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Wisconsin Biohealth Summit 2025

October 14 – 15, 2025

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The momentum is real—join us at the 2025 Wisconsin Biohealth Summit as we accelerate discovery and drive meaningful impact across the biohealth landscape.

Now a full two-day event, the Summit brings together visionaries, scientists, entrepreneurs, industry leaders and investors to explore how Wisconsin’s thriving biohealth ecosystem is shaping the future—locally and globally. With expanded programming, enhanced networking tools through the new EventMobi app, and a staggered Day 2 schedule designed to maximize 1-on-1 connections, this year’s event is bigger and better than ever.

Across powerful keynote addresses, deep-dive sessions, and early-stage showcases, we’ll explore:

  • Breakthroughs in Personalized Medicine

  • Maximizing efficiency in the lab with AI

  • The Wisconsin biohealth entrepreneurship ecosystem and trends driving venture investment in biohealth innovation

  • Advancements from Wisconsin's emerging growth companies and biohealth researchers

  • Cybersecurity and global risk from national security experts 

  • Tracking progress and momentum from the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub

  • Exploring national workforce trends and how the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub Workforce Project is shaping the future talent pipeline

Wisconsin's biohealth industry has an impact on us allstrengthening communities and building a healthier, more secure future for all.

Don’t miss the energy, the connections, and the inspiration. Be part of the momentum driving Wisconsin's biohealth industry forward.

Details

Start: October 14, 2025
End: October 15, 2025
BioForward Wisconsin

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Sponsorships for the Wisconsin Biohealth Summit are open to BioForward Members Only at this time.

All sponsors receive a plethora of benefits including extensive marketing of company logo, early vendor booth registration and priority placement, discounts on tickets, and a post-event fulfillment report.

Browse the sponsorship report to view opportunities that work for your company.

 

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Program

Day 1
Day 2
October 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM — October 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Vendor Fair Open
October 14, 2025 at 8:00 AM — October 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Networking
October 14, 2025 at 9:00 AM — October 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Welcome from BioForward
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Lisa Johnson
October 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM — October 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Morning Keynote: CRISPR & Baby KJ Story

In this keynote session, we will discuss the transformative potential of CRISPR technology in treating genetic diseases, using the case study of baby KJ Muldoon. The address will cover partnerships aimed at developing scalable approaches for efficiently treating various genetic disorders. By utilizing Danaher's manufacturing expertise and partner research, the initiative plans to create a "CRISPR cures cookbook" to accelerate gene-editing therapies. The session speaker will also highlight the future of CRISPR, stressing the need for standardized manufacturing, streamlined regulations, and AI integration to make advanced treatments accessible globally.

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Sadik Kassim
October 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM — October 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Networking
October 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM — October 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Morning Panel Session: Tech Hub Technology Projects
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Wendy Harris
October 14, 2025 at 11:00 AM — October 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Morning Panel Session: Cybersecurity
October 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM — October 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Lunch & WI Biohealth Awards Presentation
October 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM — October 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Afternoon Panel Session: Workforce Trends
October 14, 2025 at 1:30 PM — October 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Afternoon Panel Session: Mid-Size Companies
October 14, 2025 at 2:30 PM — October 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Networking
October 14, 2025 at 3:30 PM — October 14, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Afternoon Keynote
October 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM — October 14, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Off-site Member Receptions
October 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM — October 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Vendor Fair Open
October 15, 2025 at 8:00 AM — October 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Breakfast & Networking
October 15, 2025 at 9:00 AM — October 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Welcome from BioForward
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Lisa Johnson
October 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM — October 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Morning Keynote: Investing In WI

What are the projections for the future of investment capital and the global financial markets in 2026 and beyond as we look ahead after 8 months into a new U.S. administration? Are there continued expectations of market volatility? Will there be greater investment opportunities in key emerging technology areas encompassing biotechnology-biohealth technologies? Will there be creative investment options from investors as well as emerging growth companies seeking investment capital? What will be the role of AI as it is integrated into investment decision-making?

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Timothy Hotchandani
October 15, 2025 at 10:00 AM — October 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Networking
October 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM — October 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Box Lunch & 1-on-1 or Staggered Sessions
October 15, 2025 at 10:30 AM — October 15, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Staggered Panel Session: ICP, Forward BIOLABS, and Investment Report
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Jessica Martin Eckerly
October 15, 2025 at 11:00 AM — October 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Staggered Panel Session: AI in the Lab
October 15, 2025 at 12:00 PM — October 15, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Staggered Panel Session: Startup Showcase
October 15, 2025 at 12:30 PM — October 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Staggered Panel Session: International Partnerships & Onshoring
October 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM — October 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Staggered Panel Session: Student Competition
October 15, 2025 at 1:30 PM — October 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Staggered Panel Session: Pending Session
October 15, 2025 at 2:30 PM — October 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Networking
October 15, 2025 at 3:00 PM — October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Closing Keynote
October 15, 2025 at 4:00 PM — October 15, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Closing Reception & Career Fair

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