The Worcester Life Sciences Summit, to be held on October 29, 2024 at the DCU Center, is a one-day conference that aims to showcase the growth and innovation in the life sciences industry in Central Massachusetts. Now in our third year, we are excited to offer a scientific and business development track, featuring a variety of formats such as panel discussions, single speaker presentations, fireside chats, and interactive workshops.
We are looking for presentations that may align with the following focus areas, but welcome all innovative and cutting edge ideas and success stories:
- The Business of Bio
- Workforce Development
- The Current State of the Equity Market
- Raising Capital/ Financing Strategy and Approach
- Pharma & Strategic Collaborations
- Strategic Intellectual Property Management
- Maximizing Government Non- Dilutive Funding Programs
- Examples of collaborations and partnerships
- Trends in licensing deals
- Industry issues on the horizon
- Effects of Inflation Reduction Act on Future Reimbursements
- Biomanufacturing: Self Perform or Contract Out?
- The State of the Science
- Latest scientific advances
- Innovative clinical trial designs
- Academic science advances
- Local College IP Showcase
- Future of RNA Therapeutics
- Diagnostics & Personalized Medicine
- Next Generation Biotherapeutics
- Innovative Biomanufacturing
Session Formats:
Fireside Chat: Fireside chats are an engaging and interactive conference session format that allows attendees to gain insights from experts in a relaxed and casual setting. The session is led by two to three speakers, who engage in a conversation about a specific topic or theme. The speakers will share their thoughts, experiences, and insights, and the audience is encouraged to ask questions, participate in the discussion and share their own perspectives.
The relaxed and conversational atmosphere of a fireside chat provides an ideal platform for speakers to delve into sensitive or controversial topics, as well as to share inspiring stories and personal anecdotes. The format also encourages speakers to be more approachable and open to audience engagement.
Fireside chats may be a plenary session or run concurrently with other sessions on the conference agenda.
Workshops: Workshops are interactive and practical conference sessions designed to provide attendees with hands-on training and experience in a specific skill or subject. These sessions are led by experienced instructors or experts in the field, who guide attendees through lectures, demonstrations, exercises, and discussions to help them gain in-depth knowledge and skills.
The goal of a workshop session is to empower attendees to walk away with practical and actionable knowledge that they can apply in their business or professional life. Attendees will have the opportunity to learn new skills, ask questions, and receive feedback from the instructors in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Breakout Session: Breakout sessions will be focused and interactive conference sessions that provide attendees with the opportunity to explore specific topics or themes in greater depth. These sessions are led by one or two speakers who are experts in the field, and are designed to encourage participation, discussion, and engagement. Breakout sessions will run concurrently with other sessions on the conference agenda.
Panel Discussion: Panel discussions will feature a group of experts discussing a specific topic or theme. The panel typically includes four speakers and a moderator, who together provide a range of perspectives and insights on the subject at hand. The panel discussion will be led by a moderator who will guide the conversation, ask questions and encourage audience participation.
The panelists will share their insights, experiences and knowledge on the topic of discussion. They may also provide different perspectives on the topic, and the audience can ask questions and participate in the discussion.
All panel discussions will be plenary sessions, and will take place during the main conference schedule.
FAQ
- Does the Worcester Life Sciences Summit (WLS) provide an honorarium for speaker?
- WLS does not provide honoraria or reimburse for travel or housing expenses
- When would my session be scheduled at the Worcester Life Sciences Summit
- Sessions may be scheduled by WLS for a time period that could occur at any time on October 29, 2024. The session organizer and speakers must be available to present at any time that day.
- Will I have to pay for attendee registration to the Summit?
- Each speaker will be given one complimentary registration so that they can attend the Summit.
- When will I be notified of my session’s acceptance onto the conference schedule?
- We expect to send acceptances/ regrets in July 2024
If you have a presentation that would be a valuable addition to this conference, please submit your proposal using the form below. We look forward to hearing from you and hope to see you at the Worcester Life Sciences Summit in October!
