Events

By connecting with our peers often, we continue to make great progress within the life science industry
Upcoming Events
Builds Bio+ hosts several events throughout the year, including Quarterly Breakfasts and an annual Life Science Real Estate Development Symposium in New York and Philadelphia.
Past Events

November 14, 2023
Advanced Materials in West Harlem’s Innovation Triangle
Builds Bio+ and the Janus Property Company hosted a lively evening featuring leaders in the research and commercialization of advanced materials, focusing specifically on activities in West…

November 1, 2023
6th Annual Symposium for Life Science Innovation and Development
You are invited to join us for the New York Metro Builds Bio+ Sixth Annual Symposium for Life Science Innovation & Development, where we focus on the…

September 12, 2023
Philly Builds Bio+: 2nd Annual Symposium for Life Science Innovation and Development
The Philly Builds Bio+ Annual Symposium for Life Science Innovation and Development brings the entire life science ecosystem, curating an agenda around the critical drivers of the…

July 26, 2023
Summer Networking @ Manhattanville
Wednesday, July 26 • 4:30–8PM Taystee Lab Building 450 W 126th St, New York, NY 10027 Sold Out Event Presented by: The Janus Property Company, Life Science…

June 28, 2023
IMN Life Sciences Real Estate Forum
The Union League Club 38 E 37th St, 1st Floor. New York, NY 10016 Please note: The symposium has already taken place and registration is now closed.…

June 22-23, 2023
Biodesign Challenge
Biodesign Summit, a fantastic two-day event, was held IN PERSON this year at the Museum of Modern Art and Parsons School of Design in New York City.…

June 21-23, 2023
Cellicon Valley ’23
As home to the first FDA-approved cell and gene therapies, Penn Medicine and Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia are international leaders who have helped propel Philadelphia into Cellicon…

June 20-22, 2023
London / New York Life Sciences Study Tour
June 20-22, 2023 New York – various locations Day Pass: $175 / Full 3-Day Pass: $500 View Event Presentation Tuesday, 20 June As we introduced the life science landscapes of…

June 14, 2023
The Hatch – Longfellow/Long Island City Tour and Reception
JUNE 14, 2023 HATCH TOUR + BREAKFAST 43-10 23rd St. Long Island City, NY 11101 . LIMITED TO 25 ATTENDEES BY INVITATION ONLY Event Starts: 9:30 am Presentation: 10:00…

June 5-8, 2023
BIO International Convention, Boston, MA
Stand up for innovation. Stand up for truth. And stand up for science. It’s time to inspire, honor, and recognize the true value of the breakthrough work…

June 4-5, 2023
AURP BIO Health Caucus, Boston, MA
AURP BIO Health Caucus June 4-5, 2023 The Westin Seaport District in Boston AURP in Boston facilitated a Deep Dive into Building Communities of Biotech Innovation! Before…

June 1, 2023
Philly Builds Bio+ Spring Reception, Philadelphia, PA
Philly Builds Bio+ Spring Reception: State of the Life Science Market The Post @ BioLabs 601 Walnut Street, Philadelphia PA 19106 In-Person Event June 1, 2023 •…

May 31-June 1, 2023
Yale Innovation Summit, New Haven, CT
Now in its 9th year, the Yale Innovation Summit convened innovators across Yale and beyond for two days of impactful conversations, purposeful networking, and inspiring lessons of…

May 10, 2023
Engineering Biology and the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Engineering Biology and the Fourth Industrial Revolution May 10, 2023 • 10:00 am – 4:00 pm followed by reception Location:…

April 27, 2023
Westchester Life Sciences Roadshow and Reception
The life sciences industry in Westchester, NY comprises academic institutes doing basic research, R&D startups, large manufacturers and supply chain participants, and related industry experts providing specialized…

April 18, 2023
2023 BioPartnering Conference
Back in person after three years, BioNJ’s BioPartnering Conference brought together over 500 life sciences executives, investors, academic collaborators and business development professionals for networking, a full…

