February 21, 2024 • 5:00pm to 8:00pm
CYTO|PHL – The Cira Centre • 2929 Arch Street, Suite 250. Philadelphia, PA 19104
Program Sponsored By
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Speakers

2024 is primed to be a critical year for life science real estate as the life sciences/healthcare and tech continue to grow despite a deceleration in economic investment in 2023. 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.
Philadelphia Builds Bio+ hosted an important year in review and the 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
- The pivotal role that biotech and life sciences are playing in unleashing deal flow and economic opportunity in Philadelphia
- How firms are accessing venture capital to strengthen Philadelphia’s life science ecosystem
This event entailed an evening of meaningful conversations, networking, and reflections on the milestones of 2023 and what’s ahead for 2024. CYTO|PHL’s unique atmosphere provided the perfect backdrop for fostering new connections and strengthening existing ones within the life sciences community.
Exhibit Booth Sponsor
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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- John New
CYTO|PHL, CEO & Co-Founder
Author, 98 Octane
- John New
6:20pm – 7:00pm
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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- Matthew Gardner
CBRE
Head of Life Sciences, Americas
- Matthew Gardner
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- Joel Naroff
Naroff Economics LLC
President and Founder
- Joel Naroff
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- Tracy Brala
University City Science Center
Senior Vice President, Strategy and Partnerships
- Tracy Brala
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




