A Regional Hub for Collaboration, Innovation, and Biotech Education
The Texas Gulf Coast is rising as a national leader in biotechnology and biomanufacturing—driven by world-class research, a growing innovation ecosystem, and a deep commitment to talent development. The Texas Gulf Coast Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing Education Conference (TBEC) stands at the center of this movement, bringing together educators, students, and industry leaders to build the future of biotech, together.
Our Mission
TBEC exists to strengthen the Gulf Coast’s biotech workforce by connecting education and industry. Through collaborative events, focused training, and cutting-edge discussion, we’re fueling talent pipelines and supporting Houston’s emergence as a biotech hub.
Core Values
- Collaboration: Partnering across academia and industry to achieve shared goals.
- Innovation: Embracing breakthroughs in biotechnology and forward-thinking education.
- Education: Empowering learners with the skills to shape the future of biotech.
- Community: Building a strong, inclusive biotech ecosystem across the region.
Conference Objectives
- Showcase Houston as a biotech hub with cutting-edge research and production capabilities.
- Drive workforce development through education and career-connected pathways.
- Foster collaboration among educators, students, and industry stakeholders.
- Explore groundbreaking biotech innovation and emerging technologies.
Register
Join us October 18, 2025, to help shape the future of biotech in the Gulf Coast.