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Wednesday, April 30
 

8:00am PDT

Networking Breakfast BD&L
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Networking Breakfast Medical Affairs
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Networking Breakfast Pharma Marketing
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Networking Breakfast PR & Communications
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 8:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Registration BD&L
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Registration Medical Affairs
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Registration Pharma Marketing
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:00am PDT

Registration PR and Communications
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:00am - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:45am PDT

Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Mike Myers

Mike Myers

Associate Vice President, Lilly Research Labs, Due Diligence, Lilly
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:45am PDT

Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Ralph Rewers

Ralph Rewers

Former Executive Director Medical Affairs, Gilead
A creative, achievement oriented professional with established performance at three pharma/biotech companies, progressing from a field based medical role to senior leadership level positions in more than 12 different therapeutic areas. Proven ability to create functions and communicate... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:45am PDT

Opening Remarks
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

8:45am PDT

Chairperson’s Opening Remarks
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Speakers
avatar for Wendy Lund

Wendy Lund

Chief Client Officer, Health@WPP
Wendy rejoined WPP in a newly created role to ensure strong, global, WPP-level support for clients around the world and further differentiate, diversity, and expand WPP’s footprint in the transforming health sector.  With ongoing transformation in the healthcare sector, her goal... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 8:45am - 9:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:00am PDT

The Due Diligence Blueprint: Building the Foundation for Transformational Deals
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Uncover the critical elements of a robust due diligence process that enables pharma, biotech, and VC leaders to identify opportunities, mitigate risks, and lay the groundwork for successful collaborations and investments.

  • Examine innovative approaches to scientific, financial, and operational assessments during due diligence.
  • Understand how cross-functional collaboration enhances efficiency and reduces blind spots in deal evaluation.
  • Explore lessons from real-world deals where due diligence transformed outcomes and maximized value.
Speakers
avatar for Mike Myers

Mike Myers

Associate Vice President, Lilly Research Labs, Due Diligence, Lilly
avatar for Dominic McDonald

Dominic McDonald

Executive Director, Search & Evaluation, Oncology, GSK
avatar for Lindsey Wanner

Lindsey Wanner

Associate General Counsel, IP Alliance and Due Diligence at Gilead Sciences, Gilead Sciences
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:00am PDT

Keynote- Patient-Driven Science: Shaping the Future of Healthcare Together
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
  • Emphasize the transformative impact of involving patients as partners in the development of medical treatments and solutions 
  • Highlight the critical importance of ensuring equal access to research and healthcare solutions for all patients 
  • Foster transparent, trust-based communication to integrate patient insights into the research & development process effectively 
Speakers
avatar for Rebecca Vermeulen

Rebecca Vermeulen

Vice President, Global Patient Networks, Product Development Medical Affairs, Genentech
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:00am PDT

Pharma Keynote
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:00am PDT

Keynote: Leading Through Triumphs and Turbulence – Lessons from the Frontlines
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
In this powerful and deeply personal keynote, a seasoned leader shares hard-earned lessons from three transformative years steering investor relations and communications at a clinical-stage biotech company. From the highest highs of orchestrating a record-setting IPO to the lowest lows of reporting clinical trial failures and the associated organizational impacts, this session offers a candid look at what it takes to navigate the ever-shifting biotech landscape.
Speakers
avatar for Tyler Marciniak, MSc, MBA

Tyler Marciniak, MSc, MBA

VP of Investor Relations, Corporate Communications & Advocacy, ACELYRIN, INC
Over a biopharma career spanning more than 20 years and multiple continents, Tyler has developed a strong track record of establishing and leading high performing teams in investor relations, corporate communications and stakeholder engagement, including patient advocacy and industry/government... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:00am - 9:30am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:30am PDT

Partner Presentation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:30am PDT

Partner Presentation by Syneos
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:30am PDT

Partner Presentation by DeepIntent
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

9:30am PDT

Partner Presentation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 9:30am - 10:00am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:00am PDT

Networking Break BD&L
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:30am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:00am PDT

Panel: Strengthening Medical Affairs’ Role in Clinical Trials: Optimizing Engagement for Trial Sucess
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
  • Explore how Medical Affairs can foster lasting partnerships with investigator sites through effective patient recruitment and retention strategies, leveraging referral networks, and enhancing site engagement for trial success. 
  • Highlight how MSLs can utilize emotional intelligence, proactive site engagement, and collaboration with clinical teams to foster trust, improve communication, and align clinical and medical objectives for successful trial outcomes. 
  • Examine strategies for Medical Affairs to support investigator site and patient education, mitigate financial pressures, and collaborate with clinical teams to manage engagement and promote trials effectively, even with limited resources. 
  • Learn how Medical Affairs can drive patient-centered trial success by integrating patient advocacy, early product planning, and close collaboration with clinical teams to improve trial enrollment and engagement. 
  • Discuss how digital platforms, AI, and data analytics empower MSLs to improve efficiency, expand stakeholder reach, and facilitate meaningful cross-functional scientific collaborations. 
Speakers
avatar for Matthew Bryant

