As one of the only industries to remain resilient and evade the worst of economic headwinds, all eyes are on life sciences to see if it will remain a U.S. investment safe haven and asset class savior. 

Join this timely forum convening the top life science real estate experts from along the east coast as they discuss their sector outlook for 2024, why the incorporation of STEM organizations is critical to talent recruitment and retention, and emerging trends in occupier demands for this key industry leading the innovation market.

Agenda Highlights

• Life Sciences 2024 Outlook: Analyzing the Year over Year Real Estate Growth & Opportunities Within This Key Sector
• The Critical Role of STEM Industries in Attracting Urban Talent
• The Lab of the Future: The integration of Technology, AI & Robotics in Life Sciences
• Occupier Innovations: A Look Inside the Lab & New STEM Campuses Leading the Pack

Senior Director Facilities, Construction and Design
St. Peter's Health Partners

Assistant Vice President, Capital Project Management
Columbia University Irving Medical Center

UDO AMMON

PATRICK BURKE III

VP and Project Exec 
Lendlease

Vice President, Real Estate Division
Mount Sinai

TOM AHN

RICHARD BENINI

SPEAKERS

Associate Vice President of Design and Construction
Montefiore Health System

President & CEO
AMA Group

TINA MACICA

ARTHUR METZLER

Senior Executive Director, K&L Group
MG Engineering

Senior Director of Real Estate
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

DAVID KONTRA

RICHARD MEILAN

Senior Vice President, Construction and Support Services
Hospital for Special Surgery

Director of Construction, Mount Sinai St. Lukes, Planning Design & Construction
Mount Sinai

MICHAEL RAWLINGS

JACOBIE RICARD

Senior Project Manager, Facilities Design & Construction
New York Presbyterian Hospital

Partner and Chair of Healthcare and Pharmacy Law Practice
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin

STEVE POLYAKOV

MIKE REILLY JR.

Director of Business Development
LF Driscoll

ANDREW WEINBERG

RAHUL TIKEKAR, PE, MS, MBA

Principal and Senior Vice President
Loring Consulting Engineers, Inc.

Managing Partner
AKF Group

Group Senior Vice President
New York Presbyterian

DINO DEFEO

JOE IENUSO

Executive Director, Design + Construction
Memorial Sloan Kettering

SVP Real Estate & Facilities
Jefferson Health

MITCHELL CLAYTON

SUZEN HEELEY

MOGENS SMED

CEO 
Falkbuilt Ltd.

Vice President of Healthcare & Life Sciences
JRM Construction Management

Partner and Chair of Construction Group
Tarter Krinsky & Drogin

PETER MULCAHEY

DAVID PFEFFER

Director, Information Technology
Jaros, Baum & Bolles

Associate Principal, Health, New York 
Perkins & Will

LAURA MORRIS

BETH MULLER

Managing Principal
TMT Technology

CONSTANTINE ZACHARIADIS

RICHARD LANZARONE

Construction Executive
Turner Construction Company

SPEAKERS 

Sponsors

Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 8:00AM - 12:00PM ET

West End Labs, Lower Level

125 West End Avenue

New York, NY 10023

ABOUT THE SPIRAL

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This is a premium, closed-door event open to executive-level:

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East Coast Life Sciences Forum:
A Timely Outlook on the Forward-Looking Industry Energizing the Economy

 ●  CEO ●  City & State Public Officials  ● Head of Real Estate Top Employers  ● Real Estate Owners, Developers, & Investors   ● City & State Business Owners  ● Neighborhood Association & Bid Leadership   ●  Brokers & Advisory Firms  ●  Consultants  ● Lenders & Financiers

Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 8:00AM - 12:00PM ET

West End Labs, Lower Level

125 West End Avenue

New York, NY 10023

 ●  ACORE Capital ●  Ackman Ziff ● BentallGreenOak ● Blackstone ● Brookfield Properties Development  ● Douglas Elliman  ● Gensler  ● Hunton Andrew Kurth LLP ● JLL  ● JPMorgan Chase ● Kasowitz Benson Torres LLC  ● Kastle System  ● Madison Realty Capital ● Morgan Stanley  ● Project Destined  ● Square Mile Capital ● Ten Five Hospitality  ●The Peebles Corporation ● The Max Collaborator ● URW 

PAST ATTENDEES

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About West End Labs

First built in the 1920s as an automotive showroom and repair facility for the Chrysler Corporation, 125 West End Avenue has been redeveloped into West End Labs (WEL) — a state-of-the-art research and development hub, purpose-built for a new generation of scientific discoveries and achievements. WEL provides the chassis and infrastructure of a high-performance research building along with a finely appointed interior of spaces to support a mission-driven community. Designed specifically for those leading discovery, pushing innovation, and creating a brighter tomorrow – all within easy reach of New York's greater life science ecosystem.

Host Sponsors

 Thursday, December 7, 2023 | 8:00AM - 12:00PM ET

West End Labs

125 West End Avenue

New York, NY 10023

Why Attend

Discover the latest trends, developments, and design considerations propelling the growth of life sciences nationwide. Gain insights into the geographic considerations and location strategies fueling the development of top U.S. life science clusters. Obtain key intelligence from industry leaders on the investment rewards, benefits, and optimal pathways to enter this fiercely competitive industry. Hear firsthand from life science tenants and facilities managers about their distinctive design and infrastructure requirements. 

 ● Life Science, Biotech ● Pharma Brands ● Academics ● Owners ● Architects ● Property Managers ● Facilities Managers ● Service Providers ● Consultants

Who Should Attend

Standard Registration

$250

Agenda

8:45 AM: Opening Fireside Chat

9:15 AM: Life Sciences 2024 Outlook: Analyzing the YoY Real Estate Growth & Opportunities Within This Key Sector

9:50 AM: The Critical Role of STEM Industries in Attracting Urban Talent &  Igniting Economic Development

10:45 AM: The Lab of the Future: The integration of Technology, AI & Robotics in Life Sciences

11:20 AM: Life Sciences Top Deals & Financings 

10:25 AM: Networking Break

Speakers

Association Partners