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VaDrugDiscoveryRx 2026: Ten Years of Drug Discovery and Development in VA

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06/08/2026  – 06/09/2026

The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center, Prices Fork Road, Blacksburg, VA, USA

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

Scaling Science: Building Teams and Infrastructure for Growth

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05/26/2026
5:30 pm  – 7:30 pm  EST

InBio, Harris Street, Charlottesville, VA, USA

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  

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NSF SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Workshop

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05/05/2026
9:00 am  – 4:00 pm  EST

Carter Bank, Preston Avenue, Charlottesville, VA, USA

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

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NIH Technology Opportunity Webinar: Novel Small Molecule Targeting the Dopamine D3 Receptor for Treating Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorders

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04/29/2026
11:00 am  – 12:00 pm  EST

Virtual

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

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Virginia Networking Breakfast at BIO International

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06/23/2026
7:30 am  EST

Malibu Farm San Diego, West Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA, USA

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.

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RBTC Beer & Biotech

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04/15/2026
4:30 pm  – 6:30 pm  EST

Big Lick Brewing Company, LLC, Salem Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, VA, USA

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

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2026 Georgetown University Research & Innovation Showcase

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04/22/2026  – 04/22/2026
10:00 am  – 7:30 pm  EST

Rafik B. Hariri Building, Washington, DC, USA

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

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TechNite 2026

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05/07/2026  – 05/07/2026
5:00 pm  – 7:00 pm  EST

Hôtel Roanoke, Shenandoah Avenue Northeast, Roanoke, VA, USA

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

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Lunch & Learn: From R&D to Scale – Managing Risk at Every Stage of Growth

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04/15/2026
11:45 am  – 1:00 pm  EST

Life Sciences and Engineering Building, 10930 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109, USA

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

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Coffee with VIPC’s VVP: Fireside Chat with Revolution’s Rise of the Rest

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04/03/2026
9:00 am  – 10:30 am  EST

Virtual

Join VIPC for an upcoming Coffee with Virginia Venture Partners featuring David Hall, Managing Partner at Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, for a timely conversation on how venture capital can strengthen local economies, expand access to opportunity, and fuel more inclusive growth. Together, we’ll explore the current state of intrastate venture investing, why

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LSWC Q2 2026 Best Workforce Strategies Roundtable

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04/24/2026
12:00 am  – 1:00 pm  EST

Virtual

Bolstering the Workforce Pipeline: Early Career Awareness in the Life Sciences “If you don’t have the workforce for biotech, you don’t have the building blocks to succeed. — NSCEB Commissioner during the Georgia Roadshow. As the U.S. life sciences industry accelerates its growth, the strength of its future workforce is increasingly uncertain. While some global

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MedTech Startup Showcase and Pitch Event

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04/23/2026
5:00 pm  – 8:00 pm  EST

Key Tech, East Cross Street, Baltimore, MD, USA

A curated MedTech showcase featuring 10 startups, rapid-fire pitches, and powerful networking across the innovation ecosystem. Join us for an evening dedicated to emerging MedTech innovation. The Amplify MedTech Innovation Spotlight will feature 10 selected startups invited to showcase their technologies and deliver a focused 2-minute pitch to a curated audience of investors, clinicians, strategics,

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Bioengineering Networking Force Event to Connect with Future Talent

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03/04/2026  – 03/04/2026
5:00 pm  – 7:00 pm  EST

Center for the Arts, Mason Pond Drive, George Mason, Fairfax, VA, USA

Join George Mason’s Department of Bioengineering’s faculty, students, and alumni, for an evening of bioengineering-focused discussions to share what career pathways and opportunities exist for bioengineering students. You can engage by: Reserving a table for free to increase your company’s visibility to students Participating in a career panel discussion (spaces limited) Connecting with students and faculty

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Greater Richmond Biotech & Beer

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03/18/2026  – 03/18/2026
4:30 pm  – 6:30 pm  EST

VA Bio+Tech Park, East Leigh Street, Richmond, VA, USA

The Richmond-Petersburg region is home to an amazing network of biotech, pharma, medical device, healthcare and life science professionals. We also live in one of the best areas in the country for craft beers. Join us for Biotech and Beer where we will bring together our Richmond-Petersburg life science innovators from start-ups, academia and industry

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2026 UVA Venture Capital Conference

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04/24/2026  – 04/24/2026
9:00 am  – 6:00 pm  EST

