LifeSciencesNY Annual Conference - Together '24

This year's conference will kick off on November 13 with several networking receptions and our popular dinner and awards ceremony honoring achievement in the life sciences at the Harro East Ballroom, Rochester’s coolest event venue. The next morning, we’ll gather at the Strathallan for a full day of informative educational sessions, networking and business development opportunities. 

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Thank You to Our Together '24 Sponsors!

Show your support for New York’s life sciences community AND deliver your message to our audience of bio/med leaders with a sponsorship.  

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13

Join us as we gather and explore Rochester’s innovation ecosphere.  Take a tour of the NextCorps co-working and incubation space; connect with colleagues at our welcoming reception; celebrate life sciences achievements at our dinner and annual honors ceremony; and stick around for a nightcap at the after-party get-together.

3:00 - 4:00 pm: Tour of NextCorps facility

5:00 – 6:30 pm: Welcome Reception and Cocktail Hour

6:30 – 8:30 pm: Dinner and Honors Awards Ceremony

See list of this year's honorees

Dinner Address: “Rochester and the Finger Lakes: Hot Spot of Life Sciences Innovation,” Hon. Robert (Bob) Duffy, CEO, Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce, Former New York Lt. Governor

9:00 – 10:30 pm: After-Party Get-Together - Join us for drinks, games and camaraderie at Radio Social, one of Rochester's entertainment hot spots! Party sponsored by Willis Towers Watson -  WTW

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 14

We’ll gather at the Strathallan Hotel for a day packed with the content, news and information you need to move your life sciences organization forward. Connect, learn and grow.

8:00 - 9:00 am: Continental Breakfast and Networking

9:00 -9:45 am: Welcome and Opening Remarks: "Making Health Better Together," Win Thurlow, Executive Director, LifeSciencesNY

9:45 - 10:30 am: Keynote Address: "The Power of the State University to Drive Life Sciences Innovation," Melur K. “Ram” Ramasubramanian, Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs & Provost; President of the SUNY Research Foundation

         10:30 - 11:00 am:  Networking Activity

11:00 - 11:45 am: Panel Discussion: "Harnessing the Digital Transformation Across Health Platforms" Innovators and industry leaders from across the life sciences discuss how they’re integrating digital solutions into their product mix. Panelists: Joe Chiapperi, Siemens Healthineers; Chris Roberts, Baxter; Ben Zombek, Prolivio. Moderated by Jeff Champagne, EPAM.

11:45 am- 12:45 pm: Lunch and Networking

12:45 - 1:30 pm: Panel Discussion: "The 3 R's - Reimbursement, Rates & Revenue: The Pathway to Accelerating Innovation" Our panel of experts will delve into these drivers of success for life sciences, pharmaceuticals manufacturers and health technology companies to help you stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly changing world of Medicaid and Medicare payments. Panelists: Courtney Burke, Sachs Policy; Roland Poirier, Sachs Policy; Kirsten Tullia, AdvaMed; Linda Upchurch, AngioDynamics.

1:30 – 2:15 pm: Panel Discussion: "Integrating Sustainability into Product Development" We’ll discuss how integrating sustainability practices and principles into your product mix can drive increased revenue and product share. Panelists: Matt Hall, Corning; Ahmed Mustafa, BioSpherix; Colin Wright, Thermo Fisher Scientific. Moderated by Nipa Mody, QuidelOrtho.

2:15 - 2:45 pm: Networking Break

2:45 – 3:30 pm: Spotlight on Success: "Building an Investor Ready Life Sciences Startup" Join us for a lively fireside chat with an established startup founder and those on the  investor side as they discuss pathways to success. Panelists: Elliott Ehrenreich, Phillips Lytle, LLP; Marissa Fayer, DeepLook Medical; Theresa Mazzullo, Excell Partners.

3:30 – 4:15 pm: Innovator Spotlight: "The Future of Durable Medical Equipment" Hear from leading innovators about the unique challenges and opportunities in the hospital equipment space. Panelists: Jeremy Bronen, SedMed; Matt Cumella, Nuvio. Moderated by Matus Knoblich, Med-Stat.

4:15 - 4:30 pm: Wrap Up

Check out some highlights of last year's event!