Upcoming & Past Events

Business Development at BIO International Webinar
Apr
28

Business Development at BIO International Webinar

Event Summary: Business Development at BIO International Webinar

We are excited to announce our upcoming webinar, "Business Development at BIO International," taking place on April 28, 2025 from 9:00AM - 10:30AM. This engaging online event is designed for professionals in the biotechnology and life sciences sectors, offering invaluable insights into effective business development strategies at one of the industry's largest conferences.

Join us as we explore best practices, networking opportunities, and innovative approaches to drive success in business development within the biotech community. Our expert speakers will share their experiences and provide actionable advice to help you navigate the complexities of the industry and maximize your participation at BIO International.

Whether you're a seasoned professional or new to the field, this webinar promises to equip you with the knowledge and tools necessary to enhance your business development efforts. Don't miss out on this opportunity to connect with industry leaders and gain a competitive edge!

Register now to secure your spot: Link

Stay tuned for more updates as we approach the event date, and we look forward to seeing you there!


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Global MedTech Showcase
Apr
28

Global MedTech Showcase

🌍 Ready to Showcase Your Life-Saving Technology to a Global Audience?

One Six 8 Ventures presents the Global MedTech Showcase on April 28, 2025 - connecting breakthrough medical technologies with international investors, healthcare leaders, and industry experts from around the world.

We're seeking:
• Early-stage medtech companies developing life-saving technologies
• Seed to Series A stage preferred
• Medical device focus
• Companies from any region globally are welcome to apply!

Proudly supported by:
Dentons
TD
KoreaBIO
Bullpen
Health Campus Limburg DC
Creative Destruction Lab
Calgary Economic Development

BioAlberta
Kalos LLP I Transactions Diligence Advisory

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🌎 Tag your favorite medtech ecosystem partners worldwide
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🔗 Company pitch application: https://lnkd.in/gtvEwcSD
⏰ Application deadline: April 11, 2025

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The BIO International Convention 2025
Jun
13
to Jun 19

The BIO International Convention 2025

The BIO International Convention is the largest and most comprehensive event for biotechnology, representing the full ecosystem of biotech with 20,000 industry leaders from across the globe.

Whether you work at a public pharmaceutical company, biotech startup, academia, non-profit organization, or government agency; or you work as a researcher, business development professional or investor, BIO is where you'll make valuable connections and build relationships. Our proprietary BIO Partnering™ match-making platform—exclusive to the Premier Access registration package—allows you to find potential partners, schedule and accept meetings.

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Canadian Association for Healthcare Reimbursement's WesternDay
Feb
3
to Feb 4

Canadian Association for Healthcare Reimbursement's WesternDay

Our CEO, Jaspreet Grewel will be speaking on a panel at the Canadian Association for Healthcare Reimbursement's hashtag#WesternDay on the topic of "Opportunities Amidst Political Turbulence: A Life Sciences Perspective." In a time of rapid change, uncertainty can feel like a challenge—but it also presents unique opportunities for innovation, resilience, and strategic growth.

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Real-World Evidence & Big Data in Healthcare: a Canada -UK Discussion at Canada House in London. UK. on Dec 3, 2024
Dec
3

Real-World Evidence & Big Data in Healthcare: a Canada -UK Discussion at Canada House in London. UK. on Dec 3, 2024

Our CEO, Jaspreet Grewal Hosts the "Real-World Evidence & Big Data in Healthcare: a Canada -UK Discussion at Canada House in London. UK. on Dec 3, 2024.  The event was hosted by the Canada-UK Chamber of Commerce bringing together industry experts on the value of data and data driven outcomes. 

