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RESI JPM 2026 IPC Finalists 

2 Dec

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

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Life Science Nation is pleased to announce the finalists for the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) at RESI JPM 2026. Taking place over two full days in San Francisco, RESI JPM will once again bring together early-stage life science and healthcare innovators with a global community of investors seeking opportunities across drugs, devices, diagnostics, and digital health (4Ds). 

This year’s IPC will run as a continuous track, with finalists presenting in dedicated sessions held every hour across both days of RESI JPM 2026. These startups will showcase technologies poised to address key challenges across the 4Ds and advance the next generation of healthcare innovation. 

The IPC gives founders a rare opportunity to pitch directly to active investors, including VCs, family offices, corporate venture groups, and angel networks. Presenting companies receive actionable feedback, participate in meaningful conversations with investors, and gain visibility among the hundreds of attendees in the RESI partnering community. 

Finalists will also present their technologies in the RESI Exhibition Hall, creating additional touchpoints for networking and ongoing discussion throughout the conference. 

About the RESI Innovator’s Pitch Challenge 

The IPC remains a defining element of all RESI conferences. Each pitch session brings together a coordinated panel of investors who deliver interactive, constructive feedback designed to help founders refine their fundraising narrative. IPC participants receive conference registration with full access to partnering, exhibit space in the RESI Exhibition Hall, and the opportunity to compete for a complimentary registration to a future RESI event. 

Join Us at RESI JPM 2026 

RESI JPM 2026 will feature a two-day, in-person experience in San Francisco, offering expanded opportunities for partnering, investor panels, workshops, networking, and an IPC track running every hour across both days. Full event details, including registration and program updates, can be found at the RESI Conference website. 

Meet the RESI JPM 2026 Innovator’s Pitch Challenge Finalists: 

Register for RESI JPM >>

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Navigating JPM Week: A Guide to RESI’s 2026 Event Lineup 

18 Nov

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

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As the life science world converges on San Francisco for J.P. Morgan Healthcare Week in January 2026, the RESI Conference plays a central role, and its website’s dedicated “JPM Week Events” page is an essential resource for attendees and stakeholders alike. Here’s a breakdown of what the site offers and why it’s such a valuable hub. 

What Is the JPM Week Events Page? 

The RESI “JPM Week Events” page is essentially a curated calendar and guide, maintained by Life Science Nation. It compiles an exhaustive list of life science–oriented events happening in parallel with JPM Healthcare Week, from early morning breakfasts to high-level receptions and symposiums.  

It’s not just a list; it’s a strategic tool for entrepreneurs, investors, and corporates to plan how to maximize their time during one of the most frenetic weeks in biotech and healthcare investments. 

What’s on the Agenda: Highlights from the 2026 Schedule 

Here is some standout events listed for January 2026 on RESI’s page: 

January 10–11: 

  • San Francisco CEO | Longwood Healthcare Leaders Forum — A full-day leadership forum at the Four Seasons.  
  • 9th Annual Neuroscience Innovation Forum — Focused on business development, licensing, and investment, held at the Marines’ Memorial Club.  
  • PwC Executive Women’s Event — A networking event aimed at women leaders in healthcare.  
  • Yafo Capital ACCESS ASIA BD Forum — A cross-border business development forum in San Francisco.  

January 12: 

  • RESI JPM 2026 Conference at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis.  
  • AcuityMD Sunrise Partnering Breakfast — An early morning session for high-value partnering.  
  • AdvaMed Member Meeting Space & Receptions — Dedicated space for AdvaMed members.  
  • Incubate & DLA Piper: Innovation at a Crossroads — A policy-focused discussion on biopharma strategy in a changing global landscape.  
  • Lifeblood & Goodwin MedTech CEO-only Forum — A specialized gathering for medtech CEOs.  
  • MassBio Meeting Space & Receptions — Hosted by MassBio at the Parc 55 Hotel.  
  • QNova LifeSciences 12th Annual Partnering Forum — A major partnering event in the Hilton Union Square.  
  • PMI Biotech Reception — A dinner reception at InterContinental Mark Hopkins.  
  • Aquillius Pitch Showcase — A pitching event for life sciences companies. 
  • Biovia Event: Clusters of Excellence — A forum on European life science clusters and global success.  
  • T2Bmeet @ JPM — A streamlined meeting event to facilitate business development and partnering.  
  • Scale Biosciences JPM Happy Hour — Evening social for dealmakers.  
  • STAT @ JPM26 Live — A live event by STAT News.  
  • Reed Smith Reception — At the Museum of the African Diaspora. 
  • Deloitte Reception — A networking evening hosted by Deloitte.  

