Pre-Conference Tours
We are excited to offer three site visits around La Jolla for women state legislators attending the Leadership & Innovation Summit.
To participate, you must be registered for the 2025 Leadership & Innovation Summit and have a hotel reservation confirmed by October 17th. During registration, indicate your interest in attending site tours, and a survey will be provided to help you rank your preferred sites. Space is limited, and tours will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
For questions, please contact Communications and Outreach Manager, Lindsey Blair.
Tour A - Biomedical Research Innovation Hub
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 17th at 2:00pm | Novartis Biomedical Research Innovation Hub Tour |
Novartis is dedicated to reimagining medicine to improve and extend people’s lives by developing innovative therapies that restore hope for patients and their families.
During this tour, you’ll gain an inside look at how Novartis is pioneering advancements in biomedical research that turn scientific breakthroughs into medicines that change lives. Learn firsthand how scientists and experts are leveraging technology like robotics to accelerate drug discovery and development to fight disease and reshape the future of medicine.
Special Notes:
- Provide ID at check-in
- Wear clothed-toed shoes
- No photos allowed.
Tour B - Pharmaceuticals Research & Development Facility
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 17th at 2:00pm | Vertex Pharmaceuticals Research & Development Facility Tour |
Vertex is committed to advancing scientific innovation to create transformative medicines for people with serious diseases with a focus on specialty markets.
Step inside the world of Vertex and discover how life-changing medicines come to life. Explore how scientists design custom instruments, conduct global trials, and drive innovations that advance patient care. This behind-the-scenes experience offers rare insights into the research and development process shaping the future of treatment.
Special Notes:
- Participants must wear closed-toe shoes.
Tour C - Video Games/Interactive Entertainment San Diego Studio Tour & Reception
| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| Tuesday, November 17th at 2:00pm | Sony Interactive Entertainment (SIE) Video Games/Interactive Entertainment San Diego Studio Tour & Reception |
Tour one of the SIE's studios making games for the world’s leading video game console (PlayStation), followed by a reception and Q&A with our female studio leads.
During this tour, you’ll discover how world class video games come to life – from concept to launch. You’ll explore how our teams blend storytelling, design, and ever advancing technology, including AI, real-time rendering, and immersive audio, to push the boundaries of interactive entertainment. Along the way, we’ll talk about how we’re building safer, more inclusive experiences - where players of all ages and abilities can have fun. We’ll wrap up with a Q&A with women leaders on our team, giving you an opportunity to hear their stories and learn about their career paths and perspectives on leading in a rapidly evolving industry.