NCLifeSci Annual Meeting 2026
More than 250 NCLifeSci members and invited guests come together to enjoy a program of speakers and panels addressing current topics of importance to the industry. This year's program will feature a
- keynote address from Genentech;
- federal update panel with Aer Therapeutics, IQVIA, Pairwise and Pfizer;
- technology landscape in NC session moderated by Hatteras Venture Partners and highlighting AGRITX, AskBio, Brinter, Coriolis Pharma and SonoVascular;
- patient-focused panel with Atsena Therapeutics, Prevent Blindness and RTI International; and
- fireside chat with Genentech and SAS, and facilitated by Merck.
View the agenda and speakers here.
There will be additional networking opportunities this year. We encourage you to network with staff, colleagues and exhibitors.
Podcast (sold out)
Platinum (sold out)
Gold (sold out)
Silver
Bronze (unlimited)
Reception and Lanyard Sponsor (sold out)
If you are interested in sponsoring the Annual Meeting, please contact NCLifeSci Membership Director Natacha Janvier for more information and available opportunities.
Agenda
| September 16 | |
| 8:30 AM - 9:15 AM |
Registration and Networking
Visit with attendees and exhibitors. |
| 9:15 AM - 9:35 AM |
Welcome Remarks
Laura Gunter, president, NCLifeSci |
| 9:35 AM - 10:15 AM |
Keynote
Fritz Bittenbender, senior vice president, public affairs and access, Genentech |
| 10:15 AM - 10:20 AM | Platinum Sponsor Remarks |
| 10:20 AM - 10:50 AM |
Networking Break
Visit with attendees and exhibitors. |
| 10:50 AM - 11:10 AM |
Business Session and Recognition of Scholarship Recipients
Laura Gunter, president, NCLifeSci |
| 11:10 AM - 11:15 AM | Platinum Sponsor Remarks |
| 11:15 AM - 12:15 PM |
Federal Update Panel
Andrew Barnhill, head of public policy and chief government affairs officer, IQVIA Dan Jenkins, vice president, regulatory and government affairs, Pairwise Tom Mathers, executive chairman and interim CEO, Aer Therapeutics Angela Wiles, senior director, federal government relations, Pfizer |
| 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM |
Networking Lunch
Visit with attendees and exhibitors. |
| 1:15 PM - 1:30 PM |
Transition to Theater
Visit with attendees and exhibitors. |
| 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM |
Technology Landscape in North Carolina Session
Tom Alapaattikoski, CEO, Brinter Dan Estay, founder and CEO, SonoVascular Jason Krentz, chief operating officer, AskBio Amber Raines, Ph.D., senior director, client project management, Coriolis Pharma Kseniya Simpson, Ph.D., partner, Hatteras Venture Partners (moderator) Gina Sloan, Ph.D., chief executive officer and founder, AGRITX |
| 2:30 PM - 3:00 PM |
Networking Break
Visit with attendees and exhibitors. |
| 3:00 PM - 4:00 PM |
Patient-focused Panel
Lori McLeod, Ph.D., executive director, patient-centered outcomes assessment, RTI International Patrick Ritschel, chief executive officer, Atsena Therapeutics Jeff Todd, president and chief executive officer, Prevent Blindness |
| 4:00 PM - 4:30 PM |
Fireside Chat
Steve Kearney, global medical director, SAS Joash Mudalige, site head of manufacturing, Holly Springs, Genentech Marlene Sanders, incoming chair, board of directors, NCLifeSCi; and director, state government affairs and policy, Merck |
| 4:30 PM - 4:45 PM |
Closing Remarks and Raffle
Laura Gunter, president, NCLifeSci |
| 4:45 PM - 6:00 PM | Networking Reception |
Registration Options
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Registration Options
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Price |
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Member - Early Bird Ticket
Registration Ended 6/30/26 at 11:59 PM EDT
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$40.00 |
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Member - Regular Ticket
Registration Ends 9/9/26 at 11:59 PM EDT
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$60.00 |
You can review directions to the SAS Executive Briefing Center along with a campus map.
If you need hotel accommodations, you will find the Umstead Hotel and Spa on campus. SAS also provides several other hotel recommendations.
NCLifeSci members must register online.
If you are not a member and are interested in joining, please contact NCLifeSci Membership Director Natacha Janvier.
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