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.

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

Leading with Data in FemTech

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

Main Stage

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2/2/2026

10:00 am

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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

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2/2/2026

11:30 am

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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

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2/2/2026

1:00 pm

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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

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2/2/2026

2:30 pm

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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

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2/2/2026

4:00 pm

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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

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2/2/2026

5:30 pm

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Day 2 | February 3rd

Regulatory Pathways for New Products

Understand FDA & EU requirements in MedTech

Room A

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2/3/2026

9:00 am

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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

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2/3/2026

10:30 am

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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

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2/3/2026

12:00 pm

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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

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2/3/2026

1:30 pm

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Day 2 | February 3rd

Building Female-Led Research Teams

Creating equitable labs and leadership structures

Room C

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2/3/2026

3:00 pm

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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

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2/3/2026

4:30 pm

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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
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Leaders, Trailblazers, Changemakers

Meet 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.

Jean Huang
Director of Business Development
Biocytogen Boston Corp
Jan Flegeau
Associate Director Regulatory Affairs
Johnson & Johnson Medtech
Kristin Norton
CEO
Green Room Technologies
Dr. Jason Cox
CEO
Institute of Advanced Medical Education
Kimberly Tableman
CEO Clinical Trial Innovation
Espero Health
Mana Baskovic
Chief Medical Officer
Lushi
Tim Glennon
CEO & Founder
Illuminations Strategy Group
April Campo
Practical Revenue Specialist
Easy Revenue Solutions LLC
Stacie Ruth
Communication Expert
ClearTalk
Slava Burdman
Co-Principal
Burman Mgt. Consulting
Mary Alva
CEO & President
BiotechNmed
Kimba Williams
CEO
Kushae

Frequently
Asked 

Questions

General Questions
What is the Life Science Women’s Conference?

 A national 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.

“I truly enjoyed meeting exceptional women at LSWC. It’s rare to find this kind of meaningful interaction at any conference.”

Kim Bond Evans
CEO, Seremedi
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“As an early career scientist, it was incredibly motivational to learn from role models I could relate to.”

Catherine Cheng
Ph.D. Candidate
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“It was very well organized. Everyone I spoke to agreed and is already looking forward to next year.”

Savi Mittal
Senior Manager, Ernst & Young
Our past & Present sponsors
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📍 The Marshall Center at University of South Florida Tampa, Florida
🗓 February 2-3, 2026

Ready to Be Part of What's Next in Life Science?

By attending, exhibiting, sponsoring, or speaking, you will be supporting women in life science.