Agenda
Conference registration will remain open throughout the entirety of the conference. Light continental breakfast will be provided upon arrival.
When
October 15, 2025
8:15 a.m. to 8:45 a.m.
Where
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Join us as we kick off the conference with welcome remarks from Biocom California.
Speakers
When
October 15, 2025
8:45 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
Where
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Our third annual San Diego CEO Summit will kick off with a keynote by Kyle Gano, Ph.D., president and CEO of Neurocrine Biosciences. This can’t-miss session will cover the insights Kyle gained from his 20+ year history at Neurocrine as well as lessons learned from his first year as president and CEO of a publicly traded company.
Speakers
When
October 15, 2025
9:00 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.
Where
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
When
October 15, 2025
9:45 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Where
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Join our esteemed speakers from abrdn, HC Bioscience, Kateran Consulting and Sorriso Pharmaceuticals for this candid conversation exploring the strategic and human sides of knowing when to ‘call it’ and wind down a company. Discover how responsible wind-downs, when done right, can preserve relationships, protect reputations and be seen as a mark of leadership.
Speakers
When
October 15, 2025
10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Where
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Speakers
When
October 15, 2025
11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Where
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
When
October 15, 2025
12:00 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.
Where
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Join our speakers from Avenzo Therapeutics, Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Qiming Venture Partners and Wilson Sonsini as they delve into the role of cross-border transactions with China as powerful launchpads for emerging life science companies. Our speakers will share firsthand insights into the strategic, financial and operational considerations behind these complex partnerships.
Speakers
When
October 15, 2025
1:15 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.
Where
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
In this can’t-miss session, our esteemed speakers from Capstan Therapeutics, Foresite Capital, Frazier Healthcare Partners, Mirador Therapeutics and Recludix Pharma will explore how companies can stretch their dollars, reframe their value propositions and adapt to a new era of biotech.
Speakers
When
October 15, 2025
2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
Where
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
When
October 15, 2025
3:15 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Speakers
When
October 15, 2025
3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Where
Fairmont Grand Del Mar
Unwind from a day of dynamic panel discussions and presentations and join industry peers in continued conversations. Enjoy gourmet food stations, tasty beverages and live music. This reception provides an excellent opportunity to network with summit attendees and speakers one final time before the conference closes.