About this Event
Life Sciences BC is pleased to announce the 9th annual Invest in BC presented by Lumira Ventures conference, on October 29 & 30, 2024. This highly anticipated event serves as a premier gathering for healthcare innovators in British Columbia, connecting them with global investors.
This year we’ve reimagined the conference, offering attendees a dynamic two-day program featuring 30+ company pitches from pre-seed to public, insightful presentations, and engaging panel discussions, as well as on-site meetings arranged through BIO One-on-One Partnering™. Entrepreneurs participating in this exclusive event gain an invaluable platform to share their stories, receive actionable feedback, and establish connections with diverse stakeholders. These stakeholders include angel investors, venture capitalists, corporate venture firms, and foundations, creating opportunities for collaboration and growth.
Last year’s event welcomed over 50 investors from across North America, as well as several trade commissioners and other key stakeholders.
This Year’s Investors Include:
Adelante Capital; Accelerator Life Science Partners; adMare BioInnovations; Alliance of Angels; AllosteRx Capital; Amplitude Ventures; Bloom Burton & Co.; CQDM; eFund; Eisai Innovation Inc; InBC Investment Corporation; J.P. Morgan; LDV Partners; Lumira Ventures; Madrona; Moderna; Mondo Capital Partners; Natalus Life Sciences Capital; Nimbus Synergies; Northview Lifesciences; One Six 8 Ventures; Pender Ventures; Pfizer; Providence Health Care; Quark Venture; Qiming Venture Partners US; Relentless Venture Fund; Sixty Degree Capital; UBC Venture Funds; Versant Ventures
This Year's Presenting Companies:
- ARC Medical Inc.
- Axolotl Biosciences
- Bold Therapeutics
- CereCura Nanotherapeutics
- Clairvoyant Therapeutics
- Eyam Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics
- EyecareX
- Flutter Care
- FMRK Diagnostic Technologies
- GuideStar Medical Devices
- HTuo Biosciences
- Ikomed Technologies
- Integrated Nanotherapeutics
- Lexaria Bioscience
- Mesintel Therapeutics
- Microbion Therapeutics
- Pramana Pharmaceuticals
- Qu Biologics
- Rakovina Therapeutics
- Rehabtronics
- Response Biomedical
- SmartParent Mobile Health
- SnapCyte Solutions
- Sonic Incytes
- Sustained Therapeutics
- Total Flow Medical
- Variational AI
- ViewsML
- VoxCell BioInnovation
- Zymeworks
Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, October 29 & Wednesday, October 30, 2024
Timeline Overview:
- 8:30 AM: Doors open
- 9:00 AM - 12:30 PM: Programming
- 12:30 PM - 1:20 PM: Lunch
- 1:20 PM - 2:00 PM: Programming
- 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM: One-on-One Partnering
- 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Networking Reception * Tuesday only
Location: Vancouver Convention Centre West
Book accomodations: https://www.stayvancouverhotels.com/
One-on-One Partnering
For the first time ever, Invest in BC presented by Lumira Ventures will offer One-on-One Partnering! This is also the first time that this partnering system has been offered at an event in Canada. This will be automatically available to all registered for Conference Tickets of the following types: LSBC Members, Non-Members, Presenting Companies, and Investors. Access to this platform will not be available for Students, Networking Reception-only Ticket Types, or for purchase separate from the main event. More details to come.
Ticket Pricing:
Conference Early Bird: (until September 9)
- LSBC Members: $325
- Non-Members: $499
- Students: $249
Conference Regular: (starting September 10)
- LSBC Members: $399
- Non-Members: $549
- Students: $299
Included in Conference Tickets: Access to both days of full programming featuring multiple keynote speakers, dynamic panel discussions, and investor-ready company pitches. Hot lunch buffet, breakfast pastries, and coffee & tea throughout both days, and automatic access to the Networking Reception at no additional cost. One-on-One Partnering included except for Student ticket types.
Networking Only (5:00 PM - 6:00 PM Tuesday, October 29, 2024)
- LSBC Members: $59
- Non-Members: $99
- Students: $49
Included in Networking Only tickets: Opportunity to network with key stakeholders in the industry, including investors, global pharma, and BC SMEs. Light hors d’oeuvres and a drink ticket are available to all attendees. Additional beverages can be purchased at the bar.
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For more information, please contact:
Elleda Spitzer
Events Specialist
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Vancouver Convention Centre West Building, Canada Place, Vancouver, Canada
CAD 56.20 to CAD 615.33