2nd Annual EAST COAST-WEST COAST CRO/CMO US Summit Bridging the World’s Most Robust R&D Ecosystems & Meeting Their Leaders Organizers: ABOUT THE SUMMIT The 2nd Annual EAST COAST-WEST COAST CRO/CMO US Summit is a unique program developed to build a bridge between the world’s three largest life science clusters: San Francisco, Boston, and San Diego. This program aims to develop and foster relationships between the communities, and allow for a discussion of the important issues facing our industry. This event is ideal for scientists, sourcing specialists, and entrepreneurs throughout all stages in the development of a commercialized drug. Attendees will network with and learn from researchers from both the sponsor and provider companies about successful ways to accelerate drug development. AGENDA 3:30 PM Registration & Networking in Exhibit Area 4:00 PM Speed Dating—A Rapid Approach for Initial Partnering Discussions 5:00 PM Welcome Remarks Opening Presentation by Pharmorphix Case Study by Toxikon & Histogen Industry & Expert Panel Discussions:     Orchestrating External & Distributed Resources US CROs are Working Together Creating a More Integrated Resource Value of Local VS International CRO/CMOs 6:30 PM Dinner, Dessert & Networking in Exhibit Area Speakers Include: Chris Worrall, Ph.D., Pharmorphix®, a Division of Sigma-Aldrich Judith Newmark, M.S., Ph.D., Toxikon Amaresh Basu, Ph.D., Consultant, Histogen, Inc. Matthew Gardner, CEO, California Technology Council Stephanie Shi, Ph.D., Integrated Sourcing Lead, Pfizer J. David Enloe Jr., President & CEO, Ajinomoto Althea Inc. Tracy (Lawhon) Parrott, JD, Chief Development Officer, Tragara Pharmaceuticals Daniel Kosoy, M.D., FACS, Partner, Athenian Venture Partners Michael Settles, President, TGA Sciences Inc. Pam Gardner, President & CEO, BVS Shelley Amster, Founder & Principal, ShelleyCO Richard Lin, President & CEO, Explora BioLabs EVENT SPONSORS WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND? MASTER integrating internal and external resources for smooth tech transfer between teams EVALUATE how dedicated specialists enable flexible and rapid project prioritization LEARN from industry leaders what works, what doesn't when working with CRO/CMOs DISCOVER how specialized service partners can help your program keep to timeline CLICK HERE & REGISTER TODAY! Thursday, October 23, 2014 3:30 PM - 8:00 PM San Diego Marriott La Jolla 4240 La Jolla Village Drive, La Jolla, CA 92037 ATTENDANCE FEES: To register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bvs-life-sciencescommunity-event-october-23rd-tickets-13853501195 Life Science Companies can attend complimentary using Code: BVSVIP Code NOT valid for consultants or suppliers and they will pay $100. EXHIBITOR FEE: $850 Sponsorships still available Contact [email protected] for further details. EXHIBITORS