2025 Wilson Sonsini Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit Opens Its Doors on Thursday, March 13, 2025 in Salt Lake City

Key Takeaways

  • Utah's Life Sciences Industry is Booming: The industry boasts a GDP of $22.6 billion and employs 180,000 Utahns, creating a thriving ecosystem for investors and entrepreneurs.
  • The Summit Offers Unique Opportunities: Attendees can connect with promising startups, gain market insights, and network with industry leaders, including keynote speakers like Monica DiCenso of J.P. Morgan and Eb Bright of Stanford Biodesign.
  • Companies Can Showcase Innovations to Investors: The event features a pitch competition with a $5,000 cash prize and provides a platform for companies to present their technologies and products to potential investors and partners.

SALT LAKE CITY March 11, 2025 – BioUtah, Utah's life sciences trade association, and the University of Utah Technology Transfer Office invite attendees to the 2025 Wilson Sonsini Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit, March 13-14, 2025. This premier event brings together key players in Utah's thriving life sciences ecosystem, offering a unique platform for networking, collaboration, and investment opportunities.

For more information on the agenda and to register visit https://eilifesciencessummit.org/

Why Utah?

Utah's life sciences industry is experiencing remarkable growth, with a GDP of $22.6 billion and employing 180,000 Utahns. The state fosters a collaborative environment where research institutions, entrepreneurs, and investors come together to drive innovation and commercialization.

Why Investors Should Attend:

  • Access to Promising Startups: Discover emerging life sciences companies with groundbreaking technologies and therapies.
  • Gain Market Insights: Hear from industry experts and thought leaders on the latest trends and investment opportunities in life sciences.
  • Network with Industry Leaders: Connect with entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, and service providers in Utah's vibrant life sciences community.

Why Companies Should Attend:

  • Showcase Innovations: Present your company's latest technologies and products to a targeted audience of investors and potential partners.
  • Gain Funding: Network with investors in attendance.
  • Learn from Experts: Attend sessions led by experienced entrepreneurs, investors, and legal experts to gain valuable insights on building and growing a successful life sciences company.

Event Highlights:

  • Keynote Speakers: Monica DiCenso of J.P. Morgan and Eb Bright of Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign and Exploramed will share their expertise on the investment landscape and healthcare entrepreneurship.
  • Shark Tank-like Pitch Competition: Utah life sciences companies will pitch their innovations to a panel of experts. Presentations will be divided into categories such as medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, therapeutics, biotechnology, and digital health.
  • Networking: The Summit provides ample opportunities for attendees to connect and collaborate.
  • Ski Day: A networking ski day and luncheon at Snowbird Ski Resort will follow the Summit.

Register Today:

Register now at www.eilifesciencessummit.org to secure your spot at this premier life sciences event.


About BioUtah
BioUtah is an independent 501(c)(6) trade association serving Utah’s life sciences industry. Its member companies reflect a broad spectrum of the industry with strengths in medical device manufacturing and services, research and testing, biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, and diagnostics, amongst others; and are a key driver of Utah’s economy and advancing healthcare.

About the University of Utah Technology Licensing Office
The University of Utah Technology Licensing Office (TLO) is dedicated to fostering innovation and creating value through effective technology transfer. As a leader in managing intellectual property, the TLO empowers researchers and inventors by providing the resources and support needed to transform groundbreaking ideas into real-world solutions. By facilitating the journey from discovery to commercialization, the TLO plays a critical role in driving economic growth and societal impact.

Key Takeaways

  • Utah's Life Sciences Industry is Booming: The industry boasts a GDP of $22.6 billion and employs 180,000 Utahns, creating a thriving ecosystem for investors and entrepreneurs.
  • The Summit Offers Unique Opportunities: Attendees can connect with promising startups, gain market insights, and network with industry leaders, including keynote speakers like Monica DiCenso of J.P. Morgan and Eb Bright of Stanford Biodesign.
  • Companies Can Showcase Innovations to Investors: The event features a pitch competition with a $5,000 cash prize and provides a platform for companies to present their technologies and products to potential investors and partners.

Video Gallery

Interviews with key members of the Utah Biotech community from government, investors, academia and companies.
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Related Bios

Kelvyn Cullimore
President and CEO
Kelvyn has three decades experience as a medtech CEO, over a decade on the board of the Medical Device Manufacturers Association and over a decade as mayor of a suburb of Salt Lake City. He brings a unique understanding of industry and policy issues to advance association objectives and help member companies. He has been CEO of BioUtah since October 2018.
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Denise Bell
Vice President, Programming & Government Affairs
With over 25 years experience in Washington D.C. in high-level government affairs positions representing physician specialties, laboratories, hospital systems and health insurers Denise has extensive knowledge of healthcare policy and the legislative and regulatory process. In addition to her work in policy and advocacy, Denise served as a legislative assistant in the U.S. House of Representatives. She joined BioUtah in 2016.
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Josel McCabe
Office Manager
Josel serves as the office and membership manager for BioUtah. Her duties include helping BioUtah members save money through accessing the BIO Business Solutions group purchasing program. Josel understands the entrepreneurial spirit having worked as part of a biotech startup company. Josel has the necessary experience to assure BioUtah’s interactions with its members are personal and professional. Josel has been with BioUtah since February 2018.
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Abbey Brewer
Member Program Manager
Abbey is our newest addition to the team as member program manager. Having come from a corporate wellness and exercise science background, she is excited to bring her passion for “improving the human condition” to Utah’s life sciences industry. As member program manager, Abbey is here to provide services regarding our BIO Business Solutions program, event planning and marketing support. She is eager to rub shoulders with current and prospective member companies to advance association and industry objectives.
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Nate Gibby
Director of Marketing
Nate has served as BioUtah’s director of marketing since 2016. With degrees in public relations and public administration, Nate has spent nearly 25 years as a marketing consultant for various agencies and companies. In 2006, he co-founded Serfwerks, a boutique marketing agency specializing in strategic marketing development. His background in strategy development, quantitative analysis and web development make him a crucial part of the BioUtah team.
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Contacts

Denise Bell
denise@bioutah.org