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

Niquette Hunt, CEO & Co-Founder, Candesant Biomedical

12:00 – 12:30 pm

Networking & Refreshment Break

12:30 – 1:45 pm 

PANEL & LUNCH

LaunchPad SBDC, Lunch, Networking & Exhibits

Presenting Companies:

  1. RealizeMD
  2. StimuSIL
  3. Yuva Biosciences, Inc.
  4. Lumisque
  5. Syntr Health Technologies
  6. Spiderwort
  7. 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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