Life Sciences Pennsylvania (LSPA) is the statewide trade association for the Commonwealth’s life sciences community. Founded in 1989, we work to ensure Pennsylvania has a business and public policy climate that unites and incentivizes all facets of the state’s diverse life sciences economy.
LSPA represents biotechnology, medical device, diagnostic, pharmaceutical, research, and investment entities, along with myriad service providers that support the industry. Together, we unify Pennsylvania’s innovators to make the Commonwealth a global life sciences leader.
february
20feb(feb 20)7:15 am(feb 20)7:15 amLeadership Panel
Join the CEOs of KinderPharm, Harmony Biosciences and Genomind for a discussion, Q&A and networking with the life sciences community. These CEOs will discuss leadership in their emerging companies and the
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Join the CEOs of KinderPharm, Harmony Biosciences and Genomind for a discussion, Q&A and networking with the life sciences community. These CEOs will discuss leadership in their emerging companies and the changing business landscape.
Agenda
7:15 a.m. – 8:15 a.m. Registration & Networking
8:15 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Panel Discussion
Speakers:
Martin Graham, Chief Executive Officer, Kinderpharm
John Jacobs, Chief Executive Officer, Harmony Biosciences
Shawn O’Brien, Chief Executive Officer, Genomind
(Wednesday) 7:15 am - 9:30 am
Crowne Plaza
march
13mar(mar 13)5:00 pm(mar 13)5:00 pm2019 Annual Dinner
The Annual Dinner is the premier event for the life sciences industry in Pennsylvania. More than 1,300 attendees will convene for this can’t-miss event. Join Pennsylvania’s life sciences community for dinner, networking and
The Annual Dinner is the premier event for the life sciences industry in Pennsylvania. More than 1,300 attendees will convene for this can’t-miss event. Join Pennsylvania’s life sciences community for dinner, networking and an evening celebrating our industry’s achievements.
(Wednesday) 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Pennsylvania Convention Center
april
30apr(apr 30)7:30 am(apr 30)7:30 am2019 Advocacy Day
Innovators Meet Legislators The hallmark of advocacy is the ability to tell your story. You don’t need to study public policy or be up-to-date on the latest policy debates to be
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Innovators Meet Legislators
The hallmark of advocacy is the ability to tell your story. You don’t need to study public policy or be up-to-date on the latest policy debates to be effective. You simply need to have a concise description of your company, demonstrate your passion for innovation, and explain who it will help. Realizing that most legislators are not regularly exposed to the life sciences and are not scientists, this is your opportunity to educate and inform.
Each year Life Sciences Pennsylvania provides a platform for our member companies to come to Harrisburg, receive a briefing on the latest issues, and attend meetings with key legislators and staff. You don’t need to know your way around the capitol building, we’ll have group leaders to guide you along the way.
Your voice is needed in the halls of Harrisburg.
The event is free. Breakfast and lunch will be provided.
Schedule:
7:30 AM Registration Opens Harrisburg Hilton
8:00-9:00 AM Breakfast/Networking Harrisburg Hilton
9:30-12:00 PM Legislative Visits Capitol Building
12:00-1:00 PM Lunch
1:00-3:00 PM Legislative Visits Capitol Building
If you have any questions please contact Kurt Imhof kimhof@lifesciencespa.org or 610-947-6800 x211
*There is no cost to attend this event
(Tuesday) 7:30 am - 3:00 pm
may
09may(may 9)4:30 am(may 9)4:30 amSPRING SOCIAL
Life Sciences Pennsylvania's Spring Social is an annual gathering of approximately 300 life science professionals for relaxed, casual networking and connecting. The Spring Social has been rated as Life Sciences
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Life Sciences Pennsylvania’s Spring Social is an annual gathering of approximately 300 life science professionals for relaxed, casual networking and connecting. The Spring Social has been rated as Life Sciences Pennsylvania’s top networking opportunity of the year. Thirty to forty organizations will exhibit at the event, with the tables spread throughout the room.
The Spring Social is designed for everyone from the CEO at a large pharmaceutical company to the accountant at a small marketing firm. This much-anticipated event is an excellent opportunity to mix and mingle with your life sciences colleagues.
Interested in exhibiting? Tables are available and include the following:
(2) complimentary registrations
Skirted (8) foot table
Listing in the event program
Electric and internet available upon request at additional cost
There are many sponsorship opportunities available. Please contact Melissa Callum at mcallum@lifesciencespa.org or 610-947-6800 x208 for information.
(Thursday) 4:30 am - 7:00 pm
Sheraton Valley Forge Hotel
480 North Gulph Road
We chose the name, Life Sciences Pennsylvania, for a number of reasons – and believe us, the decision to change the name of your association is not one we took lightly. Our team conducted research and interviews with more than 50 members of Pennsylvania’s life sciences community; we took a hard look at the evolution and growth of the association across the last five years; and, finally, we asked ourselves the question – did our former name, Pennsylvania Bio, truly reflect what we did, how we did it, and, most importantly, who we represent? The answer was simple – not anymore. We chose the name Life Sciences Pennsylvania to be more inclusive of the growing and diverse nature of Pennsylvania’s dynamic and innovative life sciences community – and hope you know – our mission and goal stays the same – to advance and enhance the life sciences business and policy climate in the Commonwealth.
Life Sciences Pennsylvania focuses on just that – the incredible network of life sciences institutions and related industries that call Pennsylvania home. The makeup of LSPA is as diverse as the life changing technologies being developed in the innovative labs and development facilities across the state – but includes academic research institutions, biotechnology, pharmaceutical, medical device and diagnostic, digital health, patient advocacy groups and so much more.