FAU’s Entrepreneurship, Longevity, and Biotech Conference

Explore the Potential of Age-defying Science

Florida Atlantic University (FAU) is proud to bring the Entrepreneurship, Longevity, and Biotech Conference to South Florida. This innovative conference brings together experts in biotech and longevity research to share their knowledge and exchange ideas. The insights generated by these renowned experts have the potential to shape the future of the biotech and longevity industries, ultimately benefiting the health and well-being of our community.  

Sponsored by the Madden Center for Value Creation at FAU’s College of Business and in collaboration with FAU Health, the conference will take place on March 24, 2023, from 9 am to 7 pm in our Executive Education facilities at the Schmidt Family Complex located on the Boca Raton campus.  

This event will feature world-renowned biotech innovators, investors, entrepreneurs, and other stakeholders in a line-up of speakers including Dianne Abbitt, Omar Abudayyeh, Janice Chen, Nathan Cheng, Allison Duettmann, Chandra Duggirala, Amanda Elam, Augustin Fernandez III, Leonardo Ferreira, Jonathan Gootenberg, Eric Hargan, Bryan Johnson, Bob Langer, Geoffrey Ling, Jeff Madden, Jim O'Neill, James Peyer, Walter Schmidt, Richard Serbin, Alfred Slanetz, Siri Terjesen, Joe Betts-Lacroix, and Andre Watson. The conference will include exciting panel discussions on topics such as "Forming Companies," "Regulations and Gene Therapy," "How Software can help Longevity," "Existential Hope," "Longevity Research," and "The Science of Start-ups."  

 The Entrepreneurship, Longevity, and Biotech Conference will give participants the opportunity to discover the latest breakthroughs in biotech and longevity research. With a diverse group of attendees, including investors, executives, bankers, and analysts, this event is the perfect setting to connect with industry leaders, forge new relationships, expand your network, and gain invaluable insights into the latest developments in age-defying science. Whether you are an entrepreneur looking to start a new venture or an investor seeking the latest discovery emerging from biotech and longevity research, this conference offers a unique platform to connect with like-minded individuals who share your passion for innovation.    

"We're delighted to welcome world-leading biotech scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and other stakeholders to spotlight the next developments in longevity research," said Siri Terjesen, Ph.D., founding executive director of the Madden Center for Value Creation, Phil Smith Professor of Entrepreneurship, and associate dean at FAU College of Business.  

The Madden Center for Value Creation and FAU Health are proud to collaborate on this conference, which aligns with the center's mission to promote value creation, educate young people to become value creators, and bring groundbreaking research to Palm Beach, Broward, Martin, and Saint Lucie counties.

“As an academic health network, we are proud to collaborate with the Madden Center for Value Creation to bring this outstanding event to South Florida,” said Julie Pilitsis, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A, dean of the Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine and vice president of Medical Affairs at FAU Health Network. “At FAU Health, we are committed to bringing cutting-edge medical advancements and premier patient care to our community. This conference offers an exceptional opportunity to learn from renowned biotech scientists and entrepreneurs about the latest developments in biotech and longevity research, as well as the potential of age-defying science to unlock a healthy and prolonged life."  

Join us to learn, network, and explore the potential of age-defying science with the latest in entrepreneurship and longevity research. Registration for the conference is free but required. To join the waiting list, email us at maddencenter@fau.edu

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