Matthew Bryant

Vice President of Medical Affairs, Boston Pharmaceuticals 
Dr. Matthew Bryant is the Vice President and Head of Medical Affairs at Boston Pharmaceuticals. He has 25 years of pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device industry experience developing and commercializing numerous new medicines in hepatology, gastroenterology, oncology... Read More →
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Will Chou

Vice President, Clinical Development & Medical Affairs, Reneo Pharmaceuticals
avatar for Georgia Dangel, ANP-BC

Georgia Dangel, ANP-BC

Senior Medical Science Liaison, Genentech
Georgia Dangel is a highly accomplished Medical Science Liaison with over 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical and healthcare industry. She holds a MSN & BSN from Northeastern University and previously practiced as a Nurse Practitioner in the Breast Oncology Division at... Read More →
avatar for Allison Trucillo, MD

Allison Trucillo, MD

Vice President, Medical Affairs, Avalyn Pharma
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:00am PDT

Panel: From Big Data to Smart Marketing: Utilizing AI to Demystify Metrics
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
In a world overflowing with metrics, making sense of disparate data from diverse partners and sources is one of pharma marketing's greatest challenges. This panel explores how AI is revolutionizing the way marketers analyze, interpret, and act on data. By leveraging advanced algorithms, marketers can harmonize fragmented metrics, uncover actionable insights, and craft smarter strategies that drive measurable impact.

  • Utilize AI to analyze and integrate data from multiple sources, ensuring consistent and accurate insights.
  • Transforming raw data into actionable predictions that inform the best path forward and deliver results.
  • Aligning data collection and measurement frameworks across partners to streamline reporting and decision-making.
Speakers
avatar for Myles Lawless

Myles Lawless

Senior Director, Head of Digital & Omnichannel Marketing, Corcept Therapeutics
Myles currently leads digital marketing strategy, data-driven marketing automation and analytics, and omnichannel capabilities to elevate healthcare professional and patient disease education and commercialized brand engagement at Corcept Therapeutics.Myles is an accomplished leader... Read More →
avatar for Tanvi Lodhia

Tanvi Lodhia

Senior Manager on the US HCP NPP team, argenx
Tanvi Lodhia, PharmD, is a Senior Manager on the US HCP NPP team at Argenx, where she leads non-personal promotion (NPP) strategy and digital execution for CIDP. She is passionate about leveraging AI and data-driven insights to optimize marketing effectiveness. Currently, she is focused... Read More →
avatar for Justin Molavi

Justin Molavi

Director, Commercial Strategy and Insights, Genentech
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:00am PDT

Panel: Leadership and Executive Communications in the Evolving Media Landscape
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
In today’s rapidly shifting media landscape, communicators face new challenges in amplifying messages from leadership and executive teams. From podcasts rising in influence to social media reshaping communication strategies, it’s crucial for communicators to adapt and evolve their approach. This panel will delve into how organizations can effectively navigate this dynamic environment, select the right channels, and tailor messaging to achieve corporate goals. This session will also examine how the rise of digital platforms has transformed leadership communications and how to balance costs, ROI, and reputational considerations when choosing the best opportunities.
Moderators
avatar for James R Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP

James R Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP

Chief Strategy Officer, Tulane University, School of Medicine
James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP returned to Tulane in 2015 after establishing the open science functions for the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Janelia Research Campus, one of the most innovative experiments in scientific research. His career also includes functioning as a chemist... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Karen Castillo-Paff

Karen Castillo-Paff

Emmy Award-Winning Former Journalist and Corporate Communications Leader , Viatris
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Megan Driscoll

Founder & CEO, EvolveMKD
Founder. CEO. Visionary. VIP. This is how we think of Megan Driscoll today. But, her journey in PR started 20 years ago after graduating from the University of Chicago - where she was the first ever recipient of the Early Career Achievement Award - when she landed a role as an Account... Read More →
avatar for Christine Englund

Christine Englund

Head of Communications, Roche Diagnostics, Information Solutions
avatar for Melinda Hutcheon

Melinda Hutcheon

Senior Director, Corporate Communications, Sangamo
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:00am - 10:45am PDT
Town & Country Resort
  PR & Communications
  • QTAG PR&CommsFeaturedSession

10:30am PDT

Starting and Scaling: Insights from Investors & Founders
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Spinning out or starting a new biotech company requires navigating a complex ecosystem of funding, strategy, and execution. This panel will bring together capital partners and founders to explore what it takes to successfully launch and scale in today’s competitive environment.

From identifying the right opportunities to securing significant funding rounds, attendees will gain valuable perspectives on how to build a foundation for success.

