Participants at this session will receive an update on the multifaceted economic and other contributions of the biopharmaceutical industry to California. This interactive discussion will focus on current and future developments in the state. The modern biotechnology industry was created out of California′s universities in the 1970s. Many pharmaceutical firms looking to stay abreast of the latest therapeutic developments matched up with biotech firms seeking external resources, additional expertise, the ability to scale-up production and global marketing capabilities. A pattern of increasing interdependence developed, and nowhere is that relationship more embedded than in California. The biopharmaceutical industry is a significant force in the state′s economy. Several of the world′s leading clusters are in California. Gain firsthand information on the extent the industry′s role in the state′s economy in terms of jobs, earnings, output and the products that are delivered to improve health and the quality of life to residents. Find out how the state is positioned for future growth in this industry.
Preregistration for this session is required. Please send your requests to Joe Meehan at jmeehan@milkeninstitute.org.
Global Conference 2013
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair, philanthropist Bill Gates and Strive Masiyiwa of Econet Wireless discuss advancing prosperity in Africa.
