Mapping the SF Bay Area Biomedical Industry

Focus Forward: Biomed's Future in the Bay Area

Join industry professionals to network and hear a 1-hour discussion and discover the Bay Area’s biomedical companies’ present and future geo trends. The presentation is based on information gathered from interviews, research, and boots-on-ground visits to businesses and city council meetings. 

About the Presenter: 

Dr. Gregory Theyel has worked for over 25 years with large and small biomedical technology companies assisting with business, technology, and production planning. He is the Director of the Biomedical Manufacturing Network, which maintains a database and maps of the SF Bay Area biomedical industry and assists companies with technical and strategic planning. 

FAQs

1. What is the purpose of this event?
   • Provide a venue for life science professionals to gain new insight, learn, and network with peers. 
2. Who’s expected to attend?
   • Professionals located in the San Francisco Bay Area from biomed / life science industries including biotech, medical device, pharmaceutical, and medical equipment.
3. Is the event free? Do I need to buy a ticket?
   • There is no cost to attend. Please pre-resister to reserve a spot. 
4. What are the ways I can reserve a ticket?
   • Eventbrite is the preferred way to reserve a ticket. See the last bullet for someone at WESTPAK to contact directly.
5. Can I update my registration information?
   • Certainly. The best way is through Eventbrite.
6. Is my registration ticket transferrable?
   • Please make sure the person attending matches the reservation. Contact WESTPAK (see the last bullet) if you must transfer the ticket to someone else.
7. If I reserve a ticket but forget to bring it with me, can I still attend?
   • Absolutely, we’ll have you on the Registered list.
8. What should I do if I reserve a ticket and later decide I’m unable to attend?
   • If you registered and realize later you’re unable to attend, please visit Eventbrite and cancel your reservation. Or see the last bullet for someone at WESTPAK to contact directly.
9. Will food be served? 
   • Yes, food and drinks will be served. 
10. Will drinks be available?
    • Yes, beer and soft drinks will be available.
11. Can I bring a guest? Do I need to reserve a ticket for my guest?
    • Yes, each industry Registrant can bring one non-industry adult guest. Please register your guest. Each person attending must be pre-registered.
12. Can I reserve tickets for others on my team?
    • Yes and No. Only one ticket can be reserved at a time.
13. Will I be required to wear a name badge?
    • We’ll have pre-printed name badges ready for all pre-registered attendees. Feel free to wear them or not. Your choice.
14. Who is the promoter? What does the promoter expect to gain from this?
    • The promoter of this event is WESTPAK, a 3^rd party, independent testing laboratory with facilities in San Jose and San Diego, CA.
    • WESTPAK hopes attendees will learn what unique company we are while finding ways we can help you and your company’s success.
    • Also, it is WESTPAK’s desire to provide a venue for biomedical / life science professionals to gain new insight, information, network, and have a bit of fun. We look forward to seeing many of our existing clients and meeting potential new partners at the event.
15. Will you accept Walk Ins who didn’t make a reservation?
    • We’ll be able to accept the first ten (10) Walk Ins without reservations. After that, no walk-ins will be accepted.
16. Will the event be standing or seating?
    • Both. There will be seating available for eating and watching the presentation. Also, there will be lots of standing room for stretching legs and networking.
17. Will the event inside or outside?
    • The event will be held outside in the Beer Garden, so we suggest bringing a light jacket or sweater.
18. Is the facility accessible to wheelchairs?
    • Yes, the Tied House is an accessible facility.
19. Can I bring a security animal?
    • No, please do not bring emotional / security pets to the event.
20. I have special dietary requirements. Can I pre-order something special?
    • We will offer a nice variety of dishes - including vegetarian – however we will not attempt to accommodate individual requirements.
21. Will there be a sales pitch? Will I be expected to sign up or buy something?
    • There won’t be a sales pitch per se. WESTPAK will provide a brief company overview and a quick glance at our test services so you know what we enjoy doing for a living. This should take about 5 minutes.
22. Will there be an opportunity to ask questions?
    • Absolutely! Our presenter, Dr. Gregory Theyel, encourages interaction during the presentation. 
23. How will WESTPAK use my contact info? Will it be sold?
    • WESTPAK will add your contact information to our marketing database, which you can Opt Out of at any time.
    • WESTPAK will take great care of your contact information and will never sell or give it to anyone.
24. Who can I contact if I have a question about the event or WESTPAK?
    • Please direct questions, suggestions, or complaints to WESTPAK’s marketing team: Tim Eells tim@westpak.com 408-600-3413