 14, 2022
Our Holiday Mixer Hosted by LSPA Board of Directors is a time to celebrate the year’s achievements and bring our members together one last time before the end of the year.
Pennsylvania Rare Disease Day
These education sessions for members, legislators, and patient advocacy groups will highlight how public policy affects rare disease patients and their access to treatment and therapies.
Advocacy Day
Next edition: March 29, 2022
LSPA members travel to the State Capitol in Harrisburg to meet with legislators and their staff and tell their organization story.
