BOSTON— The stage is set for one of the most highly anticipated industry events of the year: the Boston Life Sciences, Biotech, and Health Facilities Conference. Taking place at the Burlington Marriott Hotel in Burlington, MA, this influential gathering is poised to bring together the region’s brightest minds and boldest innovators from the worlds of biotech, healthcare development, and life sciences facility design.
The conference kicks off bright and early at 7:00 AM with registration and networking, followed by an opening address at 7:35 AM, setting the tone for a power-packed morning of insights, trends, and transformative ideas.
Curated by the Boston Real Estate Times and Life Sciences Times, the event promises to deliver strategic perspectives from leading voices across the life sciences ecosystem. The panel will be moderated by Upendra Mishra, Publisher of both publications and a veteran observer of Boston’s biotech boom and the real estate industry.
A Powerhouse Panel of Visionaries
In alphabetical order, the expert speaker lineup includes:
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Ben Bradford – VP of Economic Development and Workforce, Mass Biotech Council
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Jonathan Cocker – Principal, Maugel DeStefano Architects, a renowned specialist in healthcare and life sciences facility design
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Samuel Crossan – Managing Director, JLL, offering deep market intelligence
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Bob Doherty – VP of Development, Boston Development Group, with boots-on-the-ground developer insight
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Gary Kaufman – COO, ABI-LAB and biotech incubator trailblazer
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Dr. Purnanand Sarma – CEO, Aro Biotherapeutics, delivering the keynote on global biotech innovation
Fast-Paced Insights with Real-World Relevance
Each speaker will deliver a dynamic 5–6 minute presentation offering a unique window into their specialty:
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Jonathan Cocker opens the program with cutting-edge perspectives on Healthcare Facility Design, spotlighting evolving patient needs and tech-integrated spaces.
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Bob Doherty follows with a Developer’s View, highlighting real-world case studies including the evolving Needham project.
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Samuel Crossan then brings the market to life with a deep dive into the Greater Boston Life Sciences landscape—rents, supply, demand, and what’s next.
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Gary Kaufman takes us inside ABI-LAB, showcasing how a niche-focused approach has driven exponential success in biotech incubation.
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Ben Bradford delivers a macro view of the policy and venture capital climate, mapping how innovation and legislation are shaping the industry’s next chapter.
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Finally, Dr. Purnanand Sarma brings a global perspective with a keynote on biotech’s future across borders—from R&D innovation to drug discovery pipelines.
Insight, Discussion & Audience Engagement
Following these lightning talks, the program transitions into a lively panel discussion, where ideas will collide, trends will be debated, and predictions made. Attendees will then get the opportunity to engage directly with the panel in an open Q&A session—a rare chance to interact with industry titans shaping the future of healthcare and biotech.
Whether you’re a real estate developer, architect, biotech investor, policy leader, or scientist, this conference is a must-attend. Join us as Boston continues to lead the charge in redefining what’s possible in life sciences and healthcare innovation.
Don’t miss it. The future is being built—right here in Greater Boston.
