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Learn about the life sciences industry in Maine, network with biotech and medical device community and receive a copy of BioME 2019 Industry Report!

The theme of this year's Conference is "State of the Industry" and we will start off by sharing key findings from the 2019 BioME Industry Report focused on employment, earnings, establishments, economic impact, investments and other important aspects of this sector. This BioME report will be released on the day of the event!

What to expect:
+ Engaging programming
+ BioME Industry Report release & key findings
+ Key note address by John Konsin, Founder & CEO of Prapela
Maine & The Life Sciences Industry: The Road to Opportunity
How a Med-Device startup won $1M with Maine talent and resources
+ Panel discussion focused on workforce & recruitment
+ ~200 guests expected
+ Expo tables. -- contact us if you'd like to exhibit! Limited space available.
+ Networking reception

Keynote Speaker:

John Konsin, Co-founder & CEO at Prapela, Inc.
A 2x CEO, is the principal founder and CEO of Prapela, Inc., a company focused on supporting infant health with a novel, drug free solution. Konsin is among four contest winners to receive $1 million each for products created to help fight opiod abuse through the Ohio Opiod Technology Challenge. John previously held leadership and executive positions at 4 different Fortune 200 companies and one FTSE 100 company. He has led or assisted in the generation of more than $5.4 billion in revenue and launched over 100 products. For over 35 years he has worked closely with Physicians and leaders in the Pediatrics, Sports Medicine, Pain Management, Ob/GYN and Cardiology. His product and product development experience includes biologics, implants, capital equipment, disposables, durable medical equipment, lab testing, field service and contract manufacturing. Starting out in marketing, John’s career led to additional roles in business development, operations, product development, sales and general management. John holds a B.S. in Business Administration from Duquesne University and an MBA from the University of Colorado. Read more about Konsin's success