2023 iC³ Life Science and Healthcare Innovation Summit Content Input Survey Join us at our annual iC³ Summit on Thursday, September 28th, 2023 - Friday, September 29th, 2023!Your feedback is important to us, please fill out this survey to let us know how we can make our 2023 iC³ Life Science Summit better! Register Now! Our Confirmed iC³ Sessions 1. On a scale of 1 to 5 where 1 is “extremely uninterested” and 5 is “extremely interested, please rate each of the following potential topics for the conference. Resilience – The State of Biotech in Texas * Texas is well known for its determination and independence. What is not well known is that Texans are collaborative and are working together to make a difference in the bioscience industry in the Lone Star State. 5) Extremely Interested 4) Somewhat Interested 3) Neutral 2) Somewhat Uninterested 1) Extremely Uninterested A Blunt Conversation About the Cost of Conversions * North Texas is ripe with spec warehouses, office space, and land for development, but there are many “costs” to consider when deciding on a location for your life science facility. Panelists will discuss financial considerations, the cost of time in the race to market, environmental costs, tradeoffs, lessons learned, and more. 5) Extremely Interested 4) Somewhat Interested 3 Neutral 2) Somewhat Uninterested 1) Extremely Uninterested Commercial Launch in the 4 Corners of Texas * Executive leaders from life sciences will speak on different stages of the drug launch life cycle, and discuss challenges, opportunities, and futures to provide perspective for other companies embarking on the same journey. Hear tangible examples of successes, pitfalls-and how to avoid them, as well as personal stories from commercial launches. 5) Extremely Interested 4) Somewhat Interested 3) Neutral 2) Somewhat Uninterested 1) Extremely Uninterested Roadmap to Innovation: Hot Topics in Regulatory, Quality and Data Protection * Meeting the expectations of regulators during product development and commercialization is the key driver of the biotech industry. Our regulatory, quality, and data protection experts will be discussing some of today’s hottest topics. 5) Extremely Interested 4) Somewhat Interested 3) Neutral 2) Somewhat Uninterested 1) Extremely Uninterested Rising Stars Presentations * Rising Stars are the next generation leaders tackling the biggest challenges in healthcare and life sciences exhibiting recent noteworthy achievements. Listen to these North Texas based companies in the life science and healthcare innovation industry who are making a big impact in the community. 5) Extremely Interested 4) Somewhat Interested 3) Neutral 2) Somewhat Uninterested 1) Extremely Uninterested Resources for Start-Ups Panel * Starting a Bio/Health/Med Tech company can be hard, but you don’t have to do it alone! North Texas is full of fantastic resources for new and seasoned entrepreneurs. In this panel, you will hear from local industry experts as we dive into topics including funding, business fundamentals, IP strategy, and risk management. 5) Extremely Interested 4) Somewhat Interested 3) Neutral 2) Somewhat Uninterested 1) Extremely Uninterested The Physical Space of Biopharma Manufacturing * Biopharma is the intersection of biotechnology and pharmaceutical manufacturing. This panel will discuss the physical spaces required to bring these revolutionary technologies, including cell and gene therapy, to the public. 5) Extremely Interested 4) Somewhat Interested 3) Neutral 2) Somewhat Uninterested 1) Extremely Uninterested Tech Transfer Office Showcase and Pitch Competition * Listen to academic institutions across Texas showcase their best technologies that are available for licensing, collaboration and/or acquisition. 5) Extremely Interested 4) Somewhat Interested 3) Neutral 2) Somewhat Uninterested 1) Extremely Uninterested Begin with the End in Mind * The path to funding is rarely easy for an early-stage life science company. Implementing key practices early on can help you prepare for the future and identify issues that may create problems later on. Learn what sets companies apart and how to put your best foot forward. 5) Extremely Interested 4) Somewhat Interested 3) Neutral 2) Somewhat Uninterested 1) Extremely Uninterested Cell & Gene Therapy – Wild West and the Next Frontier * Hear from experts discuss a brief primer of history, advances, and implications of CGT in the USA, highlight CGT pioneers in Texas and discuss how we are advancing the industry here in this region. 5) Extremely Interested 4) Somewhat Interested 3) Neutral 2) Somewhat Uninterested 1) Extremely Uninterested Please feel free to comment on any of the potential topics. * 2. What other topics would be most interesting to you? * Please be as descriptive as possible 3. What would make the iC³ Summit an outstanding experience for you? * Name First Name Last Name Email Company Thank you for your feedback! We look forward to seeing you at our 2023 iC³ Life Science Summit!
