TOGETHER '25

New York's bio/med industry is coming together at LifeSciencesNY annual conference. Join us on November 12th as we gather to celebrate achievement in the life sciences at our members' dinner and honors award ceremony. Hear Sarah Matt, MD, MBA, author of "The Borderless Healthcare Revolution" and meet the movers and shakers advancing healthcare innovation across New York State. End the evening by connecting with colleagues, partners and prospects at our popular after-dinner networking reception.

Thursday, November 13th kicks off with keynote speaker Ankur Kalra, MD, founder of MakeADent.org and host of the award-winning cardiology podcast, Parallax. The day continues with panel discussions focused on advancing innovation in product development, connecting with resources and assets to drive growth, and navigating the rapidly changing healthcare landscape. As always, we'll have plenty of networking opportunities, lively discussions and valuable business opportunities.

Honors Ceremony

We will be honoring an impressive group of leaders and innovators at this year's
Honors Ceremony. Congratulations to all! 
View the list of this year's winners (as well as previous year's honorees)

Exciting additions at no additional cost for WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON (11/12) 

Alan W. Rothschild $10,000 Biotech Innovation Pitch Event

We're partnering with Upsate Medical University and the Central New York Biotech Accelerator to host the Alan W. Rothschild $10,000 Biotech Innovation Pitch Event, held at the CNY Biotech Accelerator. This program begins at 2:00 pm. Interested in attending? Register Here for the Rothschild Pitch Event (Note: this is free to attend, but is a separate registration from Together '25, the LifeSciencesNY dinner & conference.)

INSPYRE Innovation Hub Tour

We're partnering with CenterState CEO to provide tours of the newly opened INSPYRE Innovation Hub, New York State's newest and largest technology incubator and accelerator facility. Tour this reimagined space built to spark bold ideas, accelerate growth and support entrepreneurs at every stage. Tour begins at 3:00 pm. Respond to question on the LifeSciencesNY conference registration form indicating whether or not you are interested in attending this tour.

AGENDA:

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12:

2:00-4:45 pm: Rothschild Event at CNYBAC - see above for registration details

3:00-4:00 pm: Tour of INSPYRE Innovation Hub - see above for details

5:00-6:00 pm: Welcome Reception/Cocktail Hour - Marriott Syracuse Downtown (Grand Ballroom)

6:00-8:30 pm: Members Dinner and Honors Award Ceremony - Marriott Syracuse Downtown

8:30-11:00 pm: Post-dinner Networking Reception - Eleven Waters at the Marriott

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13: (all in the Grand Ballroom at Marriott Syracuse Downtown)

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

9:00-9:45 am: Welcome & Opening Remarks, "The State of the Bio/Med Industry in New York," Win Thurlow, Executive Director, LifeSciencesNY

9:45-10:30 am: Keynote Address: "Inspired Love in Action: makeadent.org and Breaking Barriers in Healthcare" Ankur Kalra, MD, Division Chief of Cardiology, Upstate Medical University, Founder of MakeADent.org and host of the award-winning cardiology podcast, Parallax

10:30-11:00 am: Networking Activity

11:00-11:45 am: New York State: Leading in Healthcare Innovation Win Thurlow sits with Joan Spivak, VP, Life Sciences at Empire State Development for a conversation around New York State's recent investments in healthcare technologies, such as those in cell & gene therapy, and the impact of current statewide initiatives in the life sciences.

11:45 am-12:30 pm: Lunch and Networking

12:30-1:00 pm: Fireside chat with Sarah Matt, MD, MBA and Saleem Cheeks, VP, Communications COE, AngioDynamics and LifeSciencesNY Board Chair

1:00-2:00 pm: Panel Discussion: "Connecting to Opportunities & Assets" Key LifeSciencesNY partners discuss resources available to life science companies and how best to connect to the opportunities that will most benefit your company's growth. Moderator: Jamey Hoose, Clarkson  University; Panelists: Beth Bornick, NYSTAR/ESD; Mike Kennerknecht, University of Rochester; John Liddy, CenterStateCEO; Shelby Schneider, Upstate Capital Association

2:00-2:15 pm: Networking Break

2:15-3:30 pm: Panel Discussion: "The Innovation Matrix: Unlocking Your Organization's Potential" Chris Neville, PhD, PT, Upstate Medical University, leads a discussion of academic and industry leaders, including Eric Olson, Expressive Neuroscience; David Syverud, Upstate Medical University; Joe Chiapperi, Siemens Healthineers and Chris Roberts, Baxter who will explore a new model of accelerating innovation and product development. Come away with a better understanding of processes, incentives and practical applications that will help break barriers and foster collaborations.

3:30-3:45 pm: Wrap Up

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