Rideshare Takes To The Air

Unmanned systems have moved past eyes in the sky to self-driving cars.  They are quickly approaching automated air taxis and delivery services. eVOTLs (electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicles), hybrid or all electric Air Taxis and regional commuters are emerging in personal and commercial use with full regional deployment in Florida and SoCal in time for the LA28 Summer Olympics. Unicorn companies are actually flying as we speak — one even purchased a commuter airport near LAX to use as a regional hub.

Join our expert speakers as they explore the exciting opportunities emerging for entrepreneurs and researchers. This dynamic program will equip you with the insights to navigate this rapidly evolving field. Following an engaging panel discussion, connect with industry leaders for an interactive Q&A and vibrant networking session.

Please note Forum events now start at 10 am.

Speakers:  

Kevin Noertker

CEO & Co-Founder

Ampaire

Alex Garcia Lautzenheiser

Senior Associate

UP.Ventures

Producer:  

Stan Tomsic

Managing Director

Magna Point Group

Discover how AI is revolutionizing drug discovery, biologics design, and care delivery, with innovation accelerating at unprecedented speed. AI is compressing timelines, reducing costs, improving precision, and personalizing care across the entire life sciences and healthcare value chain, from molecule to patient. For founders, scientists, and industry leaders, the focus is no longer “what’s possible?” but “what’s working in the lab, the clinic, and the market now.” This event unites leading researchers, startup founders, and industry operators advancing innovation at the intersection of computation and biology, from the Southern California ecosystem to the global stage.

Please note Forum events now start at 10 am.

Keynote Speakers:  

Hosea Nelson, Ph.D.

Professor of Chemistry

California Institute of Technology

Debbie Lin, Ph.D.

Life Sciences Executive and Venture Capitalist

Speakers:  

Lucy Abgaryan, Ph.D.

Biotech Executive and Serial Entrepreneur

GrittGene Therapeutics

Paul-Marie Cartaftan

AI Governance Leader & Life Sciences Advisor

Louise Brandy

Chief Information Officer

Halozyme, Inc.

Producers:  

Olga Batygin

Technical Strategy Consultant

Pandora Ovanessian

CIO/CTO

Technology Consultant

California Manufacturing Technology Consulting

Robbie Nock

Deputy Director