BioUtah’s 2026 Utah Life Sciences Summit Presented by Mayer Brown Announces Early Bird Discounts

Early Bird registration for the Nov. 11 summit is now open, offering significant savings to attend Utah’s largest gathering of the state’s life sciences industry, featuring distinguished speakers, education sessions, exhibits, and valuable networking opportunities.

Key Takeaways

  • Early bird discounted registration is now open for the 2026 Utah Life Sciences Summit, November 11, Hilton Salt Lake City Center.
  • Keynote speaker, FDA’s Dr. Michelle Tarver, Director, CDRH, will host an in-person Town Hall discussion.
  • Topic-specific tracks include workforce, regulatory, legal, and AI.

BioUtah, Utah’s trade association dedicated to the life sciences community, has opened Early Bird registration for all. Be sure to register at a reduced price before early bird sales end on October 11. The 2026 Utah Life Sciences Summit (ULSS) presented by Mayer Brown will be held November 11 at the Hilton, Salt Lake City Center.

Register HERE for early bird discounts and to learn more about the Summit.

Attracting more than 600 registrants, the ULSS convenes top life sciences leaders, experts, policymakers, and professionals to discuss important industry dynamics, the regulatory landscape, market trends, and strategies to promote innovation and advance healthcare. 

Keynote speakers include Michelle Tarver, MD, PhD, Director of FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health. Dr. Tarver will attend to hold an FDA Town Hall discussion about the agency’s policy priorities and regulatory initiatives.

The ULSS continues to serve as a Utah anchor for relevant, forward-thinking industry insights. "From small startups and industry leaders to major hospital networks and specialized service providers, the summit unites our entire ecosystem,” said Kelvyn Cullimore, president and CEO of BioUtah. “It’s a catalyst for healthcare innovation and underscores our collective mission to improve patients’ lives."

Utah has emerged as one of the nation's fastest-growing life sciences hubs, contributing $22.6 billion to Utah's GDP and supporting approximately 180,000 jobs. The economic and social impact extends throughout the state and beyond.

Dedicated Networking

The ULSS’s lunchtime networking program, designed to facilitate meaningful professional connections, creates space for introductions and conversation with colleagues. 

The ULSS will also feature an impressive lineup of subject specific tracks, including workforce, regulatory and quality, and legal with AI topics throughout. BioUtah will also present awards to individuals and companies for their valuable contributions and achievements in the life sciences.

“Whether your focus is medical device manufacturing, diagnostics, or biopharmaceuticals, valuable and engaging content awaits you at the summit,” said Cullimore.



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.


SOURCE: BioUtah

Key Takeaways

  • Early bird discounted registration is now open for the 2026 Utah Life Sciences Summit, November 11, Hilton Salt Lake City Center.
  • Keynote speaker, FDA’s Dr. Michelle Tarver, Director, CDRH, will host an in-person Town Hall discussion.
  • Topic-specific tracks include workforce, regulatory, legal, and AI.

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From small startups and industry leaders to major hospital networks and specialized service providers, the summit unites our entire ecosystem. It’s...
Kelvyn Cullimore — President and CEO
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Whether your focus is medical device manufacturing, diagnostics, or biopharmaceuticals, valuable and engaging content awaits you at the summit.
Kelvyn Cullimore — President and CEO

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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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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