BioCT

BIO CEO & Investor Conference
2025-02-10 - 2025-02-11 | New York Marriott Marquis
The BIO CEO & Investor Conference is one of the largest investor events connecting institutional investors with established and emerging publicly traded, late-stage private biotech companies. Our mission is to accelerate the development of life-saving therapies by presenting a broad, unbiased view of investment opportunities.
Join us for two days of strategic discussions and impactful networking:

Leverage the BIO One-on-One Partnering™ system to build valuable connections with investors eager to support the next breakthrough in patient care.
Present your R&D advancements to an exclusive audience of investors and other biotech executives.
Engage in panels covering key market trends, business development, and investment strategies.

Unlocking Value in Mergers and Acquisitions: Expert Insights on the Importance of Planning for and Structuring Transactions - Hosted by CBIZ
2025-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Join our panelists as we discuss and provide in-depth, practical viewpoints on the strategies and potential pitfalls that are involved with building and executing successful M&A deals. Learn how careful planning and structuring can unlock significant value within those transactions.
Topics to be discussed include:

Trends and current state of the market
Steps companies should take in advance of an M&A transaction
Structuring considerations

Moderator:

Katy Daiell, CPA, MST, Managing Director, CBIZ

Panelists:

Richard Botham, CPA, MST, Managing Director, CBIZ
Todd McMahon, Senior Managing Director, Griffin Financial Group
Nicholas Stawasz, Partner, Troutman Pepper Locke

Annual R&D Tax Credit Update - Hosted by CLA
2025-02-06 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Research and development (R&D) credits can be a valuable tool for innovative organizations. However, the rules surrounding R&D tax credits can be complex and are continuingly changing at the federal and state level.
Join our complimentary webinar to learn how the latest R&D developments may impact your organization, including the important change to research expensing under IRS code Section 174.
At the end of this session, you will be able to:

Recognize what activities and expenses qualify under the R&D credit rules
Describe how the credit can be applied against income and payroll taxes
Discuss how recent judicial and legislative developments impact the credit
Recognize the impact of the Section 174 capitalization requirement

Who should attend:
This session is designed for leadership and finance professionals in all industries looking to take advantage of potential tax savings with R&D credits.
Speakers:

Ginny Veit, Principal
Eric Zeitler, Manager
Aaron Willis, Manager

Enhancing Well-Being for Dementia Caregivers - Hosted by Alzheimer's Association New England Chapters
2025-02-04 18:00 - 19:00 | NY
Older Black Americans are two times as likely to develop Alzheimer’s Disease, which leads to an increased demand on caregivers and families. Join us to learn strategies that can help caregivers navigate emotional and financial challenges.
PRESENTED BY:
Florence Johnson Ph.D., MHA, MSN, CDP University of Michigan School of Nursing National Clinical Scholar Program (NCSP); Scholar Nursing Research Fellow

Living Well After the Diagnosis - Hosted by Alzheimer's Association New England Chapters
2025-01-31 09:30 - 12:00 | NY
9:30 – 10:30 AM Opening Remarks & Keynote, Living Well: Panel of Individuals Living with Dementia; Presented by Meghan Lemay, MS, and Panelists
This session will highlight what it is like to live with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia. Panelists will discuss coping with the diagnosis and combating the stigma associated with the disease. They will also talk about the importance of disease education, social engagement, and having a voice in your own care.
10:30 – 10:45 AM: Break
10:45 AM – 12:00 PM: Living Well with Cognitive Challenges: Tips and Strategies Presented by Julie Brody Magid, PysD
Establishing a more simplified routine and schedule can be helpful and affect one’s well-being. This session will review cognitive strategies to help manage common difficulties encountered in daily life with the goal of improving feelings of well-being and self-reliance. Specifically it will focus on how to develop a person-centered roadmap to optimize meaning, structure and appropriate levels of stimulation

2025 BioCT Legislative Breakfast
2025-01-27 08:00 - 10:30 | Alexion, 100 College Street, New Haven, CT
BioCT’s flagship annual event to bring together life science executives with key legislators to prepare for the 2025 legislative session.
For the full agenda, click here.

​Registration closes Friday, January 24th at 8:00am. Pre-registration is required for this event. Walk-ins cannot be accommodated.
​Tickets are discounted for BioCT members. If you are unsure if your organization is a member, please reach out to Kelley Gipson at kgipson@bioct.org.
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Collaborative CT 2025 Kick-Off
2025-01-23 16:30 - 18:30 | NY
Join us for the annual Collaborative CT kick-off, the casual networking event bringing together our diverse innovation community—from students to seasoned CEOs.
Courtesy of Connecticut Innovations & Yale Ventures

IPO Readiness Panel Discussion - Hosted by Aon
2025-01-23 15:00 - 19:00 | Aon NYC Office, 165 Broadway, New York, NY, 10006
Join us for an engaging opportunity to learn about the road to IPO. We invite practitioners from all size organizations and all areas of the business to participate.
Miles “Deuce” McBride, of the New York Knicks, will participate in a Q&A session on the hard work and dedication needed for success, followed by a panel of legal, investment and insurance experts on public offerings, including a Senior Managing Director from the NASDAQ and the General Counsel from publicly traded, Olo.
Our panel discussion will explore critical topics such as:

Key Financial and Accounting Considerations: Insights on preparing financial statements, GAAP compliance, and navigating SEC reporting.
Risk Management Strategies: Aon’s perspective on mitigating risks and securing the right insurance solutions, including Directors and Officers (D&O) liability.
Compliance and Regulatory Insights: Legal experts will guide you through regulatory frameworks, governance, and Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) requirements.

Reception to follow.

BioCT’s 1st Facilities and Lab Operations Roundtable
2025-01-14 12:00 - 13:30 | 101 College St, 101 College St, New Haven, CT, 06510
Join us for the launch of this new series! The roundtable will feature a panel discussion on Laboratory Sustainability with lunch and networking to follow.
Sponsored by:
