The 12th annual Texas Life Science Forum takes place Nov. 7 at Rice University and will bring together 600 attendees for keynote speakers, panels and pitches from life science technologies. The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship and BioHouston host the premier life science and health tech event in Texas each year to bring together members from industry, emerging life science companies, academics and investors.
The conference is an opportunity to learn about the latest technology innovations from 45 early-stage therapeutic, diagnostic, medical device and digital health companies. Attendees can meet the leaders from the Houston life science entrepreneurial ecosystem, learn about the Texas Medical Center’s new multibillion-dollar research campus and innovation hub, the new Rice BioTech Launch Pad and more.
What: 12th annual Texas Life Science Forum
When: Nov. 7, 8 a.m.-6 p.m.
Where: Rice University’s McNair Hall. Register here.
Media who would like to attend free of charge should contact Avery Franklin, media relations specialist at Rice, at averyrf@rice.edu or 713-348-6327.
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