Dear KAPAL members,

We invite you to the KAPAL Bio Forum on May 22, 2025. 

KAPAL is pleased to host two distinguished experts—one from a leading global law firm and the other representing the State of Maryland—for an in-depth discussion on the challenges and opportunities arising from the current global uncertainty. We will explore the U.S. administration’s policy agenda with a focus on the life sciences sector and include insights from the recent State of Maryland delegation’s mission to the Republic of Korea.

Please enjoy the networking opportunity and dinner with us! 

The event details are as follows:

Topic: Challenges and Opportunities in Korea-U.S. Bio Industry Cooperation 

Date: May 22, 2025, Thursday EST 

Time: 6:00 PM-9:30 PM EST 

Location: Embassy of the Republic of Korea (2450 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008) *All attendees are required to bring their ID.

Please consider a CARPOOL, PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION or PUBLIC PARKING LOTS.  KAPAL will reimburse Parking Fees with a receipt after the event.

Speakers:

  1. Scott Maberry, Partner, Sheppard Mullin 
  2. Bradley Gillenwater, Business & Innovation Development Manager, Department of Commerce, Maryland

Welcome Remarks:

  • Hyundong Cho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States

Closing Remarks:

  • Soonmahn Park, Managing Director, KHIDI

RSVP: limited to 50 participants

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*Due to dinner arrangements and limited seating capacity, it is important to accurately determine the number of in-person attendees. 

**Parking lots are very limited. Please consider using public transportation, carpooling or public parking lots. KAPAL will reimburse parking fees with a receipt after the event.

Contact: Jihoon Park ([email protected]),


SCHEDULE:

May 22, 2025 Thursday
5:30-6:00 PMCheck-in
6:00-6:10 PMOpening Remarks Jihoon Park, President of KAPAL
6:10-6:20 PMWelcome Remarks Hyundong Cho, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the United States
6:20-7:00 PMDinner and Networking
7:00-7:30 PMThe Trump Administration’s International Trade Agenda: Effect on Prospects for Korea-U.S. Collaboration in Life Sciences
7:30-8:00 PMKorea-Maryland Collaboration: Recent Investment and Trade Initiatives, Bradley Gillenwater
8:00-8:30 PMQ&A and Panel Discussion
8:30-8:40 PMClosing Remarks Soonmahn Park, Managing Director, KHIDI
8:40-9:30 PMClosing remark/Networking

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