BIOSPARK 2026 ANNUAL CONFERENCE

The biotech field is entering a new phase defined by scientific convergence, capital discipline, and rapid translation of emerging technologies into therapeutic strategy. After several years of constrained financing, the sector is showing signs of renewed momentum, but investors remain highly selective and increasingly focused on differentiated platforms, clear clinical paths, and near-term value inflection points. At the same time, regulatory expectations, pricing pressure, manufacturing complexity, and geopolitical shifts are forcing companies to build more pragmatic and globally aware development plans.
We cordially invite you to join us at MIT for an immersive day of strategic foresight and high-level dialogue. The inflection point is here. Together, let us outline the paradigms that will shape the future of innovative medicines.
AI in Drug R&D
Harnessing AI agents, foundation models, and generative design to accelerate scientific discovery, target identification, and next-generation therapeutics.
Cardiometabolic / Immunology
Evaluating future medical leaders, biological circuits, and cross-functional assets transforming major clinical sectors.
RNA / Neuroscience
Breakthroughs in RNA drugs, transport systems, and refined methods for treating intricate, brain diseases.
Rare Diseases
Accelerating translational innovation, regulatory incentives, and commercial pathways in orphan diseases.
BioTech Business
Navigating cross-border partnerships, international market access, and evoling biotech venture investment.
Speakers

Adrian Krainer, PhD
St. Giles Foundation Professor
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL)

Christie Marie Higuera
Program Director
MGH / Center for Rare Neurological Diseases


Joanne Kotz, PhD
CEO
Atalanta Therapeutics
Jun Jimmy Wang, PhD
Associate Professor
New York University

Lihua Yu, PhD
President, R&D
DoveTree Medicines Unus Inc

Daniel Lee, PhD
Principal
Blackstone Life Sciences

Joseph Wu, PhD
Director, Cardiovascular Institute
Stanford University

Florian Eichler, MD
Professor of Neurology; Director
MGH / Center for Rare Neurological Diseases



Kasper Roet, PhD
CEO & Co-founder
QurAlis Corporation
Nils Lonberg, PhD
CEO
Tripeaks Therapeutics
Avery (Qinghong) Yan, PhD
Founder & CEO
Riboway Therapeutics

Hong Yue, PhD
Scientist
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute




Chris Bahl, PhD
President, CEO & Founder
AI Proteins
David Friend
Senior Advisor
McKinsey & Company
Xiaole Shirley Liu, PhD
Co-founder & CEO
GV20 Therapeutics
Zaven Kaprielian, PhD
Consultant
KapNeuro Consulting

Devin (Tenghui) Chen, PhD
Director, Data Science, Neuroscience
Eli Lilly

Ahmed Mousa, MD, PhD
CEO
Vicore Pharma



Zeshan Ahmed, PhD
VP, Neuroscience Next Gen Therapeutics
Eli Lilly

Stephanie Oestreich, PhD, MPA
Managing Director, Myeloma Investment Fund
Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation

Chris Garabedian
Chairman & CEO
Xontogeny
Kexin Huang, PhD
Co-founder & CEO
Leon (Jun) Tang, PhD
Founder
InScienceWeTrust BioAdvisory

Phylo
Donovan Chin, PhD
Senior Vice President, Drug Design
Recursion
Register for the Event
General Admission
Member: $30
Non-member: $50
Student: $30
Lunch included for all tickets
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LUNCH PROTOCOLS
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Standard General Dining Hall
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