Summer Bash 2025

Join us for our sixth annual Summer Bash on August 14, celebrating San Diego innovation with 400 of our closest friends. Enjoy a short inspiring program, meaningful networking, live music, and local food and drinks—all at The Alexandria at Torrey Pines.

Night's agenda

• 5:30 p.m. | Check-in and reception
• 6:30 p.m. | Keynote by Kevin Forrest, PhD, co-founder, former president and CEO of Kate Therapeutics, recently acquired by Novartis for $1.1 billion.
• 7-8:30 p.m. | Networking, music, food, and fun!

All proceeds support the San Diego: Life. Changing. campaign's talent attraction and retention efforts. Contact Bree Burris at bb@sandiegobusiness.org for more information and sponsorships.

Attire is business casual; the event is on grass outdoors. Complimentary parking available on-site.

On tickets and rates: Not sure if you're an EDC member? See our investor roster here.