Government Biotechnology Innovation Summit
- September 4-5, 2024
- 151 St. George, National Harbor, MD
EVENT OVERVIEW
All information pertains to the 2024 Summit; 2025 Coming Soon!
DSI’s 2nd Annual Government Biotechnology Innovation Summit is crucial due to the profound implications of biotech advancements on national security and governance. Biotechnology has rapidly evolved, presenting both promising opportunities and potential threats. For instance, developments in genetic engineering enable the creation of novel pathogens that could be used in bioterrorism. The development of rapid diagnostic tools and vaccines against infectious diseases is essential for preempting potential pandemics, thereby safeguarding public health and national stability. Furthermore, biotech innovations enhance agricultural safety by improving crop resilience against pests, diseases, and environmental stressors, ensuring food security—a foundational aspect of national stability. $300M allocated to DOD to establish new biotechnology manufacturing institutes underscores the importance of continued funding and development.
By convening this Summit that facilitates dialogue between biotech experts and government officials, stakeholders can collaboratively address emerging challenges and ensure that regulatory frameworks keep pace with technological advancements, thereby safeguarding national security interests.
2024 Confirmed Speakers Included
Download the 2024 Agenda for complete session details.
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Sarah Glaven, PhD
Principal Assistant Director, Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy -
Peter Marks, MD, PhD
Director, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, FDA -
Valerie Reed, PhD
Director, Bioenergy Technologies Office, Department of Energy -
Deirdra Chester, PhD
Director, Office of the Chief Scientist, USDA -
Steven Witte
Director, Biologics Development Module National Bio and Agro Defense Facility, USDA -
Dylan George, PhD
Director, Center for Forecasting & Outbreak Analytics, CDC -
Mary Larkin, PhD
Program Manager, BARDA Accelerator Network, U.S. Department of HHS -
Georgia Lagoudas, PhD
Senior Fellow, Brown University Pandemic Center Event Moderator
About the 2024 Gov Biotech Summit
TOPICS TO BE COVERED
- U.S. Biotechnology Policy and Innovation: Spearheading DOD Biomanufacturing Strategy Development
- Enhancing Real-World Outcomes Through Biotech Research Initiatives at ARPA-H
- Strategies for Mitigating Bioterrorism Threats to Public and Agricultural Health
- Driving AFRL’s Warfighter Capabilities through Biotech Innovations
- Biotechnological Innovations in Support of the Warfighter: Enhancing Performance and Resilience
- Fostering Integrated, Cross-Disciplinary Approaches to Preparedness for an Expanded Bioeconomy
- Supporting the SOF Community and an Expanded Focus on Optimized Performance
Why You Should Attend This Summit
DSI’s Government Biotechnology Innovation Summit will provide attendees the opportunity to hear from government leaders at the forefront on how biotechnology is transforming the economic, agricultural, healthcare and security landscape of the U.S. Our speakers will highlight latest developments and future projects within their respective agencies and explore leveraging the latest biotech advancements to address societal challenges, drive innovation, and pave the way for a more resilient and sustainable future.
DSI’s Government Biotechnology Innovation Summit will provide attendees the opportunity to hear from government leaders at the forefront on how biotechnology is transforming the economic, agricultural, healthcare and security landscape of the U.S. Our speakers will highlight latest developments and future projects within their respective agencies and explore leveraging the latest biotech advancements to address societal challenges, drive innovation, and pave the way for a more resilient and sustainable future.
This forum will promote discussions on how government and industry partnerships can further drive upcoming biotech innovations to address critical challenges and enhance government operations across various sectors. By harnessing the power of biotechnology through cooperation, the government can improve public health outcomes through advanced diagnostics, therapies, and personalized medicine. Biotech innovations can also revolutionize sustainable agriculture by increasing crop yields, developing drought and pest-resistant varieties, and reducing environmental impact.
DSI’s team specializes in the extensive research and development of our Symposium content and focus areas. We will assemble the most respected minds in the Biotech community, including Federal, DoD and industry. Our non-partisan approach allows us to reach across all involved organizations bring together a truly holistic group of decision makers and solution providers.
At the Summit You Have the Ability to
Gain Education & Insight: Walk away with knowledge gained from our senior level speakers on some of the most complex issues facing the Federal Government and DoD as it relates to biotechnology and the bioeconomy.
Build Partnerships: The agenda is designed to allow for ample networking opportunities and the ability to discover some of the latest operational energy priorities of interest to the Federal Government and DoD.
