Agenda
Conference registration will remain open throughout the entirety of the conference.
When
October 29, 2025
9:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where
Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
Join us as we kick off the conference with welcome remarks and a recap of recent deal trends in the Greater Los Angeles region.
Speakers
When
October 29, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 10:05 a.m.
Where
Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
Brief attendee introduction session.
When
October 29, 2025
10:05 a.m. to 10:20 a.m.
Where
Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
Our eighth annual Greater LA CEO Summit will kick off with an engaging discussion between Alan Russell, Ph.D., Vice President, Research & Head, R&D Technology & Innovation at Amgen and Amir Naiberg, Associate Vice Chancellor, President & CEO, UCLA Technology Development Group. The conversation will focus on Amgen’s current priorities and commitment to innovation, including its investment in a new state of the art center in Thousand Oaks.
Speakers
When
October 29, 2025
10:20 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where
Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
In this session moderated by Curebound CEO Anne Marbarger, Chief Legal Officer of the Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy, Kevin Marks, J.D. will discuss PICI’s model for funding innovation through strategic partnerships.
Speakers
When
October 29, 2025
11:20 a.m. to 11:50 p.m.
Where
Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
When
October 29, 2025
11:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where
Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
In this informative session, our expert speakers will discuss the latest strategies, investment trends and areas of focus of the corporate venture and BD arms of Amgen, Eli Lilly and Johnson & Johnson Innovation. Join us to gain key insights to shape your corporate business development strategy.
Speakers
When
October 29, 2025
12:00 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Where
Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
When
October 29, 2025
12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.
Where
Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
Don’t miss this session between leaders at AccendoWave, Carve Bio, KARL STORZ North America and Xencor, who will share their perspectives on extending runway and being resilient in challenging funding environments.
Speakers
When
October 29, 2025
1:45 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
Where
Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
When
October 29, 2025
2:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m.
Where
Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
When
October 29, 2025
2:45 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Where
Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
Don’t miss our engaging and interactive session with industry experts who will share invaluable insights, trends and strategies. Join the conversation, interact with key players and gain a unique perspective of the current life science landscape through the lens of venture capital.
Speakers
Pierre Beauparlant, Ph.D.
Executive Managing Director, Finchley Healthcare Ventures
Eddie Eltoukhy, Ph.D.
Partner, Pear VC
Shahin Farshchi, Ph.D.
Partner, Lux Capital
Moj Mahdara
Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Kinship Ventures
Alborz Mahdavi
Vice President, Lilly Research Labs & CEO, Protomer Technologies, Eli Lilly and Company
Shahram Seyedin-Noor, J.D.
Founder & Managing Partner, Civilization Ventures
Kevin Zhang
General Partner, Upfront Ventures
When
October 29, 2025
3:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where
Luxe Sunset Boulevard Hotel
Unwind from a day of dynamic panel discussions and presentations and join industry peers in continued conversations. Enjoy gourmet food stations, refreshing beverages and live music. This reception provides an excellent opportunity to network with summit attendees and speakers one final time before the conference concludes.