500 attendees

Organizing Team

Apr 25, 2026industry leaders
500

Attendees

13

Speakers

51

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Speakers (13)

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AI x Biotech

Where data meets biology. See how AI is accelerating drug discovery, development, and commercialization across Philadelphia’s growing life sciences ecosystem and beyond.

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Business & Capital

Powering growth through strategy and investment. Discover how capital, partnerships, and deal-making connect startups, investors, and established players across Philadelphia biotech.

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Careers & Community

Building the people behind biotech. Explore career pathways, leadership, and community networks shaping Philadelphia’s life sciences workforce.

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Choose Your Track or Design Your Own Day

Our program is organized into two complementary tracks that reflect the full biotech journey, from discovery and development to policy, people, and commercialization. Attendees are encouraged to follow a single track for depth or move between tracks to build a personalized experience.

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Commercial Strategy & Marketing

From innovation to adoption. Learn how biotech companies position, differentiate, and scale breakthrough solutions within competitive global and regional markets.

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Entrepreneurship & Investment

Fueling the next generation. See how Philadelphia startups are launched, funded, and scaled—strengthening the region’s pipeline of biotech innovation.

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Healthcare Policy & Regulation

Navigating the rules of innovation. Examine how policy and regulation influence access, speed, and sustainable growth for biotech companies in the region.

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Investment Series Competition

The Investment Series Competition challenges teams to develop and pitch a biotech investment thesis, evaluating scientific innovation, market opportunity, and risk before a panel of industry experts.

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Networking Opportunities

Connect with speakers, industry leaders, and fellow students through dedicated networking opportunities.

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Tiffany Wilson

_President & CEO at Science Center_

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Translational Science & Innovation

Turning discovery into impact. Explore how Philadelphia’s academic strength, emerging technologies, and translational infrastructure move ideas from the lab to the clinic.

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8am - 9pm ESTAI x BiotechAlex Martinez LopezAline OwaseApril 25, 2026Business & CapitalCareers & Community**Choose Your Track or Design Your Own Day**Co-Director of Event PlanningCo-Director of Sales/FinanceCommercial Strategy & Marketing**Conference Schedule**Co-PresidentCo-VP of ConferenceDirector of Career DevelopmentDirector of MarketingEmail us at info.pbgconsulting@gmail.comEntrepreneurship & InvestmentFaris HalilovicHealthcare Policy & Regulation**Highlights Include:**Hua LimInterested in sponsoring the Wharton Biotech Conference?Investment Series CompetitionJiale ChenJon M. Huntsman Hall**Keynote Speaker:**Manthan (“Manny”) PatelMatt LiebersMolly EronNektarios KostopolousNetworking OpportunitiesOrganizing TeamPenn Biotech Group**Plan Your Experience****President & CEO, Science Center**Rani BaidounShawn SongTaylor Brysgel**Thank You to Our Sponsors****Tiffany Wilson**Tiffany WilsonTrack ATrack BTranslational Science & InnovationUniversity of PennsylvaniaVP of Investment Research**Weaving the Philly Biotech Ecosystem**Wharton Biotech ConferenceYi QiYou’ll gain insights into: