**Schedule Subject to Change**
DAY 1 - APRIL 23, 2025
Registration & Networking
Poster Sessions – All Day
WIN Lunch - Invitation Only
Lunch Buffet
Welcome Remarks
Keynote Address
Company/Research Institution Presentations
The Future of Cell and Gene Therapies: Bridging Innovation and Access
Cell and gene therapies represent the cutting edge of medical innovation, yet their journey from academic science to the commercial marketplace often takes a decade and demands substantial investment. This panel will discuss the current challenges and future state of these groundbreaking treatments, exploring the evolution of cell and gene therapies, the complex financial and logistical hurdles to patient access, and how these therapies are advancing toward broader availability. With Washington state at the forefront of pioneering research and development, the conversation will highlight the region’s critical role in driving progress and expanding access to these life-changing therapies.
Panelists
Track Panel Discussion 2 - MedTech
Track Panel Discussion 3 - Entrepreneurship
Fastpitch Showdown + Networking
DAY 2 - APRIL 24, 2025
Registration & Networking
Poster Sessions - All Day
Breakfast Buffet
Welcome Remarks
Panel Discussion - 25 Year of Research Leadership: Research that has Transformed our Region and Collaborations Ahead
Washington state has long been a top hub for groundbreaking research, home to world-class institutions and visionary leaders driving innovation across the life sciences. This discussion will feature distinguished voices from leading research institutions and key figures shaping the future of scientific discovery. Panelists will highlight historic advancements founded in Washington that have changed the world, examine the power of collaboration, and explore opportunities for our research institutions to work with industry on a new generation of collaborations that will keep our region at the forefront of life science leadership. The panel will be followed by breakout sessions where attendees can explore potential collaborations with our leading research institutions.
Panelists
Company/Research Institution Presentations
Break
Company/Research Institution Presentations
Lunch Buffet
Fireside Chat with Dr. David Baker and Simone Fishburn, PhD
Panel Discussion - Pioneering Innovation in Protein Design: The Legacy and Future of IPD Spinouts
The Institute for Protein Design (IPD) at the University of Washington has redefined the boundaries of science and innovation, from groundbreaking AI advancements to the first computationally designed protein medicine. With ten spinouts raising over $1B, IPD’s work drives innovation and continues to solidify Washington as a top life sciences hub in the US. During this panel, hear leaders from IPD spinouts explore the institute’s legacy of innovation, its role in propelling the state’s life sciences industry, and the breakthroughs driving the next wave of scientific and entrepreneurial success.