Events Archive
Takeda's First Latinx DE&I Summit
In celebration of 2022 Hispanic Heritage Month
Wednesday, September 21st | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
Wednesday, September 21st | 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm
In celebration and recognition of Hispanic Heritage month, Takeda and Latinos in Bio (LiB) are partnering to host the first Latinx DE&I Summit with the National Hispanic Heritage Month theme "Unidos: Inclusivity for a Stronger Nation." This theme encourages us to ensure that all voices are represented and welcomed to help build stronger communities and a stronger nation.
This hybrid event is a collaboration between the U.S. DE&I Team, our Impacto Takeda Employee Resource Group, and Latinos in Bio. The event is open to all Takeda employees and Latinos in Bio partner organizations.
Registration for the event is required.
HYBRID EVENT AGENDA
4:00pm Welcome by Takeda Executives and Opening Remarks by Latinos in Bio Co-Founder and Board Member, Carolina Alarco on the State of Latinos in Biotech
4:30 – 5:15pm Round Tables (All in-person and virtual participants)
Break
5:30 – 6:30pm Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) Panel Discussion facilitated by Ilhiana Rojas, CPC & DEIB Consultant
6:30 – 6:40pm Takeaways and Closing Remarks
6:40 – 8:00pm Closing mixer (Only in-person participants)NOTE: Food and drinks will be available for in-person participants.
Event Location: 500 Kendall St, 12th Floor Cambridge, MA, 02142
NOTE: Validated parking for attendees of the Latino DE&I Summit is available in the following garages:
- 500 Kendall St. Garage or
- 650 East Kendall Garage
The parking ticket can be VALIDATED at the 500 Kendall Security Desk before/during/after the event.
* Takeda is committed to a welcoming, accessible experience. If you need accommodations or accessibility to join and participate in the Latino DE&I Summit, please specify your request by emailing karla.zevallos@takeda.com by September 19th. If you are using a screen reader, please let us know.
If you have a problem filling out the form or have a question about the registration form send an email to ilhianarojas@gmail.com
This hybrid event is a collaboration between the U.S. DE&I Team, our Impacto Takeda Employee Resource Group, and Latinos in Bio. The event is open to all Takeda employees and Latinos in Bio partner organizations.
Registration for the event is required.
HYBRID EVENT AGENDA
4:00pm Welcome by Takeda Executives and Opening Remarks by Latinos in Bio Co-Founder and Board Member, Carolina Alarco on the State of Latinos in Biotech
4:30 – 5:15pm Round Tables (All in-person and virtual participants)
Break
5:30 – 6:30pm Chief Diversity Officers (CDOs) Panel Discussion facilitated by Ilhiana Rojas, CPC & DEIB Consultant
6:30 – 6:40pm Takeaways and Closing Remarks
6:40 – 8:00pm Closing mixer (Only in-person participants)NOTE: Food and drinks will be available for in-person participants.
Event Location: 500 Kendall St, 12th Floor Cambridge, MA, 02142
NOTE: Validated parking for attendees of the Latino DE&I Summit is available in the following garages:
- 500 Kendall St. Garage or
- 650 East Kendall Garage
The parking ticket can be VALIDATED at the 500 Kendall Security Desk before/during/after the event.
* Takeda is committed to a welcoming, accessible experience. If you need accommodations or accessibility to join and participate in the Latino DE&I Summit, please specify your request by emailing karla.zevallos@takeda.com by September 19th. If you are using a screen reader, please let us know.
If you have a problem filling out the form or have a question about the registration form send an email to ilhianarojas@gmail.com
MassBio - 2022 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Conference
Jul 21, 2022 | 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM
As a country, we learned from this global pandemic the value of science, crisis preparedness, what information to believe, and which leaders to follow. Throughout it all, industry collaboration was key to improvement. Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion resources, experiences, and perspectives were vital to our development of diagnostics, therapies, and vaccines. The life sciences industry demonstrated that diversity is fundamental to innovation and creativity, and to navigate this unprecedented crisis.
MassBio Annual DEI Conference will give attendees the opportunity to:
MassBio Annual DEI Conference will give attendees the opportunity to:
- Connect with industry experts and peers
- Talk about the role of leaders in intentional conversations about inclusivity and belonging
- Share insight and fresh ideas around your current recruiting, retention, and development challenges
- Explore non-traditional ways to build cultural intelligence and improve the employee experience that results in a highly productive workforce
- Learn how to create an ethos of values, respect, and support
- Balance deliverables and well-being during these unprecedented times
- Keep our high-risk and vulnerable teammates engaged and safe in the New Normal
- Learn what the ‘Next Normal’ should look like

We want to invite you to join AbbVie and Latinos in Bio (LiB) for an evening of passion, purpose, and possibility on Thursday, May 19th at 5 pm ET / 4 pm CT. (Virtual)
We will host a dynamic conversation with Jose Estabil, Co-founder and Chair of Latinos in Bio, and Francisco Lopez, Executive Sponsor to LiB & Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development Eye Care, moderated by Leo Ibarra, Associate Director, R&D Talent Acquisition. After the conversation, you can engage with members of both organizations, learn more about becoming a member of Latinos in Bio, and explore opportunities at AbbVie.
We will host a dynamic conversation with Jose Estabil, Co-founder and Chair of Latinos in Bio, and Francisco Lopez, Executive Sponsor to LiB & Executive Medical Director, Clinical Development Eye Care, moderated by Leo Ibarra, Associate Director, R&D Talent Acquisition. After the conversation, you can engage with members of both organizations, learn more about becoming a member of Latinos in Bio, and explore opportunities at AbbVie.
Building Partnerships in the Life Sciences Sector - Webinar
Date And Time:
February 22, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
The United States - Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Chapter, and the Consulate General of Mexico in Boston invite you to a videoconference conversation with a panel of experts from the biotech sector who will share their experiences, success stories, and opportunities for growth, while building alliances between New England and Mexico.
Panelists
Carolina Alarco; Founder & Principal; Bio Strategy Advisors LLC
Ben Bradford; Vice President of Membership and Economic Development; Massachusetts Biotechnology Council
Cristobal Thompson; Executive Director; Mexican Association of Pharmaceutical Research Industries (AMIIF)
Santiago Yeomans; Board Member; Biocluster Nuevo León
Moderator
Fernando Quezada; Executive Director; Biotechnology Center of Excellence Corporation
Discussion Topics
February 22, 2022
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET
The United States - Mexico Chamber of Commerce, Northeast Chapter, and the Consulate General of Mexico in Boston invite you to a videoconference conversation with a panel of experts from the biotech sector who will share their experiences, success stories, and opportunities for growth, while building alliances between New England and Mexico.
Panelists
Carolina Alarco; Founder & Principal; Bio Strategy Advisors LLC
Ben Bradford; Vice President of Membership and Economic Development; Massachusetts Biotechnology Council
Cristobal Thompson; Executive Director; Mexican Association of Pharmaceutical Research Industries (AMIIF)
Santiago Yeomans; Board Member; Biocluster Nuevo León
Moderator
Fernando Quezada; Executive Director; Biotechnology Center of Excellence Corporation
Discussion Topics
- Recent trends in the biotech ecosystems in New England and Mexico: research; academia, private and public sectors interactions; creating a new company.
- Most pressing challenges facing each ecosystem: impact of the pandemic, IP, investment, and funding.
- Establishing international links within the biotech industry.
- Building an effective long-term collaboration between New England and Mexico.