BioCT

Leadership Strategies to Advance Your Career in Science - Hosted by WEST
2025-10-28 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) | VIRTUAL
Leadership Strategies to Advance Your Career in Science

Sandra Glucksmann, CEO, Serial Entrepreneur, and Board Member, will share stories of her career challenges and successes. She will discuss how to best apply your scientific and analytical abilities to develop influence and negotiation skills. Sandra will share her learning experiences as she transitioned from bench scientist to manager, and from manager to executive in both small and large company settings.
She will touch on the following topics:

Understanding the difference between leadership and management
Leadership Abilities and Competencies
Leadership Styles
Practical Tools for Leadership (communication, negotiation, leading effective teams, and leadership without authority)
Leading Technical Individuals
Reaching Your Full Potential as a Leader

Navigating the Tariff Landscape: Strategies to Minimize Risk and Stay Competitive in a Shifting Market Environment - Presented by GNHCC
2025-10-28 15:00 - 17:00 | VIRTUAL
In today’s shifting environment, businesses need more than short-term fixes — they need strategies that build lasting resilience. This follow-up webinar will share practical insights on how companies can strengthen operations, manage external pressures, and prepare for long-term success. You’ll hear real-world examples and learn actionable steps to:

Navigate changing trade dynamics
Build business resilience
Identify opportunities for growth even in uncertain conditions

Seamless Scheduling, Stronger Connections with BIO Partnering @ JPM Week
2025-10-30 13:00 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL
There’s still time to reserve your spot. Join tomorrow’s live webinar to see the new BIO Partnering™ system in action – just in time for biotech’s busiest week.
Mackensie Vernetti, VP of Partnering, will walk you through smart new features like AI-powered meeting requests, flexible scheduling, and networking tools that make managing your JPM Week strategy easier than ever.
You’ll also get:

A preview of BIO’s onsite meeting space in San Francisco
Partnering tips and tricks for JPM Week
A live demo of the upgraded BIO Partnering™ platform
An intro to the JPM Week Events Guide mobile app
Q&A with the host

Close Strong: Year-End Planning for Leaders - Hosted by CLA
2025-11-05 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL
Before the calendar flips to 2026, make sure your organization isn’t leaving money on the table. Join us for a fast-paced, insight-packed session designed to help you close the year with confidence and clarity.
We’ll share updates on tax deductions you might be missing — including real-life examples of clients who have saved thousands of dollars already this year.
At the end of this session, you will be able to:
Recognize how to avoid year-end reporting scrambles

1099s
Tips and overtime reporting
Closing the year-end books

Recall forecasting and cash flow planning methods

Cash basis tax planning
Accounting method considerations

Identify how to set up systems to work smarter in 2026

What to automate and delegate

Recall retirement plan setup and funding options before year-end
Identify year-end strategic tax moves

Depreciation strategies, including bonus depreciation and Section 179
Qualified production property
Research and development (R&D) strategies, including Section 174 planning

Who should attend:
This session is designed for business owners, organization leaders, CEOs, CFOs, controllers, and other professionals interested in year-end planning.
Speakers:

Heidi Grinde, Principal
Steve Combs, Principal
Jim Milliken, Principal
Nick Romanelli, Principal

Reputation MADE Leadership Event
2025-11-06 11:30 - 15:00 | UConn Stamford, 1 University Place, Stamford, CT, 06901
This marketing is busy, loud, and doesn’t connect. Don’t be like this.

Reputation MADE is designed to help you present yourself and tell your story better than this marketing by cutting through the noise in today’s crowded and fragmented 24/7 media ecosystem.

Join us on November 6th from 11:30 AM to 3 PM at UConn Stamford for an afternoon of meaning and impact in marketing, communications, and outreach, whether you’re a public official, non-profit leader, small business owner, or corporate executive.

Here’s what you can expect:
🍽️ Lunch & High-Impact Networking starting at 11:30 am
🎤 Main Stage Inspiration – including a keynote and a panel of top CMOs and CCOs sharing how they stand out
🧭 Choose-Your-Own Breakouts – practical sessions on PR, influencer partnerships, brand strategy, community engagement, and more

Reputation and brand isn’t built on mimicry. It’s built on trust, storytelling, and the courage to be authentic.

