Biotech

LSX Congress USA 2026

LSX Congress USA is where biotech companies from emerging startups to later-stage firms meet investors and pharma partners to power the next stage of growth. Attendees engage in 1:1 partnering, focused discussions on capital raising, investment strategies, commercialisation and pharma partnerships in the US life sciences sector. With tailored tracks, network…

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174Speakers
16Sponsors
41On the bill · sessions
179Companies · in total
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Speakers

Programmed at LSX, in alphabetical order.
Aaron Schuchart
President and CEO · aether THERAPEUTICS
Adam Griffiths
Portfolio Manager, Partnering & Investment · Informa Connect
Aryeh Ganz
Managing Partner · Cornucopian Capital
Audrey Warner
Co-Founder & Managing Partner · 28 Capital
Bernard Cooney
Partner · Casdin Capital
Bibhash Mukhopadhyay
CEO · Sapient Biotech Investments, Sapient Biotech Investments; Miletus Biotechnology
Brian Goodman
Managing Director · Vida Ventures
Carla Bauer
Director, Oncology S&E, BD&L · Merck
Carlyle Rogers
Director, Licensing & Commercialization · East Carolina University
Chandler Monk
CEO · Cleaved Diagnostics
Chris Girardo
Assistant CMIO and Staff Pathologist · Ochsner Health
Christopher Tan
Executive Director, BD&L · MERCK & CO., INC
Claris Tsang Munksgaard
Director, Global Business Development · EMD Serono
Craig Kenesky
Partner · Brown Rudnick
Curt LaBelle
Managing Partner & Head, AXA IM Global Health Investment Fund · BNP Paribas Asset Management
Daniel Teo
Co-Founder & Managing Partner · Hunniwell Lake Ventures
Dan Zheng
Head of Regional Innovation and Partnerships, Center for External Innovation · Takeda Pharmaceutical Company Limited
David Crosslin
CEO · Sound Biology
David Lee
EVP & US CEO · Servier Pharmaceuticals
David Weingarten
Partner · Finnegan
Dawn Halkuff
CEO · Nari Therapeutic
Debra Yu
COO & Partner · Panacea Capital
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Sponsors

The houses behind the program. Tiers as disclosed.
Latham & WatkinsPlatinum
Axcelead Drug Discovery Partners,Inc.Gold
Brown RudnickGold
Ernst & YoungGold
Servier MondeGold
SkaddenGold
A&O ShearmanSilver
CMSSilver
Davis Polk & WardwellSilver
Finnegan LawSilver
Fish & RichardsonSilver
Foley HoagSilver
McDermott Will & SchulteSilver
Stout Risius Ross, LLCSilver
Finnegan
Insmed
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Agenda

Selected from 41 sessions on the bill.
  • 10:30am - 11:00am

    Words to the Wise - Raising Seed and Series A from Biotech Investors

    - Understanding what biotech investors prioritize when evaluating Seed and Series A funding opportunities - Effectively communicate your vision and scientific potential to attract …

    Biotech Startup Stage (Pre-Series A)
  • 10:30am - 11:15am

    South Florida - The Rising Life Science Hub

    South Florida is solidifying its position as a national healthcare and life sciences hub. With its strategic location, growing infrastructure, and influx of investment, the city is…

    Headliner Stage
  • 11:00am - 11:15am

    Galibra Neuroscience Showcase

    Biotech Startup Stage (Pre-Series A)
  • 11:00am - 11:40am

    Breaking into New Markets: Strategies for Global Biopharma Expansion

    - Identifying high-growth regions and market opportunities - Navigating regulatory landscapes and compliance challenges - Building strategic partnerships to accelerate market entry

    Market Opportunities & Commercialisation
  • 11:00am - 11:40am

    From Bench to Bedside: Accelerating the Translation of Breakthrough Biopharma Innovations

    - Streamlining the journey from research to clinical application - Overcoming regulatory and operational hurdles in drug development - Enhancing patient access to life-saving thera…

    Early Innovation & Technology Translation
  • 11:00am - 11:40am

    Global BioPharma Partnerships: Navigating Cross-Border Collaboration and out Licensing

    - Strategies for fostering successful cross-border collaborations in the biopharma industry - Key considerations and challenges in out-licensing agreements across global markets - …

    Pharma Partnering & Deal Making
  • 11:00am - 11:40am

    Venture Capital Trends in Biopharma: Insights into Investor Priorities

    - What’s had investors talking in 2026? - How are we thinking about innovation in the current climate - Every investor’s number one priority (or should be)

    Capital Markets & Investment Strategies
  • 11:15am - 11:30am

    AllerGene AI Therapeutics Showcase

    Biotech Startup Stage (Pre-Series A)
  • 11:15am - 12:00pm

    How to Get Funded as a Medtech Startup

    - Crafting a compelling value proposition that resonates with investors - Understanding the unique funding challenges in the medtech sector - Preparing for regulatory hurdles that …

    Medtech & Digital Health Stage
Intermission
Part the Second · For the Buyer

What does it mean when 179 companies show up — and 3 bet on three roles at once?

179 companies. three are betting more than once.

The numbers below are derived from the speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors on this page — cross-referenced into one ledger. They are the only thing here that 10times.com cannot tell you.

Who's in the room
3All threespeak · spons · exh
13Sponsoringsponsor only
163Companies Speakingspeaker only

The Triple-Threat

Brown Rudnick·Finnegan·A&O Shearman

Speakers by seniority

86% of the speakers carry senior titles — C-suite, Founder, VP, or Director-level.

  • C-suite6839%
  • Founder / Owner3721%
  • VP-level95%
  • Director / Head of3621%
  • Manager / Lead32%
  • Research / Science11%
  • Marketing / Brand11%
  • Advisor / Investor42%
  • Other roles159%

Of 174 on the bill · classified by free-text title

Most-represented companies
  1. 01Brown RudnickSp·G2V
  2. 02FinneganSp2V
  3. 03A&O ShearmanSp·S1V
  4. 04Axcelead Drug Discovery Partners,Inc.Sp·G
  5. 05CMSSp·S
  6. 06Davis Polk & WardwellSp·S
  7. 07Ernst & YoungSp·G
  8. 08Finnegan LawSp·S
  9. 09Fish & RichardsonSp·S
  10. 10Foley HoagSp·S
  11. 11InsmedSp
  12. 12Latham & WatkinsSp·P
  13. 13McDermott Will & SchulteSp·S
  14. 14Servier MondeSp·G
Sponsors by tier
platinum1
6% of 16
gold5
31% of 16
silver8
50% of 16
unspecified2
13% of 16
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