Ohio Bioscience Events
Upcoming BioOhio Events
Be a part of Ohio’s most comprehensive network of industry, academia, and entrepreneurs. BioOhio hosts numerous events throughout the year, and as a benefit of membership, all staff at member companies receive discounted admission to our events.
Teleconference Town Halls with Legislators, Policy Makers, and Advocates
Lt. Governor Jon Husted, Wednesday 6/3 at 10:30am
You are invited to join us for a Teleconference Town Hall with Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted, led by John F. Lewis Jr., President & CEO of BioOhio. Lt. Gov. Husted will discuss the administration’s efforts to reopen Ohio’s economy safely, address BioOhio members’ concerns about the future of the industry, and cover work being done by InnovateOhio. Under the leadership of Lt. Gov. Husted, InnovateOhio is advancing the DeWine Administration’s commitment to leading an aggressive, innovative path towards a better and stronger Ohio. This is a free event but space is limited – click here to register!
Thank you to BioOhio member Amgen for their support of this event. BioOhio’s partner in state government relations is The Credo Company.
BioOhio is a strong supporter of unity and is excited to host virtual town halls with federal and state legislators, policy makers, and advocates from all political parties and points of view. In discussion and Q&A, virtual town halls have covered critical topics such as the CARES Act, Payroll Protection Programs, public health orders, responsible reopening plans, and what’s coming next in Washington and Ohio.
Ohio Bioscience C-Suite Conversations
June 24 – June’s C-Suite Conversation will feature Mike Maczuzak, CEO & Founder of BioOhio member firm SmartShape Design of Cleveland, OH. Mike has been helping clients shape the future with new medical product innovation through impactful design and development for more than 30 years. Click here to register for this FREE event.
BIO Digital 2020
June 8-12 – BIO has transitioned the 2020 BIO International Convention to an online experience, BIO Digital, in lieu of an in-person event. BioOhio is proud to partner with JobsOhio, BioEnterprise, and REDI Cincinnati. Contact bioohio@bioohio.com to learn more.
The BioOhio Patient Summit – A Journey of Innovation & Healing
August 13 – Join us for an energizing event of hope and patient perspectives celebrating Ohio’s bioscience community as we focus on the most important part of bioscience – its impact on patients here at home and around the world.
FDA MedTech Regulatory Forum
August – The BioOhio FDA MedTech Regulatory Forum assembles Ohio’s most sought after leaders in the medical device industry, including FDA Investigators, experienced regulatory experts, and innovative medical device professionals. Join us for a day of education, as we discuss current compliance standards, review possible changes in new regulations, and explore trends within the industry.
Diversity in Bioscience Series
BioOhio proudly supports efforts to increase diversity and inclusion within the bioscience and healthcare industries and invites you to join us for the 2020 Diversity in Bioscience Series. These events will feature a diverse and dynamic group of speakers providing in-depth insights about their professional journeys, negotiating strategies, mentorship & sponsorship, and STEM initiatives.
New Events for 2020!
BioOhio is planning exciting new events for 2020, including:
Breakfast with BioOhio – We’ll be visiting incubators around Ohio for informational networking breakfasts. These events will be held throughout 2020 at various locations.
Entrepreneurship 101 – This event will focus on skills and resources to empower entrepreneurs to succeed in the bioscience field.
MedTech Dayton – In partnership with regional organizations, BioOhio is planning a medical device focused event in the fall to showcase the medtech capabilities and community in western Ohio.
BioOhio Public Policy Networking Event
December 2020 in Columbus – BioOhio and our government relations partners, G2G Consulting and The Credo Company, invite you to join our annual end-of-year get-together for public policy committee members, government relations professionals, BioOhio members, and interested members of the bioscience community.
BioOhio Leadership Member Dinner
December 2020 – The BioOhio Leadership Member Dinner, hosted by a member organization, is an invite-only evening for BioOhio Leadership & Board members. Our organization is grateful for their extra level of support. To learn more about becoming a leadership member, click here.
Past BioOhio Events
Ohio Bioscience Career Fairs
February 24-27 in Central, Southwest, and Northeast Ohio – These events connect job seekers with Ohio’s growing bioscience organizations, featuring top employers in the biotech, pharmaceutical, R&D, and medical device industries.
Diversity in Bioscience Series
May 14 – The first Diversity in Bioscience & Healthcare event of 2020 took take place virtually on May 14 at 5pm. The engaging discussion, focused on generational diversity, included special guests Julie Kampf, CEO & Chief Possibilities Officer, JBK Associates and Jan Rosenbaum, PhD, President, CEO and CSO, Kurome Therapeutics. The keynote conversation was facilitated by the talented Brooke Cartus, Director of Business Development and Senior Facilitator, ImprovEdge.
Teleconference Town Halls with Legislators, Policy Makers, and Advocates
BioOhio is pleased to hold virtual roundtables with elected officials, policy makers, and advocates. Thank you for joining us on these calls. Topics have included actions to keep citizens healthy, re-open Ohio’s economy, recent legislative action such as the CARES Act and how it applies to the bioscience industry, what’s coming next in Washington and Ohio, and how they’re keeping their constituents informed during this difficult time.
4/15 with Rep. Steve Stivers (OH-15)
4/16 with Rep. Brad Wenstrup (OH-2)
4/27 with Rep Dave Joyce (OH-14) and Rep Anthony Gonzalez (OH-16)
4/29 with Senator Rob Portman
4/30 with Ohio Senators Larry Obhof, Matt Dolan, and Dave Burke
5/15 with Senator Sherrod Brown
6/3 with Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted
BioOhio is a strong supporter of unity in these trying times. We look forward to hosting future virtual roundtables with representatives from all political parties and points of view.
BioOhio events are made possible and are successful because of knowledgeable speakers, generous sponsors, promotion advocates, and, of course, attendees.
All the events listed above offer excellent sponsorship opportunities. Support BioOhio, network with potential clients and partners, learn where opportunities and challenges lie, and build your brand in one of the Midwest’s top bioscience states by becoming a BioOhio event sponsor. Contact us for more information.
If you missed any of BioOhio’s recent events, visit our blog to get caught up on the fantastic content and networking around Ohio with our Event Rewind posts. If you have specific questions about events, feel free to contact any member of the BioOhio membership team.
BioOhio is thankful to all of the attendees, speakers, sponsors, and supporters that make our events so special. In the Past Events area of our site you will find agendas, speaker biographies and other materials related to concluded events. We believe that content from past events will help illustrate the value of attending and sponsoring upcoming events.