Life Sciences Lifeline: The Life Sciences Policies Shaping Indiana’s 2026 Legislative Session
Tuesday, January 20, 2026
11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. (Eastern)

Panelists will unpack emerging policy debates affecting biopharmaceutical innovation, medical device development, workforce readiness, biosecurity preparedness, and the state’s rapidly expanding research and manufacturing ecosystem.
With Indiana’s life sciences sector continuing to drive economic growth and national competitiveness, this discussion will offer timely insights into the regulatory priorities, opportunities, and challenges that lawmakers and stakeholders will navigate in the year ahead.
Presenters
Susan Brock Williams, Associate Vice President, State Government Affairs, Eli Lilly
Miriam Dant, President, Dant Advocacy
Gretchen Gutman, Vice President Public Policy, COOK Medical
Moderator
Kristin Jones, President and CEO, Indiana Life Sciences Association
Networking and lunch begin at 11:30 a.m. and the program begins at 12 p.m.
Location
Barnes & Thornburg, Fifth Floor Event Hall, 11 S. Meridian St., Indianapolis, IN 46204
Questions? Email Audrey Cannon or call 317-229-3014.
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