BHCR Week One MonthWe’re just over a month away from the 2024 BioHealth Capital Region Week, which takes place from September 17th, 18th, and 19th at US Pharmacopeia in Rockville, MD. This milestone event marks a decade of transformative discussions and partnerships. Here’s what each day has in store:

BioHealth Capital Region Forum (September 17th-18th)
Celebrating our 10th Annual Forum with a robust lineup of speakers and panels:

  • Updates:
    • GEN Top 10 BioCluster Update with Alex Philippidis, Senior Business Editor, Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
    • BioHealth Capital Region Update with Pete Briskman, Executive Managing Director, JLL-Jones Lang LaSalle Incorporated
  • Keynotes:
    • John F. Crowley, President & CEO, Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO)
    • Robert Stoffel, Vice President of Research, Amgen
    • Craig Gravitz, Director, Project Accelerator Transition Innovation Office, ARPA-H
  • Panels:
    • Meet Some of the BioHealth Capital Region’s Med Tech Leaders
    • Virginia: Leading the Way in Advanced BioHealth Manufacturing
    • Transforming Healthcare: Innovations and Future Trends in Digital Health
    • The Baltimore Tech Hub: Implementing Equitech Principles to Build a Thriving Ecosystem for AI and Life Sciences
    • How Emerging AI, Machine Learning, and Quantum Technologies Will Impact Discovery and Regulation of New Drugs and Devices: A Peek Into the Future
    • Collaborative Approaches to Support Innovation in Biotechnology in the Capital Region
    • New BHCR Regional Research Initiatives
    • Entrepreneurs in Residence Supporting the BHCR Ecosystem
    • Inside the BioHealth Capital Region, Accessing Early Stage SSBCI Funding
    • Biomedical Engineering: Meet the Region’s Bio Engineering Academic Leaders

Additional Fireside chats and panels are still being finalized. Please check the event agenda regularly for updates.

BHCR Week One Month CrabCrab Trap Competition (September 18th)
Top startups will pitch their groundbreaking solutions for a chance to win significant prizes, including cash and CRO services. This competition is a crucial platform for startups to gain visibility, receive expert feedback, and connect with potential investors and partners. Click here to apply to compete. Applications are due by August 30th, 2024.

Investment Conference (September 19th)
This day offers startups and investors pre-scheduled face-to-face meetings and quick-pitch sessions. It’s an essential opportunity for startups seeking funding and investors looking for promising ventures in the biohealth sector. Both companies are looking for funding, AND investors are looking for opportunities; click here to apply.

BHCR Week One Month ICNetworking Opportunities
Join us at the networking events at USP after days 1 and 2 to unwind and connect with fellow attendees, discussing the day’s insights and forging new collaborations.

Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, all events during BioHealth Capital Region Week are free. This ensures that every interested participant can engage fully without financial barriers.

We look forward to welcoming you to this milestone event, celebrating a decade of excellence and innovation within the BioHealth Capital Region.