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Bio-IT World's Second Annual
Bio-IT World Venture, Innovation & Partnering IN-PERSON ONLY
バイオITワールド ベンチャー・イノベーション・提携（対面のみ）
Uniting Investors and Leaders: Advancing Innovation
2025年4月3日 米国東部標準時（EDT）
4月3日木曜日
Registration and Networking Coffee
Organizer's Welcome Remarks
Optimizing Investment Strategies in Biotech
Stephanie Oestreich, Managing Director, Myeloma Investment Fund of the MMRF
Explore the current landscape of biotech investment and partnerships, focusing on timing, pipeline risk, and today's fundraising challenges. The panel will cover strategies for partnership timing, pipeline management, and navigating financial realities to accelerate clinical outcomes.
Address the Disconnect between Tech VCs and Biotech
Luba Greenwood, Managing Partner, Binney Street Capital, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
Address the disconnect between tech VCs and biotech regarding capital intensity, compensation, and board structures. Include pharma’s perspective to identify collaborative strategies for funding successful biotech ventures.
Investing in the Future of Drug Discovery: Insights for Impactful Investors
Milind Kamkolkar, Venture Partner, RA Capital
Milind Kamkolkar offers a strategic perspective of investment opportunities in drug discovery, focusing on the evolution since the Human Genome Project, the integration of multimodal data, and the infrastructure demands of computational biology. Tailored for investors driving innovation in this sector, his insights bridge cutting-edge science, AI, and data to highlight the transformative potential in precision medicine.
Sponsored Presentation (Opportunity Available)
Networking Coffee Break
The VC & CEO Relationship, Cultivating Enduring Progress
Scott T. Megaffin, CEO, Adiso Therapeutics
Successful biotech companies often rely on strong partnerships between VCs and the CEO. Our highly experienced panelists will delve into the evolution of this critical relationship, sharing their experiences on building trust, navigating challenges, and aligning strategic visions to drive innovation and growth.
Catalyzing Drug Discovery Innovation-The Role of Private Equity and Banks
Jeremy P. Goldberg, Operating Partner, Healthcare, Arsenal Capital Partners
Examine how private equity and banks drive technological advances in drug discovery, focusing on investments, scaling, and financing strategies.
Networking Luncheon
FIRESIDE CHAT: Investing beyond the Molecule: The Future of Drug Discovery
Derek Lowe, PhD, Director, Chemical Biology & Therapeutics, Novartis BioMedical Research
Join Derek Lowe, Director of Chemical Biology Therapeutics at Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research, and John Keilty, venture capitalist at Third Rock Ventures, for an in-depth conversation on the evolving role of biology in drug discovery. This session will explore cutting-edge developments and their potential to shape future biotech innovations, providing insights essential for investors and industry leaders looking to understand the next wave of transformative therapies.
Demystifying AI-Real Examples in Drug Development
Bill Fitzgerald, Head, Biotechnology Markets Americas, Google
Explore how AI is transforming drug development with tangible results. This panel will showcase real-world case studies of AI applications that enhance clinical processes, streamline workflows, and deliver measurable value. Gain clarity on the distinction between AI and generative AI and their unique roles in biotech. With practical demonstrations and insights from industry leaders, this session is designed to equip investors and stakeholders with a comprehensive understanding of AI's potential and its proven ROI in supporting drug discovery.
No-Nonsense AI-Cutting through the Noise
Anna Marie Wagner, Independent Board Member & Advisor, Corporate Development
Equip investors with the right tools to evaluate AI in biotech, emphasizing data quality, validation, and differentiation between hype and innovation.
Investing in the Future of Drug Discovery: Breakthrough Technologies to Watch
Joe Collura, Director, Co-Founder & CEO, Stealth Mode Biotech
Discover where to invest now to capitalize on the future of drug discovery. This panel will spotlight groundbreaking technologies like quantum computing and advanced platforms that are reshaping the industry. Hear from experts on which innovations hold the most promise, and gain insights to guide smart investment decisions for impactful returns.
Best of Show Awards Reception in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
Unwind with colleagues at our lively reception! Explore posters, vote for the best, network with exhibitors, enjoy a drink, and try to win a raffle prize. Celebrate Best of Show winners!
Close of Summit
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