Becoming the She-ro in Your Life - Hosted by WEST
2025-11-10 18:00 - 19:00 | VIRTUAL
Becoming the She-ro in Your Life

What would being the She-ro of your story feel and look like? What is your dream for your life? How would you like to be able to describe yourself and your work and life? In this seminar, you’ll learn how to embrace the power of your mind to shape your career to create the life you want. You’ll learn how to break free of indecision, fear, and disarm your inner critic to work and live intentionally. In particular, you will draft a plan to ensure your career goals are created to align with a life of meaning, joy, and satisfaction. Along the way, this seminar will enable you to define your purpose and solidify a vision of your very best life. Only with this clarity will the right career goals and path materialize for you.
Taught by relationship, personal power, and corporate strategy expert Dr. Bridget Cooper (aka, Dr. B), get ready to have your thoughts shifted, calm restored, and power unleashed. Dr. B makes her living rattling people’s cages so they can live, love, and work better. You can find her on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and on her website (www.drbridgetcooper.com). She is author of the books “Unflappable: How Smart People Quit Overthinking, Ditch the Drama, & Thrive at Work,” and “How to Navigate Clocksuckers & Lead a Happy, Abundant Life.”

Grant Accounting, Audit Compliance, and R&D Strategies - Hosted by UConn TCS
2025-11-12 12:00 - 13:00 | UConn TIP, 400 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT, 06032
Are you a startup or growth-stage company navigating the complexities of financial compliance and tax strategy? Learn how to effectively manage grant accounting, ensure audit compliance, and develop successful R&D strategies — learn from experts at FML CPAs.
This two-part session will cover:

Grant Accounting & Audit Compliance
R&D Tax Credits & Incentives

Virtual option: Microsoft Teams

Emerging Technologies Forum - Hosted by SCSU Innovation Hub
2025-11-14 09:00 - 13:00 | 101 College St, 101 College St, New Haven, CT, 06510
Emerging Technologies Forum (ETF) will encompass the growing regional sectors of Quantum and Artificial Intelligence and in addition to Life Sciences.
Located at 101 College Street, in the heart of New Haven’s emerging technology ecosystem, this conference will bring together leaders from education and industry with university faculty, school teachers, students, and community stakeholders.
Together, we will ensure that today’s students are prepared to join the thriving innovation ecosystem here in Connecticut.
For details on the agenda and panelists, click here.

Regulated Medical Waste DOT Virtual Training - Presented by Veolia
2025-11-14 11:00 - 12:00 | VIRTUAL
If you prepare infectious waste for offsite transportation and/or sign the shipping paper (manifest), then you need to be Department of Transportation (DOT) certified. Training is required once every three years or sooner if the DOT updates its regulations.
Courtesy of Veolia, we are pleased to offer free U.S. DOT Hazmat training for the packaging and transportation of Regulated Medical Waste (also referred to as biohazardous or infectious waste in some states) to BioCT members. Join us virtually on for this special offering.
Each attendee must register independently so Veolia can confirm the registrants against the virtual attendee list. Please note this webinar does not provide DOT training on RCRA hazardous waste – ex chemical waste management. This is not a HAZWOPER training. No CEUs are earned from completing this training.
Prior to the event, you will receive instructions and details.
​If you are unsure if your company is a BioCT member, please contact Kelley Gipson at kgipson@bioct.org prior to registering.

Beyond Academia: Building Impactful Careers Post-PhD - Hosted by Nucleate & MilliporeSigma
2025-11-14 13:00 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL
Join Nucleate and MilliporeSigma for an engaging panel discussion exploring non-traditional career paths for PhDs across the life sciences. This session will spotlight MilliporeSigma scientists who have successfully transitioned from academia into dynamic roles in sales, technical support, and business development—leveraging their scientific training to drive innovation and customer success in the biotech industry.
​Panelists will share their personal journeys, discuss the skills that helped them pivot from research to industry, and offer an inside look at what a “day in the life” looks like beyond the bench. Whether you’re considering your next career step or simply curious about how PhDs thrive in commercial and customer-facing roles, this conversation will provide real-world insight, practical advice, and inspiration from those who’ve made the leap.
​Event Highlights:

