What to expect
The Maryland Tech Council's Technology Symposium is a half-day program, 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM on Wednesday, November 18, on the role of AI where technology and life sciences meet. It brings together technology leaders, life sciences innovators, investors, entrepreneurs and emerging talent. A continental breakfast, buffet lunch and networking are included.
Who should attend
Founders working in health tech, biotech, digital health or AI tools for life sciences will find the most relevant content, along with anyone looking to meet Maryland investors and corporate innovators in these fields.
Agenda and speakers
- Keynote: Mark Gustavson, Senior Director, Computational Pathology, AstraZeneca
- Fireside chat: From Classroom to Client Work: What Employers Should Know About AI-Ready Graduates, with Towson University student Monica Mitchell and Sandra Warner of Mind Over Machines
- Panel: Investing in the AI Powered Life Sciences Ecosystem, with a moderator and panelists from Rockefeller Capital Management and other investment firms
- Panel: AI in Action: What's Actually Working, What Isn't, and Why, moderated by Steve Navarro, with Kim Cato (VP IT, Customer Channels Group), Matt Christian (U.S. Pharmacopeia), Robert Hsiao (AstraZeneca) and Alex Moylan (Baker Donelson)
- Subject matter expert spotlight: Tim Kulp, Chief Innovation Officer, Mind Over Machines
Venue and access
Maryland Jockey Club, Rt 198 and Laurel Race Track Road, Laurel, MD 20725. Free parking is available.
How to register
Tickets are $70 for MTC members and $100 for nonmembers. As of October 20, the registration page says no registrations are currently available and suggests contacting the organizer, Amy Speck at amy@mdtechcouncil.com, for assistance.