Real-World Evidence & Big Data in Healthcare: a Canada-UK Discussion

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International Bar Association Webinar "Canadian, UK and US regulatory horizons: navigating the approval and compliance landscape for psychedelic-assisted treatment"
Nov
18

International Bar Association Webinar "Canadian, UK and US regulatory horizons: navigating the approval and compliance landscape for psychedelic-assisted treatment"

Join Sabrina Ramkellawan that will be speaking at the upcoming webinar Canadian, UK and US regulatory horizons: navigating the approval and compliance landscape for psychedelic-assisted treatment" presenting with Kimberly Chew, Peter Wagner, Alan Adcock and Jonathan Deverill for the International Bar Association (IBA). If you are not able to attend the video is available to view. 

This webinar is free for all who are interested, whether you are an IBA member or not.
This event will discuss Rescheduling psychedelics, Risk Evaluation and Mitigation Strategies, Compliance and international impact and Global clinical trials, as we navigate the challenges and opportunities shaping our field.


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DIA Canada Annual Meeting
Nov
14
to Nov 15

DIA Canada Annual Meeting

Our COO, Sabrina Ramkellawan will be speaking at the DIA conference in Quebec on November 14-15, 2025. She will be speaking on the Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) in Trials track. Her talk "Strategies to Bridge the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Gap in Clinical Trials" including the use of Artificial Intelligence to facilitate recruitment and retention. The track will also include other speaker including Kim Meeking from Queering Cancer speaking on Queering Clinical Trials: Cultural Sensitivity from Bench to Bedside, Munaza Jamil from McMaster University speaking on Bridging the Gap: Advancing New Immigrant Participation in Clinical Trials and our track will be moderated by Rebecca Barnes from N2 Network of Networks.

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ACRP Canadian Chapter Meeting Webinar "Considerations for conducting Psychedelic and Cannabinoid research"
Oct
14

ACRP Canadian Chapter Meeting Webinar "Considerations for conducting Psychedelic and Cannabinoid research"

Our COO Sabrina Ramkellawan will be discussing considerations when conducting Psychedelic and Cannabinoid research. 

Learning Objectives:

  1. Discuss research including different clinical trial phases, study design concepts used in psychedelic research

  2. Discuss considerations for conducting research including regulations related to clinical trials with psychedelics and cannabinoids

  3. Discuss lack of diverse populations historically in psychedelic research and review strategies for the inclusion of diverse populations 

  4. Discuss clinical trial management and commercialization challenges.

Canada Chapter: Considerations for Conducting Psychedelic & Cannabinoid Research - Association of Clinical Research Professionals

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The Sifarish Network’s “Excellence and the Mindset of an Entrepreneur”
May
16

The Sifarish Network’s “Excellence and the Mindset of an Entrepreneur”

Our CEO Jaspreet Grewal speaks at The Sifarish Network’s “Excellence and the Mindset of an Entrepreneur” 


Jaspreet Grewal speaks on a panel discussing valuable insights and business experiences from some of Calgary's most successful, innovative and well established South Asian entrepreneurs and investors. She is joined by Usman Tahir Jutt Pritma Dhillon Chattha, DNP MHA RN Neeraj Gupta to share their valuable insights and knowledge!!


Join us in building a supportive ecosystem of South Asian business and professional community resources to help uplift each other and give back to the cities in which we live work and play!

Link to event: Buy tickets – Excellence & Mindset of an Entrepreneur - YYC – Platform Calgary


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Kenya Innovation Week, Commonwealth Edition 2024
Nov
25
to Nov 29

Kenya Innovation Week, Commonwealth Edition 2024

Join our CEO Jaspreet Grewal at Kenya Innovation Week, Commonwealth Edition, as I discuss recent recommendations on health information management for the purpose of innovation with colleagues from across the Commonwealth. It's a pleasure to share the virtual stage with , Danika Kelly and my fellow panellists, Swarnima Bhattacharya and Yvan Zolo. For further information, please visit https://lnkd.in/gEFGR7vr.

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Psychedelic Therapeutics Conference 2023
May
14
to May 16

Psychedelic Therapeutics Conference 2023

Bringing together the world’s leading researchers and leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities facing those engaged in the research and development of psychedelics for various health conditions with considerable unmet need.

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