2025 EndoRISE Fall Forum
2025-12-08 09:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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 (America/New_York) | 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!

New Haven Promise 13th Annual Internship & Career Fair
2026-01-08 13:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Yale Schwarzman Center Commons, 168 Grove St, New Haven, CT
The 13th Annual Internship & Career Fair for Greater New Haven area businesses is sponsored by New Haven Promise in partnership with Yale University.
The Internship & Career Fair’s purpose is to match talented scholars and alumni with managers to develop emerging talent for future industry needs. The Promise talent pool is composed of 850+ college students and over 1,500 alumni. Since 2014, Promise has matched Scholars to over 1,550 placements across all industries.
Businesses that register must have a paid internship or entry-level job position available. Please complete and submit the following information.
RSVP by December 23rd.
Please contact Casey Gargano, Talent Manager with any questions, casey@newhavenpromise.org or 203-776-6473.

Collaborative CT
2026-01-08 16:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | Connecticut Innovations, 470 James Street, New Haven, CT, 06510, 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, Connecticut Innovations & Yale Ventures.

Employment Law Challenges Ahead: AI, Accommodation & Compliance - Hosted by Wiggin and Dana
2026-01-22 08:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Anthony’s Oceanview, 450 Lighthouse Road, New Haven, CT
Program Highlights and Session Details:
•Artificial Intelligence in Internal Investigations and Reporting: Risks, Rewards, and Regulatory Trends
•Redefining Discrimination: Gender, DEI Programs, and Emerging Accommodation Standards
•Wage & Hour Compliance Challenges 2026
•Sea Changes at the NLRB

BioCT Legislative Breakfast
2026-01-26 08:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Alexion, 100 College Street, New Haven, CT
The most important two hours of BioCT’s year. A must-attend event, focused on ensuring a favorable fiscal and policy environment for talent and companies to come, stay, and grow in Connecticut. Please click here for agenda details.
A variety of sponsorships are currently available, please contact Kelley Gipson at kgipson@bioct.org.
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Book Launch: A Conversation with Dr. Yin Ho, Author of Rushing Headlong: Health IT's Legacy and the Road to Responsible AI
2026-02-05 16:30 - 18:00 (America/New_York) | BioLabs, 101 College St, New Haven, CT, 06511
Join us for a conversation with Dr. Yin Ho, MD, MBA, the author of Rushing Headlong: Health IT’s Legacy and The Road to Responsible AI, which traces the journey from early health IT hopes to the rise of generative AI in medicine.
​Blending personal stories with deep industry experience, she dissects how both public and private leaders have let key opportunities slip away, leaving behind a healthcare system that is often disjointed and frustrating for patients, clinicians, and researchers alike.
​Dr. Ho does not pull punches as she guides the reader through the damage done by regulatory capture and how generative AI can help transform mountains of medical data into real progress.
​Clear-eyed and unapologetic, this book exposes how every healthcare stakeholder in the system shares responsibility for our current predicament- and why fixing it demands intention, collaboration, and courage from all of us.
Author:

Yin Ho, M.D., M.B.A.

A serial entrepreneur and visionary executive in the Health IT and clinical research space, Dr. Ho has been founding, building, and leading Health IT companies and initiatives for over 25 years.
Most recently, Dr. Ho was the interim CEO at Veradigm (MDRX) where she led the strategic acquisition of a generative AI company, Science IO. As the first electronic health record firm to have its own proprietary LLM capabilities (in the form of small language models) in-house, she charted a direction to improve the quality of data collection and data abstraction for both clinical care and research. A longtime strategic thinker, Dr. Ho also founded and led Context Matters Inc. — the first data analytics software company focused on global health technology assessments and linking health economics to clinical trial outcomes. Today, Context Matters is part of Clarivate Analytics (CLVT).
Dr. Ho led eHealth at Pfizer (PFE) in the early years of Health IT, and served as the Chief Product and Strategy Officer for Aetion in the first years of real world evidence. She was also the VP of Product and Corporate Strategy at Medidata, and part of the executive team who led the company through its IPO.
Originally trained as an emergency medicine physician at Yale, Dr. Ho became excited about the potential of eHealth and changed careers quickly by earning an MBA from Harvard just as eHealth/Health IT was emerging. In fact, to help push the Health IT ecosystem along, she co-founded New York City Health Business Leaders (NYCHBL) — now Digital Health New York (DHNY) — to propel NYC into the healthcare innovation juggernaut it is today.
Dr. Ho is currently on the Board of Directors at Segmed (an AI-enabled radiology data aggregator for real world evidence) and serves as an advisor to Lighten AI (a clinical abstraction AI company) and Novellia (an AI-enabled personal health data company).
Dr. Ho earned her B.A. from Brown University, her M.D. from Yale University School of Medicine, and her M.B.A. from Harvard Business School.

