Networking Events
The PEGS Boston Summit brings together leading experts at the forefront of biologics innovation, providing insights into the latest technologies, research, and advancements in drug development, protein and antibody engineering, immunotherapy, immunogenicity, expression platforms, multispecific antibodies, machine learning and AI in biologics, and more.
Join us at the PEGS Boston Summit, where connections are nurtured, ideas converge, and opportunities unfold. Elevate your conference experience by seizing the chance to connect in a space designed for collaboration and shared exploration.
Networking Events Include:
Monday, May 12, 2025
5:55 pm - Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall
Engage with industry peers, explore the latest innovations, and meet top technology and service providers in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Don't miss this opportunity to kick off the event with valuable conversations!
6:30 pm - Young Scientist Meet Up
Co-Moderators:
Iris Goldman, Production, Cambridge Innovation Institute
Garrett Rappazzo, PhD, Scientist, Platform Technologies, Adimab
Jung-Eun (June) Shin, PhD, Machine Learning Scientist, Seismic Therapeutic
Julie Sullivan, Production, Cambridge Innovation Institute
The Young Scientist Meet Up is an opportunity to get to know and network with mentors of the PEGS Summit community. This session aims to inspire the next generation of young scientists by giving direct access to established leaders in the field.
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
7:30 am - Mentoring Meet-Up
Moderators:
Carter A. Mitchell, PhD, CSO, Purification & Expression, Kemp Proteins, LLC
Deborah Moore-Lai, PhD, Vice President, Protein Sciences, ProFound Therapeutics
This meet-up is designed for senior scientists that are interested in becoming a mentor for junior scientists.
4:10 pm - SPEED NETWORKING: How Many New Contacts Can You Make?
Organizer: Kevin Brawley, Project Manager, Production Operations & Communications, Cambridge Innovation Institute
Bring yourself, your business cards or e-cards, and be prepared to share and summarize the key elements of your research in a minute. We will provide a location, timer, and fellow attendees to facilitate the introductions.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
7:30 am - Workforce Innovation Breakfast
Panel Moderator:
Lori Lennon, Founder & CEO, Thinkubator Media
Panelists:
Jared Auclair, PhD, Interim Dean, Northeastern University College of Professional Studies
Tom Browne, Founder & CEO, C to C Services
Rebecca Pontikes, JD, Employee Rights Lawyer, Pontikes Law, LLC
This panel will explore the pivotal decisions shaping our approach to DEI, focusing on workforce innovation and transformation. Panelists will discuss how these strategies are driving impactful change within organizations, fueling innovation, and redefining workplace culture.
(Separate registration required, but no additional cost. Sign up on the registration page.)
9:45 am - Entrepreneur Meet-Up
Moderators:
Catharine Smith, Executive Director, Termeer Foundation
Natalie Galant, CEO, Paradox Immunotherapeutics and Termeer Fellow
6:40 pm - Networking Reception in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing