The 2026 Entrepreneur and Investor Life Sciences Summit, presented by BioUtah in partnership with Brigham Young University College of Life Sciences and Technology Transfer Office with sponsorship from Wilson Sonsini, will take place March 12-13, 2026, in Salt Lake City. Early-bird registration is now open with discounts available through February 15. The summit is designed to foster connections between entrepreneurs and investors in the life sciences field, reflecting the sector's growing importance in Utah's economy.
The conference will begin March 12 at the Hilton Hotel in Salt Lake City, followed by a ski day and luncheon at Snowbird Ski Resort on March 13. A key feature will be a presentation by Monica DiCenso, managing director and head of global investment opportunities group at J.P. Morgan Private Bank, who will discuss the life sciences investment landscape and outlook. This session is expected to provide valuable insights for both entrepreneurs seeking funding and investors looking for opportunities in the sector.
The event will also include a Shark Tank-style life sciences pitch competition where participants can compete for a cash prize, providing a platform for innovators to present their ideas directly to potential investors and industry leaders. The partnership between BioUtah and BYU's College of Life Sciences and Technology Transfer Office reflects the growing importance of academic-industry collaboration in advancing healthcare innovations. Utah's life sciences industry has become a significant economic driver for the state, with strengths in medical device manufacturing, biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, and diagnostics.
Events like this summit help strengthen the ecosystem by connecting research institutions with commercial opportunities. The inclusion of both formal conference sessions and informal networking opportunities, such as the ski day, is designed to facilitate meaningful connections that could lead to future collaborations and investments in the life sciences sector. Attendees can access the full announcement, including downloadable images and bios, at https://www.bioutah.org/summit.
