Schedule

Day 1 Saturday, 8/24
8:00-9:00	Registration
8:30-9:00	Opening Ceremony
9:00	Session I: Translational research
10:15	Coffee Break
10:45	Session II:Innovation & Entrepreneurship
12:00	Lunch
12:30	Diamond Sponsor Presentation
13:30	Panel discussion I : Research opportunities in academia and industry
14:30	Coffee break
14:45	Platinum Sponsor Presentation
15:00	Pitch event
16:00	Session III: Biomedical engineering
17:15	Vendor Showcase
18:30	Round table dinner

Day 2 Sunday, 8/25
8:00	Registration
8:30	Get to know us: Local resources and organizations
9:00	Session IV: Trends in Biotech/Pharma
10:30	Coffee Break
11:00	Panel discussion II: Beyond the bench: Non-research career in biotech
12:15	Closing Remark