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Seattle Life Sciences Conference

Name: Seattle Life Sciences Conference
Start: 2023-06-13T08:00:00-07:00
End: 2023-06-13T11:00:00-07:00
Location: The Jack

Keeping up with the Needs of the Market, Growing the Cluster & Adapting to the Ever-Changing Market Demands

Event Ended On: Tuesday June 13 2023

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Event Host

The Jack

The Jack consists of a 8-story, ±145,000 SF office building perfectly placed along Seattle’s brand-new waterfront and within the city’s oldest neighborhood- Pioneer Square. The building will feature efficient 20,000 SF floor plates with side core design, 12’ slab-to-slab ceiling height, a 16,000 SF rooftop terrace including 5,000 SF of amenity space, and spectacular views of Elliott Bay, the Olympic mountains, and the Seattle skyline.

Speakers and Panels

Taking the Temperature of the Market

A closer look at the current demand for lab space, investment, and funding environment, and trends impacting CRE decision making

Marc Cummings

President and CEO, Life Sciences Washington

Alan Cantlin

Principal, Trammell Crow Company

William Canestaro

Managing Director, WRF Capital

Eldon Kiel

VP, Preconstruction, Howard S. Wright, a Balfour Beatty Company

Danielle McGuire

Principal & Science Practice Director, SOM

Moderator

Pete Warsinske

Senior Vice President, Flinn Ferguson

Developing for Tenant Demands Across All Lab Types

Influential projects, office-to-lab conversions & accommodating varying needs

Jeff West

Vice President, Facilities & Campus Operations, Fred Hutch

Chris Angus

SVP, Development, Unico Properties

Chris Ertl

With over 20 years of professional experience, I have conducted a broad range of laboratory, programming, design and project management services for complex Biomedical, Bioscience, Teaching Science, Physical Science, and Animal facility projects for university, industry, and governmental clients. I have developed a detailed understanding of state-of-the-art laboratory design concepts and the resulting impact on the building’s systems. Developing laboratory facilities that respond to user needs, have longevity, and create an environment conductive to world-class research within client’s budgetary requirements are things I strive for in each of my projects. I am passionate about collaboratively working with scientists to understand how they perform their highly complex work and then help them translate that into a viable, dynamic and productive work environment. My project experience demonstrates the application of sound planning principles in the creation of productive, safe, reliable, and adaptive facilities, which enhance the quality of life within the laboratory, while developing collaborative research environments. I am an advocate for working within a multidisciplinary design process that utilizes Building Information Modeling (BIM) because it assures the integration of complex building systems and accommodates both people and material flow safely and efficiently. I am involved with a range of organizations promoting forward thinking in the development of laboratories and higher education learning and research facilities including I2SL, SCUP, Tradeline, PKAL, SLCan, and Turnkey. Topics on which I have lectured include: Lab of the Future, Improving Outcomes through Flexible, Humanistic and Sustainable Solutions; Approaches to University Science Renovation Projects; Trends in Programming and Planning for Tomorrow’s Learning Environment; The Rationale for Vivarium Automation; Translational Research; and Flexible Lab Space using Innovative Modular Design.

