All times are EST
7:30 – 8:25 am
Registration & Networking Breakfast
7:30 – 8:25 am
Women in Life Sciences Breakfast
8:25 – 9:00 am
Welcome Remarks and Keynote Address: Paul Hastings, President and CEO, Nkarta Therapeutics
9:00 – 9:50 am
Emerging From the Doldrums: Is the Life Science M&A Market Making a Comeback?
9:50 – 10:40 am
“Dr. Robot Will See You Now”: Are AI and Tech Disruptions Creating Divergent M&A Opportunities?
10:40 – 11:10 am
Networking Break
11:10 AM – 12:00 pm
Getting the Deal Done! How Seasoned In-House Lawyers Address Today’s Challenging Market
12:00 – 1:15 pm
Networking Luncheon
1:15 – 2:00 pm
Breakout Session 1
– Option 1: Carving Up is Hard to Do: PE Firms Look to Deliver Value via Carve-Outs
– Option 2: Novel Licensing and Collaboration Transaction Structures
2:00 – 2:30 pm
Networking Break
2:30 – 3:15 pm
Breakout Session 2
– Option 1: Structuring Cross-Border Deals for Success
– Option 2: Sector Spotlight: Pharma Services
3:15 – 4:00 pm
Breakout Session 3
– Option 1: IP Workshop: Asset Valuation and the Changing International Landscape
– Option 2: Open for Business? The Current State of Life Sciences Capital Markets
4:00 – 5:30 pm
Closing Cocktail Reception
