Biotech Expo & Conference 2017

February 23, 2017 3:30 pm - 9:00 pm Jack Poole Hall, Robert H. Lee Alumni Center (6163 University Blvd)

SUMMARY

Since its debut in 2002, the SBN’s Biotech Expo and Conference has established itself as the leading event showcasing the best and the brightest of the BC Biotech and Life Sciences industry. This annual event continues to attract and unite 100+ students every year, along with professionals from the life sciences, pharmaceutical and clinical sectors among many others. We’ve also had the pleasure of hosting several prominent organizations as exhibitors and encourage public debate via thought-provoking presentations. The result is a gathering of students and professionals, eager to share ideas and forge a strong biotech community that will help shape BC’s biotech future.

Why attend the Biotech Expo and Conference?

Hear from and meet with the movers and shakers of some of the hottest areas in the global and local biotech sphere. If you are interested in learning about potential career paths in life sciences and biotech or need to build your network of like-minded peers and industry professionals, then you should Join us at our Annual Biotech Expo and Conference on February 23rd for this exclusive opportunity.

The evening will include:

  • Formal networking with students from different backgrounds and industry mentors over drinks and catered appetizers.
  • A high-level keynote speaker, sharing his personal career journey.
  • Four to six breakout sessions exploring exciting career paths.
  • A chance to visit with exhibitors and leaders in BC’s life science and biotech industry.

TIME & LOCATION

Date: Thursday, February 23rd 2017
Time: 5:30PM-9:00 PM
Location: Jack Poole Hall, Robert H. Lee Alumni Center (6163 University Blvd)

Attire: Business

AGENDA:
Time Session

5:30-6:30pm

Networking Reception and Booth Exhibits

6:45-7:15pm

Keynote

Norma Biln, CEO of Augurex Life Sciences Corp.

7:30-7:45pm

MBA

7:55-8:10pm

Digital Health

SPEAKER INFORMATION:
Keynote Speakers

Norma Biln
CEO, Augurex Life Sciences Corp.
Session Speakers
Allison Gaw
Maryam Sadeghi

Companies Represented by Mentors, Sponsors, Speakers, and Exhibitors 

AbCellera

Amgen

Avigilon

BC Bioenergy Network

BDO Canada

Borden Ladner Gervais LLP

Cannevert Therapeutics Ltd

CAPRA International

Cardiome Pharma Corp

Cardiome Pharma Corp.

CDRD

Centre for Heart Lung Innovation, UBC

CPBC

DelMar Pharmaceuticals, Inc.

Fraser Northwest Division of Family Practice

Genentech

Kairos Therapeutics

KPMG

Malachite Management Inc.

Maxxam Analytics

Mitacs

Pacific BioVentures

Precision NanoSystems Inc.

Qu Biologics

SFU

SFU Science

Society for Canadian Women in Science and Tech (SCWIST)

STEMCELL Technologies Inc.

UBC Neuroscience

University of British Columbia

 

Exhibitors

UBC Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences

SignalChem Pharmaceuticals Inc.

STEMCELL

Zymeworks

e@UBC

Precision-Nanosystems

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