January 13: 

  • Continuation of RESI JPM 2026.  
  • Fierce JPM Week — A track that runs throughout JPM Week, focused on dealmaking and thought leadership. 
  • Biocom California Events — Receptions, meeting space, and more at Omni San Francisco. 
  • KoreaBIO / BioCentury / Sidley Austin IR Forum — Global investor relations forum.  
  • LaunchBio & Inspira Innovators Social Hour — A more informal social event for early-stage founders.  
  • Katten’s Diptyque Client Reception — A luxury experience for select invitees. 
  • Dartmouth Offsite — Hosted at the Beacon Grand Hotel.  
  • Bits in Bio Reception — For emerging biotech companies and leaders.  

January 14–15: 

  • Multiple networking breakfasts, partnering forums, and receptions.  
  • HCPEA Women’s Mentor/Mentee Networking Breakfast on January 14. 
  • 2026 Stanford Alumni in Healthcare Networking Mixer — A Stanford alumni focused event. 
  • CTIP Innovator Showcase (Jan 15) — For pediatric technology innovators. 
  • MBC BioLabs: Meet the Founders — Founders’ networking at a biotech incubator.  
  • Toplink Conference @ JPM — A full-day conference on tech + life science.  
  • Swissnex Networking Event — International networking through the Swissnex channel.  
  • And more receptions, including PCI Pharma Services, California Israel Chamber of Commerce Israel Lounge, and Destination Medical Center Discovery Exchange.  

Why This Page Matters 

  1. Comprehensive Planning Tool: For anyone attending JPM Week — whether founders, investors, BD execs, or scientists — having a central, curated list of relevant life science events is invaluable. Rather than navigating a sea of scattered invitations, the RESI page brings together a clean, structured schedule. 
  1. Partnership Optimization: Many of the events listed are tailored for dealmaking — breakfasts, partnering forums, and pitch showcases. This makes it easier for startups to schedule and maximize high-impact interactions. 
  1. Community Spotlight: The page isn’t only about formal conferences; it also highlights social events, networking mixers, and sector-specific receptions (e.g., women in healthcare, neuroscience, medtech). This helps attendees connect on both professional and personal levels. 

The RESI “JPM Week Events” page is more than just a listing: it’s a strategic roadmap for navigating one of the busiest and most important weeks in healthcare investing. By consolidating diverse events, boardroom policy talks to rooftop cocktail receptions; it empowers life science professionals to plan smarter, connect deeper, and maximize their time. 

For anyone participating in RESI JPM 2026, bookmarking this page is one of the first steps to making the most of the week. 

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Make Your Mark at RESI JPM with the New Company Presentation Track 

12 Nov

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

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Showcase your brand, services, and expertise to a global life science audience 

Life Science Nation (LSN) is introducing a new opportunity at RESI JPM 2026, the Company Presentation Track, designed for service providers, established companies, and later-stage ventures seeking to elevate their brand visibility and connect with decision-makers across the global life science ecosystem. 

Taking place January 12-13, 2026, at the Marriott Marquis in San Francisco, RESI JPM will also feature three days of virtual partnering on January 14, 19–20. RESI JPM will bring together hundreds of early-stage life science and healthcare companies and over 500 global investors for two full days of partnering, investor panels, and networking. 

The new Company Presentation Track offers organizations a unique platform to deliver a 15-minute presentation highlighting their business, market positioning, and value proposition. Unlike the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge, which focuses on fundraising and investor feedback for early-stage startups, these company presentations are designed for firms looking to expand their visibility, attract new clients, and strengthen their strategic partnerships. 

Participants in this track will have the opportunity to: 

  • Present their company, products, and services to an engaged global audience. 
  • Build brand recognition among investors, partners, and industry peers. 
  • Demonstrate thought leadership and industry expertise in a highly visible format. 

This new feature adds to RESI’s robust mix of investor panels, workshops, partnering meetings, and exhibition opportunities, making it a comprehensive platform for business development and partnership-building across the life science sector. 

