# NCLifeSci Annual Meeting And Conference

- Dates: 16 September 2026
- Location: SAS Executive Briefing Center, Cary, United States
- Organiser: North Carolina Life Sciences Organization
- Industry: Pharma & Life Sciences
- Expected attendance: 250

## About

The NCLifeSci Annual Meeting 2026 is a conference for members and invited guests of the North Carolina Life Sciences Organization. It features speakers and panels on industry topics including federal updates, technology in North Carolina, and patient-focused discussions. The event includes networking opportunities.

## Official links

- [Official website](https://www.nclifesci.org/events/nclifesci-annual-meeting-2026)
- [Registration](https://www.nclifesci.org/events/nclifesci-annual-meeting-2026/register)

## Topics

- Science & Research

## Speakers

- Laura Gunter, president, NCLifeSci
- Andrew Barnhill, senior vice president, BIO
- Dan Jenkins, vice president, regulatory and government affairs, Pairwise
- Adam Lotspike, senior director, U.S. government relations, BD
- Angela Wiles, senior director, federal government relations, Pfizer
- Tom Alapaattikoski, CEO, Brinter
- Dan Estay, founder and CEO, SonoVascular
- Jason Krentz, chief operating officer, AskBio
- Patrick Ritschel, chief executive officer, Atsena Therapeutics
- Jeff Todd, president and chief executive officer, Prevent Blindness
- Steve Kearney, global medical director, SAS
- Joash Mudalige, vice president and site head, Holly Springs, Genentech
- Marlene Sanders, director, state government affairs and policy, Merck

## Sponsors and partners

- IQVIA
- AGRITX
- Coriolis Pharma
- RTI International

## Ticket pricing

USD 40 to 60

## Where to stay

- **Park Street Cottage**: 700 m from the venue
- **The Mayton Inn**: 740 m from the venue, 301 South Academy Street, Cary, 27511
- **Indiraa dd**: serviced apartment, 1.4 km from the venue

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