Events
Women Building Bio 2021
Investing in Ourselves: Growing Stronger and Better Together
Join us on September 30th for the 6th year of the Women Building Bio conference. Don’t miss an event where women converge to advance the industry with all stakeholders, men and women, front and center joining forces.
Our half-day hybrid conference will offer full virtual attendance or the option for in-person viewing at one of 5 regional locations across our state. In-person requires pre-registration at a specific location and space is limited, so do not delay!
Convenient online access for virtual attendees or in-person viewers choose one location:
- Charlottesville – Indoor Biotechnologies
- Richmond – GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare
- Roanoke – Virginia Western Community College
- Newport News – ivWatch
- Northern Virginia/DC – Children’s National Research and Innovation Campus
NOTICE: In order to attend any of our in-person viewing sites, you are required to show proof of your vaccination, either by physical, copy or clear photographic image of your card. You are also required to wear a mask. All current COVID-19 guidelines laid out by the CDC, Governor Northam and/or any additional governing body will be followed.
Contact Frank Wilton to learn more about sponsorship opportunities.
Click here for registration details.
CONFERENCE AGENDA:
| Welcome | John Newby, CEO, Virginia Bio |  |
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| My Journey in Life Science Leadership | MODERATOR: Mia Masten, Sr. Director Patient Advocacy, Pfizer, Inc.
Sally Allain, Regional Head, JLABS @ Washington, DC Kyeonghee Monica Lee, Associate Fellow, Regulatory Sciences, Altria Client Services |
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| ‘One Big Question’ Breakout Discussions with Group Summary | |||
| Startup Funding & Careers in Venture Capital: Addressing Both Sides of the Table | MODERATOR: Elizabeth Cho-Fertikh Co-Founder & Managing Director, MEDA Angels, LLC
Laura Davis, Lead, Boston Chapter of Golden Seeds Liz Sara, Founder & CEO, Best Marketing and Board Member, Citrine Angels Dana Sun, Senior Associate, OCA Ventures |
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| Navigating Challenges: A Leader’s Insights | Susan DeVore, Former CEO, Advisor, Premier Inc. |  |
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| Conference Closing | Michele Oshman, Vice President, External Affairs, Executive Director, Council of State Bioscience Associations, Biotechnology Innovation Organization |  |
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Thank you to our sponsors!
