2024 Ideas to Action Life Sciences Forum

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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
• Zayna Khayat, In-house Futurist, Life Sciences & Healthcare, Deloitte Canada
• 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;
• Insights from the life sciences thought leadership panel;
• 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.

Master Bios

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.

 Given the significance of this milestone event, we encourage you to secure your spot quickly to ensure your participation in this forum.

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