Join us as we pull out our crystal ball and explore what may be in store in 2017 and beyond.   The November elections will be here before we know it.  Our closing Plenary Session of the day will feature a conversation with Nick Magallanes, Director, Federal Government Relations at the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) in Washington, DC.    Prior to joining BIO, Magallanes has served as Senior Aide to the  House Republican Conference, was a member of the staff for the House Committee on Energy and Commerce (Office of Rep. Lee Terry) and also served as a Legislative Aide in the Office of Sen. Lamar Alexander.  Chairman Alexander currently serves as chairman of the US Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor & Pensions.

Moderated by 2016 White Hat Chair, Dirk Karsten Beth, Founder & CEO Hyalescent Ventures and Managing Director of US Operations for arivis , this panel features successful life science entrepreneurs who have reached "the exit" and will discuss what comes next.  Panelists include: David Mallery, Jock Holliman, and Matthew Likens