​Hear firsthand “origin stories” from MilliporeSigma PhDs in sales and technical support

​Learn how to translate your scientific expertise into versatile career paths

​Understand the business side of biotech through candid discussion and Q&A

BioCT's Facilities & Operations Roundtable: Designing for Discovery. What We’ve Learned from Building & Reimagining Research Spaces.
2025-11-18 10:30 - 12:00 | 101 College St, 101 College St, New Haven, CT, 06510
​Join us for an insightful and candid life sciences panel discussion on learnings from building, renovating and reimagining research spaces.
Moderator:

Jay Brotman, Principal, Svigals + Partners, an FCA Company

Panelists:

Sophie Torma, Senior Manager, Discovery Operations, Biohaven
Jennifer Bradley, Executive Director, Scientific Operations, Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease
Jenna DiRito, Co-founder & COO, Revalia Bio
Kenneth Waterman, President, FreeThink Technologies
Mary Ann Melnick, Site Head, Biolabs New Haven

Thank you to our generous sponsors:

To submit questions in advance, please click here.
For sponsorship details, contact Kim Kelly at kkelly@bioct.org.

Shaping CT’s Future: Drive to ‘35
2025-11-19 13:00 - 18:00 | At The Loading Dock, 375 Fairfield Avenue, Stamford, CT, 06902
If you were to look 10 years into the future, what does the state of Connecticut look like?
Are we leading in clean energy? Scaling biotech breakthroughs? Building AI-driven businesses? Preparing the workforce for jobs we can’t yet imagine?
Drive to ’35 is where we bring those questions to the table and start shaping real answers. This is not a conference of ideas for their own sake. It’s a summit of leaders, builders, and bold thinkers working to align vision, capital, policy, and community commitment to accelerate Connecticut’s next chapter.
What to Expect:

Candid conversations, bold ideas, and real outcomes from leaders across industries.
Interactive sessions designed to spark collaboration—not just conversation.
Key Connections, our proprietary matchmaking tool that ensures you meet the people who can help turn inspiration into action.

The Pillars of Our Future
The sessions will dig into the industries and issues that will define our next decade:

Sustainable Innovation – clean energy, climate tech, and resilient systems.
Healthcare & Bioscience – research, access, and scaling biotech innovation.
Tech & AI – reskilling talent and preparing the future of work.
Manufacturing – modernized systems and supply chains that strengthen Connecticut’s role in the global economy.
Community & Equity – investing in infrastructure and opportunity across regions.
Education & Workforce Development – aligning training with the evolving needs of our economy.

Whether you’re a policymaker, entrepreneur, investor, educator, or community leader, Drive to ’35 is your chance to help answer the biggest question of all: What will Connecticut look like in 2035—and what role will you play in shaping it?

CT Founder Club Happy Hour
2025-11-19 16:00 - 18:00 | UConn TIP, 400 Farmington Avenue, Farmington, CT, 06032
Calling all CT-based founders building scalable ventures! Join us for a founder-focused happy hour at UConn TIP where we’ll connect, share challenges, and support each other on this wild journey.
Bring what’s top of mind, and get ready to make meaningful connections. Expect to meet fellow entrepreneurs, make asks, and offer insights. Let’s build together over great food & drinks!

2025 Big Connect - Hosted by GNHCC
2025-11-20 08:00 - 16:00 | OMNI Hotel, New Haven, CT
Step away from the screen and into real opportunity. Nothing compares to the power of face-to-face connections at CT’s premier expo! Don’t miss the unmatched networking and business visibility waiting for you at the 2025 Big Connect Expo!
Exhibiting Companies

Collaborative CT
2025-11-20 16:30 - 18:30 | Il Gabbiano, 501 Long Wharf Dr, New Haven, CT, 06511, United States
​Join us for Collaborative CT, the casual networking event bringing together our diverse innovation community—from students to seasoned CEOs.
Delicious food courtesy of this month’s sponsor, AIF.

