Accelerating Life Sciences: NCBiotech Summit 2025 - Greater Charlotte Region
September 18, 2025 | 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. | The Pearl | Charlotte, NC
Building on the momentum of NCBiotech’s 40th anniversary celebration, the organization will celebrate NC Life Sciences Week annually, rotating around the different regions of our state. The week will culminate with NCBiotech’s signature event focused on economic development, innovation, and workforce development.
Attend and discover how North Carolina is accelerating innovation and developing solutions for some of the world’s greatest challenges. This year's program will be told from a Greater Charlotte regional lens, while providing key insights for the entire state.
Don’t miss this opportunity to understand how North Carolina is advancing the life sciences today and preparing to remain at the forefront of science and innovation.
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Agenda
9:30 a.m. Registration & Networking
10:00 a.m. Opening Session
Welcome and Opening Remarks
Special Presentation
State of Life Sciences in NC & the Greater Charlotte Region
Partnerships Curated with Purpose: Introducing the Pearl (Panel)
12:00 p.m. Lunch | Lunch Keynotes
Lunch Sponsor: Whiting-Turner
Remarks from Distinguished Guests
Innovation Driven Growth: Knowledge Communities as Catalysts (Keynotes)
1:30 p.m. Innovation Sessions
Rising Technology: Built on Proficiency and Positioned for Opportunity (Panel)
Spotlight: NCBiotech Intellectual Exchange Groups
Navigating to Commercialization: Expert Guides and Roadmaps to Resources (Panel)
2:45 p.m. Networking Break
Break Sponsor: Actalent
3:15 p.m. Economic Development Sessions
Regional Readiness: Strategic Alignment for Life Sciences Success (Panel)
Spotlight: Eli Lilly and Rowan-Cabarrus Community College (Video)
Talent Solutions: Cultivating Career Pathways (Panel)
Spotlight: South Piedmont Community College
4:30 p.m. Closing Sessions
Statewide Synergies: Life Sciences Across North Carolina (Panel)
NCBiotech Closing Remarks
Reception Sponsor: Haztek
5:00 - 6:30 p.m. Reception & Tours
View the detailed agenda and speaker bios.
Directions/Parking
Please use the address 210 Innovate Lane (Deck A), Charlotte, NC. This will get you to the correct parking deck where parking is free for event guests. You will enter The Pearl from the parking deck and immediately see our check-in tables.
Transportation Drop off: Please use the address 907 Baxter Street, Charlotte and enter at the IRCAD entrance. Go immediately up one flight (stairs or elevator) and you will see our check-in tables on the other side of the coffee bar.
Registration
This event is sold out.