CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS

Tuesday, October 24, 2023

DCU CENTER WORCESTER, MA

Following the tremendous success of The Reactory Summit 2022 last April at the Beechwood Hotel, with a sold out attendance and sponsorship support, the conference will return as a larger, more comprehensive life sciences event named the "Worcester Life Sciences Summit" on October 24, 2023 at the DCU Center.

The WLS Summit Program Committee, consisting of representatives from Worcester Business Development Corporation, Massachusetts Biomedical Initiatives, MassBio, and UMass Chan Medical School, is now accepting proposals for the 2023 conference. We invite you to submit your proposal for presentation at this event.

The Worcester Life Sciences Summit, to be held on October 24, 2023 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. Building upon the success of The Reactory Summit 2022, 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.

Workshop

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.

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!

PROPOSAL SUBMISSION FORM

SUBMISSIONS DUE MAY 19, 2023