Sponsorship Options | Philly Builds Bio+ 2026 5th Annual Symposium

2026 Corporate Sponsorship Options

5th Annual Symposium for Life Science Innovation & Development

DATE

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

TIME SCHEDULE

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM (Reception to follow)

LOCATION VENUE

The Quorum @ University City Science Center

3675 Market St #200, Philadelphia, PA 19104

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*Please note: Event times and agendas are tentative and subject to change.

Market Spotlight

Philadelphia: A National Catalyst for Life Science Innovation

With prominent research institutions, a world-renowned clinical talent pool, and high-impact real estate developments, Philadelphia remains at the forefront of global therapeutic breakthroughs.

Today, the area is home to six medical schools, including four NCI-designated cancer centers, and the top-rated Children’s Hospital in the U.S. – Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. 100+ colleges and universities are located within 50 miles of Philadelphia, 80% of all pharmaceutical and biotech companies have offices in Greater Philly and more than 2,000 medical technology companies are located here.

#2 National CGT Hub

Recognized globally as a premier Cell & Gene Therapy cluster ("Cellicon Valley"), Philadelphia consistently excels across metrics including funding, jobs, and scientific discovery.

Diverse Stakeholders

A robust, dynamic matrix of institutions connects researchers directly with key industry operators and funders to drive translation.

Incubator Presence

Unite with top startups and growing ventures in our specialized Incubators / Exhibitors Innovation Hall to drive collaborative regional development.

Real Estate Alignment

Philly Builds Bio+ bridges the critical gap between life science user requirements and specialized space developers, creating state-of-the-art labs and collaborative workspaces.

High-Value Target Market

Who You Will Reach

Partnering with Builds Bio+ offers sponsors unparalleled reach into the life science ecosystem, the opportunity to share your market expertise with an audience of influential life science and real estate executives and place your brand at the forefront of the timeliest conversations impacting the industry.

The Philly Symposiums are designed to appeal to key players/ senior leaders in the life science industry (scientists, academic leaders, individual investors, venture capitalists, CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, potential tenants), community leaders and policy makers at the State and local levels, as well as a broad range of participants in real estate development (developers, building owners, brokers, lawyers and financial institutions, architects, construction and engineering firms, permitting firms, consultants).

High Visibility Reach

Ecosystem Impact

12,000+ Email subscribers receiving targeted updates (including 800+ Builds Bio+ active members)
25,000+ Unique monthly website visitors checking cluster directories and schedules
600,000+ Yearly website page views driving high continuous digital brand equity
Ecosystem Breakdown

Life Science Anchors

Approximately two-thirds (195+ organizations) of our engaged network consists of active life science companies, research institutions, healthcare systems, and regional innovation hubs.

Building & Service Sectors

Ecosystem Enablers

Approximately one-third (109+ organizations) represent the professional building trades, real estate developers, space planners, brokers, and service providers.

Universal Value

Advantages for Every Sponsorship Level

Post-Event Registration List

Receive the complete final master registration list containing attendee names, active titles, and verified corporate organizations.

Broad Campaign Presence

Logo integration featured in all pre-event marketing campaigns, newsletters, and promotional email blasts distributed to over 12,000+ industry subscribers.

Website Logo Placement & Link

Corporate logo linked directly to your website hosted on the central symposium webpage.

Stage Presentation Backdrops

Logo featured on all centralized display slides projected continuously during the entire program schedule inside the Quorum.

Host Opening Acknowledgement

Verbal company recognition during the morning opening and welcoming address from Builds Bio+ directors.

Networking Reception Admission

All symposium registration badges include full admission to the afternoon networking reception following closing comments.

Every sponsorship package* automatically includes all of these foundational benefits to guarantee high continuous digital brand equity, lead generation, and dynamic exposure.

*Excluding printed Ad Placement.

Sponsorship registrations grant complete access to all presentation sessions, educational panel discussions, exhibition spaces, and the afternoon reception.

Sponsorship Levels

Select Your Sponsorship Level

Position your brand as a core ecosystem catalyst. All levels (except Ad Placement) automatically include all standard "Advantages for Every Sponsorship Level" listed above.

