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Seattle Life Sciences Conference

Tue May 06, 2025

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Seattle Life Sciences Conference

Evolving Demand, Advancing Biotech Research, NIH Funding Cuts, Policy Changes, Tenant Needs, and Crafting Flexible and Sustainable Lab Spaces

Tuesday May 6 2025 @ 8:00 AM PDT

$205.00

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Speakers and Panels

Fireside Chat with Dr. Thomas J. Lynch: The Future of Cancer Research, Collaboration, and Innovation

Insights into Advancing Cancer Research, Fostering Institutional Collaboration, and Promoting Global Scientific Innovation

Thomas Lynch

President and CEO, Fred Hutch

Facilities of the Future: High-Performing Labs

Delivering Flexible, Sustainable, and Advanced Lab Spaces

Mark McCord-Amasis

Mark McCord-Amasis

VP, Portfolio Optimization & Design, Pfizer
Kelly Pratt

Kelly Pratt

PNW Life Science Core Market Leader, Project Exec, DPR Construction

Helping Life Sciences Companies Scale

Advancing Seattle’s Clusters, Startup Ecosystems, and Driving Bio-Innovation

Daryll DeWald

Daryll DeWald

Chancellor and EVP, Washington State University Health Sciences

Margaret McCormick

Executive Director & COO, Benaroya Research Institute
Brian Surratt

Brian Surratt

President and CEO, Greater Seattle Partners

Development, Construction, and Design Strategies Across All Lab Types

Meeting Market Demands and Tenant Expectations in an Evolving Life Sciences Market

Steve Brooks

Steve Brooks

President, UMC

Seattle Life Sciences Market Pulse: Trends, Challenges, and Growth Strategies

Analyzing Lab Space Demand Shifts, NIH Funding Impact, Policy Changes, and Advancing Biotech Research

Marc Cummings

Marc Cummings

President and CEO, Life Sciences Washington

What You'll Learn:

What You’ll Learn:

  • Understand Seattle's growing role as a life sciences hub, including the factors driving demand for lab and incubator space, and how South Lake Union remains at the forefront.
  • Discover how developers and tenants are addressing market challenges, such as construction costs, evolving tenant needs, and shifting economic dynamics.
  • Analyze the impact of NIH funding cuts on research institutions, biotech startups, and overall real estate demand, and how Seattle's life sciences sector is adapting
  • Gain insights into emerging neighborhoods poised to compete with South Lake Union, and how they could shape the future of Seattle's life sciences ecosystem.
  • Learn about design and technology trends transforming life sciences facilities, from sustainable construction to integrating cutting-edge research technologies.
  • Explore how partnerships and collaboration between public and private sectors are fostering innovation hubs and advancing the biotech ecosystem in the region.

 

How You’ll Do More Business: Similar to many other major life science markets, Seattle is also facing a temporary slowdown due to macroeconomic challenges, but the city’s strong fundamentals position it for a promising recovery. An increasing number of life sciences graduates ensures a robust talent pipeline, while Seattle’s expertise in cell and gene therapy and its thriving start-up ecosystem continues to drive innovation. These factors lay the groundwork for breakthrough research and therapies shaping the industry’s future. Join us to gain insights into the trends, opportunities, and strategies that will define Seattle’s life sciences market in 2025 and beyond.

 

Who You’ll Meet During Networking: Owners, developers, investors, brokers, city and government officials, business consultants, architects, engineers, lawyers, accountants, and bankers.

 

Why You Should Attend This Session: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to help you identify opportunities, build your network, and expand your business. With the largest audience of commercial real estate professionals in the world, no one knows how to help your business more than we do.

 

For questions, recommendations, comments, or press inquiries please email our event producer, Bora Altunay, at bora.altunay@bisnow.com. To request disability-related accommodations, please contact rachel.sundin@bisnow.com no later than seven business days prior to the event.

 

DON'T MISS OUR PREMIER LIFE SCIENCES & BIOTECH EVENT THIS FALL
Want even more life sciences x commercial real estate content & networking? Check out our third annual Bisnow International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference, taking place Sept. 10 & 11 in San Diego, CA. 

Venue

Hyatt Olive 8
1635 8th Avenue
Seattle, Washington
United States, 98101

Ballroom: Third Floor Ballroom


Parking Information:

Valet parking is available at $59
Meridian Parking Garage at $32
7th and Pike Parking Garage at $37

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Agenda

Time Activity
8:00 AM
9:00 AM
Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
Seattle Life Sciences Market Pulse: Trends, Challenges, and Growth Strategies
Analyzing Lab Space Demand Shifts, NIH Funding Impact, Policy Changes, and Advancing Biotech Research
9:45 AM
10:30 AM
Development, Construction, and Design Strategies Across All Lab Types
Meeting Market Demands and Tenant Expectations in an Evolving Life Sciences Market
10:30 AM
10:50 AM
Networking Break
10:50 AM
11:35 AM
Helping Life Sciences Companies Scale
Advancing Seattle’s Clusters, Startup Ecosystems, and Driving Bio-Innovation
11:35 AM
12:20 PM
Facilities of the Future: High-Performing Labs
Delivering Flexible, Sustainable, and Advanced Lab Spaces
12:20 PM
12:45 PM
Fireside Chat with Dr. Thomas J. Lynch: The Future of Cancer Research, Collaboration, and Innovation
Insights into Advancing Cancer Research, Fostering Institutional Collaboration, and Promoting Global Scientific Innovation
12:45 PM
1:15 PM
Closing Networking

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