We invite all dynamic and innovative companies attending BIO 2024 to apply to participate in our Venture Hub Showcase. CEOs and founders will have 15 minutes allocated for each pitch and receive a presentation evaluation from the audience.

Get ready for an extraordinary event featuring headliner and two-time Grammy-nominated Plain White T’s, and opening act Daring Greatly. Immerse yourself in the heart of life science innovation as professionals from around the world come together for an infectious soundtrack, picturesque backdrop, and a can’t-miss evening of celebration and connection.

This reception provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about Biocom California’s international offerings and meet some of our partners and industry leaders from France, Japan, and Korea.

In the June 2023 report from the White House titled “Building the Bioworkforce of the Future,”biomanufacturing was emphasized as a significant opportunity to leverage the talents of students and workers, particularly those historically underrepresented in the industry, to meet the demands of biotechnology manufacturers while advancing equity. However, a gap persists between the skills taught by academic institutions and those required by biomanufacturing companies. To address this disparity, educational institutions at the community college and four-year university level must collaborate with industry to develop curricula that adequately prepare students for success. In this panel, speakers will highlight academic programs that have evolved with industry input and share best practices and actionable strategies for building these programs everywhere, with a focus on the crucial role of Workforce Development Boards in facilitating these partnerships and fostering a skilled biomanufacturing workforce.

Speakers

Vicki Brannock

Sr Director, Workforce Strategy & Innovation, Biocom California