BioHive announces second annual BioHive Live to celebrate Utah’s thriving life science and healthcare ecosystem

BioHive Live, Utah’s premier life sciences and healthcare innovation event, is set to take place on February 20, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy, UT. The event will bring together leading minds, disruptors, experts, and some of the most influential individuals in the life sciences and healthcare industry to elevate Utah as a hub for patient impact.

“Utah’s life science industry is thriving, with over 1,600 companies and a contribution of approximately $21 billion to the GDP,” said Aimee Edwards, Executive Director of BioHive. “BioHive Live is a community event celebrating the excellence of Utah’s builders and connectors who drive breakthroughs and enhance patients’ lives both locally and globally.”

The day will feature renowned speakers, offering insights on the latest trends and challenges in the life science and healthcare industries, including:

  • Joseph Grenny, New York Times Best Selling Author, Crucial Conversations
  • Carole Ho, Chief Medical Officer, Denali Therapeutics
  • David Schenkein, General Partner, Google Ventures
  • Chris Gibson, CEO, Recursion
  • Ryan Watts, Co-founder & CEO, Denali Therapeutics
  • David Bearss, Co-founder & CEO, Halia Therapeutics
  • Jared Bauer, CEO, Seek Labs
  • Gina Zanik, Co-founder & Executive Director, Rare and Undiagnosed Network
  • Justin Zanik, General Manager, Utah Jazz
  • Cindy Dunkle, Chief People Officer, Denali Therapeutics

Additional speakers to be announced.

BioHive Live 2025 will culminate with the inaugural Best of BioHive Awards Ceremony, an evening dedicated to recognizing the exceptional contributions of companies and individuals within Utah’s life sciences and healthcare ecosystem. Awards will be presented in categories such as Visionary of the YearInnovation of the Year, and Patient Advocate of the Year.

For more information about BioHive Live or to register visit biohivelive.com.