BioNJ Entrepreneur Exchange
2026-04-28 09:00 - 10:30 (America/New_York) | NJ
Meetings for Founders & C-Level EntrepreneursApril 28, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.-10:30 a.m. | Virtual

Request an Invitation

Join us virtually on Tuesday, April 28, for BioNJ’s Entrepreneurs Exchange — an interactive forum for founders and C-suite leaders ready to connect, collaborate and tap into New Jersey’s innovation ecosystem.

BioNJ’s Entrepreneur Exchange offers attendees an opportunity to reconnect with each other and hear from industry partners on topics including funding opportunities, resources and strategic programs designed to accelerate innovation and support start-up growth. Come prepared to share a 60-second introduction with the group!

If you are a Founder or C-Level Entrepreneur, click here to request your FREE invitation to join us on April 28! Once approved, you will receive a confirmation email with a registration link — in addition to ongoing communications about opportunities and programs for entrepreneurs.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to build meaningful relationships, address key challenges and gain insights from industry experts as you grow your business.

For more information or to ask questions, please contact Ann Wieczkowski at AWieczkowski@hq4u.com.

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BioNJ Member Café
2026-05-05 09:00 - 10:00 | NJ
BioNJ Members-Only Café

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 | 9:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m. | Virtual

Register for May 5

Register for June 2

Join us for an exclusive and dynamic networking experience at BioNJ’s Virtual Members-Only Café, where meaningful connections and new opportunities await. This interactive virtual gathering brings together professionals across disciplines, offering a unique space to reconnect with colleagues, forge new relationships and engage in insightful conversations that inspire collaboration and innovation.

Be part of the conversation as we dive into timely topics, such as talent acquisition, policy, clinical trials, funding and more.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, engage and grow with your BioNJ community!

There is no fee to attend, however registration is necessary. We look forward to seeing you and your entire Team Tuesday, May 5!

A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors

Market Maker Associate Members

Preferred Associate Members

Executive Associate Members

2026 BioPartnering Conference
2026-05-12 07:30 - 18:00 | NJ

Stop Spelunking in Health Authority Websites: Using AI for Better Combo Product Intelligence
2026-05-14 12:00 - 13:00 | NJ
Stop Spelunking in Health Authority Websites: Using AI for Better Combo Product Intelligence

Thursday, May 14, 2026 | 12:00 p.m.-1:00 p.m. | Virtual

Register NOW for FREE

Join us virtually for “Stop Spelunking in Health Authority Websites: Using AI for Better Combo Product Intelligence” — a forward-looking session designed to help you streamline your regulatory strategy and make more confident, data-driven decisions.

During this interactive webinar, you’ll discover how AI can transform the way you:

Navigate regulatory submission strategies with greater speed and clarity

Strengthen risk management approaches across the product lifecycle

Design and report Human Factors (HF) studies more efficiently

Enable smarter, more proactive post-market surveillance

Whether you’re working in regulatory, clinical, quality or product development, this session will provide practical strategies to reduce complexity, save time and unlock deeper insights.

Shannon Hoste, Founder & Principle Engineer, Hoste Consulting

Approaching 30 years in medtech and combination products, including a tenure leading Human Factors at FDA’s CDRH, Ms. Hoste specializes in bridging the gap between complex engineering and regulatory approval. Having shaped international standards and FDA guidance, she applies her “both-sides-of-the-table” experience to help teams optimize their path forward using human-centered data.

Ms. Hoste’s focus is on risk-based strategies: ensuring organizations prioritize the activities that yield safe, effective products and seamless regulatory reviews. In this discussion, she’ll explore how modern AI can make the vastness of regulatory data accessible for — frankly — the first time, and how this empowers teams to navigate the modern combination product landscape.

Chetan Mishra, Founder, Rhizome AI

As the founder of Rhizome AI, Mr. Mishra helps biotechs know what the FDA thinks by making it easy to answer regulatory questions based on product review databases. Each answer references up to 1,000 documents without hallucinations. Previously, Mr. Mishra ran the software team for EvolutionaryScale, a drug discovery company acquired by the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative.

Register today and join us on May 14 to gain the tools you need to stay ahead in an increasingly complex regulatory landscape. Registration is FREE.

2026 BioNJ HR Conference
2026-06-09 08:30 - 15:30 | Kean University, 1000 Morris Ave, Union, New Jersey, 07083, United States
Leading the Future of Human & Non-Human Resources

Tuesday, June 9, 2025 | 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m.

Kean University | North Avenue Academic Building | 1000 Morris Ave., Union, NJ

BioNJ is recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

Registration is now open for BioNJ’s 13th Annual HR Conference taking place at Kean University on June 9. Come ready to connect with other life sciences HR professionals, learn from industry experts on issues affecting your organization and leave with best practices that will enable you to position your company and your employees for success.

Join the BioNJ HR community for an open and insightful conversation on the pressing challenges facing our industry and life sciences companies. Together, we’ll explore tough topics, exchange ideas and uncover meaningful solutions.

Register Today

Become a Sponsor

Come ready to gather new and creative ideas, strategies and tactics for how to navigate today’s HR challenges and opportunities in the life sciences sector.

Click here to register now. Registration is $195 for BioNJ Members and $295 for Future Members. To learn about Sponsorship opportunities, contact Cheri Hennessy at CHennessy@BioNJ.org or 609-890-3185.

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2026 BioNJ Patient Advocacy Summit
2026-11-10 08:30 - 14:45 | Bristol Myers Squibb, 3401 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township, NJ, 08648, United States
The Power of the Patient’s Voice

Tuesday, November 10, 2026 • 8:30 a.m.-2:45 p.m. Bristol Myers Squibb, 3401 Princeton Pike, Lawrence Township

Attendance is only open and free to ALL Patient Advocacy Organizations and R&D company Patient advocacy and government affairs professionals.

Become a Sponsor

Mark your calendar for a powerful and inspiring day dedicated to advancing Patient advocacy and strengthening our collective impact. BioNJ’s 11th Annual Patient Advocacy Summit will bring together Patients, Advocacy Leaders, Care Partners, Clinicians, Policymakers and R&D Professionals for a dynamic program focused on advancing meaningful change.

This year’s Summit promises an inspiring lineup of discussions and real‑world insights that will leave attendees equipped with new tools, fresh perspectives and actionable strategies to make a difference on behalf of Patients. You’ll connect with key stakeholders across the health care ecosystem, share best practices and gain valuable knowledge to support your advocacy efforts.

Attendance is open and free to all Patient Advocacy Organizations as well as R&D company Patient advocacy and government affairs professionals.

Be sure to save the date for this powerful day of Education, Engagement and Empowerment!
