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The Pennsylvania Convention Center

Jun 14, 2026 7:00 AM - Jun 18, 2026 3:00 PM

1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USA

DIA 2026 Global Annual Meeting

Inside the Biotech Breakthroughs: How Investors and Founders Build Winning Companies

Session Chair(s)

Katie  Truong

Katie Truong

SVP & Managing Director, DIA Americas and Global Head of Business Operations

DIA, United States

This candid panel looks inside notable biotech breakthroughs to explore what “success” really takes beyond the headlines. Through case studies from leading venture groups and founders, speakers will unpack key decisions, near misses, pivots, and partnership strategies, translating them into practical lessons for emerging companies and their partners.

Learning Objective : Describe the strategic and operational decisions that shape successful biotech trajectories from idea to inflection point; Analyze real-world case studies to identify patterns in pivots, near misses, financing, and partnership strategies; Translate investor and founder perspectives into practical lessons for emerging companies and their partners.

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