ABOUT LSTCON
Life Science Tennessee presents LSTCON, an annual conference that brings Tennessee‘s life science ecosystem together to collaborate, learn, and build meaningful connections across the state.
Join us on November 8 for a daylong event with more than 150 life science professionals, from startups to established companies from across the country. Programs include state and national topics that affect life science companies daily. The day will conclude with a featured Venture Forum, where life science startups will pitch their prospective companies to the full conference audience for a chance to win $10,000!
The event will take place at the Westin Downtown in Nashville, Tennessee, followed by a reception at L27, the Westin’s rooftop bar. If you would like to sponsor a session, suggest a speaker, or learn about other opportunities during the conference, please email us at [email protected].

The Venture Forum is a unique pitch competition for Tennessee’s emerging life science startups that takes place during Life Science Tennessee’s annual conference, LSTCON. Apply and present your company in this lively and unique setting for a chance to win $10,000 cash, sponsored by Holland & Knight! Eligible Tennessee-based startup companies can apply now to compete in this year’s Venture Forum, which will be held on Wednesday, November 8, at the Westin Hotel in downtown Nashville. This is a golden opportunity for startup companies to launch and scale their current business operations. Don’t miss this chance!
Companies may submit applications until October 13. Finalists will be notified by October 20 if they have been chosen to participate in the Venture Forum.