Demy-Colton’s Global Biotech CEO Summit is a closed-door, think-tank-style meeting that brings together the next wave of biotech industry leaders, all united to drive responsible growth and innovation as the industry matures. This fully interactive, invite-only gathering is limited to CEOs and designed to engage participants in a series of dialogues that address the challenges of navigating the rapidly evolving biotech landscape. The goal of this event is to cooperatively address the challenge of finding the balance between vision and pragmatism in a critical industry that is maturing.
About
Global Biotech CEO Summit is held annually. It provides high-value, relationship-building opportunities through informal discussions where personal knowledge, insights, and ideas are exchanged with peers. These candid discussions take place in a secure, confidential setting.
The program is modeled after a think tank-style meeting with discussions led by subject matter experts with input from the CEOs. The CEOs benefit from the wisdom and experiences shared by other participating CEOs and the discussants.
Who Participates
Registration is not open; one must be invited to join this event. The Summit is closed to media, and sessions are not recorded in order to provide an extra layer of privacy.
Global Biotech CEO Summit is limited to CEOs focused on leading their organizations through the ever-evolving biotech landscape, transforming individual companies and the industry as a whole. Non-CEO participants include a select group of industry leaders.
The number of participants is limited to allow full engagement.
About the Program
The program includes fireside chats, case studies, and group discussions that address a range of global issues key to biotech CEOs and their companies. The Summit format facilitates engagement, discussion, and interaction with and between all CEOs. The topics are identified in consultation with the advisory board and include discussions such as:
- Strategy (asset selection, collaborations, market approach)
- Financing (public and private)
- Audience Communication (shareholders, investors, board of directors, patients, regulatory bodies, and team)
- Human Resources (board and team development and management)
- Lessons learned during “make-or-break” situations
The Summits operate under the Chatham House Rule to encourage open and frank conversations.
Participant Benefits
Participants come away from Summits with trusted relationships with fellow CEOs and a select group of other industry thought leaders. The program is designed to ensure all CEOs spend quality time together. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the candid discussions, to share their experiences and to ask questions. All CEOs are invited to suggest topics for discussion. Throughout the Summit, networking sessions, dinners, and activities provide opportunities for CEOs to meet one-on-one and build lasting, mutually beneficial relationships.