Diving into Sales 101 - Hosted by Nucleate & MilliporeSigma
2025-11-21 13:00 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL
Join Nucleate and MilliporeSigma to Dive into Sales 101 — a workshop designed to help emerging life science leaders understand the fundamentals of sales and communication in industry.
​In this session, participants will explore how to effectively “sell themselves” and their ideas, build meaningful professional connections, and develop confidence in navigating business conversations. MilliporeSigma’s team will break down the core principles of scientific sales — from understanding customer needs to communicating value — while highlighting how these skills translate across leadership and entrepreneurial settings.
​Event Highlights:

​Learn how to articulate your value and build authentic professional relationships

​Discover the key building blocks of successful sales and customer engagement

​Participate in leadership development activities that strengthen your communication and influence

​Whether you’re preparing for a future role in business development, startup leadership, or scientific partnerships, this session will provide practical tools to help you think — and lead — like a salesperson.

CLA Outlook: Strategies to Navigate Markets in 2026 and Beyond
2025-12-03 12:00 - 12:45 | VIRTUAL
CLA’s 2026 outlook offers insights to help business owners and individuals develop sound financial strategies. Join our session for an insightful discussion around policy, the economy, and financial markets.
Topics to be covered:

Economy — How interest rates, tariffs and inflation might affect portfolios
Markets — 2025 performance and 2026 outlook for equities, fixed income, and alternatives

CBIZ New England Life Science & Biotech Summit
2025-12-03 13:00 - 18:30 | OMNI New Haven Hotel at Yale, 155 Temple Street, New Haven, CT, 06510
Join CBIZ for the premier Life Science & Biotech Summit in New England, an exclusive opportunity for innovative, early-stage, and established life science and biotech companies, stakeholders, and trusted advisors to explore the state of the industry.
This event is designed to deliver timely insights and practical strategies, bringing together professionals for an afternoon of engaging discussion, in-depth learning, and impactful networking.
Agenda
1:00 PM Registration and Networking
1:45 PM Welcoming Remarks: Michael Brooder, National Technology and Life Science Leader, CBIZ
1:50 PM Opening Remarks
2:10 PM The One Big Beautiful Bill, Tax & Tariffs: Revealing Hidden Impacts for Life Science & Biotech Innovators
Rapid changes in tax legislation and global trade policies are creating complex challenges for life science and biotech companies, impacting everything from R&D incentives to supply chain costs. This session will explore how evolving tax laws, tariffs, and regulatory shifts affect start-ups and middle-market firms, offering practical strategies for risk mitigation and operational planning. Attendees will gain actionable insights to strengthen decision-making and adapt to an environment marked by uncertainty and opportunity.
Speakers:
Katy Daiell, Managing Director, Tax, CBIZ
Jan Smallenbroek, Managing Director, CBIZ
2:45 PM Thriving in Uncertain Times: Exploring Business Funding Sources and Success Strategies
Join us for an engaging panel discussion where industry experts share insights and experiences on the ever-changing landscape of alternative funding resources. Speakers will offer practical guidance to help startups and growing businesses discover and realize available and innovative forms of capital funding.
Moderator:
Jason Moi, Managing Director
Panelists:
Thomas Busby, Mirus Capital Advisors
Victor Olmos, Kendall Capital Partners
4:00 PM Break
4:15 PM Keynote: A Fireside Chat on Equity Markets and Private Companies – Presented by J.P.Morgan
5:00 PM Networking with drinks and appetizers