April 12, 2023
Pfizer Vaccine Research Expansion at the Hudson Valley iCampus
In-Person Event & Reception April 12, 2023 • 5:30 – 8:00 pm Innolabs, 45-18 Court Square Long Island City, NY 11101 Event in the News The…

March 23, 2023
Philly Builds Bio+ Leadership and Prospective Members Reception
The Post @ Philly BioLabs 601 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19106 Thursday March 23rd, 2023 5:30pm – 8:00pm Thank you to all who registered to this sold-out…

March 7, 2023
Builds Bio+ Leadership Dinner – Invitation Only
Spring Place 6 St. John’s Place, New York, NY 10013 5:00 pm – 8:30 pm, Invitation Only This event was a thank you to outgoing and incoming/current…

May 22, 2023
The Jersey City Summit, Jersey City, NJ
A must-attend annual convening platform for city, state & regional leadership, disruptors, principals, innovators & investors. Visionary tri-state leaders convened to discuss the areas driving real estate…

May 23-25, 2023
SynBioBeta, San Francisco, CA
SynBioBeta is the premier innovation network for biological engineers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and investors who share a passion for using biology to build a better, more sustainable planet.…

February 7, 2023
CREWNY February Luncheon
CREWNY hosted a wonderful and insightful luncheon where we heard about the new Kips Bay Science Park & Research Campus (SPARC), a career and education innovation hub…

January 19, 2023
Networking Reception for Members and Prospective Members
NY Metro Builds Bio+ leadership, members, and prospective members gathered for a special New Year networking session. The NY Metro Builds Bio+ Steering Committee presented the 2022…

November 1, 2022
2022 Life Sciences Innovation & Development Symposium
About the NYC Builds Bio+ Life Science Symposium The Fifth Annual NYC Builds Bio+ Life Science Symposium for Innovation and Development focused on the Greater New York…

October 20, 2022
Hudson Research Center In-Person Tour and Reception
The tour of Hudson Research Center showcased how the robust infrastructure made this a versatile building perfect for life science labs. Agenda 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM:…

September 13, 2022
Philly Builds Bio+ Inaugural Symposium for Life Science Innovation and Development
Traditionally, the life science real estate industry has been defined by the convergence of science, medicine and commercialization in global efforts to improve human health. With the…

September 8, 2022
Gateways to Connecticut
A recent NYC City Planning study of the NYC Metro Life Science economy concluded that the NYC Metro area, which includes New York, New Jersey and Connecticut,…

August 11, 2022
NYC Builds Bio+ The Advance Science Research Center at CUNY In-Person Tour and Reception
We toured the striking, 200,000-square-foot Advanced Science Research Center at CUNY and its uniquely laid out design. Attendees joined scientists and researchers that were working together in…

July 28, 2022
IMN’s Life Sciences Real Estate Forum
After the success of our virtual event in May 2022, IMN was pleased to announce the in-person launch of the Life Sciences Real Estate Forum on July…

July 26, 2022
Gateways to the North: From the Bronx to Westchester
A recent NYC City Planning study of the NYC Metro Life Science economy concluded that the NYC Metro area, which includes New York, New Jersey and Connecticut,…

July 19, 2022
The Manhattanville Factory District In Person Tour and Reception
About the The Manhattanville Factory District The Manhattanville Factory District is the largest, privately-owned development in West Harlem, encompassing 4-acres and 1.1 million square feet, connecting Columbia…

June 28, 2022
Gateways to the East: Brooklyn and Long Island City
A recent NYC City Planning study of the NYC Metro Life Science economy concluded that the NYC Metro area, which includes New York, New Jersey and Connecticut,…

June 23, 2022
POSTPONED: At the Intersection of the Life Sciences and Real Estate Industries – the Research & Development Tax Credit
The life sciences industry has experienced unprecedented growth and increased demand for clinical space due to a growing patient population and treatment options. Additionally, medical and technological…

June 16, 2022
Commercial Observer 2022 Healthcare Forum
Especially in the wake of the pandemic and amid an aging population, healthcare industry reform and innovation is a mainstream conversation. With this comes potential policy and…

