📍VENUE: PACIFIC DESIGN CENTER, WEST HOLLYWOOD
Innovators & Investors Day
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 •WEST HOLLYWOOD
Bringing together founders, investors, researchers, healthcare leaders and innovators to shape the future of bioscience in the LA Region.
Day One of BioscienceLA Week
Attendees will gain a deeper understanding of the advantages of investing in the Los Angeles bioscience ecosystem, along with insights into how bioscience companies have successfully navigated the various stages of investment funding.
The program will highlight the region’s unique opportunities for private and corporate investors while exploring the resources, partnerships, and capital landscape driving innovation. Target attendees include private and institutional investors, early-stage bioscience companies, entrepreneurs, and industry stakeholders.
Startup Poster Competition
Apply to participate in the Startup Poster Competition at BioscienceLA Week. This is your opportunity to showcase your company, technology, or breakthrough to founders, investors, industry leaders, researchers, and collaborators from across Southern California’s life sciences ecosystem.
WHY APPLY
Showcase your innovation
Connect with investors and collaborators
Compete for exclusive prizes
Receive valuable expert feedback
Applications close September 4, 2026
If you’re building the future of life sciences, we’d love to see what you’re creating.
INNOVATION & INVESTORS
9:30AM - 10:00AM
10:00AM - 10:20AM
10:20AM - 10:50AM
11:40AM - 1:00PM
1:00PM - 2:00PM
2:00PM - 2:45PM
2:45PM - 3:45PM
3:45PM - 4:15PM
Registration Opens
Opening Remarks
Panel: Investing in LA Biosciences
Special Remarks: Dr. Peter Slavin, President & CEO, Cedars Sinai
Fireside Chat: Two LA Life Science Companies’ Funding Journey
Panel: Academic Discovery to Venture-Backed Companies
Closing Comments
KICKOFF RECEPTION
4:30PM - 5:00PM
5:00PM - 6:00PM
6:00PM - 6:30PM
6:30PM - 8:00PM
Reception Opens, Concurrent VIP Lab Tours
Networking, Poster Session
Networking Reception Continues
Welcome Address, Stephanie Hsieh, CEO BioscienceLA
Lunch & Startup Poster Showcase
11:00AM - 11:40AM
Investor Panel
Featured Speakers
Learn from the leaders shaping bioscience.
Thank You To Our Sponsors
Plan Your Visit
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Your registration includes access to all scheduled sessions for the event, keynote presentations, panel discussions, networking opportunities, and designated food and beverage offerings. Please refer to the event agenda for a detailed schedule of activities.
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While we encourage attendees to participate in the full day’s experience to maximize networking and learning opportunities, you are welcome to attend the sessions that best fit your schedule.
Please review the registration options for available ticket types.
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We recommend arriving 30–45 minutes before the program begins to allow time for parking, check-in, and networking before the first session.
Please refer to the event agenda for registration and session start times.
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Parking information, including nearby parking structures, rates, and directions, will be provided prior to the event.
We encourage attendees to arrive early, as parking availability may vary throughout the day.
Refer to provided map for location details.
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Light refreshments will be available during designated breaks.
The evening reception will have meals and beverages available for those registered.
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Business or business casual attire is recommended. We encourage attendees to dress comfortably while maintaining a professional appearance suitable for networking and conference sessions.
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The venue is ADA accessible. If you require additional accommodations to fully participate in the event, please contact our team in advance so we can best support your needs.
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If you have questions before the event, please contact the BioscienceLA team at Info@biosciencela.org.
On the day of the event, staff and volunteers will be available at the registration desk to assist with check-in and any questions you may have.
