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2025 ULI Fall Meeting 2025 ULI Fall Meeting
, November 04 – 06, 2025

Unleashing Innovation: The Crucial Role of Labs in Transforming Communities

Tue Oct 29 9:00 AM — 10:00 AM (GMT-05:00) Eastern Time Resorts World Las Vegas - Level 2, Jasmine EF
Innovation is the catalyst that propels societies forward. In this session, developers and investors will learn why they should pay close attention to the transformative potential of labs in shaping the future of innovation ecosystems. This session will explore the power of labs to attract cutting-edge startups, nurture talent, and create thriving ecosystems that support rapid iteration and commercialization of ideas. In addition, you will discover how labs are bridging the gap between entrepreneurs, researchers, and corporations, allowing for the seamless integration of diverse perspectives and expertise. Gain insights into successful lab models and strategies that have effectively transformed traditional real estate developments into vibrant innovation districts. As the global landscape becomes increasingly competitive, the ability to embrace and foster innovation within communities is a game-changer.

Speakers

Moderator

National Practice Leader, US Life Sciences Markets JLL

Travis McCready is the head of life sciences markets in the Americas for JLL, one of the largest commercial real estate advisories in the world. In this capacity, he leads a multi-country platform that includes brokerage, project management, consulting & advisory, and valuation services for life sciences companies, developers and investors. He also co-leads the firm's Innovation Districts Practice, helping to plan, build and finance…
Panelist

Chief Business Officer Breakthrough Properties

Susie Harborth is Chief Business Officer at Breakthrough Properties, a Tishman Speyer and Bellco Capital JV, where she oversees the firm's global business development; client experience platform; new business initiatives; and innovation strategy. Over the past 20 years, she has launched successful life science companies across multiple verticals (Tx, Dx and NGS), taking these ventures from inception to exit; was founding General Partner and CFO…
Panelist

LabCentral

Maggie O'Toole is the chief operating officer / executive vice president at LabCentral and a member of the leadership team responsible for developing and implementing company strategy. She provides overall direction and guidance to the operational activities of the company and oversees six sites including the Pagliuca Harvard Life Lab, a branch of the Harvard Innovation Labs and the Blavatnik Harvard Life Lab, a branch…
Panelist

Principal/Founder King Street Properties

Thomas Ragno is the founder and principal of King Street Properties. Since establishing King Street in 2002, Tom, with his business partner Steve Lynch, has built King Street into the premier privately held life science developer and operator in the US. Under Tom's leadership, King Street is noted for its investment acumen and customer-focused approach to building operations. Tom consistently unlocks value for investors, and…