LaunchBio: Invest in Cures Rare Disease Forum
2026-02-12 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | UCSF Mission Bay Conference Center, 1675 Owens Street, San Francisco
Join us on February 12, 2026 at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) to explore the transformative potential of impact investing in addressing rare disease challenges. This annual forum highlights the promise of venture philanthropy and innovative collaborations, offering hope for the commercialization of therapies that could revolutionize the treatment of rare diseases.
Learn from venture leaders, advocates, researchers, and entrepreneurs as they share insights on accelerating translational research and advancing cures for patients through strategic funding and collaboration. This signature event brings together investment professionals from leading venture philanthropy funds to discuss cutting-edge approaches to supporting and funding breakthrough therapies. It features main-stage sessions, panel discussions, intimate gatherings and high-level networking opportunities.
Don’t miss a special screening of Stitching Strength at the end of the day, followed by an audience Q&A with Richard Bedlack, MD, PhD and Catherine Lomen-Hoerth, MD, PhD. The screening is free to all and open to the public.

Quinnipiac Health Professionals Career Fair
2026-02-24 11:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Quinnipiac University
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BIO Investment & Growth Summit
2026-03-02 - 2026-03-03 | Eden Roc Miami Beach, 4525 Collins Avenue, Miami Beach, Florida
The BIO Investment & Growth Summit (BIG Summit) is a new event organized by BIO designed to help biotech leaders, investors, and innovators navigate the path to sustainable growth.
Join us in Miami Beach for two days of high-impact programming, strategic networking, and forward-looking discussions built to help your company thrive. You’ll gain insights from top minds in biotechnology, explore the financial and policy trends shaping the industry, and make valuable connections through BIO Partnering™ and dedicated networking opportunities.
Whether you’re advancing your company’s next stage of growth or seeking your next investment opportunity, the BIG Summit delivers the direction, expertise, and partnerships you need to move forward.

UConn Stamford Spring Career Fair
2026-03-11 13:30 - 16:00 (America/New_York)
The UConn Stamford Spring Career Fair is for employers across all industries recruiting for current and future career opportunities. This is a great opportunity to identify talent early and increase your employer presence at the University of Connecticut!
UConn Stamford student talent:
More than 2900 students who are interested in a variety of fields. 370+ Seniors, 400+ Juniors, 700 Sophomores, and 1100+ First Year students. Students pursuing four-year degrees in Business, Communication, Computer Science, Digital Media & Design, Economics, English, Human Development & Family Sciences, History, Political Science, Psychological Sciences, and Sociology, as well as 1st and 2nd year students in many other majors.
Graduate students obtaining a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Business Analytics and Project Management (MSBAPM), the Master of Science in Financial Risk Management (MSFRM), Master of Public Administration, Master of Social Work, and the Master of Science in Quantitative Economics, as well as students pursuing our Graduate Teacher Certificate and the Accelerated Nursing Program.
We have the talent to meet your needs – join us for the Stamford Spring Career Fair.
Click here to register for the fair and log in to our new platform, hosted by 12twenty. New to 12Ttwenty? Click here to set it up.
If you have any questions or would like to learn more, please contact Alex Manna, Program Assistant, alex.manna@uconn.edu.

Connecticut Rare Disease Forum
2026-03-17 09:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York) | The Jackson Laboratory, 10 Discovery Drive, Farmington, CT, 06032
Join us for industry-led discussions on innovation in rare disease diagnostics and treatment, and how we can accelerate patient access to these groundbreaking advancements.

Registration: 9:00am – 9:30am
Program: 9:30am – 12:00pm

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Yale Innovation Summit
2026-05-27 - 2026-05-28

BIO International Convention
2026-06-22 - 2026-06-25 | San Diego, CA
Details to come.
The industry’s premier event hosts thousands from across the global biotech ecosystem. Four days of programming, networking, Company Presentations, and BIO Partnering™ focus on the future of our industry and make this a must-attend event.

BioCT's Annual Mixer + Special Edition Collaborative Connecticut
2026-09-10 17:00 - 19:00 (America/New_York) | New England Brewing Company, 5 Indian Neck Avenue, Branford, CT, 06405