Influence: Help foster ideas. Share your own insight and knowledge during our interactive sessions. Our town hall format is your opportunity to address our speakers with questions or comments on the current mission.
2023 PARTICIPATING ORGANIZATIONS INCLUDED
White House OSTP, Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority, National Institutes of Health, Food and Drug Administration, Office of Naval Research, National Nuclear Security Administration, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, National Institute of Standards and Technology, Air Force Research Laboratory & many more…!
Operating Guidance for Government Attendees
DSI’s Summit directly supports Federal Government and DoD priorities by providing a conduit for officials to efficiently reach audiences outside of their respective offices that directly impact their organization’s overall mission success, at no charge to the government, and in an efficient expenditure of time.
DSI’s Summit will provide a forum to address and improve internal and external initiatives, meet with and hear from partner organizations, disseminate vital capability requirements to industry, increase visibility within the larger community, and generally support their mission.
The Summit is open and complimentary to all Federal Government and DoD employees and is considered an educational and training forum.
*Summit is Closed to The Press / No Recordings*
SPONSORS & EXHIBITORS
The 2024 Government Biotechnology Innovation Summit provides opportunities including exhibit space, round table discussions, product demonstrations, and networking receptions.
BECOME A SPONSOR or ExhibitorPLATINUM SPONSOR
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Veterans Engineering, Training, & Services (VETS) is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business. Headquartered in Huntsville, AL, VETS, LLC provides professional services across Digital Engineering Training, Services, and Product Sales. Decades of Digital Engineering and Model-Based Systems Engineering experience and over 100 years of service to the nation, VETS, LLC couples cutting-edge modeling practices with end-user perspective, ensuring results that are robust and sound.
Exhibitor
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INTEGRA is a leading provider of high-quality laboratory tools and consumables for liquid handling and media preparation. We are committed to fulfilling the needs of laboratory professionals in research, diagnostics, and quality control within the life sciences industry. INTEGRA’s globally recognized products include our EVOLVE manual pipettes, VIAFLO and VOYAGER electronic pipettes, VIAFLO 96/384, MINI 96, ASSIST and ASSIST PLUS, WELLJET reagent dispensers, PIPETBOY serologic pipettors, VACUSAFE and VACUSIP aspiration systems, DOSE IT peristaltic pumps, and lastly our MEDIACLAVE and MEDIAJET media preparation equipment.
Association Partners
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NCBiotech is a private, non-profit corporation supported by the N.C. General Assembly. Its mission is to transform North Carolina and its life sciences technology-based economic development through innovation, commercialization, education, and business growth. NCBiotech catalyzes the many different transformations that are improving the quality of life around the world. We connect companies with university researchers and introduce entrepreneurs to potential funders. Transformation even happens on an individual level as job seekers find their dream opportunity in the life sciences field.
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Women In Bio is an organization of professionals committed to promoting careers, leadership, and entrepreneurship of women in the life sciences. We aim to help women achieve the highest levels of leadership, influence and decision-making that they desire. Our primary focus is to provide women-to-women mentorship and leadership support through all stages of career development. Our members reflect the increasing spread of the life sciences. We belong to biotech and pharma companies, universities and institutes, law and accounting firms, marketing and PR firms, CROs and CMOs. Many of our members are entrepreneurs, and a focus on entrepreneurship has remained core to the mission of WIB since its foundation in 2002.
Media Partners
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Biocompare is the leading resource for up-to-date product information, product reviews, and new technologies for life scientists. Biocompare combines an in-depth knowledge of life science products and new technologies to offer scientists the most dynamic, relevant, and innovative media-based marketplace for life science information. Biocompare’s mission is to provide free, time saving services to life science researchers, allowing scientists to find and learn about technologies that drive discovery.
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Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) is the flagship publication of Mary Ann Liebert, Inc. Celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2021, GEN was the first publication in this field and remains the key driver in the explosion of the industry, paving the way for the development of new tools and technologies, investment growth, and career opportunities.
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As a non-profit, DMV Petri Dish fosters innovation in the DC metro area by injecting research, education, and startup development into a powerful community of inventors, scientists, developers, investors, non-profits, and biotech companies. We foster innovation in our community by harnessing the grassroots energy from the plethora of local technology enthusiasts and connecting it to established biotech insiders that work at some of the nation’s most venerated research and development institutions. Our community ideates, and we turn their side projects into meaningful research programs that drive innovation.