June 12, 2022
The Boom In Bio Across The Globe Designing, Building and Financing Research Space For Growing Bio Companies and Bio Clusters
2022 BIO Health Caucus continued the tradition of high-powered, high-impact innovation experts sharing their insights on design, building and finding research space to accommodate growing demand. Held…

May 31, 2022
NYC Builds Bio+ Seminar Series Sponsored by Triumvirate Environmental: Mount Sinai and Academic Alley
A recent NYC City Planning study of the NYC Metro Life Science economy concluded that the NYC Metro area, which includes New York, New Jersey and Connecticut,…

May 9-13, 2022
BioNJ’s 12th Annual BioPartnering Virtual Conference
Thank you for joining us for BioNJ’s Twelfth Annual BioPartnering Conference, co-sponsored by J.P. Morgan and Johnson & Johnson Innovation. Attendees enjoyed interactive plenary sessions, 1:1 partnering,…

May 5, 2022
NYC Builds Bio+ Member Spotlight and Networking Event for Members and Prospective Members – WSP
Member Spotlight: WSP WSP is one of the world’s leading professional services consulting firms. We are dedicated to our local communities and propelled by international brainpower. We…

April 26, 2022
NYC Builds Bio+ Seminar Series Sponsored by Triumvirate Environmental: Hudson Square and Jersey City
A recent NYC City Planning study of the NYC Metro Life Science economy concluded that the NYC Metro area, which includes New York, New Jersey and Connecticut,…

March 22, 2022
NYC Builds Bio+ Seminar Series Sponsored by Triumvirate Environmental: Midtown East and Manhattanville
A recent NYC City Planning study of the NYC Metro Life Science economy concluded that the NYC Metro area, which includes New York, New Jersey and Connecticut,…

Ferbruary 22, 2022
NYC Builds Bio+ Seminar Series Sponsored by Triumvirate Environmental: Emerging Life Science Subclusters in the Greater NY Metro Area Spotlight on Midtown West and Long Island City
A recent NYC City Planning study of the NYC Metro Life Science economy concluded that the NYC Metro area, which includes New York, New Jersey and Connecticut,…

January 27, 2022
NYC Builds Bio+Seminar Series Sponsored by Triumvirate Environmental: Overview of the NYC Metro Life Sciences Economy and Subclusters
Greater New York Metropolitan Area Life Science Landscape Review And Outlook A recent NYC City Planning study of the NYC Metro Life Science economy concluded that the…

November 9, 2021
Life Sciences Summit 2021
The Life Sciences Summit is an investor and business development conference that highlights emerging companies and academic innovators. The objective of the event is to connect biotech…

November 4, 2021
2021 Life Sciences Real Estate Development Symposium
About the NYC Builds Bio+ Life Science Real Estate Development Symposium We invite you to the Fourth Annual NYC Builds Bio+ Real Estate Development Symposium where we…

October 27, 2021
De-Risking Biotech: What Corporate Sponsors Are Looking For
This event is virtual and will include a link to join online prior to the event. Join us as we continue exploring strategies and considerations around corporate partnerships…

October 21, 2021
State of the Life Sciences in NYC: A Call for Diversity in Science, Medicine and Academia
Click here to view the Event Recording With its deep and diverse talent pool, network of premier academic medical institutions, and access to National Institute of Health’s…

October 14, 2021
Inside Cure: A Look at the Newest Innovation Campus: Virtual Tour and Rooftop Reception
Click here to view the event recording. In 2019, the Cure, a healthcare focused innovation campus, was announced by Deerfield Management Company, an investment management firm committed to…

September 28, 2021
The Cove: An Innovation Ecosystem for the 21st Century
Click here to Register The Cove Jersey City is a breakthrough lifestyle community for the twenty-first century driven by science. A global hub for academic and commercial life…

August 12, 2021
Member Spotlight and Networking Event for Members and Prospective Members – Boston Properties
Click here to view the event recording. Click here to view the event presentation. MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Boston Properties Boston Properties is the largest publicly traded developer, owner, and manager…

July 15, 2021
Life Sciences Summit
The Life Sciences Summit is an early stage investor and business development conference that highlights innovation. The objective of the event is to connect emerging biotech companies…

