SALT LAKE CITY – October 2, 2025 – BioUtah, Utah’s trade association dedicated to the life sciences community, has opened Early Bird registration. Be sure to register at a reduced price before Early Bird sales end on October 17. The 2025 Utah Life Sciences Summit presented by Mayer Brown will be held November 12 at the Hilton, Salt Lake City Center.

Register HERE for early bird discounts. View preliminary agenda HERE.

Attracting over 500 registrants, the Utah Life Sciences Summit convenes top life sciences leaders, experts, policymakers, and professionals to discuss important industry dynamics, the regulatory landscape, market trends, and strategies to promote innovation and advance healthcare.

“From groundbreaking startups to established industry leaders, this flagship event brings together the best and the brightest in our sector for a day of discovery, collaboration, and inspiration,” said Kelvyn Cullimore, president and CEO of BioUtah. 

Utah has emerged as one of the nation's fastest-growing life sciences hubs, contributing $22.6 billion to Utah's GDP and supporting approximately 180,000 jobs. The economic and social impact extends throughout the state and beyond.

Speakers Taking Center Stage

The following keynote speakers will cover thought-provoking topics impacting all segments of Utah’s life sciences ecosystem.

• Melissa Holyoak, Commissioner, Federal Trade Commission is a Utahn and nationally recognized lawyer with expertise in consumer protection, constitutional law, healthcare market competition, and mergers and acquisitions.
• Michelle Tarver, MD, PhD, Director of FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, is a public health executive, board-certified in ophthalmology with a doctorate in epidemiology. She will hold a virtual FDA Town Hall discussion about the agency’s policy priorities and regulatory initiatives.
• Peter Marks, MD, Hematologist, Oncologist, is the former head of the FDA’s Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, where he oversaw a rapid expansion in the number of FDA-approved cell and gene therapies. He also played a key role in establishing Operation Warp Speed, which accelerated the development of COVID-19 vaccines.
• Carter Dredge, Executive Director of the Intermountain Health Institute, is a global healthcare thought leader and transformationalist, who partners with some of the world’s top thinkers and doers to create novel solutions to complex problems.

Dedicated Networking

The summit’s lunchtime networking program, designed to facilitate meaningful professional connections, creates space for introductions and conversation with colleagues. 

The ULSS will also feature an impressive lineup of subject specific tracks, including workforce, market access, regulatory and quality, and legal. Also, throughout the day, BioUtah will present awards to individuals and companies for their valuable contributions and achievements in the life sciences.

“Whether your focus is medical device manufacturing, diagnostics, or biopharmaceuticals, you'll find relevant and engaging content at the summit,” said Cullimore.

About BioUtahBioUtah is an independent 501(c)(6) trade association serving Utah’s life sciences industry. Its member companies reflect a broad spectrum of the industry with strengths in medical device manufacturing and services, research and testing, biotechnology, biopharmaceuticals, and diagnostics, amongst others; and are a key driver of Utah’s economy and advancing healthcare.

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