Invest in San Diego Breakfast

Home to world-class universities and research institutions, groundbreaking research, and a highly-skilled talent pool, San Diego is a global leader in science and innovation and a pillar of California’s life sciences sector.

Together with the California Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz), IQHQ, and the San Diego County Water Authority, San Diego Regional EDC and World Trade Center San Diego welcome you to join us for this gathering, which offers a unique opportunity to hear from local industry and elected leaders and learn more about the region and the state’s competitive advantages. Representing some of the biggest brands in life sciences, our panelists will share why they choose to call San Diego home—and why you should, too.

Breakfast will be provided. Space is limited. Please purchase tickets by June 17 to secure your spot.

We look forward to welcoming you to San Diego and kickstarting your week at BIO 2026 with engaging discussions, valuable connections, and a peek at San Diego’s unparalleled life sciences ecosystem.

AGENDA

• 7:30–8:00 a.m. | Registration, networking, and breakfast
• 8:00–8:05 a.m. | Welcome remarks by Mayor Todd Gloria
• 8:05–8:20 a.m. | Regional life sciences overview by World Trade Center San Diego
• 8:20–9:00 a.m. | Life sciences industry panel spotlighting San Diego executives and cutting-edge companies
  • Kevin Pegels, Illumina
    Chief of Global Operations
  • Sabrina Martucci Johnson, Daré Bioscience
    President and CEO
  • Tamar Grossman, La Jolla Labs
    Co-founder and CEO
  • Thierry Diagana, Novartis
    Head of Global Health and California Sites Head Biomedical Research
  • Moderated by Miguel Motta, Biocom California
    SVP and Chief Operating Officer
• 9:00–9:30 a.m. | Closing remarks by GO-Biz and networking

LOCATION
Offering stunning views of San Diego’s downtown waterfront, Eve is a new event venue located atop the Edge building in IQHQ’s Research and Development District (RaDD).