Join BLOC for our Annual Signature Reception during the BIO International Convention, conveniently located just across the street from the convention center in Boston’s Seaport district.

This evening event brings together professionals from across the life sciences to elevate conversations around innovation, leadership, and inclusion. Attendees can expect a lively panel discussion, meaningful networking, and an energizing space to connect with peers and industry leaders shaping the future of biotech and beyond.

Agenda

4:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Networking & Poster Session featuring student researchers from Harvard Medical School

4:30 PM - 5:15 PM - Panel Discussion on Innovation in a Changing Environment: Adaptive Strategies featuring these distinguished panelists:

• Stephen Abreu, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP and Executive Director, BLOC (Moderator)

• Abbas Kazimi, CEO, Nimbus Therapeutics

• Karen Nelson, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Thermo Fisher

• Pam Randhawa, Founder & CEO, Empiriko

• Dodzie Sogah, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, Merida Biosciences

5:15 PM - 5:25 PM - Honoring the BLOC 100

5:25 PM - 6:30 PM - Closing Remarks and Networking

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