Upcoming events.
Boston: Our Signature Reception at BIO International
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
Los Angeles: Voices on the Board. Not Just A Seat, A Say.
Join us for a special screening of OnBoard, the documentary from Black Women on Boards, spotlighting the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of Black women navigating the path to board service. This powerful film will be followed by a thought-provoking panel discussion on access to boardrooms and representation across Black and Brown communities.
This event is hosted and executive produced by Karus Nelson. Moderated by BLOC Executive Council Member Megan Nacar, the panel will feature emerging and established leaders sharing personal insights and actionable steps to expand representation at the highest levels of leadership.
Agenda | 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM PT
2:00 PM – Community Networking & Light Refreshments
3:00 PM – Screening of OnBoard (Black Women on Boards)
4:00 PM – Panel Discussion on Board Access & Representation
5:00 PM – Continued Networking & Conversation
Speakers to be announced soon.
San Francisco: JPM Healthcare Week Reception 2025
On Monday, January 13, 2025, we hosted our annual reception during JP Morgan Healthcare Week at Skylight at The Cube in San Francisco. The evening brought together a vibrant community of executives, investors, scientists, and advocates to spotlight the importance of equity, representation, and innovation in the life sciences industry.
The program featured a powerful fireside chat with Deborah Telman, General Counsel at Gilead, moderated by our executive director, Stephen Abreu, Partner at Sidley Austin LLP. The conversation touched on the responsibility of leadership in advancing diversity, the evolving role of general counsel in corporate strategy, and how industry leaders can drive meaningful change from the top.
BLOC also presented its Diversity Champion Award, honoring a leader who has demonstrated a deep commitment to creating inclusive opportunities across the biopharma ecosystem.
The evening concluded with a networking reception and poster session showcasing organizations and initiatives at the intersection of scientific innovation and inclusivity.
We’re grateful to our event sponsors—Sidley Austin LLP, Annexon Biosciences, Pliant Therapeutics, Ultragenyx, PwC, and Bespoke Concierge MD—for their partnership in bringing this event to life and helping us continue to amplify underrepresented voices in biopharma.
San Francisco. JPM Healthcare Week Reception 2025
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more. Or maybe you have a creative project to share with the world. Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference.
San Francisco. Strategic Leadership Event with Ken Frazier & Rob Perez
Strategic leadership event with Ken Frazier and Rob Perez