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We lead. The Future Follows. 

April 30, 2026 | Capital One West Creek Commons Richmond, VA

Experience THRiVE, the powerhouse conference where researchers, health‑system innovators, entrepreneurs, recognized and emerging bioscience companies converge to shape the future.

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Program Agenda


April 29th

Get ahead of the early morning commute and a head start on networking! 
Book your stay for $179 a night plus tax/fees before April 7th!

April 30th

Network with attendees and visit our exhibitors.
Carrie Chenery, Secretary of Commerce and Trade, Commonwealth of Virginia
Steven DeLuca, Vice President, Head of State and Local Government Relations, Capital One
Mia Masten, Healthcare Strategist | Cross-Sector Alliance Builder | Patient Access Advocate, Emcee
John Newby, CEO, Virginia Bio
May Nivar, Delegate, 57th District, Commonwealth of Virginia
Hear the inside track on some of the major recent life science wins.
Ann Abanto, Senior Director of Operations Alliance, AstraZeneca
Sneha Atwal, Vice President, Manufacturing Division, VEDP (moderator)
Eric Arocho, Associate Vice President,  Richmond Site Head, Eli Lilly and Company
More being announced soon!
Network with attendees and visit our exhibitors.
Lightning round updates from growing start-ups around Virginia and benefiting from programs regional supported programs such as Project VITAL among others.
Amy Adams, Executive Director, GMU Institute for Biohealth Innovation
Erin Burcham, CEO, Roanoke Blacksburg Innovation Alliance
Nikki Hastings, President, CvilleBioHub
Kevin Leslie, AVP for Innovation and Commercialization, Old Dominion University
Nicolai Shuman, Senior Director of Entrepreneurship & Ecosystem Development, Activation Capital

Nominations are now closed for Outstanding Contributions to Biosciences in Virginia. 

Join us to recognize individuals, companies, organizations, events, discoveries, or collaborations in the biosciences that exemplify the excellence, variety, and influence of the Virginia biosciences community.
Learn from investment leaders on financial trends and opportunities.
Julie Ebert, Managing Director, Life Science and Healthcare Venture Banking, Stifel Bank
Andrew Krouse, President and CEO, Slate Bio, Inc.
Emily McMahan, General Partner & Co-Founder, AIN Ventures
Ashlyn Roberts, Vice President of Government Affairs, National Venture Capital Association
Bret Schreiber, Senior Vice President, Life Sciences and Technology, Fulton Bank

Network with attendees and visit our exhibitors.
Candid discussion of Virginia's workforce pipeline and retaining skilled talent.
Chris Bachmann, Professor and Program Director, Integrated Science and Technology Program, James Madison University
Angela Biehl, Director Talent Acquisition, ATCC
Cynthia Finley, Director, Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Intermediary, Community College Workforce Alliance
Megan Healy, Chief of Talent and Workforce Strategy, VEDP

Understand the support that will sustain Virginia's ecosystem growth

Abhishek Dhawan, Life Science Core Market Leader, DPR Construction

Charles Lane, Southeast Regional Sales Manager, BWT Pharma & Biotech Inc.

Regal Leftwich, Principal, Hanbury

Brian Youngbar, General Foreman, Rosendin Electric
Continue the attention on these important important topics to advance our ecosystem.

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Venue

Conference Location

Capital One West Creek Commons


Capital One - West Creek Commons

15080 Capital One Drive
Richmond, VA 23238

Parking:

Please note: Open paved lot parking is reserved for Capital One staff only.

Enter the West Creek campus via any of the security entrances as a guest and follow the attached map.

Free parking is available in the Central Parking Deck.

After deck parking, please follow the sidewalk and ramp from the parking deck to the Commons building entrance.

Capital One West Creek Map

Host Hotel

Hilton Richmond Short Pump


Hilton Richmond Hotel & Spa/Short Pump

12042 West Broad Street
Richmond, VA 23233

Welcome Reception:

Kick-off the conference networking on Wednesday, April 29th from 5pm-7pm at the Hilton.

Room Block Rate {by April 7th}:

Before April 7th, book your stay for $179 a night plus tax/fees and $10.00 per day self-parking fee. Complimentary hotel shuttle to Capital One upon request and based on availability.

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