2023 Agenda
Panels featured the latest innovations in Medical Aesthetics, LaunchPad Presentations & more.
Aesthetics Tech Forum 2023 Agenda
Thursday, January 26, 2023
7:30 – 8:30 am PST
EXPERIENCE
Continental Breakfast, Exhibits, & Networking
Network with colleagues! You can also set appointments within our virtual platform or take part in a networking session catered to your interests.
8:30 – 8:45 am
EXPERIENCE
Opening Comments
Kicking off Aesthetics Tech Forum with Octane’s CEO.
Bill Carpou, CEO, Octane
8:45 – 9:30 am
PANEL
Five Perspectives on Patient Treatment Trends
Frank Fazio, President and CEO, Amplifica Holdings Group, Inc. (Moderator)
Jason Bloom, MD, FACS, Bloom Facial Plastic Surgery
Megan Driscoll, Founder and CEO, EvolveMKD
Leslie Fletcher, MSN, RN, AGNP-BC, Beauty Innovator, ArqueDerma Artistic Restoration Lift, Injectability Institute
Jeff Kizilbash, CEO, RealSelf
Todd Watts, CEO & Co-Founder, PatientFi
9:30 – 10:15 am
PANEL
MedSpa Evolution in the New Economic Environment
Macro environment. Do certain services become more popular?
Kurt Knab, Senior Vice President Sales, Evolus (Moderator)
Gabrielle Garritano, Founder & CEO, JECT
Jamie Smith, Founder, Nurse Injector, Just GLO
Brandie Heredia, RN, Founder/Owner, Unmarked Beauty & Wellness
Nicci Levy, Founder and CEO, Alchemy 43
Audrey Rose, NP, CEO, Owner & Founder, Age-less Weigh-Less
10:15 – 10:45 am
EXPERIENCE
Break: Exhibits & Networking
Take this time to visit sponsor booths, get to know fellow attendees, and make connections!
10:45 am – 11:15 am
EXPERIENCE
Keynote Interview
Jonah Shacknai, Founder; Executive Chairman of Skinbetter Science and Chief Strategic Development Officer, L’Oreal US
M Dean Vistnes, MD, FACS, Founder and Medical Director, SkinSpirit
11:15 – 12:00 pm
PANEL
Business Development in Aesthetics
What are strategics, investors and potential buyers looking at? What are the requirements for a deal with a larger company? How do companies evaluate new opportunities? How do BD execs make decisions?
Tom Albright, President, JuvaStrat (Moderator)
Ted Ebel, Chief Business Officer, Colorescience
Amber Edwards, Global Head of Alastin Skincare, Galderma
12:00 – 12:30 pm
Networking & Refreshment Break
12:30 – 1:45 pm
PANEL & LUNCH
LaunchPad SBDC, Lunch, Networking & Exhibits
Presenting Companies:
- RealizeMD
- StimuSIL
- Yuva Biosciences, Inc.
- Lumisque
- Syntr Health Technologies
- Spiderwort
- Tissue Form
Judges:
Gregory A. Buford, MD, FACS, PCEO, Beauty by Buford
Judy Kozlicki, Strategic Advisor, Aesthetics, Skytale Group
Adele Oliva, Founding Partner, 1315 Capital
Read more about the companies and presenters here.
After the presentations, take this time to visit sponsor booths, get to know fellow attendees, and make connections!
1:45 – 2:30 pm
PANEL
Science of Aging- Advancing Technology in Aesthetics
Biotech, digital tech, diversity
Dr. Stephanie Manson Brown, MBBS, MRCS, MFPM, Vice President, Head of Clinical Development, Aesthetic Medicine, Allergan Aesthetics an AbbVie Company (Moderator)
Jaide Jensen, Head of Biotechnology, Arcaea
Eleanor Jones, Founder & CEO, Skintelligent
Sophia Ononye-Onyia, PhD, MPH, MBA, Founder & CEO, The Sophia Consulting Firm
2:30 – 3:00 pm
PANEL
Unmet Innovations in Medical Aesthetics
Advancing aesthetic technology. Breast? Body Contouring? Where are the innovations coming from? Stem cells, facial injectables, hair rejuvenation. Exosomes, PRP.
Steve Yoelin, MD, Steve Yoelin Medical Associates Inc. (Moderator)
Brenda Buechler, Chief Marketing Officer, ELEVAI Labs, Inc.
Brad Conlan, CEO & Founder, Bimini Health Tech
Natasha Mesinkovska, MD, PhD, Associate Clinical Professor, Dermatology, UCI Health
Darin Messina, PhD, Senior Vice President, Global Head of Aesthetics R&D at AbbVie
Jason O’Hearn, Chief Commercial Officer, SIA, Inc.
