2:00 – 2:30 PM

Check-In / Registration

2:30 – 2:45 PM

Welcome Remarks & State of the Sector

2:45 – 3:25 PM

2026 Elections Outlook

This session will dive into key state and federal races for the November 2026 elections. Both state and federal polling experts will provide their crystal ball assessment of how the political environment and key variables will impact the outcome of major ballot initiatives, the California Governor’s race, and key races on both the state and federal levels.

3:30 – 5:15 PM

The Executive Roundtable: Leading at an Inflection Point

A candid, peer-to-peer conversation with executives from across the California life sciences ecosystem about what it means to lead during a period of profound transformation. The conversation moves across the industry’s full landscape. It opens with growth-stage biotech and medtech/diagnostics companies navigating capital-constrained environments, clinical trial complexities, and the lessons learned from scaling through headwinds. It then turns to institutional leaders grappling with research funding uncertainty, clinical trial access, and what the current policy environment means for innovation at the intersection of academia and industry. It closes with leaders from established organizations addressing commercialization strategies, FDA headwinds, and how they are approaching AI and workforce transformation at scale.

5:15 – 5:30 PM

Closing Remarks

5:30 – 7:30 PM

The Nineteenth Hole Reception

Close out the day with heavy hors d’oeuvres, drinks, and a chance to put your chipping skills to the test, all set against views of the 18th green and the Pacific Ocean. Grab a seat, take a swing, and unwind with fellow attendees as the sun sets over Torrey Pines.