Ohio Bioscience Events
Upcoming BioOhio Events
BioOhio hosts numerous events throughout the year on a variety of topics, made possible because of knowledgeable speakers, generous sponsors, and, of course, attendees. Thank you.
Advocacy • Patients • Careers & Leadership • Regulatory Affairs • Diversity • Business Growth
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.
Friday Forums
Held on the 1st Friday of every other month beginning in August with additional town halls added based on speaker calendars and when content is of an urgent nature. FREE to attend.
BioOhio is excited to host virtual town halls on a variety of topics with federal and state legislators, policymakers, and advocates from all political parties and points of view.
• June 15th – Ohio Representatives Scott Lipps & Jim Butler, (time to be announced) hosted on Zoom by BioOhio and sponsored by BioOhio member Amgen.
This is a FREE event but space is limited – registration opening soon!
• Future Friday Forums are planned for August 7th and October 2nd.
• December 4th – BioOhio Public Policy Annual Review and the Year Ahead. Join BioOhio and our government relations partners, G2G Consulting and The Credo Company, for an end-of-year discussion on the year’s accomplishments, unfinished business, and goals for 2021.
Ohio Bioscience C-Suite Conversations
Held on the last Wednesday of the month at 4:30 pm, hosted on Zoom by BioOhio. FREE to attend.
Get inspired by some of Ohio’s most successful leaders in the bioscience industry. Topics will include everything from tales of personal growth, professional development, leadership qualities, lessons learned the hard way, and other tales of inspiration to assist you in your personal or professional growth no matter if you are just starting out in your career or are a seasoned leader yourself. Each C-Suite Conversation will be followed by virtual networking.
• 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.
Thank you to member firm R&Q for their support of this event.
• Future C-Suite Conversations are planned for July 29th, August 26th, September 30th, October 28th, and December 30th.
Registration and details will be available soon.
Diversity in Bioscience & Healthcare
BioOhio proudly supports diversity and inclusion within the bioscience and healthcare industries. We invite you to join us for thought-provoking discussions led by dynamic speakers on personal & professional journeys, negotiating strategies, mentorship, and STEM initiatives.
Registration for these FREE events will open soon.
Thank you to BioOhio member AtriCure for their support of this series.
BioOhio is currently finalizing the 2020 Diversity in Bioscience & Healthcare Series.
- August 20th – Tackling Socioeconomic Barriers, how to get sciences into less fortunate communities at an early age.
- November 19th – Overcoming Obstacles in the Workplace: Making Work Accessible
- Concluded: May 14th – Generational Diversity in the Workplace
Breakfast with BioOhio
Held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8:30 am, hosted on Zoom by BioOhio. FREE to attend.
Grab your morning meal and join us for a monthly discussion about BioOhio, and how as a member-guided organization, it connects and supports Ohio’s bioscience community through networking, advocacy, events, talent, information, and cost savings.
Registration for these FREE events will open soon.
• July 15th – Christmas in July: How you can save money using the BIO Business Solutions Program
• August 19th – Membership has its benefits: Why you should join the BioOhio Family
• September 15th – How to get the most out of your BioOhio Membership
• October 20th – Advocacy in Action: Becoming more active in bioscience-related government affairs
• November 17th – Leveraging your BioOhio Membership to grow your business
• December 15th – A ho-ho-whole lot of savings are available using the BIO Business Solutions Program
FDA MedTech & Pharma Regulatory Series
Held the 1st Monday of the month at 1 pm beginning in September, hosted on Zoom by BioOhio. $25 per session.
The BioOhio FDA MedTech Regulatory Forum is pivoting in 2020, in response to the impact of COVID-19 on in-person events, to an online series.
Get the most up-to-date information on FDA regulations and policies in these 1–hour webinars hosted by industry experts. Certificates of completion will be given to all who participate in these webinars to be submitted for any Professional Certification Programs you are applying for to be used as One Hour of Continued Education Credit.
• Future FDA MedTech & Pharma Regulatory events are planned for September 7th, October 5th, November 2nd, December 7th, and January 4th, 2021.
Registration and details will be available soon.
The BioOhio Patient Summit – A Journey of Innovation & Healing
BioOhio’s signature event is transitioning to an online format. Scheduled for October, the BioOhio Patient Summit will be 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.
Registration and details will be available soon.
Telehealth Tuesdays
Held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 1:00 pm beginning in September, hosted on Zoom by BioOhio. $25 per session.
Telehealth is the future, and the future is already here! Is your organization ready? What are the newest trends and technologies? Learn from industry insiders as we navigate the way to the new normal and in medical care and wellness. Telehealth is no longer a trend; it a new standard in care.
• Future Telehealth Tuesdays are planned for September 22nd, October 20th, and November 17th.
Registration and details will be available soon.
Past BioOhio Events
Friday Forums & Teleconference Town Halls
Thank you for joining us on past virtual roundtables with elected officials, policymakers, and advocates. 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, and what’s coming next in Washington and Ohio. 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.
• 4/15 with Representative Steve Stivers
• 4/16 with Representative Brad Wenstrup
• 4/27 with Representatives Dave Joyce and Anthony Gonzalez
• 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
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.
BioOhio events offer excellent opportunities to show your support of Ohio’s bioscience community while building your brand in one of the Midwest’s top bioscience states. Contact us for more information on becoming an event sponsor.