Virginia employers are facing one of the most significant shifts in employment law in recent years. The 2026 General Assembly session produced a sweeping package of new employment-related legislation. With many provisions taking effect on July 1, 2026, businesses across the Commonwealth must prepare for changes affecting hiring practices, workplace policies, compliance obligations, and litigation …
Clinical trials are at a breaking point. Studies take years to complete, cost billions of dollars, and often rely on fragmented systems that create inefficiencies at every stage of the process. As decentralized and hybrid trial models expand, artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful tool for transforming how clinical research is designed, managed, and …
This year’s BioHealth Capital Region Forum and Investment Conference will bring together leaders from across industry, academia, government, investment, and entrepreneurship for an important week focused on collaboration, innovation, commercialization, investment, and growth across our region. The 2026 theme is “Growing the BioHealth Capital Region of Tomorrow,” and the events will take place September 15–17 …
Women account for nearly 80% of autoimmune disease cases in the United States — yet the science behind this striking disparity has only recently begun to come into focus. This panel brings together leading researchers, clinicians, and innovators to explore what we now know about the biological mechanisms driving sex-biased autoimmunity, what the next generation …
Join ISPE Chesapeake Bay Area Chapter for the Afton Scientific Site Tour & Happy Hour as we expand our events into the Virginia area. This is a great opportunity to explore Afton’s facility, connect with peers, and strengthen engagement across our region. We’re looking forward to a fantastic event bringing our community together! Site Tour: …
RESI San Diego 2026 will take place on June 22 at the JULEP Venue San Diego during the Convention Week, followed by FOUR (4) days of virtual partnering on June 23-24, 29-30. Virtual partnering on the June 29-30 gives you a chance to extend your Convention-week partnering! This hybrid format combines the benefits of in-person …
Registration for The MedTech Conference is officially open! Join us October 18-21, 2026, in Boston, MA, for the leading global event focused on medtech innovation, collaboration, and the future of health care. The MedTech Conference brings together medtech CEOs, leadership teams, mid-level directors and decision-makers, next generation leaders, investors, policy leaders, and solution providers for valuable …
Meet with other industry professionals to discuss topics on career development, interview strategies, industry transition, etc. Whether you are a student preparing to enter the industry or a seasoned professional looking to gain insight from peers on how to approach specific professional milestones, this event is intended to gather a wide variety of individuals across …
Join us for the Capital Region Life Sciences: Powering Innovation Together breakfast on Wednesday, June 24th, at the San Diego Wine & Culinary Center during the BIO International Convention. Presented in collaboration with Maryland, Washington, D.C., and Virginia, this exclusive, invitation-only event will bring together distinguished researchers, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry executives from across the …
Join the region’s biotech community for an exclusive sneak peek inside the NEW Roanoke Biotech Hub in downtown Roanoke. This special event will feature guided tours of the Innovation Studio, giving you a firsthand look at the cutting-edge lab and collaboration spaces where the next wave of innovation will be born. This is more than …
Join us for a Lunch & Learn session with Jackie Krick, CEO of ECU Communications. She will explore the common reasons marketing campaigns miss the mark, even with strong creative and robust budgets. Discover how Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC) can transform fragmented efforts into a cohesive customer journey by aligning audience insights, messaging, channels, timing, and …
Join us for an in-person evening designed for founders, clinicians, investors, and innovators working at the forefront of digital health and MedTech. This event brings together key players across the ecosystem for meaningful conversations, new connections, and actionable insights. Hosted in collaboration with HCEDA, Techstars AI Health Baltimore, and the Ficshell Institute for Biomedical Devices, …
Join Virginia Bio CEO, John Newby, for an engaging conversation on the latest developments in Virginia’s biotech ecosystem. This quarterly chat is an opportunity to connect, ask questions, and gain insights into the industry’s growth, challenges, and opportunities.
This half-day conference intentionally occurs the day before the Second Annual Women’s Health Capitol Hill Day when national leaders are in Washington, D.C. to meet with Members of Congress to advocate for funding and policy change. We will bring together experts on the key steps women’s health innovators must take to bring innovations to women: …
Join us for the tenth year of the VA Drug Discovery Consortium to discover more about emerging trends in drug discovery and development. This in-person event will be held at the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, providing a great setting for networking and learning. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect …
Join Cville Biohub as their panel of founders and ecosystem leaders explores the challenges of growth in life sciences entrepreneurship, including: Founder Perspectives: When Scaling Becomes Real Building the Right Team at the Right Time Infrastructure: Space, Systems, and Capital Alignment Scaling Without Breaking: Culture, Speed, and Discipline
The National Science Foundation (NSF) invests more than $200 million annually in their SBIR/STTR Program to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; and to secure the national defense. NSF-funded research has led to breakthroughs and new discoveries that help people live longer, healthier and more productive lives, and …
Register to attend a free NIH webinar. Attendees will learn about a new non-opioid small molecule for treating Opioid Use and Substance Use Disorders by selectively targeting the Dopamine D3 receptor. Dr. Amy Newman and her team at the National Institutes of Health’s National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), along with researchers from the National …
Heading to BIO International this year, we would love to see you at the Virginia Networking Breakfast. Join Virginia Bio, VEDP, VIPC, and partners for a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, innovators, and leaders from across Virginia’s life sciences community before the day’s events begin.
Beer & Biotech is an RBTC signature series which pairs in-depth, technical conversation with delicious, locally-brewed beverages. Join us at Big Lick Brewing Company in downtown Roanoke for our next Beer & Biotech as we welcome Shannon Allen Whiles, PhD, co-founder and CEO of Lytic Biotechnologies. Dr. Allen is leading groundbreaking work to transform how biologic medicines …
The Georgetown University Research & Innovation Showcase returns in 2026 with the theme Partnerships Power Possibilities. Featuring a curated pipeline of research and new ventures, the event also offers an industry and investor reverse pitch, an opening panel, and our annual innovation and entrepreneurship awards. Hosted by OTC in partnership with the Office of Advancement …
TechNite, powered by Woods Rogers, is the annual celebration of the Roanoke-Blacksburg region’s technology community. The evening brings together 500+ attendees to celebrate leaders, innovators, and companies driving the region’s tech-based economy forward. This year we celebrate 26 years of this incredible event. Attendees can expect an evening like never before, with a special program …
As technology companies push the boundaries of innovation, their risk exposure grows just as quickly. In this Lunch & Learn session, Jacob Powers of Clarke & Sampson, Inc. will walk founders and leadership teams through the insurance strategies that help protect companies as they grow. From early research and development and seed funding to clinical …