#LABioTechWeek 2022
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 2022, we partnered again 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. On October 12, 2022, BioscienceLA hosted the 5th Annual LA County Bioscience Forum.
October 5, 2022
OC New Technology Show & Startup Resource Fair
October 6 - 7, 2022
24th Annual SoCalBio Conference
October 7, 2022
KGI Founder’s Day
October 11, 2022
UCLA Health TechQuity Accelerator Demo Day
TechQuity seeks to advance health equity and community health resiliency for populations most impacted through the COVID-19 pandemic by working with mission-driven startups.
#LABioTechWeek 2022: Reception & Networking
October 12, 2022
5th Annual LA County Bioscience Forum
Our focus in 2022 was on workforce pipeline opportunities in life sciences in the region, as a way to bring together the public and private sectors. While we wanted to show alignment of partners and strengthen workforce opportunities in the biotech industry in Los Angeles County, our goal was to provide a call to action on how the local biotech industry can get involved. See more from the 5th Annual LA County Bioscience Forum here.
Heal.LA Demo Day w/ Larta Institute
Heal.LA is a new collaborative initiative to improve the health & wellness of Los Angeles County and beyond. BioscienceLA hosted Larta Institute, Heal.LA Organizational Partners, Heal.LA Steering Committee, and other ecosystem leaders for the 2022 Heal.LA Demo Day.
Fall Mixer, hosted by BioFutures
The Fall Mixer, hosted by the BioFutures Program, offered an evening to meet people & engage in thought-provoking conversation, all while having fun at the same time!
October 13, 2022
Let’s B. Cereus: Biotech Beyond Human Health, presented by Braid Theory
Braid Theory explored the depth of the world's largest biomanufacturer, the Ocean, as a part of LABioTechWeek.
Executive Networking Reception,
hosted by Biocom California
October 14, 2022
Bioscience Regional Program Advisory
Hosted by Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC) and Los Angeles Regional Consortium (LARC), this was an opportunity to strengthen relationships and communication between industry leaders and college faculty, identifying trends in skills and competencies, and building efficient talent development programs.
October 15, 2022
8th Annual Biotech Summit
This year, the Summit explored the “Future of Biotech in Los Angeles.” The keynote speaker was Sumant Ramachandra, President and CEO of ImmPACT Bio. One panel discussion focused on “The Future of Non-Healthcare Biotech” followed by a panel on “Homegrown CEOs - A discussion with LA Founders.” BCLA also curated networking opportunities and breakout sessions with biotech industry mentors and startup advisors.