June 24, 2021
Building on our Past Innovating for our Future
Join experts from across the Northeast Life Science, Technology and Healthcare industries for a leadership symposium designed to offer attendees insight into what some of the most…

June 17, 2021
A Virtual Tour of the Hudson Research Center and 125 West End Avenue
Click here to view the event recording. Click here to view the event presentation. Taconic Partners is transforming the urban landscape and revitalizing neighborhoods throughout New York City –…

June 8, 2021
A Primer on Lab Facilities and Related Cost Considerations For Developers, Investors, Real Estate Professionals and Life Science Executives
Click here to view the event presentation. Click here to view the event recording. Join us as BAM Creative, Milrose Consultants, Skanska, WSP, Safety Partners and other professionals share…

May 25, 2021
The Cove: A Global Hub for Innovation in the heart of the East Coast Life Sciences Corridor
Click here to view the event presentation. Click here to view the event recording. Click here to view the event program. Join us as we introduce The Cove JC a…

May 6, 2021
Expanding NYCs Life Science Footprint – A Case Study on Georgetown & Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Click here to view the event presentation. Click here to view the event recording. The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, a leading research institution affiliated with Mount…

April 22, 2021
Member Spotlight and Networking Event for Members and Prospective Members – Turner Construction
Click here to view the event presentation. Click here to view the event recording. MEMBER SPOTLIGHT: Turner Construction Company Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company, with…

April 15, 2021
Risk Management for Operating Wet Lab Spaces in New York City and Best Practices for Achieving Them
Click here to view the event presentation. Click here to view the event recording. Join NYC Builds Bio+ for an interactive discussion on managing wet lab spaces in New…

March 4, 2021
Member Spotlight and Networking Event for Members and Prospective Members – Hunter Roberts
Click here to view the event recoding. Since 2005, Hunter Roberts’ professionals have provided construction services for over 1,400 projects valued at over $12.1 billion. Its construction staff…

February 25, 2021
New Life Science Investment Continues: NYC Invests in New $38 Million in New Biotech Centers
Click here to view the event recording. In January, Mayor de Blasio announced four infrastructure grants totaling $38 million as a part of of LifeSci NYC, a $500…

February 24, 2021
What Will Programs and Policies Building Communities of Innovation Look Like Under the Biden Administration and New Congress?
A new White House and revamped Congress awaits in 2021. How will this impact communities of innovation and the companies in them? Will there be another stimulus…

January 28, 2021
Moving Up, Moving Out: A NYC Primer + Best Practices
When thinking about planning your own lab space, where do you start and what considerations should you include? The journey from needing new space to Day-One operations…

December 9, 2020
Networking Reception for Members & Prospective Members
Click here to view the event recording. Click here to view the event presentation. Join NYC Builds Bio+ leadership for a special end-of-year networking session. The NYC Builds…

December 1, 2020
Commercial Observer 2nd Annual Innovator Forum
In Q1 the market changed seemingly overnight. Today, innovation, creativity and ingenuity are no longer optional paths for success – they’re the common denominator among those fit…

October 23, 2020
Life Sciences 2020 Real Estate Development Symposium
Day 1 Presentations Life Sci NYC: The Latest Report What’s New In NYC Life Science Development? Day 2 Presentations Greater NYC Life Science Development Session 1 Session…

September 17, 2020
NYC Builds Bio+ September Quarterly Lunch
Click here to view the Simone Healthcare, “Where the Future is Made” flier. Click here to view the event recording. Click here to view the event program. NYC Builds Bio+…

September 9, 2020
The Biodesign Challenge: Growing the Future Pioneered in NYC
Click here to view the event program. Click here to view the event recording. Biotechnology is spreading into every aspect of our lives – from our materials to everyday…

July 28, 2020
NYC Life Sciences Thriving in the Midst of COVID-19
Click here to view the event program. Click here to view the event recording. Biolabs@NYULangone is a 50,000 square foot biotech co-working facility providing flexible wet-lab bench rental, collaborative…

