Events

Past Events

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Life Sciences in Kitsap: A Founder Roundtable with Life Science Washington

Join Matchstick Lab and Life Science Washington for an informal, founder-centered conversation exploring the growing life sciences and health innovation landscape across Kitsap and the broader West Sound region. Together, we’ll explore: This gathering is intentionally conversational, relationship-driven, and designed to surface new connections, shared challenges, and opportunities for collaboration. Featured Guest: Elizabeth Cross Nichol, Program & Grants Manager, […]
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Virtual Panel: How Do Consultants Find and Keep Great Clients?

​Thinking about launching your consulting career or growing your client pipeline? ​Join the Life Science & Tech Consultants Association (LSTCA) for an interactive Zoom panel discussion: ​How do consultants find and keep great clients? ​Whether you are just exploring consulting, transitioning from industry, or looking to expand your independent practice, this session will feature experienced […]
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Seattle Life Science & Healthcare Summer Happy Hour

​Kick off the summer with Cooley, Stifel, and CoLabs to celebrate the Seattle Life Science and Healthcare community for a rooftop happy hour on Wednesday, June 10 (4–6 PM) at CoLabs (222 5th Ave N, Seattle). No agenda… just mix and mingle with founders, investors, and leaders from the startup ecosystem—with a backdrop of the […]
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Protein Design and Engineering: Concepts, AI Tools, and Local Innovation

Seattle has emerged as a global leader in AI-guided protein design, and PBSS Seattle is thrilled to organize this upcoming symposium that will feature presentations from local institutions working at the forefront of this exciting new field. This half-day event will highlight specific use applications and provide a learning opportunity by introducing useful computational tools […]
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Life Science & Tech Consultants Association (LSTCA) – Hike & Talk Networking Event

Join us for an informal summer “Hike & Talk” networking meetup at beautiful Talapus and Olallie Lakes! This is a great opportunity to connect with fellow life science and tech consultants, entrepreneurs, scientists, and industry professionals in a relaxed outdoor setting. Families, kids, and dogs are welcome! ​📍 Location: Talapus & Olallie Lakes Trailhead: https://www.wta.org/go-hiking/hikes/talapus-and-olallie-lakes🕘 Meet […]
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From Legislation to Strategy

The 2026 Washington legislative session changed policies affecting women’s health – and is already reshaping how health tech companies think about data, access, and product strategy. Join our experts and thought leaders for insights on: Key bills and policy signals that matterHow companies are interpreting and respondingImplications for strategy, risk, and opportunityWe’ll anchor the discussion […]
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3rd Biocentury Grand Rounds: US

Returning for its third year, Grand Rounds U.S. brings together pharma leaders, venture capital investors, biotech executives, academic innovators, and founders for three days of high-level networking and in-depth scientific discussion. Early-stage translation at the academia-industry interface remains one of the most complex and underleveraged areas in biopharma. Grand Rounds is designed specifically around this […]
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R&D in the Age of AI: Strategic Priorities & Collaboration Opportunities at Johnson & Johnson

Johnson & Johnson is advancing transformative innovation across drug discovery, drug development, data science, and digital health to accelerate the delivery of breakthrough therapies. Our approach is grounded in deep biological insight and an appreciation of disease complexity, enabling the development of novel, differentiated medicines. We leverage broad expertise across modalities—including small molecules, multispecific antibodies, […]

Life Science & Tech Consultants Networking

​🔬Life Science & Tech Consultants NetworkingHosted by LSTCA (Life Science & Tech Consultants Association) ​Join us for an evening of high-impact, small-group networking with leaders across life sciences, biotech, consulting, and tech. Whether you’re exploring your next move, growing your network, or sharing your expertise, this event is designed to make meaningful connections easy. ​👥 What Makes […]
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Executive Insights Series – Life Sciences Finances: Keys for Attracting Investment – From Series A to IPO

Founded in 2011, Absci has grown from a basement lab at Portland State University’s business accelerator into a publicly traded leader in AI-driven drug discovery. Under founder and CEO Sean McClain, the company progressed from a 2016 Series A to a 2021 IPO on NASDAQ with a $2B market cap, and now operates from an […]