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Sun, March 22, 2026

LSTC Spring Networking Event Recap

Over 80 consultants and industry leaders gathered for our inaugural spring networking event. Here are the key takeaways.

Last week, LSTC hosted its inaugural Spring Networking Event, bringing together over 80 consultants, fractional executives, and industry leaders from across the life science and technology sectors. The energy was electric. Here are the highlights. Panel: The State of Independent Consulting Our opening panel featured three veteran consultants discussing how the market has evolved over the past five years. Key insight: demand for specialized regulatory and AI-related consulting has grown 3x since 2023. Workshop: Building Your Consulting Practice Led by two LSTC founding members, this hands-on session covered pricing strategies, client acquisition, and the art of saying no to misaligned engagements. Networking Circles Small-group discussions organized by specialty area allowed members to connect with peers facing similar challenges. The digital health circle was standing room only. What Attendees Said "This is the first event where I felt like everyone truly understood the consulting life." — Sarah K., Regulatory Consultant "I left with three warm introductions that have already turned into conversations." — James T., Fractional CTO Stay tuned for our summer event series. LSTC members get priority registration.