Innovation for Patients Gala

Join the PDA West Coast Chapter for our fourth-annual Gala. Please join us for the PDA West Coast Chapter's 2026 Innovation for Patients Gala located at the California Academy of Sciences, a renowned research institute and natural history museum located in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park. The event brings together the brightest minds in the pharmaceutical industry for an evening of bold ideas, honest conversation, and shared purpose. Hear from thought leaders and experts at the forefront of AI, quality, and biomanufacturing, exploring the innovations accelerating life-changing treatments to the patients who need them most, then continue the evening over drinks, dinner and conversation with peers who share your passion for advancing medicine. Black tie attire enouraged. Visitor and Vendor Policy: Due to security measures, all attendees must be pre-registered on Eventbrite prior to attending. Please Note: Everyone attending must have a ticket registered under their own name. Speakers: *Subject to change based on availability Dom Hebrault, Ph.D. Principal Scientific Advisor, Microgravity Drug Development | SpaceMD, a Redwire Company Dom Hebrault, Ph.D. is a pharmaceutical process development expert with over 25 years of experience advancing small molecule drugs from laboratory to commercial scale. He serves as Scientific Advisor to SpaceMD, a Redwire Company, where he contributes to the PIL-BOX microgravity crystallization program aboard the International Space Station. His work spans solid-form science, real-time in-process analytics, and space-enabled drug manufacturing, building on prior experience as the Life Science Development Lead at Varda Space Industries. Dom is a named author on peer-reviewed publications in pharmaceutical sciences and a co-author on scientific presentations at AIAA ASCEND and ASGSR. He is based in Massachusetts. Platinum Exhibitors: more info at www.bayer.com more info at https://www.biomerieux.com/ more info at https://bionovascientific.com/ more info at https://www.element.com/ more info at https://www.gene.com more info at www.gilead.com more info at https://globalcompliancepartners.com/ more info at https://www.sterile.com/ Silver Exhibitors: FAQs How can I contact the organizer with any questions? You can contact the event organizer by sending an email to [email protected]. Please allow a few days for the response, emails will not be monitored on the day of the event. Is my registration fee or ticket transferable? Tickets are not reimbursable, however you can transfer your ticket by 30OCT26 to whomever would like to attend on your behalf. My company would like to become a PDA WCC Exhibtor, do you have a sponsorship program? Yes, our PDA WCC Exhibitorship Program offers a unique opportunity for companies that want to strengthen brand image, increase visibility, and gain access to leaders of the San Francisco Bay Life Science Community. Inquire at [email protected]. Cancellation & Refund Policy: Tickets are non-refundable. Seating is confirmed and reserved in advance. All sales are final and no refunds will be provided, including but not limited to non-attendance at the event. If a registrant cannot attend, substitutions are welcome no later than 14 days before the event (300CT26). The Chapter reserves the right to cancel an event if the minimum number of attendees is not met by the Monday prior to the event. The Chapter reserves the right to not answer emails or phone calls on the day of the event. Privacy Policy: We manage your personal data responsibly and align with PDA Privacy Policy. REGISTRATION AGREEMENT: By registering to this event, I consent to PDA WCC recording and/or photographing me and using those recording(s) and/or photograph(s) in the future PDA WCC promotional and marketing material, and to send me promotional information via email.