The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County hosted a unique life sciences event showcasing the powerful ecosystem in The Palm Beaches, home to 625 companies employing more than 7,000 people.
The event brought together national experts and local leaders to discuss the past, present, and future of healthcare, life sciences, and technology in Palm Beach County.
Highlighting The Palm Beaches’ Life Sciences Ecosystem
Experts flew in from across the nation to share perspectives from working on some of the world’s largest life sciences projects. Local leaders also shared the evolution of the sector in The Palm Beaches and where it stands today.
The result was a room energized by how far the region has come and excited for the opportunity ahead.
Panel 1: Past and Present of Healthcare, Life Science and Technology in The Palm Beaches
The first panel focused on the growth and evolution of healthcare, life science, and technology in The Palm Beaches. Panelists included:
- Dr. David Fitzpatrick, Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience
- Stacey Singer DeLoye, The Herbert Wertheim UF Scripps Institute for Biomedical Innovation & Technology
- Dr. Randy Blakely, Florida Atlantic University Stiles-Nicholson Brain Institute
- Moderator: Kelly Smallridge, Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, Inc.
Panel 2: The Future of Life Sciences and Technology in The Palm Beaches
The second panel looked ahead at the future of life sciences and technology in the region. Panelists included:
- Brian Lynch, Takeda
- Dr. Ivan Baines, NGNRI
- Ken Richter, Project Management Advisors
- David Kristjanson, PMP, JLL
- Robert Thomas, HLW Architects
- Moderator: Don Crotty, PE, Crotty Consulting
Continued Growth in Life Sciences
The event underscored the strength of Palm Beach County’s life sciences sector and the opportunity ahead for continued growth.
Thank you to all who attended and to the esteemed panelists who shared their expertise, perspective, and vision for the future of life sciences and technology in the Palm Beaches.
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