Capital perspective: What investors are looking for in biotech startups and the strategies they prioritize for funding decisions.
Founder Insights: Lessons learned from serial founders on finding the right investors, preparing for fundraising, and building credibility in the market.
Getting Started: Practical advice for taking the first steps in spinning out or launching a biotech venture.
Speakers
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Brent Vaughan

Founder & CEO, Cognito Therapeutics
avatar for Chris Lew

Chris Lew

Principal, Rock Health
avatar for Elaine Hamm

Elaine Hamm

Founder, COO, Cadenza Bio
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Speaker TBD

Khosla Ventures
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:30am - 11:15am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:45am PDT

Networking Break Medical Affairs
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:45am PDT

Networking Break Pharma Marketing
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:45am PDT

Networking Break PR & Communications
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 11:15am PDT
Town & Country Resort

10:45am PDT

1:1 Curated Meetings with Event Partners
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 10:45am - 12:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

11:15am PDT

Panel: The Strategic Importance of Aligning R&D and Commercial Objectives in Clinical Due Diligence
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
Integrating R&D and commercial perspectives during due diligence ensures strategic alignment, enhances market readiness, and maximizes long-term value.

  • Highlight the advantages of integrating R&D and commercial insights early in the due diligence process.
  • Ensure strategic alignment with market needs, patient demographics, and development pathways to maximize long-term value.
  • Define clear timelines and expectations for clinical program development and its connection to commercial success.
Speakers
avatar for Brian Bronk

Brian Bronk

Head of Business Development, MS/Neurology, Rare & Rare Blood & Innovative Technologies, Sanofi
avatar for Niels Emmerich

Niels Emmerich

Vice President, Global Head Search & Evaluation, Abbvie
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Wyatt McDonnell

CEO & Founding Scientist, Infinimmune
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Bob Draper

Vice President, Innovation and Strategics Insights Hub Leader, Eli Lily
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

11:15am PDT

Roundtables
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
Mastering FDA's SIUU Guidance for Medical Affairs Success 
  • Gain an in-depth overview of the FDA’s SIUU Guidance, focusing on its impact on medical communications and MSL responsibilities 
  • Learn best practices for maintaining ethical and transparent scientific engagement with HCPs and patients while ensuring regulatory compliance 
  • Discover practical tools and resources to help MSLs and medical affairs teams deliver valuable scientific insights without compromising regulatory standards 
 Byron Burnette, Ph.D, Executive Director, Oncology Field Medical, Gilead 
 
Building Bridges: Effective Partnerships Between Medical Affairs and Professional Societies 
  •  Learn how to align mutual goals and shared values with professional societies, identify the right partners to support your objectives, and understand practical steps to initiate collaborations and overcome common barriers. 
  • Explore strategies to gain leadership buy-in and demonstrate the impact and value of the work and hear insights on securing internal alignment and resources for successful partnerships. 
  • Discover best practices for sustaining productive partnerships with professional societies and discuss real-world examples of successful collaborations.
 Rosalind Fabunmi, Vice President, THV Medical Affairs, Edwards Life Sciences 
 
Medical Affairs' Role in Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in Healthcare 
  • Understand how Medical Affairs can drive a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system for all patients, regardless of their background or identity. 
  • Discover strategies for ensuring clinical trials and research reflect the diversity of the patient population. 
  • Learn how partnering with patient advocacy groups and community organizations can address DE&I challenges and improve access to care for underserved communities 
 Chirag ShahWW Neuropsychiatry Portfolio and LCM Lead, BMS 
Speakers
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Byron Burnette, Ph.D.

Executive Director - US Medical Affairs - Oncology Field Medical, Gilead Sciences
Byron is currently the Executive Director, Head of Oncology Field Medical at Gilead Sciences.   In this role, Byron partners with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and US Strategy leads to develop and deploy field tactics that support the Gilead Oncology Portfolio and... Read More →
avatar for Chirag Shah

Chirag Shah

WW Neuropsychiatry Portfolio and LCM Lead, BMS
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Rosalind Fabunmi, PhD

Vice President, THV Medical Affairs, Edwards Lifesciences
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

11:15am PDT

Panel: From Setback to Strength: Navigating and Communicating During a Failed Clinical Trial
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
When faced with a failed trial, communication leaders must navigate a storm of questions, doubts, and concerns from investors, patients, employees, and the public. This panel will feature experienced communications professionals who have successfully managed the fallout of failed trials and lived to tell the tale. They’ll share practical strategies for addressing negative news, controlling the narrative, and maintaining confidence among key stakeholders.
  • Discover how to define success in moments of failure, rally employees, and ensure that everyone is aligned on the path forward.
  • Real-world anecdotes and stories will offer invaluable insights, from navigating investor calls and media inquiries to keeping the morale of employees high and inspired.
Moderators
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Stephanie Yao

