8:30: AM US EST: SUMMIT DESK OPENS
Welcome to the 9th Boston Paris Biotechnology Summit.
Our Mission: An exclusive, Trans-Atlantic bridge designed to foster innovative synergies between biotech and pharma companies, healthcare-focused cities, and regional clusters, institutional, philanthropic and strategic investors. The Summit’s intent is to spark projects, their financings and strategic deals to solve unmet medical needs to improve patient lives globally.
2025 Summit Core Theme: Building Value for Your Company & Your Lead Product
9 AM to 10 AM:NETWORKING& MORE
Café & delicious Coffee Cake.
“Hands-On” Practical Workshops
You are invited to Network and drop-in for the Morning Workshops.
These workshops are staffed by highly experienced and practical minded professionals who understand your needs and seek to provide cost-effective advice and guidance.
Workshop Presented by CPL Life Sciences (USA & UK):
Practical Discussion on Attracting Talent to Your Start-Up & Retaining in the USCPL is a global leader in delivering tailored staffing solutions …
Basic aspects of Talent Management
Differences in HR practices in the State of MA compared to Europe
How best to post your job offerings and to conduct interviews.
Question & Learn with Senior Experts from CPL
Workshop Presented by PPD [Thermo Fisher Scientific Group]:
PPD has considerable expertise covering more than 20 therapeutic areas, from established drug markets to cutting-edge R&D, to ensure studies with exceptional quality.
Update on the FDA Structure dealing with Clinical Trials.
Checklist of actions/workflows to be completed prior to starting a phase I or IIa trial in the United States.
Building an IND submission.
Question & Learn with Senior Experts from PPD.
Workshop Presented by ANFIELD Strategy & Communications:
Practical Session to help build your Brand in the United States by Benjamin Wills.
30 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, from clinical research to marketing, with multiple brand launches along the way
Senior-level agency experience from some of the largest healthcare agencies (advertising and medical education) in the US.
MEET THE MEDIA:
From FRANCE <BIOTECH FINANCE> France’s leading financial and economic journal published both electronically and in hard copy.
From Boston: Spreadloveio.com. PODCAST Supported by Massachusetts Institute of Technology, MIT Sandbox.
10 AM to 11 AM:
Special KEYNOTE PANEL WITH SOME OF BOSTON’S MOST PROMINENT EXPERTS
Biotechnology State-of-the-Business: Data/Expert Opinion enabling Company Leaderships to optimally Navigate Business in 2025~2026.
US ECONOMIC OUTLOOK
Principles of Accelerator Drug Development in 2025
Practice of Clinical Development Programs in the US and alignments with Europe.
Collaboration with Boston and US Clinical Communities
Fundraising & IPO perspectives.
Navigating today’s Business & Political Landscape.
Regulatory Outlook.
11 AM to 12 PM MASTER CLASS
Special Session with the US Society of Decision Professionals (SDP), “The World Forum on Decision Making”. “Decision making is a critical life skill that needs nurturing over a lifetime”
This session brings together thought leaders from academia, industry, AI service providers and consulting to explore the transformative role of decision quality (DQ)in the life sciences. By examining how DQ frameworks drive innovation, improve decision-making and enhance outcomes across the value chain, the panel will offer actionable insights for diverse stakeholders. Attendees will gain a 360-degree view of DQ in action, from academic theory to industrial application and the technological tools that empower decisions in the rapidly evolving biotech and pharma industries.
Introduction by the Moderators:
William Leaf-Herrmann & Mikael Petrosyan
Sets the stage with an overview of DQ as a critical theme in the life sciences. Introduction of speakers and an outline of their unique perspectives.
(2) Academic Perspective: Advancing Decision Theory in the Life Sciences
Panel Speaker: Professor Jeff Keisler(University of Massachusetts, Boston)
Exploring the evolution of decision analysis frameworks and their relevance today.
Highlighting examples of bridging academic theory with real-world applications in biotech and pharma.
(3) Industry Perspective: Implementing DQ in Pharma
Panel Speaker: Peter Ray (VICE-PRESIDENT, NOVARTIS)
Presentation of a case study on utilizing Decision Quality in portfolio management, clinical development, or commercialization.
Discussion of challenges and successes in embedding Decision Quality in organizational strategy and culture.
(4) AI and Technology Perspective: Enhancing DQ with Data and Tools
Panel Speaker: Panos Karelis(Intelegencia.ai).
Discussion of how AI and machine learning augment decision-making across R&D, regulatory and market access.
Showcase of examples of AI-driven insights that address challenges and create opportunities in the life sciences.
(5) Panel Discussion and Audience Q&A
12 PM to 1:30 PM: LUNCH & LEARN, International Networking
Guest Country Presentation: Republic of KOREA.
Largest (non-US) delegation to International BIO Conventions
Jihoon (Jay) Park, PhD,
is a Managing Partner at Linkorus, LLC, where he leverages his extensive science and biotech industry expertise to help Korean biotech companies successfully enter the U.S. market by securing strategic and financial partnerships. Dr. Park serves as President of the Korean American Professional Association in Life Sciences (KAPAL) since March 2024.
Lunch in the Networking Foyer
INTERNATIONAL NETWORKING
SPECIAL BIOTECH POSTER SESSION
Meet the Media
MEET THE SPONSORS
Regional Biotechnology Hub Presentations, Guest Region “OCCTANIE France” Presented by Stephanie LIOT, Project Manager – Occitanie House, New York.
1:30 PM to 3:30 PM: MEET The EXPERTS(including breaks)
“Building Value for Your Company/Product” SESSION
Life Science experts will give mini-State-of-the-Art presentations on their respective areas of expertise and offer a Q&A with the audience who will thus be benefit from a comprehensive, albeit summary, download of information on the state of Biotechnology in 2025.
Session Moderator(s): Thomas HANCOX, Vice-President, CPL Life Sciences Session [Co-Moderator]. |
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM: Boston Biotech Summit Signature Event
The Famous International Start-Up Pitch Competition.
Award-winning companies showcase innovative Technologies, many for the first time in Boston. Opportunities for Business Development, Collaboration, Investment.
The Jury will select Gold and Silver medal Winners.
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