#LABioTechWeek in 2023

BioscienceLA hosted the inaugural LABioTechWeek in 2021, with the aim to introduce a broader audience to life science and biotech initiatives in the greater LA region. In 2023, we are again partnering with other notable biotech organizations in Los Angeles to bring a week of events to life with the mission to generate regional momentum for collaboration and innovation.

Plans are underway for numerous in-person and virtual events throughout the region. If you are planning an event for that week or would like to be included in LABioTechWeek in some way, email us at events@biosciencela.org.

Special thanks to our supporting and event sponsors:

We invite additional event collaborators or sponsors to join LABioTechWeek 2023.
Email us at
events@biosciencela.org

Mon., Oct. 9, 2023

The Lundquist Institute
Innovation Showcase 2023

1:00 - 7:00pm
The Lundquist Institute, MRL Building
1124 W Carson St, Torrance, CA, 90502

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at the Harbor-UCLA Medical Center (TLI) is pleased to announce our 8th Innovation Showcase – in person once again!

The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation is delighted to partner with BioscienceLA, the Larta InstituteBiocom California, and UCLA TDG to bring you captivating biomedical startup innovations, deep industry insights, unabashed cheerleading for life science in LA, and, of course, some fun!

The Innovation Showcase serves as a platform to showcase bioscience startups and early-stage technologies, with the aim of fostering meaningful connections and facilitating business discussions among entrepreneurs, mentors, investors, industry professionals, and service providers. It's a fantastic opportunity to network and explore potential collaborations. 

Register now for free. Space is limited!


Tues., Oct. 10, 2023

Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA) Evening Event

Disruptive horizons in biopharma: exploring digital innovation and artificial intelligence

5:30 - 7:30 pm
BioscienceLA Collaboration Hub
4130 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA 90230

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing biotechnology and pharma, unlocking unprecedented insights and catalyzing innovation. Leveraging AI, we can increase the speed of drug development, improve analytics, increase patient activations, and unlock a new era of possibilities we have not yet imagined.
Join us as we dive deep into the future landscape of AI and digital health, learning from leaders who are charting the course in the LA’s vibrant biopharma hub.


Wed., Oct. 11, 2023

OC New Technology Show & Startup Resource Fair

Join us for the Annual Orange County New Technology Show featuring over 25+ scientific suppliers showcasing their latest and greatest new technology.
Presented in partnership with Fisher Scientific.


Thurs ., Oct. 12, 2023

#LABioTechWeek 2023: Reception & Networking

Join us for a fun evening to meet people & engage in thought-provoking conversation, all while having fun at the same time!

Event sponsor: JLABS.
Beverage sponsor: Flanders Investment & Trade - Consulate General of Belgium.
Powered by BioFutures.

5:00 - 7:00 pm
BioscienceLA Collaboration Hub
4130 Overland Ave., Culver City, CA 90230


Join us before our #LABioTechWeek Mixer for:

#LABioTechWeek Seminar:
Discover How India’s Biotech Ecosystem Will Help You Prosper

3:45 - 4:45 pm
BioscienceLA Collaboration Hub
4130 Overland Avenue., Culver City, CA 90230

Companies as large as Novartis and as small as seed-stage startups are benefiting from India’s biotech talent, its booming market, and its place in the global supply chain. But working with India has unique challenges with culture, distance, and time zone. Here is your chance to learn from a seasoned expert who has helped life science companies to win in India for two decades. Amritt CEO Gunjan Bagla will answer your questions.


PRUVN Launch Party

6 pm
The Kinn - Venice
150 Horizon Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90291

Join for the PRUVN Launch Party on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 6:00 PM. We can't wait to celebrate the exciting launch of our groundbreaking project with you! We've been in stealth for an ENTIRE YEAR and we're finally going public with our industry disrupting endeavor.

Location: The Kinn - Venice. 150 Horizon Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90291

Be prepared for an illuminating evening filled with new insights, celebration and networking opportunities. This event will bring together industry executives, thought leaders, health brands and enthusiasts to witness the unveiling of PRUVN, a game-changing innovation in the world of wellness.

Experience firsthand the cutting-edge approach that will revolutionize the way the wellness industry operates. Celebrate with us as we embark on this incredible journey.


Greater LA | Merck Executive Networking Reception

7-9 pm
Bamboo Room
30760 Russell Ranch Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362

Biocom California and Merck would like to extend a special invitation to C-suite executives within the Greater Los Angeles life science industry to join us for an evening of drinks, fine hors d’oeuvres and informal networking.


