February 28, 2024 • 5:00pm to 8:00pm
INNOLABS LIC • 45-18 Court Square, Long Island City, NY 11101
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2024 is primed to be a critical year for life science real estate as the life sciences, healthcare and tech industries anticipate continued growth despite forecasts indicating a deceleration in economic investment in 2024.
As we exit the years of pandemic-driven investments and subsequent inflation, all eyes are turned to see if life science real estate will maintain its strong investment performance, and to understand which economic factors will open the door to new opportunities for life science financing, development, and expansion.
Join New York Metro Builds Bio+ for an important year in review and 2024 Life Science Economic Outlook discussing:
- The 2024 national economic outlook and how it will impact life sciences at the national, regional and local levels
- The key factors behind life science supply and demand as we exit the pandemic-era
- City and State priorities to build upon and expand New York’s life science and biotech footprint
This event promises an evening of meaningful conversations, networking, and reflections on the milestones of 2023 and what’s ahead for 2024.
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Photo Gallery
AGENDA
5:00pm – 6:00pm
REGISTRATION AND NETWORKING
6:00pm – 6:15pm
WELCOME, BB+ 2023 YEAR IN REVIEW AND LOOK AHEAD AT 2024
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- Mitch Simpler
JB&B, Managing Partner Emeritus,
Builds Bio+, Founding Member and Steering Committee
- Mitch Simpler
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- Nancy J Kelley
Nancy J Kelley + Associates, President & CEO
Builds BIO+, Founding Member and Steering Committee
- Nancy J Kelley
OPENING REMARKS
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- Thomas Grech
Queens Chamber of Commerce
President & Chief Executive Officer
- Thomas Grech
6:20pm – 7:00pm
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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- Dr. Martin Alexander Gershon, MD, JD, MPH
Managing Partner and CIO, Endeavor Venture Funds
Senior Executive Investor-in-Residence, Techstars NY powered by J.P. Morgan
- Dr. Martin Alexander Gershon, MD, JD, MPH
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- Alex Philippidis
Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News
Senior Business Editor
- Alex Philippidis
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- Susan Rosenthal
New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC)
Senior Vice President, Life Sciences & Healthcare
- Susan Rosenthal
MODERATOR FOR Q&A
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- Nancy J Kelley
Nancy J Kelley + Associates, President & CEO
Builds BIO+, Founding Member and Steering Committee
- Nancy J Kelley
7:00pm – 8:00pm
RECEPTION & NETWORKING




