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Tri-Valley Life Sciences Summit 2025: Innovation, Investment, Health Care, and Community at the Forefront
Pleasanton, CA — September 25, 2025 — The Tri-Valley Life Sciences Summit returns to Rosewood Commons Conference Center on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, bringing together life sciences entrepreneurs, investors, scientists, and business leaders to celebrate and accelerate innovation in the region. Presented by Kaiser Permanente, California Life Sciences, and Kilpatrick, the summit will feature a fireside chat with keynote speaker Pam Galley, Executive Vice President at Kaiser Permanente, and a panel discussion with founders and early employees from QuantaLife and other pioneering Tri-Valley startups.
A Region in the Spotlight
Mayor Jack Balch of Pleasanton is proud to host the summit in Pleasanton for the fifth time, noting: “Pleasanton is a hub for life sciences and health care, bringing leaders together to spark new ideas and partnerships. This summit highlights our role in the Tri-Valley’s innovation economy and reinforces our commitment to building a healthier, more innovative future.”
As a healthcare organization deeply committed to innovation and community health, Kaiser Permanente is proud to support the Tri-Valley Life Sciences Summit,” said Pam Galley, EVP, Kaiser Permanente. “This event is a unique opportunity to connect with the scientists and entrepreneurs who are shaping the future of health care in our region.”
“CLS is at the forefront of advancing collaboration, growth, and success within the life sciences ecosystem,” said CLS CEO Mike Guerra. “CLS is proud to sponsor this Tri-Valley event in partnership with the state of California to make strategic investments that further our unmatched track record of producing breakthrough cures for patients around the world.”
“Since we started supporting this Summit several years ago, its reach has grown from the East Bay to the greater Bay Area. It is a centerpiece of our work with Life Sciences Companies and support for the startup community,” adds Dr. Siegmar Pohl, Walnut Creek and San Francisco, Co-Chair of Kilpatrick’s Emerging Companies and VC practice.
Panel Discussion: How One Startup Became a Catalyst for Ecosystem Growth
A highlight of this year’s summit is the panel of entrepreneurs from the wide variety of founders and companies that have sprung from one critical startup acquisition by Bio-Rad, QuantaLife. Their discussion will highlight how our Tri-Valley life sciences tools startup ecosystem emerged and is evolving. Hear from QuantaLife co-founders Don Masquelier (now Principal at Altamont Bio) and Ben Hindson, (now Co-Founder and CSO, 10x Genomics), and early stage QuantaLife employees and local founders Klint Rose (founder and formerly CEO of Purigen), and Austin So (Founder and CEO, Clarica Genomics, a Daybreak Labs incubator member in Livermore).
Statewide Investment and Policy
This year’s summit will feature a special address by Derek Kirk, Senior Advisor for Economic Policy at the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development, who will also moderate the panel discussion. Kirk will share insights on California’s recent commitment to the life sciences sector, including the newly announced $23.92 million investment to catalyze biotech innovation and job creation.
Kirk strongly supports the opportunity to inform and support the Tri-Valley’s life sciences companies about recent state support, saying, “California’s life sciences sector is not only a driver of innovation—it’s a cornerstone of economic growth. Our recent investments reflect a commitment to building resilient regional ecosystems, and the Tri-Valley is a prime example of how the state can collaborate with local partners to accelerate both discovery and opportunity in this critically important sector.”
Event Agenda
The summit agenda includes:
- 5–5:45 PM: Networking Reception
- 6:00 PM: Opening Remarks
- 6:15–6:45 PM: Fireside Chat with Pam Galley, Kaiser Permanente
- 6:45–7:15 PM: Panel Discussion: “Taxonomy of The Tri-Valley Life Sciences Startup Ecosystem”
- 7:15–8:00 PM: Dessert & Networking
Event Details:
- Date & Time: Wednesday, October 15, 2025 | 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM PT
- Location: Rosewood Commons Conference Center, 4400 Rosewood Drive, Pleasanton, CA 94588
- Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2025-tri-valley-life-sciences-summit-tickets-1579282078209?aff=StartupTriValleyWebsite
- Audience: Life sciences entrepreneurs, business leaders, investors, scientists, and policymakers
Sponsorship Opportunities
Visit our event page and click “Become a Sponsor’ – https://info.startuptrivalley.org/sponsor-the-tri-valley-life-sciences-summit-2025
About Our Presenting Sponsors and Organizers:
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. Kaiser Permanente is proud to support economic growth in life sciences and tech innovation. Visit https://healthy.kaiserpermanente.org/northern-california/front-door to learn more.
California Life Sciences
California Life Sciences (CLS) is the state’s most influential and impactful life sciences membership organization, advocating for the sector and its diverse innovation pipeline. For more than 30 years, CLS has served the community by supporting companies of all sizes, from early-stage innovators and startups to established industry leaders in biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical technology. CLS works closely with universities, academic and research institutions, the investment community, and other critical partners to promote this vibrant sector. The organization shapes public policy, improves access to breakthrough technologies, educates lawmakers, and advances equity within the ecosystem by championing innovative solutions for some of the most pressing challenges of our times. CLS’s mission is to protect and nurture California’s life sciences industry, empowering discoveries that lead to healthier lives around the world. Visit https://www.califesciences.org/ to learn more.
Kilpatrick
Kilpatrick is a full-service, global law firm that serves as “trusted counsel to the world’s most innovative companies.” With more than 650 attorneys in over 22 offices across the U.S., Europe, and Asia, the firm focuses on providing practical, business-centric solutions built on strong client relationships. As a presenting sponsor, Kilpatrick brings legal expertise and a collaborative approach to help advance the Tri-Valley’s life sciences and health innovation ecosystem. Visit https://ktslaw.com/ to learn more
Event 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, the Town of Danville, Alameda County Board of Supervisors, 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/2025-tri-valley-life-sciences-summit
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IMAGE CAPTION: The 2025 Tri-Valley Life Sciences Summit will be October 15, 2025, from 5 – 8 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 by sponsors Kaiser Permanente and California Life Sciences.
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