July 20, 2020
New York Building Congress Healthcare & Life Sciences Week
New York Building Congress hosted a week of virtual programming as we take a look at the healthcare and life sciences sectors in New York City and…

July 16, 2020
#ShutdownStem and Black Lives Matter: Call for Diversity in Science, Medicine & Academia
Click here to view the event recording. Click here to view the event program. On June 10, 2020, thousands of researchers around the world paused their work to…

July 16, 2020
Life Science Innovation Northwest Conference
Join us online for the Pacific Northwest’s biggest annual life science conference. A virtual one-and-a-half-day event bringing together investors, public and private life science organizations, research institutions,…

June 29, 2020
In Praise of Life Science: A View from Leading/ Emerging Life Science Clusters in the U.S.
Click here to read the GEN News June Special Report Click here to view the event recording. Click here to view the event presentation. Click here to view the event program.…

June 23, 2020
Commercial Observer Tenant Talks: Life Sciences: The High – Growth Sector Keeping NYC on the Map
Rebuilding, Rebranding & Re-Tenanting NYC Join Max Gross for a special fireside chat with Leslie Himmel and Mary Ann Tighe to discuss their unique insights as professional…

June 3, 2020
ARUP Bio Health Caucus
Click Here to view the event recording. Click Here to view the event program. At AURP’s BIO Health Caucus, we explored trends in life science research, opportunity zone…

May 28, 2020
NYC Builds Bio+ Life Science Facility Planning Post COVID-19
Click here to view the event recording. Click here to view the event program. Click here to read “How Broad Institute is ramping up on-site scientific activity” Like many…

May 21, 2020
NYC Builds Bio+ Virtual Networking Reception for Members and Prospective Members
Click Here to view the event program. Click Here to view the event presentation. Click Here to view the event recording. John Macomber Featured Articles: What Makes an Office Building…

May 19, 2020
Vanquishing the Virus: Top 160 COVID-19 Drug & Vaccine Candidates
NYC Builds Bio+ in Collaboration with Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Click Here to view the event presentation. Click Here to view the event recording. Click Here to view the…

May 2020, 2019
NYC Builds Bio+ May 2020 Virtual Quarterly Breakfast
UNCHARTED WATERS: NYC’S RAPID RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 CRISIS Click Here to View the Event Presentation Click Here to View the Event Recording Click Here for the Event Program Click…

November 14, 2019
NYC Builds Bio+ November 2019 Quarterly Breakfast: Rockefeller University’s River Campus
The NYC Builds Bio+ November Quarterly Breakfast meeting will highlight Rockefeller University’s River Campus, the latest spectacular development undertaken by one of New York City’s foremost academic…

September 24, 2019
2019 Leadership Committee Orientation
We would like to invite you to join us at the NYC Builds Bio+ Leadership Committee Orientation Reception. You will have a chance to network with other…

September, 2019
Long Island City Life Science Property Tours
This meeting will highlight Long Island City as a developing life science subcluster in the growing NYC life science cluster. With an increasing focus on the lack…

June 12, 2019
Life Sciences 2019 Real Estate Development Symposium
About the NYC Builds Bio+ Life Science Real Estate Development Symposium We invite you to the Second Annual NYC Builds Bio+ Real Estate Development Symposium to examine…

March 11, 2019
New and Prospective Members Networking Reception
The NYC Builds Bio+ leadership joined new and prospective members at this exclusive networking event. Attendees enjoyed drinks and refreshments while learning about NYC Builds Bio+ 2019…

February 21, 2019
February Quarterly Breakfast
NYC Builds Bio+ hosted its second, sold out Quarterly Breakfast on February 21, 2019. The event included presentations by three of New York City’s premier independent life…

November 8, 2018
Inaugural Quarterly Breakfast
As a follow-on to the successful 2018 Life Science Real Estate Development Symposium, the sold out Inaugural Quarterly Breakfast event included a variety of real estate and life…

June 12, 2018
A Special Conference for Real Estate, Design and Life Science Professionals
Creating Specialized Life Science and Lab Space in New York City The life science industry in New York is poised for rapid growth but is constrained by the…