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Building Arizona Biotech from Students Up
Panel: The Future of the AZ Biotech Ecosystem
May 7, 2026, 6:15 PM - 6:45 PM MST
at CEI - Main Stage

The event will close with a panel discussion featuring voices from academia, industry, and government, all united around a common theme: students are the foundation of Arizona's biotech future. Panelists will make the case for why nurturing student talent now is key to driving long-term innovation, partnership, and economic growth across the state

In collaboration with: Nucleate 
Sponsored by CEI

 

 

 

Speakers
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Noreen Scheu
Director, Venture Programs
Arizona Commerce Authority
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Joanna Yang Yowler
Program Manager of Translational Biosciences & Entrepreneurship
Flinn Foundation
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Dante Dennis Acenas, II
Co-President
Nucleate
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Don Weber
Sr. Business Development Analyst
Center for Entrepreneurial Innovation