The 2025 Annual BLOC at BIO Reception
We're excited to host our Annual Signature Reception taking place during the BIO International Convention—just across the street from the main event, in the heart of Boston’s Seaport district.
Location: Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Contemporary Room (Third Floor), 450 Summer St, Boston, MA 02210
From the Omni Lobby, please use the Patron Tower elevators to reach the third floor.
This gathering is designed to elevate conversations around innovation, leadership, and community across life sciences. The evening will feature a curated panel discussion, intentional networking, and space to connect with our thriving community of members and allies driving meaningful change in biotech and beyond.
Agenda
4:00 PM - 4:30 PM - Networking & Poster Session featuring student researchers from Harvard Medical School
4:30 PM - 5:15 PM - Panel Discussion on Innovation in a Changing Environment: Adaptive Strategies featuring these distinguished panelists:
Stephen Abreu, Partner, Sidley Austin LLP and Executive Director, BLOC (Moderator)
Abbas Kazimi, CEO, Nimbus Therapeutics
Karen Nelson, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Thermo Fisher
Pam Randhawa, Founder & CEO, Empiriko
Dodzie Sogah, Ph.D., Chief Operating Officer, Merida Biosciences
5:15 PM - 5:25 PM - Honoring the BLOC 100
5:25 PM - 6:30 PM - Closing Remarks, continued Poster Session and Networking
We look forward to welcoming a community of leaders, builders, and bold thinkers shaping the future of our industry.
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