DLR Group

Global Science & Technology Leader, Principal

Chris Ertl

Global Science & Technology Leader, Principal, DLR Group

Taylor Warren

Head of Life Sciences, Turner Construction

Coriann Presser

Director of Life Sciences, Lease Crutcher Lewis

Moderator

Roger Heeringa

Principal, DCI Engineers

Growing the Cluster & Attracting Talent

Partnerships, attracting workforce & growing the market

Brian Surratt

President and CEO, Greater Seattle Partners

Margaret McCormick

Executive Director & COO, Benaroya Research Institute

Megan Bettilyon

Megan has focused her career on the intersection of technology and social development. She is a leader in developing programs focused on human and planetary health with extensive experience building and directing complex technical projects in the energy, infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture, and conservation fields. In her career she has developed innovative technology for emerging markets and with a goal toward maximizing global impact. As the Vice President of WGHA, Megan brings a strong background in developing global relationships with NGOs, Industry, Government, Academia, and Multilateral organizations to deliver sustainable and positive social impact. Prior to WGHA, Megan was a Portfolio Director for Global Good, a special collaboration between Bill Gates and Intellectual Ventures. While at Global Good, Megan directed a portfolio of technology development projects that included leading a team to develop a first-in-class model of the US Electrical Grid, a remotely deployable lung ultrasound system, super-donor assay, and a suite of initiatives geared toward supporting a circular economy. Additionally, she led Global Good’s collaborative efforts with multiple UN agencies to rapidly develop and deploy new products into developed and emerging markets. Megan earned her master’s degree in Climate and Renewable Energy from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography and subsequently managed two university technology centers aimed at developing food and fuel from photosynthetic sources and instructing a new generation of clean technology scientists and policy makers. Additionally, she has managed two separate research labs: a BSL3+ facility with a vivarium focused on kidney organogenesis; and a BSL 2 facility focused on indoor and outdoor algae cultivation for biofuel and food. She is passionate about creating positive social impact on a global scale.

Washington Global Health Alliance

Vice President

Megan Bettilyon

Vice President, Washington Global Health Alliance

Todd Lee

Senior Director of Operations, McKinstry

Rob Williamson

Regional Leader of Science + Technology, HOK

Moderator

Scott Rosenstock

Senior Development Manager, Urban Visions

Delivering Adaptable and Sustainable Spaces

Building and maintaining labs in the new frontier of versatility, sustainability, and efficiency

Nick Lenington

Senior Development Manager, Commercial, Vulcan Real Estate

Shanna Braga

Director of Facilities and Operations, The Institute for Systems Biology

Steve Brooks

President, UMC

Marc Oplinger

Principal, Graphite Design Group

Josh Osborn

Senior Project Executive, McKinstry

Moderator

Annette Jannotta

Design Executive, SABA + BA

Opening Remarks

From Urban Visions' CEO

Greg Smith

CEO, Urban Visions

Why You Won't Want To Miss This Commercial Real Estate Conference:

What You’ll Learn From Life Science CRE Leaders:

Seattle’s life sciences cluster has been rapidly growing over the past couple of years and the future looks bright. What are the current trends shaping Seattle’s booming life science market?
What are Seattle developers doing the meet the increasing demand for lab space?
At what stage of maturity is the current cluster at and what is the path to reaching national and global competitiveness?
How are Seattle’s upcoming biotech start-ups acquiring funding in the competitive venture capital funding environment?
How is leasing and development activity compared to Seattle’s market demand?
What are the key metrics to consider while converting underutilized offices into life sciences buildings?
What are the keys to a successful life sciences development that can cater to various companies and their lab space needs?

Projects To Be Discussed During The Session:

These are some key projects in the area that our panelists will be discussing. Read more about these developments by clicking on the links below.

How You’ll Do More Business From Attending This Event: Seattle’s life sciences market has been growing year-over-year. With the pandemic catapulting Seattle’s life sciences into higher prominence, the industry is experiencing unprecedented growth in development, investment, leasing activity, biotech start-ups, and VC funding. Join us as we bring in key players to discuss and analyze where opportunities lie in Seattle's booming life sciences market.

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

What Does Your Ticket Get You: Bisnow events bring together the biggest power players in the industry to 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 us.

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Venue

The Jack
74 S Jackson St.
Seattle WA 98104

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305 1st Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

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Agenda

Time	Activity
8:00 AM 9:00 AM	Breakfast & Networking
9:00 AM 9:10 AM	Opening Remarks From Urban Visions' CEO
9:10 AM 9:55 AM	Taking the Temperature of the Market A closer look at the current demand for lab space, investment, and funding environment, and trends impacting CRE decision making
9:55 AM 10:40 AM	Developing for Tenant Demands Across All Lab Types Influential projects, office-to-lab conversions & accommodating varying needs
10:40 AM 10:55 AM	Networking Break
10:55 AM 11:40 AM	Growing the Cluster & Attracting Talent Partnerships, attracting workforce & growing the market
11:40 AM 12:25 PM	Delivering Adaptable and Sustainable Spaces Building and maintaining labs in the new frontier of versatility, sustainability, and efficiency
12:25 PM 1:00 PM	Closing Networking