Make your mark at RESI JPM. Share your story, elevate your brand, and connect with investors, innovators, and service providers driving the future of healthcare innovation. 

To apply, select Company Presentation during your RESI JPM registration or contact the RESI team at RESI@lifesciencenation.com for more information. 

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Make the Most of JPM Week with Sunday Partnering at the Marriott Marquis 

21 Oct

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

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JPM week is coming fast, and the best opportunities go to those who plan early. If you still haven’t secured a venue or partnering space, Life Science Nation (LSN) has your solution. As the host of RESI JPM, LSN is opening Sunday partnering at the Marriott Marquis, giving attendees an extra day to meet face-to-face with fellow RESI participants or connect informally outside the partnering system before the main event begins.

Sunday partnering provides a head start on the biggest week in healthcare investment, whether you’re scheduling investor meetings, gathering your team, or hosting your own private event. The Marriott Marquis is at the center of the JPM ecosystem, making it the perfect base for receptions, showcases, and partnering tables throughout the week.

If you represent a membership organization, this is your chance to give your members valuable exposure and a convenient home base in San Francisco—without the steep prices other hotels are charging for table rentals. And for product or service providers, sponsoring or exhibiting at RESI remains the most direct and cost-effective way to meet early-stage innovators. Unlike other partnering events, RESI’s community welcomes vendor meetings, and our partnering stats show that clearly.

Life Science Nation is here to help you make the most of the biggest week of the year. Whether you’re planning a private reception, setting up a partnering table, or joining RESI as an exhibitor, our team can help you build visibility, secure meetings, and connect with the early-stage life science community that gathers at JPM each January.

Register RESI JPM by Friday, October 24 to save $600 on early bird rates!

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LSN Staff on Global Event Circuit; Find Out Who, What, and Where

30 Sep

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

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Life Science Nation is on the move. Between now and RESI London, our team will be attending a series of leading life science and medtech conferences around the world, connecting with innovators, investors, and strategic partners. Getting out into the global ecosystem allows us to better understand emerging trends, foster collaborations, and support life science companies in reaching their fundraising and partnership goals.

These engagements also reinforce the value of our global conference, RESI, which brings together investors, entrepreneurs, and strategic partners from across the world to drive innovation in life sciences. Attending regional and international events helps us strengthen these connections and grow our global community.

Here’s where you can find our team in the coming months:

October 
Oct. 4–8: San Diego for the MedTech conference, engaging with medical device innovators and investors. San Diego, CA
  • Max Braht (m.braht@lifesciencenation.com)
  • Matt Stanton (m.stanton@lifesciencenation.com)
Oct. 4–8: LSN Bootcamp and BioSpain, connecting with early-stage life science companies. Barcelona, Spain
  • Greg Mannix (g.mannix@lifesciencenation.com)
  • Karen Deyo (k.deyo@lifesciencenation.com)
  • Brenda Olmos (b.olmos@lifesciencenation.com)
Oct. 8–10: Japan for BioJapan, focusing on international biotech partnerships. Yokohama, Japan
  • Dennis Ford (dford@lifesciencenation.com)
  • Claire Jeong (c.jeong@lifesciencenation.com)
  • Momo Yamamoto (m.yamamoto@lifesciencenation.com)
Oct. 21-23: Sao Paulo for Corporate Venture in Brazil 2025, highlighting innovation and investment opportunities in Latin America. Sao Paulo, Brazil
  • Dennis Ford (dford@lifesciencenation.com)
  • Max Braht (m.braht@lifesciencenation.com)
  • Matt Stanton (m.stanton@lifesciencenation.com)
Oct 24-25: Washington DC for the 9th Annual KAPAL Conference, meeting global leaders in biotech and healthcare. Washington DC
  • Sougato Das (s.das@lifesciencenation.com)
Oct. 27–28: Miami for the BioHunt Summit, meeting emerging life science startups and investors. Miami, FL
  • Dennis Ford (dford@lifesciencenation.com)
  • Matt Stanton (m.stanton@lifesciencenation.com)
November 
Nov. 2–6: Vienna for BioEurope, connecting with corporate and venture partners across the life science ecosystem. Vienna, Austria
  • Max Braht (m.braht@lifesciencenation.com)
  • Greg Mannix (g.mannix@lifesciencenation.com)
Nov. 12–14: Malta at the MedTech World Summit, exploring opportunities in medical technology. Valletta, Malta
  • Greg Mannix (g.mannix@lifesciencenation.com)
  • Brenda Olmos (b.olmos@lifesciencenation.com)
Nov. 16–20: London for Jefferies London Life Sciences Week, engaging with global investors and biotech innovators. London, UK
  • Max Braht (m.braht@lifesciencenation.com)
  • Greg Mannix (g.mannix@lifesciencenation.com)
December 
Dec. 2: France for Biofit/Medfit, meeting early-stage innovators and strategic partners in biotech and medtech. Strasbourg, France
  • Max Braht (m.braht@lifesciencenation.com)
  • Matt Stanton (m.stanton@lifesciencenation.com)

