Tech Talk-BioPharm 

At the Tech Talk, we will delve into current tech trends, challenges, and success strategies in both industry and academic research, employing various formats including fireside chats, panel discussions, demos, and expert speeches.

Chair

Jae Beom Kim

Director

Alliance Management Gilead Sciences

Co-Chair

Sehyun Kim

Director

Business Development & License

Merck

Tech Talk - BioPharm Session

The session will explore global pharmaceutical trends, blockbuster drug development, bio-academic research, and partnerships by assessing the current state of technological advancements, trends, and visions in the biopharmaceutical field. 

Tech Talk BioPharm Session I

Current Drug Discovery Trends   -    August 23 (Friday) 4 PM - 5 PM PST 

Martin Rhee, MD

Director, Gilead 

Title: Sunlenca Discovery to Clinic 

Jung Han, PhD

President / Chief Development Officer

Pharos iBio & Therapeutics

Title: The use of AI for clinical drug development and repurposing 

JinHwan Han, PhD

Principal Scientist, Merck 

Title: ADC Trend in Drug Discovery (TBA)

Business Development and Strategic Partnership   -    August 23 (Friday) 5 PM - 6 PM PST 

Amy Toro

Covington 

Title: General License business Contract (TBA)

Ben Youn, Phd MBA

Investment Associate 

Omega Fund 

Title: BD from VC perspectives (TBA)

Renee Yao

Ecosystem BD, Nvidia 

Title: AO Pulse: LLM in Healthcare Life Science

Tech Talk BioPharm Session II

Fireside Chat-Startup Journey   -    August 24 (Saturday) 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM PST 

Sehyun Kim

Moderator, Merck MSD

Sehyun Kim

Moderator, Merck MSD

Sehyun Kim

Moderator, Merck MSD

Title: Round Table Discussion /Q&A

Academic to Industry Career Transition   -    August 24 (Saturday) 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM PST 

Sehyun Kim

Moderator, Merck MSD

Sehyun Kim

Moderator, Merck MSD

Sehyun Kim

Moderator, Merck MSD

Title: Round Table Discussion /Q&A