Senior Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, Bicycle Therapeutics
Stephanie Yao is a strategic communications leader with more than 20 years of experience in the biopharmaceutical, federal government and healthcare non-profit industries. She currently serves as senior vice president, investor relations and corporate communications at Bicycle Therapeutics... Read More →
Speakers
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Angela Bitting

Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, Chief Corporate Responsibility Officer, Twist Bioscience
As a senior communications executive with over twenty-five years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry, Angela excels in crisp messaging and consistent communications, increasing visibility among key stakeholders, as well as carrying culture and communication throughout... Read More →
avatar for Debbie Etchison

Debbie Etchison

Executive Director, Head of Corporate Affairs, Alkeus Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Debbie Etchison is a purpose-driven strategic communications professional with more than 20 years of in-house and PR agency experience in the pharmaceutical industry leading corporate communications, patient advocacy and engagement, first-in-class pharma product launches, disease... Read More →
avatar for Erica V. Jefferson

Erica V. Jefferson

Senior Vice President, Corporate Affairs, ReCode Therapeutics
Ms. Jefferson has more than 20 years of broad communications and external affairs experience working in the federal government and the biotechnology sector.She joined ReCode Therapeutics in June 2024 as senior vice president, corporate affairs. In this role, Ms. Jefferson is responsible... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort
  PR & Communications
  • QTAG PR&CommsFeaturedSession

11:15am PDT

1:1 Curated Meetings with Event Partners
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:30pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 11:15am - 12:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:00pm PDT

Partner Presentation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:00pm PDT

Partner Presentation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 12:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:00pm PDT

Networking Lunch BD&L
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:00pm - 1:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:30pm PDT

Networking Lunch Medical Affairs
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:30pm PDT

Networking Lunch Pharma Marketing
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

12:30pm PDT

Networking Lunch PR & Communications
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 12:30pm - 1:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:00pm PDT

Merger and Acquisition: A Perfect Storm of Strategy, Opportunity, and Negotiation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
With the US public markets virtually closed since 2022, merger and acquisition (M&A) is an attractive exit for biotechs and their shareholders. This session explores actionable strategies to plan for, build, and execute a successful M&A exit, and provide insights on what to expect once the transaction is complete.
  • Hear from founders about their M&A journey and post-transaction experiences.
  • Learn from strategics about how they assess potential M&A targets and what their internal workflow looks like.
  • Understand the crucial role service providers play in the M&A process.
 
Gain insights into navigating a M&A exit, from early-stage planning to final execution, and company integration.
Speakers
avatar for Renee Williams

Renee Williams

Executive Director, Woodside Capital Partners
avatar for Prarthana Khanna

Prarthana Khanna

Senior Director, Transactions and M&A, Corporate Business Development, Eli Lily
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Jeff Raphael

Managing Partner, OmniScope Partners
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:00pm PDT

Valuing Innovation: Addressing Challenges in Platform Deal Valuation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Gain insights into the complexities of valuing platform technologies, exploring methodologies to capture their full potential and manage uncertainties in deal-making.

  • Examine innovative approaches to assess the scalability and long-term value of platform technologies.
  • Explore strategies to align valuation expectations between partners in platform-focused collaborations.
  • Learn from case studies highlighting successful valuation frameworks for platform deals in emerging modalities.
Speakers
avatar for Jakub Pijewski

Jakub Pijewski

VP US Commercial Strategy, Business Development and External Collaborations, GSK
avatar for Cameron Pye

Cameron Pye

Co-Founder, Unnatural Products
avatar for Lihua Zheng

Lihua Zheng

Co-Founder and CEO, Z-Star Therapeutics
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Jae Won Kim

COO, VantAI
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:00pm - 1:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:30pm PDT

Incorporating the Patient Voice into Medical Affairs Strategies across the Drug Development Continuum
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
  • Learn how patient involvement has grown from early advocacy efforts to today’s patient-centered approaches, shaping Medical Affairs' role in connecting with patient communities 
  • Explore ways to include patient insights at every stage of drug development, from discovery to commercialization, using tools like advisory boards and by collaborating cross-functionally 
  • Learn how Medical Affairs can partner with patients to create value, improve materials, and build stronger connections, and discover ways to enhance patient engagement within your organization 
Speakers
avatar for Tricia Mullins

Tricia Mullins

Executive Director, Global Head, Early Patient Engagement and Professional Societies, BeiGene
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Kristen Mosdell

Vice President, Head of Scientific Communications, BeiGene
Kristen Mosdell is currently Vice President, Head of Scientific Communications at BeiGene (note: company plans to change its name to BeOne Medicines, Ltd.). Her current role spans global publication planning, Medical Affairs training, digital and omnichannel strategies and content... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:30pm PDT

