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Webinar: Unlocking Biotech Success: Avoiding the AI Abyss

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10/28/2025  – 10/28/2025
11:00 am  – 12:00 pm  EST

Virtual

Guest Speaker:
Joseph Vinokuroff, VP AI Strategy, Achievion Solutions

Most biotech AI efforts die in pilot purgatory—because they treated FDA compliance as an afterthought, and neglected the end-user experience We’ll decode the 10 main failure patterns in business and tech strategy—and provide the roadmap on how to avoid them. Join Achievion Solutions to learn how to unlock the high-level secrets top biotech leaders use

PVCC Microcredentials Exam Day

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10/25/2025  – 10/25/2025
9:00 am  – 4:00 pm  EST

Keats Science Building, College Drive, Charlottesville, VA, USA

Showcase your lab skills with BCSI microcredentials and elevate your professional visibility with verified badges on LinkedIn / SmartResume. Saturday, October 25, 9am – 4pm at PVCC’s Keats Science building (registration required). Choose up to five exams ($20, 15 minutes each) in aseptic technique, small volume metrology, documentation & SOP, numeracy, and safety hazard assessment.

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Lunch and Learn: Lab to Launch and Other Programs to Power Virginia’s Innovation Economy

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10/22/2025  – 10/22/2025
12:00 pm  – 1:30 pm  EST

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

Presented by Joe Benevento, CEO, Virginia Innovation Partnership Corporation (VIPC) Discover how VIPC fuels Virginia’s innovation economy by supporting tech startups, providing early-stage funding, and helping university research move from the lab into the marketplace. Mr. Benevento will also highlight Virginia’s landmark Lab to Launch initiative, designed to accelerate research commercialization for founders and entrepreneurs.

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GMU OctoberVendorFest – Bio and Beer Style event

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10/08/2025  – 10/08/2025
3:00 pm  – 7:00 pm  EST

Beacon Hall, 10945 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA 20110, USA

Join researchers, students, industry professionals, and vendors for an afternoon of networking and discovery. Drop in anytime to explore booths, connect with your account managers from leading scientific supply and equipment companies, and meet peers from academia, industry, government, and healthcare. [Register Here] Agenda: 3:00–4:30pm: Vendor exhibits open (ATCC, Avantor, Brady Corporation, Codetta Bio, Eppendorf, Government

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GMU Nanotechnology Day

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10/13/2025  – 10/13/2025
10:00 am  – 2:00 pm  EST

Historic District, 10890 George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, USA

Step into the world of the ultra-small with Nanotechnology Day on October 13, 2025 at George Mason University’s SciTech Campus. Explore how nanotech is shaping medicine, materials, energy, and everyday life through interactive demos, hands-on activities, and live talks with researchers pushing the field forward. Wander through booths, test out experiments, and get a glimpse

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AI Applications for Human Health

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11/18/2025  – 11/18/2025
5:30 pm  – 7:30 pm  EST

InBio, Harris Street, Charlottesville, VA, USA

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VASEM VirginiaAI: Charting the Future of AI in Virginia

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09/29/2025  – 09/30/2025

Virginia Tech, E Glebe Rd, Alexandria, VA 22305, USA

Join the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (VASEM) for the 2025 VASEM Annual Summit, September 30 & October 1 in Alexandria at the Virginia Tech Institute for Advanced Computing. Artificial Intelligence will play a crucial role in advancing scientific, economic, and societal progress in Virginia by fostering collaboration among AI researchers, industry leaders,

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Mission Tomorrow

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10/21/2025  – 10/23/2025

Richmond Raceway, East Laburnum Avenue, Richmond, Commonwealth of Virginia, USA

Mission Tomorrow is the Richmond region’s interactive career exploration event for all 8th grade students. Be a part of Introducing the next generation of workers to your industry and organization, and build the Richmond region’s talent pipeline. Registration for this event is for EXHIBITORS ONLY. Please reach out to stephanie.phillips@chamberrva.com for more information and/or questions. Exhibitor

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Virginia Talent Biotech Virtual Career Fair

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10/22/2025
1:00 pm  – 4:00 pm  EST

Virtual

The 2025 Virginia Talent Biotech Virtual Career Fair on October 22 is an opportunity for your organization to connect, recruit, and network with young talent from colleges and universities all across Virginia with interests and desired career paths in biotech. You’ll see students from these programs and more: Biomedical Engineering Chemical & Life Science Engineering

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BioFuture 2025

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10/13/2025  – 10/15/2025

Cure., Park Avenue South, New York, NY, USA

With more than 100 future-focused speakers and 80 innovative company presentations, BioFuture promises to spark transformative discussions and collaborations that will redefine the healthcare landscape. Attendees can expect engaging plenary sessions, workshops, and networking opportunities designed to foster partnerships and investment in cutting-edge healthcare solutions. The event is hosted at the state-of-the-art Cure facility, a

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BIO Savings Week (Member Benefit)

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09/08/2025  – 09/12/2025

Virtual

Life science companies face growing challenges—from leaner budgets to increased compliance demands. That’s where BIO Savings Week comes in. Join us September 8–12 for BIO Savings Week, for a weeklong series of short, high-value webinars built to help member companies: Optimize lab, finance, and tech resources Cut costs without cutting corners Navigate critical business operations

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Richmond-Petersburg BioHub Biotech & Beer

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10/16/2025  – 10/16/2025
4:30 pm  – 6:30 pm  EST

Hotel Petersburg, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, West Tabb Street, Petersburg, 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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Innovation & Industry Showcase – Featuring ATCC

