We invite you to the relaunch of the
Seattle (Pacific Northwest) chapter of the Association of Bioscience Financial Officers (ABFO), hosted and sponsored by
Ernst & Young LLP.
ABFO is a national networking organization for senior finance leaders across biotechnology, med tech, and the broader life sciences industry, providing a forum to share insights, compare best practices, and build peer networks. ABFO
It has been several years since the ABFO NW/Seattle area chapter was active, and this event is intended as a fresh kick-off for operating financial executives in the Seattle-area biotech and life sciences ecosystem. The format will be similar to recent ABFO San Francisco / NorCal gatherings and prior Seattle events, combining a technical update with ample time for discussion and networking among peers.
Event Details
Date: Thursday, January 8
Time: 3:30 – 8:00 p.m.
• Program & discussion: ~3:45 – 5:15
• Networking happy hour: immediately following the program
Location:
Ernst & Young LLP – Seattle Office
920 5th Ave, Suite 900
Seattle, WA 98104
Who Should Attend
This event is open to operating financial executives in the Seattle-area biotech, med tech, and life sciences community, including:
• CFOs, VPs/Heads of Finance, Controllers
• Finance and strategic planning leaders at venture-backed or public companies
• Other senior executives with responsibility for financial strategy in bioscience
Whether you’ve been involved with ABFO in the past or are new to the organization, this will be a good opportunity to:
• Get a technical and market update relevant to bioscience finance
• Reconnect with peers and expand your local network
• Provide input on how a revitalized ABFO Northwest / Seattle chapter can best support our community going forward
Agenda (Draft)
3:30 – 3:45 p.m. – Arrival, registration, and introductions
3:45 – 5:15 –
• Welcome and overview of ABFO and the Seattle chapter
• Technical update / discussion on current topics impacting bioscience finance (e.g., capital markets, partnering, and operating in today’s environment)
• Group discussion and feedback on priorities for an ongoing Seattle / Northwest ABFO program
5:15 – 8:00 p.m. – Networking happy hour hosted by Ernst & Young LLP
(A final agenda and speaker details will be shared closer to the event.)
RSVP
Please RSVP if you can by replying to this Registration link:
https://form.ey.com/253421944926866) so we can confirm building access and catering headcount.
If you know other Seattle-area bioscience finance leaders who may be interested, please forward and share this invitation.