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The Tri-Valley Life Sciences Summit Brings Top Innovators, Investors, and Entrepreneurs Together to Fuel the Future of Health Care
Pleasanton, CA – October 1, 2024 – The 2024 Tri-Valley Life Sciences Summit will take place on October 23, 2024, from 4:30 – 7:30 pm at the Rosewood Commons Conference Center, bringing together scientists, technologists, investors, and business professionals from across the life sciences and healthcare sectors. Hosted and presented by Kaiser Permanente in cooperation with the City of Pleasanton and Startup Tri-Valley, this year’s event promises to foster innovation, collaboration, and insight into the intersection of life sciences and healthcare.
The summit will kick off with a networking reception, followed by welcoming remarks from Pleasanton Mayor Karla Brown and Kaiser Permanente, and a “State of Tri-Valley Life Sciences” update from Yolanda Fintschenko, PhD, executive director of i-GATE Innovation Hub and Startup Tri-Valley. Attendees will then hear from Neil Ray, MD, founder and CEO of Raydiant Oximetry, in a keynote fireside chat moderated by Genevieve LeMarchal, managing partner of Suncoast Ventures, who led Raydiant Oximetry’s expanded Series A investment round.
The event will also feature a panel of life sciences entrepreneurs and leaders from the thriving diagnostics industry, as well as Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Confirmed speakers include prominent Tri-Valley and Bay Area life sciences entrepreneurs and ecosystem leaders featuring Reem Mahrat, advisor at Daybreak Labs, and founder and CEO of Pleasanton startups RamanID, and EGE, Nan Su, CEO of Aopia Biosciences and Yash Vaishnav, business development executive at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. This discussion will be led by Paco Cifuentes, VP of Commercial Development at General Inception, and provide valuable insights into the region’s thriving life sciences ecosystem.
Pamela Galley, RN, Senior Vice President and Area Manager of at Kaiser Permanente’s Diablo Service Area, emphasized the importance of the event in fostering innovation that impacts the health and well-being of the broader community: “At Kaiser Permanente, we are deeply committed to supporting innovation that enhances healthcare outcomes and addresses real-world challenges. The Tri-Valley Life Sciences Summit is a powerful platform for connecting the brightest minds in life sciences with the resources they need to drive transformative solutions.”
Speaking on the role of entrepreneurship in shaping the region, Yolanda Fintschenko of Startup Tri-Valley said: “The Tri-Valley is a growing hub for life sciences, and the entrepreneurs here are solving critical challenges in diagnostics and healthcare. This summit is an opportunity to not only showcase their innovations but also connect them with investors and partners who can help accelerate their growth.”
Mayor Karla Brown of Pleasanton highlighted the city’s pride in hosting the summit: “Pleasanton is home to a vibrant ecosystem of life sciences and tech innovators, and we are proud to bring together leaders in these industries to spark new ideas, partnerships, and progress. This summit reinforces Pleasanton’s role as a key player in the Tri-Valley’s innovation economy.”
Agenda:
- 4:30 PM – Networking Reception
- 5:30 PM – Welcome & Opening Remarks
- 5:45 PM – Fireside Chat with Neil Ray & Genevieve LeMarchal
- 6:45 PM – Panel Discussion with Life Sciences Entrepreneurs
- 7:30 PM – Closing Remarks & Networking
Who Should Attend:
Scientists, technologists, investors, and business professionals working in or intersecting with life sciences industries who are entrepreneurs or have entrepreneurial ambitions are encouraged to attend.
How to Register:
Attendance is free thanks to our sponsors. Registration is required. Visit Eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2024-tri-valley-life-sciences-summit-tickets-1008825774047.
For Sponsorship Opportunities:
Visit our event page and click “Become a Sponsor’ – https://info.startuptrivalley.org/hubfs/TVLSS2024/TVLSS%20Sponsorship%20Prospectus%202024.pptx
About Our Presenting Host and Sponsors, and Organizer:
Host and Presenting Sponsor
Kaiser Permanente
Kaiser Permanente is one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit health plans, dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare. Startup Tri-Valley is a regional initiative designed to help entrepreneurs build and scale their companies. The City of Pleasanton is proud to support economic growth in life sciences and tech innovation. Visit https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/northern-california/front-door to learn more.
Organizers
About Startup Tri-Valley
Startup Tri-Valley is an initiative to grow and strengthen our region by helping more startups succeed. We do this by connecting founders and innovators to a tightly networked ecosystem of resources built specifically for science-based startups. The initiative is sponsored by the Tri-Valley cities of Dublin, Livermore, Pleasanton, and the Town of Danville and i-GATE Innovation Hub partners Lawrence Livermore and Sandia National Laboratories. To learn more, visit https://startuptrivalley.org.
About i-GATE Innovation Hub
i-GATE Innovation Hub is a non-profit organization focused on increasing economic prosperity through entrepreneurship in the Tri-Valley. i-GATE provides startup incubation resources through Daybreaks Labs and connects the regional innovation ecosystem through the Startup Tri-Valley initiative. To learn more, visit https://igatehub.org.
About the City of Pleasanton
The City of Pleasanton is a vibrant community located in the Tri-Valley region of the San Francisco Bay Area and home to over 79,800 residents. Among Pleasanton’s many assets are an excellent school system, a highly educated workforce, and a diverse, innovation-driven business community of over 3,600 companies. The City of Pleasanton is proud to support economic growth in life sciences and tech innovation. To learn more, visit https://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov.
For a complete list of the organizing committee, event partners, affiliates, and sponsors, visit https://startuptrivalley.org/2024-tri-valley-life-sciences-summit/.
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IMAGE CAPTION: The 2024 Tri-Valley Life Sciences Summit will by October 23, 2024, from 4:30 – 7:30 pm at Rosewood Common Conference Center, 4400 Rosewood Dr., Pleasanton, CA. The event is organized by Startup Tri-Valley with the City of Pleasanton and presented and hosted by sponsor Kaiser Permanente.
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