The Wisconsin Biohealth Summit is an amazing and exciting event. It’s a day full of inspiring talks and significant opportunities to connect with over 500 industry peers! You don’t want to miss your chance to take advantage of the wonderful experiences we have in store in just 28 days.
Whether you’re a professional in the biohealth industry of Wisconsin, or a student interested in getting involved, this is a must-attend event! Check out just a few reasons why below:
Students
Connect with professionals in the industry – We know that making professional connections is important. That’s why we’ve come up with lots of dedicated networking time throughout our Biohealth Summit! With a variety of individuals from over 250 Wisconsin Biohealth Industry-leading organizations, you’re sure to form valuable and lasting connections.
Get to know the Wisconsin Biohealth Industry – Whether you have lots of industry experience or none at all, the Wisconsin Biohealth Summit is a great place for students to get to know the biohealth industry of Wisconsin. You’ll meet people involved in the industry during networking time and hear how new & innovative techniques are being used to further the industry during fireside chats, keynotes, and panels. Plus, this event might help you realize how you want to get involved in biohealth industry of Wisconsin in the future!
Professionals
Connect with industry peers – As mentioned earlier, the Wisconsin Biohealth Summit has a variety of built-in networking opportunities throughout the day! This event provides professionals with a great environment for expanding their network outside of their company’s walls and learning about others involved in the biohealth industry. Who knows! The connections you make at the Wisconsin Biohealth Summit could lead to beneficial business partnerships, lasting industry friendships, or hopefully both!
A Reminder & Refresher– Are you looking to do something new and innovative at your organization? What better place to get inspired than the Wisconsin Biohealth Summit! You’ll attend insightful keynotes, breakout sessions, and panels featuring thought-provoking topics to take back to the workplace. Not only will these topics give you ideas, but they’ll also inspire you and provide you with a rejuvenated understanding of why it is we do what we do in this industry. You’ll learn about innovative technologies, exciting business ventures, and the great impact our industry has, giving you an even greater drive to make a difference in the biohealth industry of Wisconsin.
For Everyone!
Built-In Career & Professional Development – Throughout the day there are a variety of opportunities for career and professional development. Whether you’re a young professional looking for tips on how to break into the Wisconsin Biohealth Industry, a seasoned specialist looking to make a career shift, or just someone looking to develop their workplace skills, you’ll find benefit in any of our professional development features. Make sure to check out our Afternoon Keynote speaker Ryan Jenkins, who will provide insight into the modern workplace. He’ll also be apart of a fireside chat earlier in the day! Plus, you won’t want to miss our second annual Career Fair. There you can make connections with a variety of BioForward member companies that play influential roles in the biohealth industry of Wisconsin.
Reception with Career Fair & VR – Last, but not least, when the day is over, you’ll get to enjoy a relaxing reception with hors d’oeuvres and signature cocktails in the Main Lobby of the Overture. Plus, this year you can stop by our Career Fair and try out the VR station featuring member companies!
The Wisconsin Biohealth Summit is fast approaching, so don’t miss your chance to attend this one of a kind event! Secure your spot & register today. Plus, view the full agenda for this year’s event here.
A special thank you to this year’s event sponsors: WEDC, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Illumina, GE Healthcare, Exact Sciences, Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF), Promega, Catalent, FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics International, Mallinckrodt, AbbVie, University Research Park, PhRMA, Findorff, FUJIFILM TeraMedica, BIO, Hausmann Johnson Insurance, Aurora Research Institute, Eppstein Uhen Architects, UW Health, Park Bank, Covance, Yahara Software, Kraemer Brothers, UW-Extension MS Applied Biotechnology, SVA Consulting, Perkins Coie, Vogel Bros. Building Co., UW School of Medicine and Public Health MS in Biotechnology, Gilson, Aldevron, CAI, and the UW Office of Business Engagement.