At the Table: Serving Up a Lively Discussion With the FDA and USDA
2026-01-28 09:30 - 16:30 (America/New_York) | Sidley, 1501 K Street, NW Washington, D.C., 20005, United States
Please join Sidley’s Food, Drug, and Medical Device team for a Meet the Regulators Roundtable which will include: Stephen A. Vaden, USDA Deputy Secretary; Tyler Clarkson, USDA General Counsel; Kyle Diamantas, FDA Deputy Commissioner for Human Foods, and Sean Keveney, FDA Chief Counsel.

For registration information, please contact dcevents@sidley.com.

Agenda
Registration | 9:30 a.m. ET
Panels | 10:00 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. ET
Lunch | 12:15 p.m. – 1:15 p.m. ET
Meet the Regulators Roundtable | 1:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET
Cocktail Reception | 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. ET
The event will bring together industry leaders for a lively discussion on regulatory compliance, enforcement actions, litigation, and related issues facing the food industry.
Panel discussions prior to the Regulator Roundtable will include:
– The Changing Landscape in Washington Food Regulation
– Enforcement and Litigation – Risks, Opportunities, and Trends
CLE credit is pending for this program. Sidley Austin LLP is an Approved Accredited Provider of CA, IL, and NY CLE credit.

Life Sciences College 2026
2026-02-12 08:30 - 17:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Renaissance Brussels Hotel, Rue du Parnasse 19, Brussels, 1000, Belgium
Join EUCOPE and Sidley for the annual Life Sciences College (LSC) for an exclusive, full-day forum on the future of life sciences in Europe.

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Get ready for a high-impact day of insight and connection at LSC, where life sciences leaders gather to explore the legal, regulatory, and policy shifts shaping the industry.
Why Attend?

– Connect with key decision-makers from the European Commission, regulatory bodies, industry, and the investment community
– Hear exclusive insights on legal, policy, and regulatory trends shaping the EU life sciences landscape
– Join strategic discussions on emerging challenges and opportunities across the sector
– Network with leaders from pharma, biotech, medtech, and venture capital
Who Should Attend
In-house counsel, regulators, and regulatory personnel.There is no registration fee to attend this event.
For more information, contact brevents@sidley.com.

Sidley Sponsors the 2026 EU Pharma Law Forum
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-21 | Steigenberger Icon Wiltcher’s, Brussels
Sidley is proud to sponsor and participate in the EU Pharma Law Forum, the leading annual gathering of regulators, in-house counsel, policymakers, and industry stakeholders shaping the future of European pharmaceutical law.
View agenda here.
Sidley partner Anne Robert will be speaking on “How to Respond to Dawn Raids and Investigations.” Josefine Sommer will present on “Early Experiences from the HTA Regulation: Market Access Pricing and Reimbursement.”
We look forward to connecting with clients, colleagues, and industry leaders in Brussels to discuss the evolving legal landscape and the strategic considerations facing the pharmaceutical sector in 2026 and beyond.

Women’s Life Sciences Network – Biotech Act: Funding and Investment Opportunities
2026-05-19 17:30 - 21:00 (Europe/Brussels) | Comet, Place Stephanie 50, Brussels, 1050, Belgium
Join us in Brussels for our next Women’s Life Sciences Network event on the occasion of the EU Pharmaceutical Law Forum.

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Our speakers will discuss the proposed Biotech Act I, focusing on funding and regulatory support opportunities for the European biopharmaceutical industry.
Join our moderated panel discussion with:
Felicitas Riedl, Director of Innovation and Competitiveness Department, European Investment Bank
Alexandra Eftimie, Legal and Policy Officer, European Commission
Kristin Thompson, Director, Merieux Equity Partner
Valerie Vanhooren, CEO & Co-founder, Ona Therapeutics
The event will include a video address by Stine Bosse, MEP for the Renew Europe group and Vice Chair of the Committee on Public Health in the European Parliament.
Agenda
Welcome and registration – 5:30 p.m. CEST
Panel discussion and Q&A – 6:00 p.m. CEST
Networking reception and canapés – 7:30 p.m. CEST
Stay tuned for more details. All are invited to attend WLSN events.

Boston Life Sciences RoundtableThe New Playbook: Financing, Dealmaking, and Regulation in a Rewired Environment
2026-06-09 13:30 - 18:30 (America/Chicago) | Alexandria Center for Life Science® – Fenway Megacampus™, 201 Brookline Ave, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
Join Sidley’s Life Sciences team for an afternoon of thought-provoking and engaging discussions touching on the latest trends and hot topics including the current administration, emerging technologies, the investment landscape, and more.
Agenda
Registration: 1:30 p.m. ET
Program: 2:00 p.m. ET
Reception: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET
Who Should Attend?
Executives, Investors, General Counsel, and Company Counsel

For more information, contact bosevents@sidley.com.

Bay Area Life Sciences Roundtable
2026-07-22 13:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | SFMOMA, 147 Minna St. Floor 5, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Please join Sidley at SFMOMA for our annual Bay Area Life Sciences Roundtable, an afternoon of thoughtful and engaging discussions addressing cutting-edge trends and hot topics.

By Invitation Only. Space is limited. For questions, please contact sfevents@sidley.com.
Who may be interested in attending:
Executives, Directors, Investors, and In-House Counsel
CLE credit for this program is pending.