Case Study: From Strategy to Success: Launching a Breakthrough in Pediatric Oncology Therapy
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
  • Describe the pre-launch process and how they built the necessary infrastructure, functions, and teams to support the transition to a commercial organization.
  • Harness unique insights and hear lessons learned from a biotech that recently launched its first commercial product and utilized an exclusive distribution network, to access near real-time, comprehensive patient data, enabling deeper insights into patient cohorts and optimizing marketing and sales strategies.
  • Recognize how to leverage an omnichannel marketing strategy utilizing real time alerts, AI tools, and traditional methods to identify likely patients and optimize physician engagement and content delivery.
Speakers
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Zev Handelman

Senior Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Day One Biopharmaceuticals
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:30pm - 2:00pm PDT
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1:30pm PDT

Panel: Real Talk: Biotech Communicators Share Real Stories, Real Advice, & Real Solutions
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
an Interactive ‘Ask the Experts’ style discussion
 
This unique, interactive panel brings together experienced leaders from across the biotech sector to answer your burning questions and share invaluable insights. Each panelist will introduce themselves, sharing their background, specialties, and a personal success story, before diving into an engaging discussion with the audience. This session will be a dynamic exchange, where real-world examples and practical advice are provided, and attendees are encouraged to ask questions live. Whether you're navigating challenges, seeking industry insights, or just eager to learn from seasoned professionals, this session promises an interactive and thought-provoking experience that blends expertise with storytelling.
Speakers
avatar for Kelsey Grossman

Kelsey Grossman

Head of Corporate Communications, Orca Bio
Kelsey Grossman is a seasoned strategic communications leader with 15 years of experience in healthcare communications, specializing in brand management, corporate positioning, and external and internal engagement. As Head of Corporate Communications at Orca Bio, she built and established... Read More →
avatar for Priyanka Shah

Priyanka Shah

Founder and CEO, Elephant Head Communications, LLC
Priyanka is the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Elephant Head Communications, LLC, a strategic life sciences communications consultancy. With over 18 years of experience in healthcare communications, Priyanka brings deep expertise in guiding life biopharma and biotech companies... Read More →
avatar for Aron Feingold

Aron Feingold

Vice President, Investor Relations and Corporate Communications, Geron Corporation
Aron Feingold has over 15 years of experience in biotech and pharmaceutical strategic communications. She is currently the VP of Investor Relations and Corporate Communications at Geron, a late-stage clinical biopharmaceutical company pursuing therapies with the potential to extend... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:30pm - 2:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:45pm PDT

Partner Presentation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

1:45pm PDT

Partner Presentation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 1:45pm - 2:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:00pm PDT

Partner Presentation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:00pm - 2:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:00pm PDT

1:1 Curated Meetings with Event Partners
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:00pm - 3:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:15pm PDT

Partner Presentation
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 2:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:15pm PDT

Case Study: Fauna Bio’s Strategic Collaboration with Lilly
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
In this session, Fauna Bio’s CEO/Founder will share the journey of how the company utilized its Convergence™ AI platform to forge a groundbreaking partnership with Eli Lilly. Attendees will learn how Fauna Bio’s approach to identifying novel obesity targets based on animal genomics is opening new frontiers in biotech innovation.

• Strategic Partnering: How Fauna Bio identified and approached Lilly as a collaborator to align their platform technology with a strategic pharma need.

• Innovative Science Meets Big Pharma: How the Convergence™ AI platform, inspired by hibernation biology, attracted attention from one of the leading players in obesity treatment.

• Lessons in Deal Structuring: A behind-the-scenes look at securing a deal with big pharma.


Speakers
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Ashley Zehnder

Co-Founder & CEO, Fauna Bio
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
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2:15pm PDT

CMC in Due Diligence: Avoiding Pitfalls and Driving Deals Forward
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
CMC plays a pivotal role in the success of partnerships and licensing deals. This session dives into how recent FDA actions are shaping due diligence, strategies to streamline cross-disciplinary communication, and best practices for handling early-stage products with limited CMC data.
  • The latest FDA actions impacting CMC due diligence.
  • Tips for effective collaboration across technical and business teams.
  • How to evaluate early-stage products when data is incomplete.


Speakers
avatar for Jim Koers

Jim Koers

Executive Director, CMC and Clinical Capabilities Business Development, Lilly
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:15pm - 3:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:30pm PDT

Panel: Creating a Unified Omnichannel Strategy: Fostering Seamless Collaboration Between Medical Affairs and Commercial Teams
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
    • Discuss how Medical Affairs and Commercial teams can align on messaging and strategies to ensure consistency across all customer touchpoints while maintaining compliance and scientific integrity. 
    • Identify practical tools, technologies, and workflows that streamline collaboration between Medical Affairs and Commercial teams, enabling an integrated omnichannel approach. 
    • Explore best practices for leveraging data-driven insights to personalize stakeholder engagement and measure the success of a unified omnichannel strategy 
Speakers
avatar for Myles Lawless

