2 Days. 50+ Speakers. Endless Momentum.

Explore the Life Science Women’s Conference 2026 Schedule

Plan your experience around keynote presentations, expert panels, mentoring meetups, and new product showcases — all happening February 2-3, 2026 at USF Tampa.

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Schedule

What’s Happening — and When

Coming Soon: Conference Agenda

Please check back soon. Final times and session details will be announced closer to the event. The conference sessions will cover the following (and so much more!:

Med Tech
AI
How To Get On Corporate Boards
Women’s Health & Wellness
HR Recruitment Opportunities
Professional Growth
FemTech
Technology & Digital Innovations
Entrepreneurship & Funding
FDA & EU Regulations
Compliance
New Product Development

Day 1 | February 2nd

Day 2 | February 3rd

Luncheon on July 22nd | How to Land a Corporate Board Seat

Naomi Kent, will share proven strategies to boost your board-readiness and increase your chances of landing a board appointment

Centre Club in Tampa, Florida

7/22/2025

11:00 am

1:00 pm

Naomi Kent

Founder & CEO

Day 2 | February 3rd

Leading with Data in FemTech

A panel on data-driven innovation in women’s health

Main Stage

2/2/2026

10:00 am

11:00 am

Kimberly Tableman

CEO Clinical Trial Innovation

Day 2 | February 3rd

The Future of AI in Life Sciences

A weekend of relaxation and rejuvenation.

Room A

2/2/2026

11:30 am

12:30 pm

Mana Baskovic

Chief Medical Officer

Day 2 | February 3rd

From Academia to Entrepreneurship

How to transition from research to startup life

Room B

2/2/2026

1:00 pm

2:00 pm

Tim Glennon

CEO & Founder

Day 2 | February 3rd

Funding Your Breakthrough

What VCs are really looking for in women-led science startups

Main Stage

2/2/2026

2:30 pm

3:30 pm

Jean Huang

Director of Business Development

Day 2 | February 3rd

How to Be Seen, Heard & Funded

Tactical steps for building visibility and credibility

Room C

2/2/2026

4:00 pm

5:00 pm

Mana Baskovic

Chief Medical Officer

Day 2 | February 3rd

Chocolate Decadence Networking Evening

Relax, connect, and network with fellow innovators

USF Research Park

2/2/2026

5:30 pm

7:30 pm

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Day 2 | February 3rd

Regulatory Pathways for New Products

Understand FDA & EU requirements in MedTech

Room A

2/3/2026

9:00 am

10:00 am

Slava Burdman

Co-Principal

Day 2 | February 3rd

Career Conversations: Finding Your Fit in Life Sciences

Explore career transitions, growth paths, and role models

Room B

2/3/2026

10:30 am

11:30 am

Tim Glennon

CEO & Founder

Day 2 | February 3rd

Venture Panel: What’s Next in Biotech Investing

VCs and corporate partners weigh in on the 2026 trends

Main Stage

2/3/2026

12:00 pm

1:00 pm

Mary Alva

CEO & President

Day 2 | February 3rd

Meet the Speakers Mixer

Exclusive chance to connect with key speakers over dessert

Main Atrium

2/3/2026

1:30 pm

2:30 pm

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Day 2 | February 3rd

Building Female-Led Research Teams

Creating equitable labs and leadership structures

Room C

2/3/2026

3:00 pm

4:00 pm

April Campo

Practical Revenue Specialist

Day 2 | February 3rd

Pitch Competition: Live Feedback from Investors

10 women founders pitch to a panel of experts

Main Stage

2/3/2026

4:30 pm

5:30 pm

Stacie Ruth

Communication Expert

Why These Sessions Matter

More Than Just a Schedule — It’s a Career Catalyst

Get inside insights from women leading across biotech, medtech, and pharma

Join power-hour mentoring sessions with recruiters and founders

Discover FemTech breakthroughs before they hit the market

Learn how to pitch, publish, and promote your work

Make real connections that go beyond the badge

Leaders, Trailblazers, Changemakers

Meet Some Of The Speakers

The speaker's program is designed to greatly contribute to educational and professional development. Our presenters include some of the best and brightest in their distinct field of expertise.

These powerful women will be focusing on women's enlightenment, funding & entrepreneurship, the latest FEM tech, AI and digital technology, MEDtech, women's health & wellness, career development, leadership role, networking, mentorship, and empowerment.

Jan Flegeau

Associate Director Regulatory Affairs

Johnson & Johnson Medtech

Kristin Norton

CEO

Green Room Technologies

Jean Huang

Director of Business Development

Biocytogen Boston Corp

Kimberly Tableman

CEO Clinical Trial Innovation

Espero Health

Mana Baskovic

Chief Medical Officer

Lushi

April Campo

Practical Revenue Specialist

Easy Revenue Solutions LLC

Stacie Ruth

Communication Expert

ClearTalk

Mary Alva

CEO & President

BiotechNmed

Kimba Williams

CEO

Kushae

Dr. Jason Cox

CEO

Institute of Advanced Medical Education

Tim Glennon

CEO & Founder

Illuminations Strategy Group

Slava Burdman

Co-Principal

Burman Mgt. Consulting

Naomi Kent

Founder & CEO

The Boardroom Company

Frequently
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Questions

General Questions

What is the Life Science Women’s Conference?

A global conference designed to elevate and connect women across all sectors of the life science industry — including biotech, medtech, pharma, femtech, and academic research.

Who should attend?

Founders, students, executives, investors, scientists, and anyone who wants to support and celebrate women in life sciences.

When and where is the 2026 conference?

📍 February 2-3, 2026 at The Marshall Center, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL.