BioNJ’s 9th Annual BioPartnering Conference
May 8 @ 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
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Co-Sponsored By
Innovation on the Rise:
New Partnering Paradigms & Pathways
7:30 a.m.-8:45 a.m.: Registration & Networking Breakfast
8:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m.: Program
4:30 p.m.: Closing Remarks & Reception
Developed with J.P. Morgan and Johnson & Johnson Innovation, BioNJ’s Ninth Annual Biopartnering Conference, taking place Thursday, May 8, 2019, will bring together over 400 regional biopharmaceutical executives, investors, academic collaborators and business development professionals from the Northeast to Mid-Atlantic states for a day of networking, 1-1 partnering meetings, company presentations, exhibits and plenary sessions.
AGENDA
| 7:30 a.m.–8:40 a.m. | Registration and Networking Breakfast |
| 8:40 a.m.–9:00 a.m. | Welcome & Opening Remarks |
| 9:00 a.m.–9:30 a.m. | Keynote: An Industry Update and Trends Overview Robbie Huffines, Global Chairman, Investment Banking, J.P. Morgan |
| 9:30 a.m.–10:20 a.m. | Panel: Diverse New Pathways to Strategic Partnering Panelists: Chip Baird, Chief Financial Officer, Bluebird Bio Matthew Roden, Ph.D., Head, Strategic Corporate Development & Global Business Development Assessment, Bristol-Meyers Squibb Debi Watson, Head, Oncology Business Development Group, Johnson & Johnson Innovation, Janssen Business Development Moderator: John Whittaker, Executive Director, Investment Banking, J.P. Morgan |
| 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Company Presentations & Partnering Meetings |
| 12:00 p.m.–12:30 p.m. | Networking/Company Presentations Q&A/Partnering Meetings/Exhibits |
| 12:30 p.m.–1:20 p.m. | Networking Lunch |
| 1:20 p.m.–1:50 p.m. | Fireside Chat with William N. Hait, M.D., Ph.D., Global Head, Johnson & Johnson External Innovation Interviewed by: Debbie Hart, President & CEO, BioNJ |
| 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. | Company Presentations & Partnering Meetings |
| 2:00 p.m.–3:30 p.m. | Institution / Start-up Track: Investor Panel Discussion and Pitch Presentations Panelists: Sonia Gulati, Ph.D., Kairos Ventures Edward Rosen, Glendevon Life Sciences Donald Very, Ph.D., Velocity Fund Management Michael Wiley, Vice President, Foundation Venture Capital Group Moderator: Michal Preminger, Ph.D., MBA, Head, Johnson & Johnson, Innovation, East North America |
| 3:30 p.m.–4:00 p.m | Networking/Company Presentations Q&A/Partnering Meetings/Exhibits |
| 4:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m. | Fireside Chat: Partnering Imperatives and Navigating to Commercialization Brian Flood, Managing Director, J.P. Morgan Patrik Ringblom, Global Commercial Strategy Leader, Janssen |
| 4:30 p.m. | Closing Remarks |
Registration is $350 for BioNJ Members and $395 for Future Members. Contact Samantha Bamberger at 609-890-3185 or BioPartnering@BioNJ.org with questions.
Room Block
A room block has been confirmed for the night of May 7th at the Fairfield Inn and Suites (315 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, NJ). Rate is $165 under BioPartnering.
Mobile App
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Click Here for Driving Directions to The Palace at Somerset Park
By Train
New Brunswick train station is about a 15 minute drive. Metropark in Iselin is about 25 minute drive.
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Thank You to Our Supporting Partners
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Click here for Sponsorship opportunities, or contact Kim Minton at 609-890-3185 or KMinton@BioNJ.org.