We look forward to seeing our community at these events. If you’d like to connect with us while we’re on the road, please reach out to resi@lifesciencenation.com

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FREE Pre-RESI Event: Structuring Your Startup: Legal, Tax, Funding, and Strategic Decisions

3 Sep

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

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Life Science Nation (LSN) invites early-stage life science and healthcare companies to a free, in-person pre-conference event designed to equip founders and executives with the knowledge and tools to build a successful venture in the U.S. market.

Structuring Your Startup: Legal, Tax, Funding, and Other Strategic Decisions will be held on Tuesday, September 16, from 1:00–5:00 PM at CIC Cambridge, Havana Room, One Broadway, Cambridge, MA. Taking place the day before RESI Boston 2025 (September 17–19), this workshop is a valuable opportunity for companies in town for Biotech Week Boston to gain practical insights and make new connections.

Attendees will hear from leading organizations, including Polsinelli, Eva Garland, LabCentral, Savills, and EisnerAmper, along with LSN, on the critical decisions that shape an emerging life science company. Topics will span legal frameworks, risk mitigation, tax considerations, fundraising approaches, deal structuring, operational planning, and pathways for life science companies entering or looking to scale within the U.S. market.

The program also features time dedicated to networking, giving founders and executives the chance to connect with peers, advisors, and potential partners before the RESI conference begins.

This pre-conference session is part of LSN’s ongoing effort to support life science entrepreneurs in landing their companies in the Boston innovation ecosystem and expanding into the U.S. market.

Registration is free, but space is limited. Don’t miss your chance to join.

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Innovator’s Pitch Challenge Applications Now Open for RESI London and RESI JPM

26 Aug

Showcase your innovation to active life science investors

By Max Braht, Director of Business Development, LSN

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Life Science Nation (LSN) is now accepting applications for the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge (IPC) at both RESI London and RESI JPM. The IPC provides early-stage life science and healthcare companies with the opportunity to pitch directly to a panel of active investors, receive interactive feedback, and showcase their technology in the RESI Exhibition Hall.

RESI London – December 2025

The first week of December marks the largest life science partnering and venture week in the UK. For companies raising pre-seed through Series B, or those in Phase II or earlier development, RESI London—alongside One Nucleus’ Genesis and ELRIG/SLAS events—offers a stronger fit compared to the late November healthcare week held concurrently with Jefferies. While Jefferies tends to focus on IPO-ready or Phase III+ companies, RESI London is designed for venture-stage entrepreneurs seeking investment and strategic partnerships.

The conference takes place in person on December 4 at No.11 Cavendish Square, London, with virtual partnering continuing on December 8–9.

Apply to Pitch at RESI London >>

Application Deadline: Friday, October 24

RESI JPM – January 2026

The RESI Conference will return to San Francisco during JP Morgan Healthcare Week, providing entrepreneurs with access to the largest gathering of early-stage life science investors in the world. Taking place January 12–13 at the Marriott Marquis San Francisco, the conference will be followed by three days of virtual partnering on January 14, 19, and 20.

RESI JPM draws more than a thousand participants, including 500+ global investors, innovators, and industry experts. The Innovator’s Pitch Challenge allows selected companies to pitch live, engage in Q&A with investors, and participate in dedicated partnering meetings throughout the week.

Apply to Pitch at RESI JPM >>

Application Deadline: Wednesday, November 12

Apply today to secure your place in the Innovator’s Pitch Challenge at RESI London or RESI JPM and take advantage of the opportunity to showcase your innovation directly to active investors.

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