BioCT Annual Holiday Party / Yale Life Sciences Pitchfest
2025-12-04 08:30 - 19:00 | 101 College St, 101 College St, New Haven, CT, 06510
BioCT’s Annual Holiday Party, which directly follows Yale Life Sciences Pitchfest, provides the opportunity to connect with colleagues, make new acquaintances, and celebrate the Entrepreneur of the Year, an award recognizing individual who are imaginative, passionate and game-changers in Connecticut life science and whose accomplishments are recognized outside of the state.
One of the most popular events of the year, the event draws C-level executives, academics, industry leaders, researchers, students, and more.
Yale Life Sciences Pitchfest is a one-day event held each December to showcase faculty innovators presenting breakthrough research projects in therapeutics, medical devices, and digital health. Over the course of the day, Yale faculty-led teams presents their projects in 5-minute pitches followed by a 3-minute Q&A with a panel of judges. Following the pitches, judges deliberate to determine the faculty awards, recognizing the most exciting life science research coming out of Yale laboratories this year.
The Yale Life Sciences Pitchfest serves as the semifinals for The Blavatnik Fund for Innovation at Yale. The Fund, supported by a grant from The Blavatnik Family Foundation, is a Yale Ventures accelerator for Yale faculty that supports the commercialization of applied research and technology in the life sciences.
Sponsorships are currently available, click here for details.
Thank you to the generous sponsors supporting BioCT’s Annual Holiday Party:
Presenting Sponsors: Shipman & Goodwin, Winstanley Enterprises
Entrepreneur of the Year Award Sponsor: Shipman & Goodwin
Gold Sponsors: DavosPharma, GenScript, PharmaResources, Scout
Silver Sponsors: Aon, BioRelo, Jubilant Biosys, MilliporeSigma, Nona Biosciences, Sai, Syngene

Bronze Sponsors: Biolabs New Haven, CBIZ, CDD Vault, CFGI, CapeHaven, Halda Therapeutics, HighCape Capital, Twist Biosciences

Diagnostic Shipping Information - Hosted by Mercury
2025-12-04 13:00 - 14:00 | VIRTUAL
Growth without the budget blow-up: we’ll share the playbook for scaling kits and specimens while keeping service high; packaging choices, lane design (hybrid parcel vs. NFO), and compliant workflows that actually save.
Speakers:
Peggy Griffin is the Senior Vice President of Growth and Strategy at Mercury, where she leads strategic initiatives for clients in the healthcare and life sciences industries. With over 20 years at Mercury, Peggy began her career in sales and was instrumental in the company’s early 2000s pivot to focus on time and temperature sensitive logistics for life sciences. She is known for building strong client relationships, fostering growth, and forming key partnerships that support the delivery of life-changing medical innovations.
Stefanie Martinez is a solutions and integrations operations lead at Mercury. With 24 years of hands-on experience in time and temperature-sensitive logistics, Stefanie knows diagnostic shipping like the back of her hand. Stefanie started in Mercury in 2001 and is known for proactive problem-solving, continuous improvement, and helping labs streamline shipments so they can focus on the science. She brings practical, real-world expertise in compliant packaging, routing, and issue prevention for high-stakes diagnostic shipments.

2025 EndoRISE Fall Forum
2025-12-08 09:00 - 13:00 | The Jackson Laboratory, 10 Discovery Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032
The Fall Forum will unite patient advocates, scientific experts, and clinicians in a shared effort to deepen understanding and raise awareness of endometriosis.
Panel Discussions
Representatives from prominent patient advocacy organizations will share perspectives on the challenges, progress, and future directions in endometriosis care:

Endometriosis Foundation of America (EndoFound): Dr. Tamer Seckin, Founder
Center for Endometriosis Care: Heather Guidone, Leading Patient Advocate
Barbados Association of Endometriosis and PCOS: Julia Mandeville
Endometriosis Working Group, Connecticut: State Representative Jillian Gilchrest and Dr. Caroline Haney
Connecticut Nurses Association: Representative to be confirmed

Scientific Presentations
Renowned researchers and clinicians will present cutting-edge advances in endometriosis research and clinical care, including:

Dr. Katie Burns: Novel diagnostic approaches using menstrual blood
Dr. Stacey Missmer: Genetic associations in endometriosis
Dr. Michal Tal: Investigating the relationship between Lyme disease and endometriosis
Dr. Tamer Seckin: Surgical and clinical perspectives on advancing care

This dynamic program highlights the intersection of patient advocacy, clinical practice, and research innovation, fostering collaboration toward improved outcomes for individuals impacted by endometriosis.
Fall Forum Agenda

LaunchBio: Countdown to JPM
2025-12-08 14:00 - 15:00 | VIRTUAL
The JPM Healthcare Conference is the biggest week in biotech dealmaking and preparation is everything. Join our expert panel of investors, founders, and communications pros to learn how to navigate JPM like a pro.
We’ll cover 2025 industry highlights and the 2026 outlook, how to secure the right meetings, sharpen your pitch, make the most of networking opportunities, and keep momentum going long after the week ends. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned attendee, you’ll walk away with actionable strategies and our JPM Success Checklist to help you turn conversations into capital and partnerships.

