Athena Life Sciences Committee
Athena's STEM
Summer Wine Social
When the world feels loud, gather with the people who understand it. Two hours in an open-air courtyard with San Diego's life sciences and technology community.
Space is limited.
- 4:30-6:30 pm PT
- BioMed Realty
4570 Executive Dr
Athena's STEM Summer Wine Social
Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 4:30-6:30 pm PT· BioMed Realty
Event overview
Athena's annual STEM Summer Wine Social is back, bringing together San Diego's STEM community for an unforgettable evening of connection, conversation, and community.
Set against the beautiful outdoor courtyard at BioMed Realty's headquarters, you'll expand your network, reconnect with colleagues, discover new opportunities, and build relationships with the people shaping the future of STEM. Whether you're new to Athena or a familiar face, you'll leave with fresh ideas, meaningful connections, and a stronger sense of community.
At a time when industries are evolving, AI is reshaping the workplace, and uncertainty has become part of the professional landscape, investing in your community has never been more important. Join us for an evening that celebrates the power of connection and reminds us that we are stronger together.
One evening. Real people. Real connection.
What your ticket buys
This is not your typical networking event. Every element of the evening has been thoughtfully designed to create meaningful conversations and lasting connections.
- An elevated culinary experience featuring an abundant spread of artisan hors d'oeuvres and light bites.
- Complimentary drink tickets to enjoy a curated selection of wine and beverages.
- Guided networking experiences designed to help you meet new people naturally, whether you're an emerging professional or a seasoned executive.
- A raffle featuring exciting prizes from Athena and our partners.
- A vibrant outdoor atmosphere filled with San Diego's leading voices across life sciences, technology, engineering, healthcare, academia, and innovation.
Come ready to connect with purpose, celebrate the strength of our STEM community, and experience an evening that is as engaging as it is memorable.
How we connect
Three structures that make the room work.
Wine glass industry tags
Collect your glass and a color-coded tag on arrival. The tag tells the room who you are, so the introductions that follow make sense.
Life sciences · Technology · Service providers
Bingo networking card
Find the six people who match your card, take their names, and hand it in by 6:00 pm to enter the raffle. Winners are drawn at 6:15 pm.
Low pressure. High reward.
Pod conversation starters
One bold question sits on every table and bar in the courtyard. No facilitator, no icebreakers, just a prompt that pulls people together.
Raffle prizes
Hand in your bingo card by 6:00 pm. Winners are drawn at 6:15 pm.
Three VIP tickets to the Lifting While Climbing Summit
October 22, 2026
Two annual Athena memberships
A full year of access
An annual membership unlocks everything Athena includes.
Last year
The 2025 edition, in the same courtyard.
Photographs from last summer's social on the BioMed Realty campus.
The venue
One of San Diego's premier innovation campuses.
The evening unfolds in the open-air courtyard of BioMed Realty's La Jolla campus, an environment designed as carefully as the conversation it holds.
Sparkling wine and light bites, surrounded by San Diego's life sciences and technology community. No breakout sessions. No keynotes.
4570 Executive Dr
San Diego, CA 92121Get directions
Two hours, the right people, and a summer evening on the campus that built San Diego biotech.
Thursday, August 20, 2026 · 4:30-6:30 pm PT· Space is limited.
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