International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference

A Two Day Premium Event
50+ speakers, 10 panel discussions, keynote conversations, hours of networking, cocktail receptions, and endless opportunities for growth and fostering connections

What You’ll Learn at Bisnow’s International Life Sciences Conference

We are bringing our third annual International Life Sciences event to San Diego in 2025. With the life sciences industry continuing to redefine global innovation, this two-day international event will bring together thought leaders from biotech, real estate, investment, and research to explore strategies driving the next wave of growth. This conference serves as a critical platform for deal-making, industry insights, and networking opportunities across the intersection of biotech and commercial real estate.

Key Discussions Include:

• Financing Biotech Growth: Navigate the complexities of fundraising, venture capital, and startup financing, alongside insights into accessing equity, structuring deals, and building lasting investor relationships.
• Building for the Future: Explore the latest trends in designing and delivering adaptable lab spaces that meet tenant demands, attract end-users, and provide operational flexibility.
• Innovative Lab Design & Construction: Learn how sustainability, efficiency, and technological innovation are shaping the future of lab development.
• AI and Tech-Driven Labs: Discover how automation, robotics, and advanced technologies are transforming biotech research, design, and operations.
• Scaling Life Sciences Companies: Gain insights into creating ecosystems, identifying clusters, and propelling startups toward growth and expansion.
• San Diego’s Biotech Ecosystem: Dive into the developments defining San Diego’s emergence as a global biotech hub, including market trends, infrastructure, and policy impacts.
• Universities as Innovation Catalysts: Understand how academic institutions are fostering talent, supporting startups, and driving regional biotech growth.
• Leasing & Real Estate Outlook: Stay ahead of leasing trends, negotiation strategies, and space utilization solutions tailored to the evolving life sciences sector.
• Pioneering Biotech Innovation: Hear from top biotech firms about cutting-edge advancements shaping the future of life sciences and their implications for real estate and industry collaboration.
  

  SEPTEMBER 10	ACTIVITY
  9:00 AM 10:00 AM	Breakfast, Coffee & Networking
  10:00 AM 10:45 AM	Fireside Chat with Timothy Schoen, CEO, BioMed Realty Tim Schoen and Joe Panetta explores how the life science industry continues to adapt and thrive amid rapid technological change, shifting global dynamics, and evolving healthcare demands. From AI and globalization to the rise of emerging biopharma and clinical innovation, this conversation will dive into the forces shaping the industry’s future—and the critical role that infrastructure, space, and strategic partnerships play in supporting its growth.
  10:45 AM 11:30 AM	Driving Sustainability in Life Sciences and Biotech Implementing Sustainable Operational Solutions, Navigating Global Challenges, and Building Decarbonized Infrastructure
  11:30 AM 12:05 PM	Networking Break
  12:05 PM 12:15 PM	Remarks from the Podium
  12:15 PM 1:00 PM	Universities Driving Innovation and Biotech Growth Attracting, Retaining, and Supporting Top Talent, Developing Incubators for Startups, and Driving Growth Through Partnerships
  1:00 PM 1:30 PM	Inside BioMed’s 585 Kendall: Where Science Meets the Arts A Case Study on One of the World’s Most Ambitious Mixed-Use Life Science Projects
  1:30 PM 2:30 PM	Lunch & Networking
  2:30 PM 3:15 PM	Life Sciences Real Estate Leasing Outlook: Lease Negotiations, Terms, Vacancies, and Flexibility Navigating Supply vs Demand Dynamics, Tenant Preferences, and Strategies for Effective Space Utilization
  3:15 PM 4:00 PM	High-Performing Labs: Building the Future of Lab Spaces Delivering Flexible, Adaptable and Advanced Lab Spaces
  4:00 PM 5:00 PM	Cocktail & Networking
  SEPTEMBER 11	ACTIVITY
  8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Breakfast, Coffee & Networking
  9:00 AM 9:45 AM	Capital Talks: Biotech Funding, Venture Capital & Real Estate Investment From Startup Financing to Strategic Transactions — Insights Across the Life Sciences Capital Spectrum
  9:45 AM 10:30 AM	AI in Biotech: Driving Innovation in R&D, Labs, and Delivery The Role of Automation, Data, Robotics, and Emerging Technologies in the Future of Biotech
  10:30 AM 11:00 AM	Networking Break
  11:00 AM 11:45 AM	Development, Construction, and Design Strategies Across All Lab Types Meeting Market Demands and Tenant Expectations in an Evolving Life Sciences Market
  11:45 AM 12:30 PM	Helping Life Sciences Companies Scale Building Ecosystems, Identifying Clusters, Propelling Startup Growth and Expansion, and Helping Biotech Firms Reach Their Next Stage
  12:30 PM 1:00 PM	Closing Networking