CLA: Catch Me Up if You Can – What’s New for Retirement Plans in 2026
2025-12-09 12:00 - 13:00 | VIRTUAL
Don’t be caught unaware of an important provision of SECURE 2.0 starting January 1, 2026. Catch up contributions for some employees must be treated as Roth (i.e., after tax) to comply with SECURE 2.0 — this presents challenges from both a payroll perspective and recordkeeping platform configurations.
Learn the new rules affecting catch-up contributions and important considerations for plan sponsors as they implement the new rules.
We will also discuss other timely topics to think about as you close out your 2025 Plan year.
At the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

Recall the SECURE 2.0 catch-up and Roth contribution changes effective in 2026
Identify long-term part-time employees who are eligible to participate
Recognize collective investment trust investments and their increasing popularity
Recognize the impact of mergers and acquisitions on retirement plans

Speakers

Crystal Coleman, Principal
Breezy Paulus, Director
Denise Falbo, Director, CliftonLarsonAllen Wealth Advisors, LLC

WIB-CT: Brilliance & Bubbles – A Celebration of Women In Bio, Business, and Leadership
2025-12-09 17:30 - 20:30 | Lost in New Haven Museum, 80 Hamilton Street, New Haven, CT, 06511
Join us for an unforgettable evening celebrating women who lead, create, innovate, and inspire, along with the mentors, colleagues, and champions who stand by their side. Dress to impress, snap professional headshots, and explore the Lost in New Haven Museum, filled with photo-worthy memorabilia from Yale to Todd’s Place, perfect for your social feed. Bring a friend, mingle, sip champagne, enjoy gourmet hors d’oeuvres, decadent desserts, and then grab a drink at the iconic Anchor Bar. Trust us, there is too much to see in just one visit! Come and connect with a vibrant community of women and their allies across industries.
Program
5:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. Arrival & Check-in (Enter in the front door and register at the desk.)
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Headshots & Happy Hour
7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Champagne Reception, Hors d’oeuvres, Dessert, & Celebration
8:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Farewell

Holiday Cocktails at The Shubert Theatre: Hosted by Bank of America
2025-12-10 16:30 - 18:30 | Shubert Theatre, 247 College Street, New Haven, CT, 06511
Holiday Cocktails at The Shubert Theatre
Join Bank of America Healthcare Banking for Holiday Cocktails at the historic Shubert Theatre in New Haven.
Enjoy brief presentations from Anthony McDonald, Executive Director of the Shubert Theatre and senior leadership from the Bank of America Healthcare Banking.
Celebrate the holidays and network with your peers in a private, cabaret-inspired venue at the Shubert Theatre.
Brief Remarks
Shubert Theatre:

Anthony McDonald, MFA, Executive Director of the Shubert Theatre

Bank of America Healthcare Banking:

Faisal Khalid, Senior Vice President, Transformative Healthcare Group

Bank of America Teammates in Attendance:

Vincent Thompson, CFA, Senior Vice President, Private Bank
Brian Levine, Senior Vice President, Business Banking

Please note: This event is open to BioCT membership, CEO’s, CFO’s, COO’s, and Investors in the Life Sciences/Healthcare ecosphere from the Greater Connecticut community.

MetroHartford Alliance Annual Meeting
2025-12-11 08:00 - 11:00 | PeoplesBank Arena, 1 Civic Center Plaza, Hartford, 06103
Join us for networking, a celebration of 2025, and a look ahead to the MetroHartford Alliance’s plans for 2026. Check out the new PeoplesBank Event Level Club inside the renovated PeoplesBank Arena!

