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Join Center for Houston’s Future, Project Metis, and The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) this June for the Texas Brain Economy Summit: Catalyzing a New Wave of Innovation & Economic Growth—an exclusive, high-impact gathering of global leaders across academia, industry, investment, healthcare, and government.


 SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS

The Summit will convene 500+ senior executives and thought leaders from around the world, including leading medical and academic institutions, large corporations, innovative startups, venture investors, and global organizations shaping the future of the brain economy with participation from strategic partners such as World Economic Forum and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Hosted By:

Vineet Gupta, PhD

Vineet Gupta, PhD

David Gow

David Gow

Harris Eyre, PhD

Harris Eyre, PhD

 


Why Attend

As artificial intelligence reshapes the global economy, brain capital—our collective cognitive, emotional, and social capacity—is emerging as a critical driver of innovation, productivity, and long-term growth.

This two-day summit will convene 500+ senior executives and thought leaders from around the world, including participation from organizations such as the World Economic Forum and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, alongside leading institutions, corporations, and investors.


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CAPITAL & BIOTECH INNOVATION IN TEXAS

July 17, 2025

Meet Our Invited Speakers and Panelists

We are thrilled to introduce the distinguished individuals who will be sharing their insights and expertise at our upcoming VentureX Summit. From keynote presentations to engaging fireside chats and dynamic plenary sessions, our lineup features some of the most influential voices in the industry.

 Agenda

07:30 - 08:30 a.m.

Check In - Breakfast Served

08:30 - 08:45 a.m.

Opening Remarks

08:45 - 10:00 a.m.

Plenary Session - Revolutionizing Kidney Disease Therapeutics: Three Success Stories

Dr. Jochen Reiser - 08:45-09:05

"Harnessing immune-control as first-in-class approach to kidney disease."

Dr. Vishal Patel - 09:05-09:25

"Precision therapeutics for ADPKD."

Dr. Amit Sharma - 09:25-09:45

"Lessons learned from a renal accelerator - VERA Therapeutics."

Q&A 09:45-10:00

10:00 - 10:15 a.m.  

Break

10:15 - 11:15 a.m.

Fireside Chat #1: Beyond the Shoreline: Big Picture Investment Trends in Texas

11:15 - 11:45 p.m.

UTMB Technology Showcase

11:45 - 12:45 p.m.

Lunch/Networking/Poster Session

12:45 - 01:30 p.m.

Fireside Chat #2: Biotech Breakthroughs: Navigating New Ventures

01:30 - 02:15 p.m.

Fireside Chat #3: Exploring UTMB’s Cutting Edge Innovations

02:15 - 02:30 p.m.

Break

02:30 - 02:40 p.m.

"Entrepreneurship Opportunities for Students"

02:40 - 03:00 p.m.

Nicole Endlich: "Beyond the Horizon: Revolutionizing Kidney Analysis and Cellular Transfection for the Medicine of Tomorrow."

03:00 - 03:15 p.m.

Closing Remarks

03:15 - 04:00 p.m.

Poster Session / Networking & Coffee / Cookies