*EXCLUSIVELY FOR CLS MEMBERS* Since its inception over ten years ago, CLS’s Life Sciences Academy has become the premier life sciences event for state lawmakers and industry leaders to address the most pressing issues facing our sector. From patient access to innovative treatments, California companies are advancing the most innovative solutions for human health across..
Join us on March 25 in Sacramento for MedTech Day, co hosted with AdvaMed, a full-day event focused on advancing the future of medical technology. The day will kick off with fly-in meetings with key legislators, including influential members of the health committee and newly elected legislators, to discuss and advocate for priority MedTech issues...
Celebrate Earth Day by joining fellow life sciences professionals for CLS's newest event, SoCal Social, a networking reception dedicated to sustainability in the life sciences. Attendees will enjoy: Networking Reception: Build connections with like-minded peers and sustainability champions in the life sciences community over light refreshments and food, including local California beer and wine. Vendor..
Join us in Washington, D.C. for our annual Visionary Awards reception, where we recognize Members of Congress for their leadership in advancing policies that support life sciences research, investment, and innovation. This event is free and all are welcome to attend. RSVP» SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES Platinum Sponsor - $8,000 |..
Join us on May 15 from 5–7 PM at Casa Campus Point in San Diego for Science on Tap, a casual happy hour designed to bring together startups and industry leaders in the fields of oncology and neurology for an evening of networking, collaboration, and idea-sharing. Whether you're a trailblazer in small molecule therapeutics, an innovator in biologics..
Held biannually, the CLS Innovation Showcase brings approximately 300+ life sciences stakeholders, including biopharma representatives, investors, key advisors, and expert service providers, together to foster connections and vital partnering conversations while spotlighting California’s robust innovation. The full-day event typically features a keynote presentation, panel discussions, pitches by our FAST cohort to a panel of early-stage..
AI Innovations Transforming the Future of Human Health Dive into the transformative world of artificial intelligence and its pivotal role in maintaining our position as a global leader at An Evening with Thought Leaders, August 20th in San Diego. This exclusive event brings together distinguished experts from academia, medtech, biotech, and diagnostics to discuss and..
Cell & Gene Therapy Symposium: Unlocking the Potential for Innovation, Access, & Growth Unlock the potential of cutting-edge advancements in cell and gene therapy at our immersive workshop designed for industry professionals. This event provides a comprehensive overview of the latest developments, challenges, and opportunities in this rapidly evolving field. Participants will engage with leading..
This presentation provides an overview of structuring research collaborations and licensing agreements in life sciences, covering the strategic and contractual processes for selecting and nominating research targets, defining “Licensed Compound” with attention to intellectual property, development stage, and collaboration scope, and addressing the complexities of drafting bespoke agreements, including governance, license grant scope, committee structures,..