Life Sciences Real Estate Leaders Set to Converge in San Diego for Bisnow’s International Conference
Bisnow’s International Life Sciences Conference in San Diego gathers experts to discuss biotech real estate challenges, AI in biotech, and future lab space design. Network with leaders from top life sciences firms on September 10-11.
Real Estate Meets Biotech: Global Life Sciences Leaders to Gather for Bisnow’s 2-Day International Conference
The life sciences sector is advancing quickly, especially in artificial intelligence, but its real estate market faces significant challenges. CBRE’s first-quarter report reveals that 21.4% of life sciences spaces in the top 13 U.S. markets—including Boston, San Francisco, and San Diego—remain vacant. Alongside this, the sector is dealing with uncertainty due to over $9.5 billion in cuts to National Institutes of Health grants, plus proposed budget reductions in the upcoming federal budget.
For commercial real estate professionals working with life sciences, staying ahead of market trends and challenges is crucial for making informed business decisions. Bisnow’s third annual International Life Sciences Conference (ILS) offers an ideal platform for this. Scheduled for September 10 and 11 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront, the event will bring together hundreds of life sciences real estate experts to discuss the intersection of biotech and commercial real estate.
What to Expect at the Conference
More than 50 speakers will participate across 10 panels, including a keynote from BioMed Realty CEO Timothy Schoen. The conference will also provide ample networking opportunities to lay the groundwork for future deals. Participating organizations include BioMed Realty, Oxford Properties Group, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Gilead Sciences, Johnson & Johnson, Roche, Wexford Science & Technology, Breakthrough Properties, Trammell Crow Company, and JLL.
Key Topics:
- Securing investment for biotech advancements
- Artificial intelligence applications in biotech
- Designing flexible lab spaces for the future
- Universities’ role in biotech growth
- Market outlook for commercial real estate in life sciences
This year, the conference moves to the West Coast for the first time, a strategic choice given San Diego’s strong biotech presence. Bisnow’s Director of West Coast Events and Operations, Samantha D’Angelo, highlights San Diego as one of the top global hubs for life sciences, boasting a thriving ecosystem of companies and research institutions.
Bora Altunay, Bisnow’s Senior Event Producer, emphasizes that attendees can expect the same high-quality discussions as in previous years, with a fresh focus on AI’s role in biotech research and capital deployment strategies.
Networking and Dealmaking Opportunities
Networking is a core part of Bisnow events, and ILS offers a unique two-hour welcome cocktail reception on September 9. This event will allow attendees to connect with peers and jumpstart conversations before the main conference days.
Extensive market research and expert consultations have shaped the conference agenda to ensure relevance and practical insights. D’Angelo and Altunay hope attendees will leave equipped with actionable knowledge and connections that directly support their next deals and business strategies.
For commercial real estate professionals focused on life sciences, this conference is a critical opportunity to engage with the sector’s current dynamics and future directions.
Don’t miss Bisnow’s International Life Sciences Conference on September 10 and 11 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. For those interested in the role AI plays in industries like biotech, exploring courses on AI advancements may provide added value.
