The 2025 Wilson Sonsini Entrepreneur & Investor Life Sciences Summit will convene in Salt Lake City on March 13-14, highlighting Utah's rapidly expanding life sciences industry. Hosted by BioUtah and the University of Utah Technology Transfer Office, the event promises to connect entrepreneurs, investors, and researchers in a dynamic professional environment.
With Utah's life sciences sector contributing $22.6 billion to the state's economy and employing 180,000 professionals, the summit represents a critical platform for showcasing emerging technologies and fostering strategic partnerships. The two-day event features a competitive pitch competition, keynote presentations from industry leaders Monica DiCenso of J.P. Morgan and Eb Bright from Stanford Mussallem Center for Biodesign, and extensive networking opportunities.
The summit's pitch competition will spotlight innovative companies across medical devices, diagnostics, pharmaceuticals, therapeutics, biotechnology, and digital health sectors. Investors will have direct access to promising startups, while companies can present groundbreaking technologies to potential funding sources and strategic partners.
A unique ski day networking event at Snowbird Ski Resort will complement the summit, providing additional opportunities for informal collaboration and relationship building among participants. By bringing together diverse stakeholders, the event underscores Utah's commitment to driving healthcare innovation and economic growth through strategic partnerships and knowledge exchange.
