The life sciences community will converge in Salt Lake City on March 13 for the 2025 Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit, hosted by BioUtah and the University of Utah’s Technology Licensing Office. The event will feature prominent speakers from J.P. Morgan Private Bank, Exploramed, and leading venture capital firms, focusing on investment strategies and entrepreneurial challenges in the healthcare innovation landscape.
Monica DiCenso from J.P. Morgan Private Bank will provide insights into the current investment environment, while Earl ‘Eb’ Bright, President of Exploramed, will explore the complexities of entrepreneurship in life sciences. The summit will highlight Utah’s emerging status as a significant life sciences hub, with the industry contributing $22.6 billion to the state’s GDP and supporting approximately 180,000 jobs.
A key attraction of the summit is the annual Pitch Competition, where life sciences companies will present innovations across categories including medical devices, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, and digital health. Winners will receive cash prizes and recognition, offering a platform for emerging entrepreneurs to showcase breakthrough technologies.
University of Utah’s Bruce Hunter emphasized the event’s importance in bridging research and commercialization. ‘By connecting academia, entrepreneurs, and investors, we accelerate the journey from discovery to real-world impact,’ Hunter stated. The summit is expected to attract over 400 participants, including entrepreneurs, investors, academic researchers, and industry professionals.
The event will be held at the Sheraton Hotel in Salt Lake City, with a ski day at Snowbird Ski Resort following the main conference. Early-bird registration discounts are available through February 14, offering an opportunity for industry professionals to engage with the latest trends and networking possibilities in life sciences innovation.
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