Myles Lawless

Senior Director, Head of Digital & Omnichannel Marketing, Corcept Therapeutics
Myles currently leads digital marketing strategy, data-driven marketing automation and analytics, and omnichannel capabilities to elevate healthcare professional and patient disease education and commercialized brand engagement at Corcept Therapeutics.Myles is an accomplished leader... Read More →
avatar for Divyesh Khetia, PharmD

Divyesh Khetia, PharmD

Vice President, Head of Medical Channel Excellence, Pfizer
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Stevan Tomich

Lead Omni Channel Strategist for Medical Affairs Oncology, AbbVie
Stevan is a proud graduate of Butler University (Go Dawgs!) with a rich background in both large and small pharmaceutical environments, excelling in commercial and medical settings. His passion for the intersection of science and strategy has led him to his current role as the Oncology... Read More →
avatar for Vangelis Vergetis, PhD

Vangelis Vergetis, PhD

CEO, Epikast Inc.
Vangelis has been working in the intersection of healthcare, technology, and data science for more than 15 years.He started his career as a consultant at McKinsey and at Hakluyt, where he spent twelve years advising biopharmaceutical executives on several topics - particularly in... Read More →
avatar for Donnie Wooten Jr. Pharm.D.

Donnie Wooten Jr. Pharm.D.

Global Head Strategic Medical Content & Omnichannel, Organon
Donnie Wooten, Jr., PharmD is currently serving as Head & Team Lead of the Strategic Medical & Channel, Analytics Metrics & Innovation, Field Medical COE group. In this role, he is responsible for driving Strategic Medical Content & Omni-Channel (SMCC)/ Field Medical Center of Excellence... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:30pm - 3:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

2:45pm PDT

Case Study: PortrAIts of Cancer: Redefining Storytelling Through Art and AI
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
Join this engaging session to explore the journey behind the groundbreaking PortrAIts of Cancer™, a program developed by Arcus Biosciences, that utilizes digital tools, including artificial intelligence for storytelling. Learn how Arcus collaborated with the advocacy community to merge personal cancer stories and modern technology into visual images for sharing on social media. These one-of-a-kind portraits bring emotions to life and transcend the boundaries of the spoken word.
Through real-life examples and insights, this session will cover:
  • Key components to a successful corporate reputation program that prioritizes community needs
  • How to build a consortium of top-tier partners to meaningfully contribute to the patient community
  • Considerations for privacy, copyright, intellectual property and compliance within the evolving world of AI
  • Building trust and ownership internally to ensure program success and sustainability
This inspiring case study showcases how art, storytelling, and technology come together to create a transformative program with the power to move hearts, inspire trust, and strengthen connections in the cancer community.
Speakers
avatar for Holli Kolkey

Holli Kolkey

Vice President, Head of Corporate Affairs, Arcus Biosciences
Wednesday April 30, 2025 2:45pm - 3:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:00pm PDT

1:1 Meetings for BD&L
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:00pm - 4:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:15pm PDT

"Meet the Speakers" Medical Affairs Networking break
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:15pm PDT

Networking Break Pharma Marketing
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:15pm PDT

Networking Break PR & Communications
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 3:45pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:15pm PDT

1:1 Curated Meetings with Event Partners
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:15pm - 4:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:45pm PDT

Partner Presentation by Ostro
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:45pm - 4:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:45pm PDT

Roundtables
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Mastering FDA's SIUU Guidance for Medical Affairs Success 
  • Gain an in-depth overview of the FDA’s SIUU Guidance, focusing on its impact on medical communications and MSL responsibilities 
  • Learn best practices for maintaining ethical and transparent scientific engagement with HCPs and patients while ensuring regulatory compliance 
  • Discover practical tools and resources to help MSLs and medical affairs teams deliver valuable scientific insights without compromising regulatory standards 
 Byron Burnette, Ph.D, Executive Director, Oncology Field Medical, Gilead 
 
Building Bridges: Effective Partnerships Between Medical Affairs and Professional Societies 
  •  Learn how to align mutual goals and shared values with professional societies, identify the right partners to support your objectives, and understand practical steps to initiate collaborations and overcome common barriers. 
  • Explore strategies for crafting a compelling pitch to gain leadership buy-in, discuss ways to demonstrate the impact on quality improvement programs, and hear insights on securing internal alignment and resources for successful partnerships. 
  • Discover best practices for sustaining productive partnerships with professional societies, explore real-world examples of successful collaborations, and learn strategies to scale initiatives for broader stakeholder impact and industry-wide collaboration. 
 Rosalind Fabunmi, Vice President, THV Medical Affairs, Edwards Life Sciences 
 
Medical Affairs' Role in Fostering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) in Healthcare 
  • Understand how Medical Affairs can drive a more equitable and inclusive healthcare system for all patients, regardless of their background or identity. 
  • Discover strategies for ensuring clinical trials and research reflect the diversity of the patient population. 
  • Learn how partnering with patient advocacy groups and community organizations can address DE&I challenges and improve access to care for underserved communities 
 Chirag ShahWW Neuropsychiatry Portfolio and LCM Lead, BMS 
Speakers
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Byron Burnette, Ph.D.