3:00 – 3:30 pm
EXPERIENCE
Break: Exhibits & Networking
Take this time to visit sponsor booths, get to know fellow attendees, and make connections!
3:30 – 4:15 pm
PANEL
Innovation Addressing the Evolving Patient’s Mindset
Technological and commercial advances on how to better serve today’s patient, and unreached patients. Changing accessibility and the treatment model based on the patient’s background and psychology.
Leana Wood, SVP Global Strategic Accounts, Eversana (Moderator)
Kamil Bhangoo, Vice President Business Development, Perfect Corp.
Nicole Gregory, CEO, UrbanYou & CEO, PinchGig
Adelle Walker, Vice President Consumer Products, DermTech
Jessica Wu, MD, Dermatologist, Founder, RESIDEN
4:15 – 5:00 pm
PANEL
Private Equity Investment Opportunities in Medical Aesthetics
PE Perspective, where is the money coming from? Company life cycle? Blockers? Subsidiary model. Practice consolidation, manufacturer roll-up. Helping founders understand who they work well with. How to find your best match? What is the difference between types of investments? How to prepare? What does practice look like?
Rema Awad, Partner, K&L Gates (Moderator)
Corey Benjamin, Managing Director, Harris Williams
Chris Chen, Principal, TowerBrook
Ben Hernandez, Partner, Skytale Group
Jeremy Hirsch, Senior Vice President, Houlihan Lokey
Adele Oliva, Founding Partner, 1315 Capital
Jeff Weinhuff, Managing Partner, Visionary Venture Fund
5:00 – 5:05 pm
EXPERIENCE
Closing Comments
Bill Carpou, CEO, Octane
5:00 – 7:00 pm
EXPERIENCE
Cocktail Reception
Take this time to get to know fellow attendees and make connections!
Friday, January 27, 2023
8:00 – 9:00 am
EXPERIENCE – Invite Only
Partnership Pursuit
This is a unique opportunity for you to meet these innovative entrepreneurs and determine if there is a mutually beneficial fit and interest. These companies will be within the medical industry, not necessarily ophthalmic specific, and provide a good opportunity to contribute your diverse perspective. Octane is uniquely qualified to provide this opportunity as we bridge the relationships we have with physicians and the companies that have used our LaunchPad accelerator. We look forward to welcoming you to Balboa Bay Resort in Newport Beach.
8:00 – 9:00 am
EXPERIENCE
Continental Breakfast, Exhibits, Networking
Network with colleagues! You can also set appointments within our virtual platform or take part in a networking session catered to your interests.
9:00 – 9:30 am
EXPERIENCE
Aesthetics Pre and Post the Selfie Generation
David Moatazedi, President and CEO, Evolus
Annabel Samimy, Managing Director, Biopharmaceuticals, Stifel
9:30 – 10:00 am
EXPERIENCE
Fireside Chat
Flemming Ørnskov, MD, MPH, CEO, Galderma
Bill Carpou, CEO, Octane
10:00 – 10:30 am
PANEL
Deep Dive: FemTech in Plastic Surgery
Kamakshi R. Zeidler, MD, FACS, Founder & Managing Partner, Aesthetx
Juan José Chacón-Quirós, CEO & Founder, Establishment Labs
10:30 – 11:00 am
EXPERIENCE
Break: Exhibits and Networking
Take this time to visit sponsor booths, get to know fellow attendees, and make connections!
11:00 – 11:30 am
PANEL
LaunchPad SBDC Company Success Stories
Jordan Plews, Ph.D., CEO, ELEVAI Labs Inc.
Terri Ross, CEO & Founder, APX Platform
11:30 pm – 11:50 am
FEATURE
Driving Racial Equity in Aesthetic Medicine
DiAnne Davis, MD, FAAD, Medical & Cosmetic Dermatologist
12:00 – 1:00 pm
PANEL
Where is the Loyalty?
How loyalty programs have impacted aesthetics and what will they bring in the future?
Caro Van Hove, President & CEO, Revelle Aesthetics (Moderator)
Tiphany Hall, PhD, MBA, Chief Growth Officer, Aesthetic Record
Wayne Liu, Chief Growth Officer and President of the Americas, Perfect Corp.
Nancy Marchain, Chief Domestic Sales Officer, ZO Skin
Alex Topacio, Associate Vice President, Pricing, Analytics and Personalization, Allergan Data Labs
1:00 – 2:00 pm
Closing Lunch
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