Sands Capital, Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, USA

The Richard A. Mayo Center for Asset Management is pleased to host the Third Annual University of Virginia Venture Capital Conference (UVAVCC) on 24 April 2026 at Darden Sands Family Grounds (Rosslyn, Virginia). Designed for VCs, LPs, entrepreneurs, and others interested in early stage investing, this year’s conference will host a keynote VC market and policy

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Cville Biohub- Regeneration in Practice: Engineering the Future of Healthcare

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03/31/2026  – 03/31/2026
5:30 pm  – 7:30 pm  EST

InBio, Harris Street, Charlottesville, VA, USA

Join CvilleBioHub for this speaker series and learn: How engineered tissues, gene-edited cells, and immune-modulating signals work together to drive functional regeneration The scientific, manufacturing, and regulatory challenges of translating complex, biology-driven therapies into clinical practice What founders, clinicians, and investors need to understand about building scalable, durable regenerative healthcare solutions

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RBTC’s Beer & Biotech

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03/18/2026
4:30 pm  – 6:30 pm  EST

Big Lick Brewing Company, LLC, Salem Avenue Southwest, Roanoke, VA, USA

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. Beer & Biotech takes place on the third Wednesday of each month. Come enjoy a beer and biotech conversation. Free parking is available on-site. Enjoy networking from 4:30 to

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Coffee with VVP: AI, Cyber, and the Future of Critical Infrastructure

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03/06/2026
9:00 am  EST

Virtual

Join VIPC on March 6th at 9am for a VVP Coffee featuring Paladin Capital Group, a leading global investor at the intersection of cybersecurity and AI. We’ll hear from Mourad Yesayan, Managing Director at Paladin, on: ▪ How AI is reshaping the cybersecurity stack ▪ What Paladin is actively investing in at the Seed and

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BIO Savings Week

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03/17/2026  – 03/19/2026

Virtual

Join us March 17–19 for a three-day virtual series designed to help life science companies better understand the lab and business resources available to them. Each day features concise, focused sessions highlighting tools and programs that support life science companies at the earliest of stages and beyond. Here’s what to expect: Tuesday, March 17: Foundational

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Women In Bio – Capital Region: 8th Annual HERstory Gala

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04/16/2026  – 04/16/2026
6:00 pm  – 10:00 pm  EST

Hilton Washington DC/Rockville Hotel & Executive Meeting Ctr, Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD, USA

Join Us for an Unforgettable Night Celebrating Women in Life Sciences! On Thursday, April 16, 2026, we invite you to join us at the 8th Annual HERstory Gala, hosted by Women In Bio – Capital Region at Hilton Rockville, 1750 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852. This premier event honors the accomplishments of women leaders in

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Webinar I Brazil Medical Market Update – Opportunities for U.S. Healthcare Companies

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02/25/2026
12:00 am  EST

Virtual

Are you a U.S. healthcare company looking to enter or expand in Brazil, one of Latin America’s largest and most dynamic healthcare markets? Join the U.S. Commercial Service Brazil for a practical market briefing focused on real business opportunities and strategies for success. This webinar will provide actionable insights for companies working in: Medical devices

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GRP Signature Networking Reception

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02/25/2026
5:30 pm  – 7:30 pm  EST

Accenture LLP, 14th & G, 699 14th Street Northwest, Washington D.C., DC 20005, USA

Hosted by Accenture and featuring remarks from Mayor Danny Avula, this signature event is an opportunity to help tell Greater Richmond’s story—one defined by collaboration, leadership, and forward momentum. Your presence sends a powerful message about the strength of our regional partnership and our shared commitment to economic growth. We hope you’ll join us in

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Lunch & Learn – Advancing Dual-Use Technologies

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03/18/2026

10930 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20109, USA

Join the Innovation District anchored by George Mason’s SciTech campus in Prince William County and City of Manassas for an upcoming Lunch & Learn on dual-use innovation and how technologies developed for civilian markets are also shaping national security. The discussion will feature Michael Anne Tyler and retired Commander Chris Steele, who bring decades of

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GMU Bioengineering Networking Force Event to Connect with Future Talent

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03/04/2026  – 03/04/2026

Center for the Arts, Mason Pond Drive, Fairfax, VA, USA

Join George Mason’s Department of Bioengineering’s faculty, students, and alumni, for an evening of bioengineering-focused discussions to share what career pathways and opportunities exist for bioengineering students. You can engage by: Reserving a table for free to increase your company’s visibility to students Participating in a career panel discussion (spaces limited) Connecting with students and faculty

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