Fri., Oct. 13, 2023

6th Annual LA County Bioscience Forum, hosted by BioscienceLA

Supporting Sponsor :

Building the Bridge between BioTech & Health Equity

10:30 am - 12:30 pm
BioscienceLA Collaboration Hub
4130 Overland Avenue, Culver City, CA 90230


Event Sponsors :

Black & Brown in Life Sciences

8:00–10:00 am
BioscienceLA Collaboration Hub
4130 Overland Avenue., Culver City, CA 90230

Meet and network with Black & Brown Professionals in the LA life sciences and STEM ecosystem.


LABioTechWeek: East Pasadena “Lab Crawl”

Hosted by ChromoLogic LLC

Join us during LABioTechWeek on Friday, October 13th for the first ever, Lab Crawl in East Pasadena!

​During the Lab Crawl, you will have the opportunity to tour the following locations:

• ChromoLogic LLC

​ChromoLogic is an exciting hub for developing and commercializing disruptive solutions that have the power to save lives and enhance security. With ongoing applied research and development programs across the medical, aerospace, and security sectors, we tackle compelling scientific challenges with a unique multi-disciplinary approach.

• Oak Crest Institute of Science

​The Oak Crest Institute of Science is an innovative chemistry and biology research and education center where today’s scientists immerse a diversity of students of all academic levels in high-impact research, cultivating tomorrow’s scientists one individual at a time.

• City of Hope Beckman Research Institute

​In the global pursuit of scientific miracles in the fight against deadly diseases, the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope is among those leading the charge. Its world-renowned staff have been responsible for fundamentally expanding the world’s understanding of how biology affects diseases such as cancer, HIV/AIDS and diabetes.


Thurs., Oct. 19, 2023

Our fifth annual Life Summit is on Thursday, October 19th at BioscienceLA, where cutting-edge healthcare meets groundbreaking innovation. As we center our dialogue on 'Public Health' this year, we invite you to delve deeper into the transformative power of artificial intelligence. Here's a sneak peek at what we have in store:

  • AI/ML with Synthetic Data Panel: Understand the nuances and possibilities when synthetic data fuels AI and ML, providing insights without compromising patient privacy.

  • Mental Health Focus: In an age where mental health is paramount, explore how AI revolutionizes diagnostics, therapy, and overall mental well-being.

  • Investor Panel: Engage with the financial wizards of healthcare, understanding the investor's perspective on the future of AI in public health.

  • Startup Showcase: Witness the unveiling of innovative health tech startups, each striving to change the face of public health with AI at its core.

  • Pitch Competition: Elevate your adrenaline as budding entrepreneurs pitch their groundbreaking ideas, competing for attention, mentorship, and potential investment.

  • Reception: Conclude your experience with an evening of networking, where conversations spark collaborations, and the future of public health is imagined over cocktails and canapés.

Startups register here for the showcase and pitch competition: https://airtable.com/appzRq5EBoP2Gpcxr/shrn0Ji4dimvKq55E


Future of Bioscience: LA Genes & Geniuses

Ever wondered how you can be a part of shaping Los Angeles into a global bioscience hub? Join us at our Future of Bioscience: LA Genes & Geniuses to find out how you can become a leader in this growing industry and not just a spectator.

Imagine a Los Angeles region where bioscience isn’t just an industry but a vibrant community where everyone has a seat at the table. This is no mere dream. Local governments and key players in the LA bioscience scene have recognized this vision and are taking concrete steps to realize it. Multi-sector collaborations have poured significant investments into bioscience, paving the way for LA to become a significant player on the world stage. Your involvement in this event means you’re not just observing history—you’re a part of it.

At Future of Bioscience: LA Genes & Geniuses, we’re not just discussing bioscience; we’re envisioning its future. Topics for our panel discussion will range from the growth and opportunities in LA’s bioscience ecosystem to strategies for equitable access to this flourishing field.

5 - 7pm
CENTRL Office South Bay
840 Apollo Street, El Segundo, CA 90245


Sat., Oct. 21, 2023

9th Annual Biotech Summit: LA’s Role in the Global Biotech Community

Join BCLA for a captivating exploration of LA’s burgeoning role in the global biotech community. This year our annual capstone event, "LA's Role in the Global Biotech Community," brings together visionary leaders, pioneering founders, and international collaborators to delve into the city's rapid ascent in the biotech landscape.

During our 9th annual biotech summit BCLA will journey through LA’s rise as a biotech powerhouse, detailing the successes that the biotech landscape has achieved so far, the benefits to building a biotech hub locally, and outlining the current challenges that lie ahead.

9am - 6pm
UCLA California NanoSystems Institute
570 Westwood Plaza, Bld. 114

Missed #LABioTechWeek?

We invite additional event collaborators or sponsors to join #LABioTechWeek 2023.
Email us at
events@biosciencela.org