Behavioral Ethics: Falling Over the Moral Cliff - Hosted by CLA
2025-12-11 10:00 - 12:00 | VIRTUAL
In this complimentary session, we’ll introduce and explore various concepts within the study of behavioral ethics and discuss their impacts in business and accounting.
Through real examples, we’ll review ethical patterns and factors of corporate scandals, as well as counterbalancing forces we can implement to avoid the dark patterns that often lead to ethical scandals.
We’ll also explore the ethics of AI as it relates to bias, fairness, and trust.
At the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

Recognize the patterns and behaviors that can often lead to ethical scandals in business
Identify counterbalancing forces that encourage ethical behavior and drive ethical culture
Recognize ethical considerations of bias, fairness, and trust related to the use of AI
Describe how behavioral ethics considerations apply to real-world examples

Who should attend:
This session is designed for accountants and business professionals interested in learning more about the impact of behavioral ethics in business and accounting.
Note: Both sessions will include similar content on both days, and the Behavioral Ethics for Financial Institutions: Fall Over the Moral Cliff webinar on November 19. Those who attend the webinar are not eligible to receive duplicate credit for attending either of the ethics sessions noted above.
Speakers:

Joy Fisher, Principal
Kim Boyle, CAAS Engagement Director

Mix, Mingle & Be Merry: CI Holiday Networking Event
2025-12-11 17:30 - 19:30 | Table 104 Osteria-Bar, 299 Long Ridge Road, Stamford, CT
Join Connecticut Innovations for our annual holiday networking event on Table 104 Osteria-Bar. The evening will bring together our portfolio companies and ecosystem partners to celebrate the season and toast to another successful year of innovating and connecting across Connecticut.

Trends, Insights, and Actions From CLA’s 40th SNF Cost Comparison Report
2025-12-16 10:00 - 11:00 | VIRTUAL
For 40 years, CLA’s SNF Cost Comparison & Industry Trends Report has been a trusted pulse on the evolution of the skilled nursing industry. This year’s findings tell a clear story: strong operators are separating themselves through disciplined management, sharper visibility into their numbers, and the ability to drive quality, data, and financial outcomes.
In this complimentary session, we’ll deep dive into the key trends shaping the industry — occupancy recovery, margin improvement, quality correlation, Medicaid dependence, and the early effects of OBBBA moving from observation to action.
We’ll discuss how leaders can mature the business of the business through development of an actionable digital strategy — creating structure, rhythm, and clarity around what drives performance and how to demonstrate success. Finally, we’ll walk through practical applications and examples we are seeing in the industry.
At the end of this session, you’ll be able to:

Recall key financial and operational trends from CLA’s 40th SNF Cost Comparison Report and what they reveal about the current and future state of the industry
Identify when, where, and how to start the process of developing a digital strategy so investments turn into returns
Recognize high-performing operators think differently, using data, dashboards, and digital tools to run their business with clarity and accountability
Review practical applications to mature the “business of the business” — building systems that help teams focus, measure, and execute with confidence

Who should attend:
This session is designed for CEOs, CFOs, COOs, and executive directors at skilled nursing facilities, hospitals, and other health care organizations.
Speakers:

Stephen Taylor, Principal
Nik Boyer, Data Analyst Manager
Tyler Coher, Data Analyst Director

BioConnect Holiday Bash December 2025
2025-12-16 18:00 - 20:00 | Third Place by Half Full Brewery, 575 Pacific Street, Stamford, 06902
Get ready to mingle, network, and connect with fellow biotech and healthcare enthusiasts at our BioConnect Bash – it’s going to be a blast!

Join us for another evening of casual conversation, great company, and new connections at BioConnect Bash, a networking event for professionals in the life sciences industry that live/work close to Fairfield County, before the upcoming holidays.
Whether you’re in biotech, pharma, medical devices, healthcare innovation, or healthtech this is the perfect opportunity to meet fellow scientists, researchers, entrepreneurs, and industry experts in a relaxed atmosphere.
Come enjoy drinks, a few holiday treats, share ideas, and expand your professional circle. Whether you’re looking to discuss the latest breakthroughs, find collaborators, or simply unwind with like-minded individuals.
Sponsored by Vision Search Partners
Feel free to get in the holiday spirit and wear your favorite ugly sweater or other holiday apparel!