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08/28/2025
9:00 am  – 11:00 am  EST

American Type Culture Collection, Historic District, University Boulevard, Manassas, VA, USA

Guest Speaker:
Ruth Cheng, President & CEO, ATCC

GMU Institute for Biohealth innovation is kicking off this new series at ATCC, the world’s premier biological materials management and standards organization. Enjoy a moderated conversation with Ruth Cheng, President and CEO of ATCC, who will share insights from her career journey, ATCC’s priority focus areas, and opportunities for partnership and growth in the Innovation

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NIH Technology Opportunity Webinar: A Drug Repurposing Approach for Clinical Treatment of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

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09/10/2025
11:00 am  EST

Virtual

Register for a free NIH technology webinar to learn about a potential, novel treatment for Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC). William Reinhold and his team at the National Cancer Institute repurposed two separate therapeutic compounds ─ acetalax and bisacodyl (both previously used as laxatives) ─ into novel treatments for TNBC. Acetalax and bisacodyl show promising

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RBTC Emerging Tech Conference

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10/30/2025  – 10/31/2025

The Hotel Roanoke & Conference Center, Curio Collection by Hilton, Shenandoah Avenue Northeast, Roanoke, VA, USA

Join the Roanoke-Blacksburg region’s boldest gathering of tech and life science innovators for future-focused ideas, real-world AI applications, and boundary-pushing conversations around emerging technologies. Hosted by the Roanoke Blacksburg Technology Council, The Emerging Tech Conference is where change agents converge to explore what’s next in emerging technologies and artificial intelligence. RBTC’s Emerging Tech Conference will

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Product Market Fit: Align Your Product, Strategy and Commercialization

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08/28/2025
12:00 pm  – 1:00 pm  EST

Virtual

Elevate Your Health Startup: From Chaos to Clarity Product-market fit isn’t just a milestone—it’s the foundation for every strategic decision MedTech innovators make. In this session, Fehmida Kapadia and Elyse Hoeb will go beyond the buzzword to unpack how product-market fit connects directly to your commercialization path, product development roadmap, customer engagement, and fundraising strategy.

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Coffee with VIPC’s Virginia Venture Partners: Fireside Chat with AIN

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08/22/2025
9:00 am  – 10:30 am  EST

Virtual

Join Virginia Venture Partners for our Summer VC Series interviewing funds that are actively investing in Virginia companies! AIN Ventures is a seed-stage focused venture fund that invests in startups at the intersection of deep tech and dual-use technology, as well as in military veteran-led startups. If you are planning to raise capital, these events

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MDMA 2025 Medical Technology Executive Forum

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09/26/2025  – 09/26/2025
11:00 am  – 3:00 pm  EST

Virtual

Register today for MDMA’s 2025 virtual Executive Forum, which will be held on September 26th. MDMA is the leading voice for innovative and entrepreneurial medical device companies, and this year’s Executive Forum will deliver key insights on regulatory, reimbursement and other issues facing our industry. MDMA Members – $395 State Members – $495 Non-Members – $595 Reach

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4TH Annual Actalent DMV Golf Tournament

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10/24/2025
9:00 am  EST

Blue Mash Golf Course, 5821 Olney Laytonsville Rd, Laytonsville, MD 20882, USA

Join us for Actalent DMV’s 4th annual Charity Golf Tournament this October. We’re bringing together a variety of our valued customers in the Sciences, Engineering, and Construction Industries to network, enjoy some time on the golf course, and support a great cause. All proceeds from our tournament will be donated to our charity partner, Girlstart.

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Indo US Bridging RARE Summit 2025

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11/02/2025  – 11/04/2025

Hylton Performing Arts Center, George Mason Circle, Manassas, VA, USA

Organized in collaboration with George Mason University the #BridgingRare Summit 2025 will feature an exciting lineup of prominent speakers from India and the US, workshops, and a Gala dinner and Award Ceremony. Why join us? Uniquely positioned to accelerate the engagement of the global rare disease community in Orphan Drug R&D Highly informative and educational

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Women Building Bio 2025

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09/17/2025
9:00 am  – 4:00 pm  EST

Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, 4 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA, USA

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NOVA Bio & Beer

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08/14/2025
5:00 pm  – 7:00 pm  EST

Spider Kelly's, Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA, USA

Join the Northern VA Biohub at their next Bio & Beer on Thursday, August 14th at 5:00 P.M. at Spider Kelly’s in Arlington! Come connect with fellow professionals in biotech, pharma, medical devices, healthcare, and life sciences over drinks and conversation. This month’s gathering will feature a brief discussion on U.S. biotechnology policy, including recent

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Virtual Coffee with Virginia Venture Partners

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07/25/2025  – 07/25/2025
9:00 am  – 10:30 am  EST

Virtual

An opportunity to hear from investors about what they see in the market, what they are investing in, and tips to entrepreneurs. Special breakout rooms for the last 30 minutes allow attendees the opportunity to engage with the speakers, VIPC reps, and other Virginia resources. After completion of registration, you will receive a Zoom link

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DOD SBIR/STTR Proposal Planning Workshop

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08/27/2025  – 08/27/2025
9:00 am  – 2:00 pm  EST

Assembly, 400 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA, USA

This DoD Proposal Preparation Workshop will provide in depth understanding of the DOD SBIR/STTR programs and discuss how to find and pursue non-dilutive SBIR/STTR funding from DOD. It will also be especially helping for those who may plan to submit to the upcoming round of topics. You will receive specific “how-to’s” for each step of

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