International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference
Wed Sep 10, 2025 - Thu Sep 11, 2025
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International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference
A 2 Day Premium event
50+ speakers, 10 panel discussions, keynote conversations, hours of networking, cocktail receptions, and endless opportunities for growth and fostering connections
$399.00
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Two Day International Life Sciences Real Estate Conference in San Diego
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.
What Your Ticket Gets You:
Gain exclusive access to:
- Expert panel discussions featuring leading developers, biotech executives, investors, and policymakers.
- Targeted networking sessions designed to connect industry leaders, innovators, and decision-makers.
- Keynote presentations and roundtable discussions on the most pressing topics impacting biotech and real estate.
- Evening cocktail receptions to foster meaningful connections and partnerships.
Join us for this premier two-day conference and walk away with actionable insights to propel your projects, investments, and collaborations to the next level.
See our past events here:
2024: International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference
2023: International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference
For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our Event Production team, Sam D'Angelo at samantha.dangelo@bisnow.com and Bora Altunay at bora.altunay@bisnow.com.
For speaker or sponsorship interest, please email our VP of West Coast, Stephanie Smith at stephanie.smith@bisnow.com.
To request disability-related accommodations, please contact thea.parkert@bisnow.com no later than 10 business days prior to the event.
Good Reads:
Life Science Trends to Watch in 2025
Venue
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
One Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
Ballroom: Indigo Ballroom / foyer / terrace
Parking Information:
Self-parking $22 & Valet parking $32
SUGGESTED HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS:
After you purchase your conference ticket, take advantage of Bisnow's preferred rates at nearby hotel. Please note, we only have a specified number of rooms allotted at the discount and they are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Bisnow Group Block at the Marriott Residence Inn San Diego Downtown / Gaslamp Quarter -- 356 6th Avenue San Diego, CA 92101 (3 minute drive / 10 minute walk to the venue) --- Last day to book via Bisnow Group Block is August 8th @ 12 am
Agenda
| September 9 | Activity |
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6:00 PM 8:00 PM |
Cocktail
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| September 10 | Activity |
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9:00 AM 10:00 AM |
Breakfast, Coffee & Networking
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10:00 AM 10:45 AM |
Capital Markets Outlook, Transactions, Acquisitions, Deal-Making and Financing
Sourcing Debt, Access To Equity, Navigating Real Estate Investments and Finding the Right Capital Partner
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10:45 AM 11:30 AM |
Driving Sustainability in Life Sciences and Biotech
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11:30 AM 12:00 PM |
Networking Break
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12:00 PM 12:45 PM |
Universities Supporting Innovation and Biotech Growth
Attracting, Retaining, and Supporting Top Talent, Accessibility to Prospective Employees, and Incubator Development Opportunities for Startups
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12:45 PM 1:30 PM |
Why San Diego?
Evolution of the Market, Policy, Infrastructure and Location Desires
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1:30 PM 2:30 PM |
Lunch & Networking
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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
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3:15 PM 4:00 PM |
Innovations in Biotech: Pioneering Technology and Breakthroughs Shaping the Future of Life Sciences
Exploring Cutting-edge Advancements from Leading Biotech Firms
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4:00 PM 5:00 PM |
Cocktail & Networking
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| September 11 | Activity |
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8:00 AM 9:00 AM |
Breakfast, Coffee & Networking
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9:00 AM 9:45 AM |
Navigating Funding and Investment Opportunities: Strategies for Biotech Fundraising, Venture Capital, and Startup Financing
Exploring the Latest Trends in Securing Capital, Building Investor Relationships, and Overcoming Financial Challenges in the Evolving Biotech Landscape
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9:45 AM 10:30 AM |
AI and Tech-Driven Labs
The Role of Automation, Technology, and Robotics in the Biotech Sector
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10:30 AM 11:00 AM |
Networking Break
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11:00 AM 11:45 AM |
Developing, Designing and Delivering Advanced Lab Space
Addressing Tenant Demands, Attracting End-Users and Providing Flexible Workspace
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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
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12:30 PM 1:00 PM |
Closing Networking
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