About: UCLA TDG is taking innovation to the next level by merging two premier events—the UCLA MedTech Conference and the LA Bioscience Ecosystem Summit (LABEST)—under the unified banner of LABEST Week. This strategic integration aims to foster deeper collaboration across biotech, MedTech, therapeutics, AI, and more, engaging key stakeholders in the Los Angeles ecosystem.
GENERAL REGISTRATION NOW AVAILABLE
Register today before prices increase in April
LABEST Combo Ticket $640
Get access to both premiere science conferences at a discounted rate May 21 & 22, 2025
LABEST MedTech Ticket $250
This event ticket provides you access to LABEST MedTech ONLY, on May 21, 2025
LABEST Bioscience Ticket $500
This event ticket provides you access to LABEST Bioscience ONLY on May 22, 2025
What: LABEST Week 2025
When: Monday, May 19 - Thursday, May 22, 2025
Where: UCLA Luskin Conference Center and other venues
How: This is an in-person event. General Registration is now available. Click on button above to register.
UCLA Staff/Faculty and Student tickets available: Email tdgevents@tdg.ucla.edu for verification to receive a dedicated link.
CONFIRMED PANELS
LABEST MedTech Conference Wed 5/21
- Lessons from the Frontline: What It Takes to Succeed as a Medtech CEO - leaders from Vibrato, MedTech Impact Partners, CathWorks and Karl Storz Endoscopy
- Monetizing AI: Sustainable Business Models - reps from Dell Technologies, Eli Lilly, UCSF and University of Rochester
- MedTech Showcase - Twelve startups will present pioneering technologies, with the winning team receiving a $10,000 prize, proudly sponsored by KPPB law
LABEST Bioscience Conference Thur 5/22
- The Business of Bioscience Present & Future - moderated by Arie Belldegrun, MD, CEO, Bellco Capital
- BioSucess in LA - hear from leaders of thriving companies Trethera, Pelage, Capsida, CleopatraRx and Appia Bio
- Hot Topic - Metabolism - led by expert Orian Shirihai, Professor of Medicine, UCLA
- Learning Lounge - gain knowledge about Industry Sponsored Research, alternative funding sources, how to file for a patent and more
- Pearl Cohen Poster Competition - over 100 scientific posters are entered and judged for prizes
LABEST WEEK 2025
Schedule at a Glance
(subject to change)
Monday, May 19 – Biotech Connection LA presents 10th Annual Bioscience Talent Connection at UCLA Ackerman Union
Tuesday, May 20 – UCLA Undergraduate Research Showcase event
Wednesday, May 21 – LABEST MedTech Conference
Thursday, May 22 – LABEST Bioscience Conference
BOOK YOUR ROOM
at Luskin Conference Center Today
Special Discounted Rate of $309 per night
UCLA Luskin Conference Center is the official hotel for #LABEST2025. Use this link to book your room today or call 855-LCC-UCLA. Availability is limited. Offer ends April 19th or once sold out.