Executive Director - US Medical Affairs - Oncology Field Medical, Gilead Sciences
Byron is currently the Executive Director, Head of Oncology Field Medical at Gilead Sciences.   In this role, Byron partners with Global Medical Affairs, Clinical Development, and US Strategy leads to develop and deploy field tactics that support the Gilead Oncology Portfolio and... Read More →
avatar for Chirag Shah

Chirag Shah

WW Neuropsychiatry Portfolio and LCM Lead, BMS
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Rosalind Fabunmi, PhD

Vice President, THV Medical Affairs, Edwards Lifesciences
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

3:45pm PDT

Panel: Aligning Numbers and Narratives: Driving Confidence in Investor Relations
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
As a company grows from pre-IPO to commercialization, the investor relations function must evolve to meet the demands of each stage. This session will explore the three key phases of IR development—from early-stage, small, and scrappy teams to structured functions supporting a commercialized public company. Gain actionable insights on building processes, defining roles, and scaling effectively to meet organizational needs at every stage of growth.
The three main stages discussed will be:
  • Pre-IPO: Managing communications and IR as a small, agile team with no commercial products and preparing to go public.
  • Clinical-Stage Public Company: Once public, separating functions like corporate comms and IR, while establishing structured processes such as quarterly earnings reporting.
  • Commercial Public Company: Scaling functions to include navigating the FDA, government affairs, and product communications, while navigating the complexities of revenue reporting and stakeholder engagement.
Speakers
avatar for Jason Awe, PhD, MBA

Jason Awe, PhD, MBA

Head of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations, Atara Biotherapeutics
Dr. Jason Awe serves as Head of Corporate Communications and Investor Relations at Atara Biotherapeutics, where he focuses on enterprise communication strategies and building Atara’s presence and relationships with the analyst and investor community in support of advancing the development... Read More →
avatar for Kara Stancell

Kara Stancell

Head of Corporate Communications, LIBERTY Dental Plan
Kara J. Stancell is a public relations, investor relations and corporate communications veteran with over 25 years of professional healthcare/pharma/biotech communications experience, including serving as corporate spokesperson for public companies for over a decade.Kara is adept... Read More →
Wednesday April 30, 2025 3:45pm - 4:30pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

4:15pm PDT

Panel: Biotech’s Strategic Shifts: Therapeutic Priorities Driving Deal-Making
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Dive into the therapeutic areas and innovation pipelines shaping the biotech industry’s current deal-making priorities, and uncover how companies are positioning themselves for scalable success.

  • Examine how therapeutic advancements in oncology, neurology, and rare diseases are influencing deal-making.
  • Explore the role of precision medicine and emerging modalities in shaping partnership priorities.
  • Learn how biotechs are leveraging R&D pipelines to create competitive differentiation.


Speakers
avatar for Chris DeRespino

Chris DeRespino

Chief Business Officer, 3T Biosciences
Chris DeRespino serves as chief business officer at 3T Biosciences, an industry leader in pHLA targeting biologics and target discovery. In this role, Mr. DeRespino is responsible for leading G&A functions including business development, finance & human resources. Previously, Mr... Read More →
avatar for Elaine Cheung

Elaine Cheung

Chief Business Officer, Moonwalk Bio
avatar for David Brower

David Brower

Chief Business Officer, Accent Therapeutics
avatar for Dan Oliver

Dan Oliver

CEO & Co-Founder, Rejuvenate Bio
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:15pm - 5:00pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

4:15pm PDT

Panel: The New Language of Trust: Crafting Patient-Centric Pharma Campaigns
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
This panel dives into the art of creating meaningful patient engagement by integrating their voices from the start and building trust-based relationships that endure. Panelists will share actionable insights into working with advocacy groups, engaging underserved communities, and crafting campaigns that reflect patients' real challenges and aspirations.

  • Recognize the importance of partnering with patient advocacy organizations to amplify patient voices and address unmet needs and how to engage them authentically
  • Navigate the complexities of regulatory reviews (MLR/PRC) to develop compliant yet meaningful patient-focused initiatives.
  • Consider tailoring engagement strategies to meet patients where they are—physically, emotionally, and digitally—in today’s fragmented media landscape.
  • Evaluate how to balance innovative technologies with empathetic, human-centric approaches to strengthen patient relationships over the long term.
Moderators
avatar for Vera Toth-Fejel

Vera Toth-Fejel

U.S./Canada Patient Advocacy Medical Affairs, Gossamer Bio
Vera Toth-Fejel is an experienced biopharma leader with a proven track record in patient advocacy and marketing, including strategy and execution, advocacy development, patient engagement, product launches, Medical/Regulatory/Legal reviews and more. She focuses on collaboration and... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Silvia Hannaman

