REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN – 2024 LSO IDEAS TO ACTION LIFE SCIENCES FORUM:
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13TH
Pricing
In-person
Member – $250.00
Non-member – $350.00
Government/Registered Charities/Student – $100.00
Virtual
Member – $100.00
Non-member – $125.00
Marking its 15th anniversary, our Annual Ideas to Action Forum brings together leaders from industry, academia, and government to discuss practical steps for fostering a resilient, dynamic, and diverse life sciences sector.
Date: Wednesday, November 13th, 2024
Time: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Borden Ladner Gervais LLP
Bay Adelaide Centre, E. Tower – 22 Adelaide St W., 34th floor, Toronto, ON M5H 4E3
This year’s theme, Reflecting on 15 Years and Powering Ontario’s Hard Pivot to the Future, underscores the sector’s journey of innovation, resilience, and growth over the past decade and a half. We will also explore ways in which we can drive forward-thinking solutions and strategies that will shape the future of life sciences in Ontario.
Speakers:
- Christine Allen, Professor, University of Toronto
- Doug Baumann , Chief Technology Officer , Vive Crop Protection
- Maura Campbell, President and CEO, Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)
- Mike Canzoneri, President and CEO, Canadian Hospital Specialities
- Andrew Casey, President and CEO, BIOTECanada
- Diana Chan , Managing Director , BridgeGap Solutions Group
- Carolyn Cummins, Associate Scientific Director, PRiME
- Nicole DeKort, President and CEO, Medtech Canada
- Melody Greaves, Manager, Business Strategy, Canadian Nuclear Isotope Council
- Bettina Hamelin, President, Innovative Medicines Canada (IMC)
- Ben Hedley, Hematology Scientist, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, London Health Sciences Centre (LHSC)
- Don Husereau, Adjunct Professor, University of Ottawa
- Claudia Krywiak, President and CEO, Ontario Centre Innovation
- Jordan Leichnitz, Canada Program Manager, Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung
- Sarah Letersky, Senior Vice President, Rubicon Strategy
- Jason Lietaer, President, Enterprise Canada
- Ivy Parks, President, BD Canada
- Pierre Petelle, President and CEO, Croplife Canada
- Fahad Razak, Co-Founder, GEMINI
- Alexis Sciuk, Global Medical, Digital Health Solutions, Pipeline Lead, Pfizer
- Tamara Seales, President, Seaford Pharmaceuticals
- Rachel Simeon, Assistant Deputy Minister, Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade
- Mark Smithyes, National Director, Life Sciences, Delphic Research
- Peter van der Velden, Founder and Managing General Partner, Lumira Ventures
- Kim Wright, Principal, Wright Strategies
- Peter Zakarow, Board Chair, DNAstack
Session themes include:
- A keynote address on the evolution of the Canadian life sciences sector and future outlook;
- Ontario’s opportunities in the life sciences sector;
- Strategies for building a Canadian anchor company;
- Advancements in life sciences technology;
- Preparations for personalized medicine; and
- Effective strategies for engaging with government bodies.
Check out the event agenda here.
The day will end with a networking reception, offering a unique opportunity to connect with industry pioneers and thought leaders in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere.
Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of an event that’s shaping the future of the life sciences sector in Canada!
Given the significance of this milestone event, we encourage you to secure your spot quickly to ensure your participation in this forum.
Thank you to Our Sponsors
2023 LSO IDEAS TO ACTION LIFE SCIENCES FORUM RECAP
Our 14th Annual Ideas to Action Life Sciences Forum, presented by Shift Health, was a remarkable day of insights and inspiration. Industry, academic, and government leaders gathered to explore the theme, ” Disruption and Opportunity: Seizing a Pivotal Moment for Ontario’s Life Sciences Ecosystem,” discussing topics such as antimicrobial resistance, climate change, AI, precision medicine, and more. The event took place at the Borden Ladner Gervais LLP (BLG) venue in Toronto and left attendees feeling invigorated and enlightened. We would like to say a huge thank you to our erudite speakers — Frank Diana; Tim Evans; Michelle Noble; Laura Tamblyn Watts; Herveen Sachdeva; Berkeley Vincent; Peter Zandstra; Taymaa May; Nancy Tout; Amie Phinney; Naheed Kurji; Muhammad Mamdani; Kim McGrail; Joseph Geraci; Roxana Sultan; Anne Mullin; Penny Walsh-McGuire; Darren Sam; Afrodite Cruz; Lindsay Williams; Ingrid Fung; Travis McCready; Ritu Banerjee; Peter van der Velden; Darren Anderson; Jason Field; Mark Smithyes; and Joanne Langley. We’re grateful to all who participated, whether in person or virtually. LSO looks forward to bringing more engaging events to our community. Here are some photos from the event!
The Ideas to Action Life Sciences Forum 2023 Summary Report is now available.