PREMIER LEVEL

GOLD SPONSOR

$10,000

Exclusive Level-Specific Benefits
Premium Placement: Exhibition space in Innovation Hall: we provide the space and table to showcase your organization and branded items.
Print Advertising: One 1/2-page color ad inside printed program book
Banner: Large 6-foot company banner displayed in high-traffic atrium
Includes 3 Complimentary Passes
MID-PRESTIGE LEVEL

SILVER SPONSOR

$7,500

Exclusive Level-Specific Benefits
Expanded Profile: Dedicated 50-word listing with web redirection links on site index
Includes 3 Complimentary Passes
STANDARD LEVEL

BRONZE SPONSOR

$5,000

Exclusive Level-Specific Benefits
Printed Acknowledgement: Corporate brand name included in high-visibility listings in guide brochures
Includes 2 Complimentary Passes
CATERING & NETWORKING

HOSPITALITY SPONSOR

$4,500

Exclusive Level-Specific Benefits
Welcome Breakfast Networking Lunch Cocktail Reception
Sponsor your choice of any prime hospitality block listed above.
Custom On-Site Signage: Prominent standing display banner featured inside central lounges during selected session.
Includes 2 Complimentary Passes
UNIVERSAL BRAND EXPOSURE

LANYARD SPONSOR

$3,500

Exclusive Level-Specific Benefits
Badge Branding: Corporate logo printed directly on lanyards worn by all attendees
Includes 1 Complimentary Pass
INNOVATION HALL PRESENCE

EXHIBIT BOOTH

$3,000 / $2,500 Members

Exclusive Level-Specific Benefits
Hall Footprint: Exhibition space inside Innovation Hall: we provide the space and table to showcase your organization and branded items.
Includes 1 Complimentary Pass
PROGRAM BOOK PRINT

AD PLACEMENT

$3,000

Exclusive Purchase Deliverables
Page Graphics: Full 1/2-page color printed ad slot printed directly in directory guides
Does not include complimentary passes
ACADEMIC & RESEARCH HUB

INSTITUTIONAL

$1,500

Exclusive Qualification Requirements
Restricted Eligibility: Available exclusively to accredited academic research laboratories and university systems
Includes 1 Complimentary Pass

Looking for a Customized Fit?

If none of our standard packages speak directly to your target outreach, we can construct custom sponsorship models tailored specifically to your objectives, or multi-market integrations across NY/Philly/New Jersey/London.

Sponsorship Level Finder

Use the dropdown selector to instantly review brand benefits, corporate integrations, and included attendee passes.

Sponsorship registrations grant complete access to all presentation sessions, educational panel discussions, exhibition spaces, and the afternoon reception.
Note: All sponsorship levels automatically include all "All-Level Advantages" (excluding printed Ad Placement*).

Choose Sponsorship Level

Included Package Deliverables:

Total Investment

$10,000

Included Passes

3 Passes

Indicative Program

Tentative Symposium Schedule Flow

8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Registration, Breakfast, and Innovation Hall
9:00 AM – 9:15 AM Welcome
9:15 AM – 9:45 AM Opening Keynote
9:45 AM – 10:30 AM Panel Discussion
10:30 AM – 11:00 AM Networking Break and Innovation Hall
11:00 AM – 11:20 AM Panel Discussion
11:20 AM – 11:40 AM Panel Discussion
11:40 AM – 12:00 PM Keynote: The Patient Perspective
12:00 PM – 12:45 PM Networking Lunch and Innovation Hall
12:45 PM – 1:30 PM Panel Discussion
1:30 PM – 2:15 PM Panel Discussion
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM Closing Keynote
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM

Reception and Innovation Hall

Our day long Symposiums feature over 40 speakers participating across the entire ecosystem in their respective markets, offering key insights into the growth and development of the life sciences market in that region.

Previous Keynote Speakers Have Included

Kevin Mahoney, CEO, UPENN School of Medicine
Jonathan A Epstein, MD, Executive Vice Dean & Chief Scientific Officer, Penn Medicine
Drew Weissman, 2023 Nobel Laureate, Professor of Vaccine Research, Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania
Michael Flaschen, SVP, Global External Innovation, Daiichi Sankyo
Eric Hacherl, Head of Manufacturing, Spark Therapeutics
Dr. Stephen Grupp, Director of the Cancer Immunotherapy Program, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Dr. Luis Montaner, Executive Vice President, The Wistar Institute
Jennifer Gilburg, Deputy Secretary of Technology & Entrepreneurship, Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development
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Secure Your Sponsorship Option

For custom marketing alignment, multi-event regional packages, or inquiries regarding specific payment setups and billing terms, reach out to our team.

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