Silvia Hannaman

VP & General Manager, Endocrinology Franchise, Neurocrine Biosciences
Silvia Hannaman currently serves as Vice President & General Manager of the Endocrinology Franchise at Neurocrine Biosciences. She is responsible for strategy and leading the sales, marketing, and omnichannel engagement teams in support of a rare, endocrine program.Silvia joined Neurocrine... Read More →
avatar for Stacey McCarthy

Stacey McCarthy

Pulmonary Hypertension Patient
My Name is Stacey McCarthy and I was diagnosed March 26th, 2009 when I was just 37 years old. I was a single mom of a teenage boy and the sole provider. I had been a waitress working 6 days a week and actually loved what I was doing and was making decent money. Within two short months... Read More →
avatar for Jenna Parenton

Jenna Parenton

Director, Consumer Marketing, Dermavant Sciences, Inc.
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:15pm - 5:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

4:30pm PDT

Panel: Navigating Regulatory Complexity in Medical Affairs: Compliance, Market Access, and Value-Driven Strategies
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT
    • Discuss recent regulatory changes impacting Medical Affairs and how these changes allow Medicals to engage proactively and strategically, breaking down traditional barriers with commercial teams while remaining compliant 
    • Explore strategies for balancing compliance with market access by integrating HEOR to create unified, impactful value stories that support patient access and reimbursement goals 
    • Hear ways to redefine value by aligning scientific insights with economic outcomes, expanding beyond HCP engagement to include payers, patient advocacy, and partnerships with medical societies 
    • Learn how Medical Affairs can collaborate cross-functionally to navigate reimbursement challenges, streamline access, and ensure timely, affordable treatments for patients 
Speakers
avatar for Jamie Tobitt, PharmD

Jamie Tobitt, PharmD

Medical Value Liaison, Apellis Pharmaceuticals Inc
avatar for Jonathan Ploeger

Jonathan Ploeger

Director, Health Evidence and Outcomes Liaisons Team Lead, Genmab
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

4:30pm PDT

Panel: Patient Advocacy as Your Super Weapon: Leveraging Collaboration for Impact
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT
Patient advocacy is at the heart of creating meaningful change in healthcare and while most have a patient advocacy team, this session will discuss what made the largest for patients and how to utilize these strategies authentically. This panel will explore how patient advocacy, when strategically integrated into your communication and engagement efforts, can be a game-changer for both patients and the companies. With a focus on real-world examples and innovative programs, this session will showcase how patient-centric communication can move beyond PR, genuinely supporting patients, caregivers, and communities in areas of significant medical need.
Moderators
avatar for Megan Humphreys

Megan Humphreys

Head of Corporate Affairs and Public Affairs, Rayze Bio
Megan Humphreys is a proven integrated communications and brand management leader with 15 years’ experience in media relations, go-to-market communications strategy development, strategic planning, corporate brand identity development and management, and communications channel alignment... Read More →
Speakers
avatar for Becca Kornfeld

Becca Kornfeld

Global Public Affairs Head, Sanofi Neurology, Specialty Care
With a focus on and passion for improving patient outcomes and in strong partnership with external experts and community stakeholders, Becca has spearheaded the Sanofi Neurology Public Affairs team in support of the development of best-in-class medicines that slow or halt neurodegeneration... Read More →
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Jessica DiPaolo

Senior Director, Global Patient and Community Partnerships, AbbVie
Wednesday April 30, 2025 4:30pm - 5:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

5:00pm PDT

Chairperson's Closing Remarks
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:00pm - 5:15pm PDT
Speakers
avatar for Mike Myers

Mike Myers

Associate Vice President, Lilly Research Labs, Due Diligence, Lilly
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:00pm - 5:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

5:15pm PDT

Networking Reception by Syneos
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

5:15pm PDT

Networking Reception by Syneos
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

5:15pm PDT

Networking Reception by Syneos
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

5:15pm PDT

Networking Reception by Syneos
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Wednesday April 30, 2025 5:15pm - 6:15pm PDT
Town & Country Resort

6:30pm PDT

Sunset Cruise
Wednesday April 30, 2025 6:30pm - 9:00pm PDT
Join us for an unforgettable evening on the Adventure Hornblower with Sunset Cruises San Diego.
The Adventure Hornblower offers magnificent views of the San Diego skyline from its 300-passenger sun deck. Panoramic windows throughout four unique salons allow you to enjoy these same views from the comfort of climate-controlled interiors. Socialize at one of the four bars, enjoy the state-of-the-art sound system, or dance the night away in the main salon.

The Adventure Hornblower features three decks and a length of 150 feet, with a spacious outer sun deck perfect for enjoying the San Diego weather. Don't miss out on this unique experience! We look forward to seeing you on board.

Wednesday April 30, 2025 6:30pm - 9:00pm PDT
Pier 1, Hornblower Landing 1800 N Harbor Dr San Diego, CA 92101
 
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