Events
Signature Events
Our organization hosts events throughout the year covering topics on diversity, patients, careers & leadership, regulatory affairs, government relations, and business growth.
Pathfinders – Pioneering New Directions in Life Sciences
April 25, 2024 | Toledo, OH
Join us as we delve into cutting-edge advancements, promising new companies, and updates from prominent organizations:
Financing Your Venture
May 23, 2024 | Cleveland, OH
Join us for this networking and education event sponsored by McDonald Hopkins, and University Hospitals Ventures, Team Neo and Wave Strategy. Key takeaways include:
- Deep dive into financing your venture.
- Gain insights from people in the field.
- Network with potential collaborators or investors.
BIO International
June 3 – 6, 2024 | San Diego, CA
BIO 2024 brings colleagues from across the global biotech ecosystem. Join us along with:
- 20,559 Registrants
- 9,000+ Companies
- 1,400+ Exhibitors
- 20+ Networking Opportunities
- 66% Purchase Decision Makers
- 57,000 Partnering Meetings
Learn more and contact us for co-sponsorship opportunities.
Supported & Industry Events
Midwest Showcase
The Format: Panel discussions from thought leaders in the Midwest, Networking, Pitch Competition, On-site Happy Hour
Target Market: Medical Device, Diagnostic, Wearables, Digital Health, Health IT, Software as a Medical Device
Who Attends: Emerging and Growth Stage Companies, Service Providers, Investors, Innovation Groups, Incubators/Accelerators, Service Providers
Event Value: Connecting with the Regional and Global Ecosystem
The Startup Symposium
Register now for the upcoming Angel Capital Association’s Annual Summit, and join OLS at the Breakfast Briefing in Columbus. Hear from two successful founders of life science companies in Ohio, which have exited and delivered substantial returns to their investors. Both companies had varied timelines and funding raised in getting to the exit, but both share key insights and learnings which will be informative for angel investors focused in life sciences opportunities.
CommUNITYten Women in Medicine and Biomedical Science Conference
A conference designed to lift and empower women in academic medicine and biomedical science through sharing resources, professional development, education and connection.
The Ohio State University: BioAstronautics Conference
Join us as we unite the emerging community of bioastronautics to propel the next generation of human space exploration into the 21st century by harnessing the collaborative power of academic, government, and commercial sector leadership. Representatives of Voyager Space, Hilton Hotels, Bayer Crop Sciences, Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA Glenn Research Center, Purdue University, and The Ohio State University discuss the convergence of bioastronautics disciplines and bioregenerative capabilities to sustain long-term human habitation in low-earth orbit and beyond.
Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa
This is the sector’s foremost annual conference bringing together senior executives and top decision-makers in the industry to advance cutting-edge research into cures. Tackling the commercialization hurdles facing the cell and gene therapy sector this meeting covers a wide range of topics. The program features expert-led panels, extensive partnering capabilities, exclusive networking, attracting over 2,000 attendees – over 20% are C-level executives.
The Startup Symposium
Project Medtech, and our network of industry thought leaders, will help early stage medtech founders navigate the complex process of bringing an idea into reality in order to build a successful medical technology company.
The Ohio Life Sciences Events Calendar
Visit our online Events Calendar to stay connected to industry programming across the state. Support of the state’s life sciences community while building your brand in one of the Midwest’s top bioscience states. Contact OLS to discuss sponsorship opportunities for the 2024 OLS event calendar.
OLS is thankful to all of the attendees, speakers, sponsors, and supporters that make our events so special. In the Past Events area of our site you will find agendas, speaker biographies and other materials related to concluded events. We believe that content from past events will help illustrate the value of attending and sponsoring upcoming events.