Lone Star College-Montgomery is proud to host the 2025 Texas Gulf Coast Biotechnology & Biomanufacturing Education Conference (TBEC) on Saturday, October 18, at the LSC-Montgomery campus. This event aims to unite academic leaders, industry pioneers, educators, and community stakeholders to accelerate the region’s rise as a global biotechnology hub.
The theme for this year is “Fueling the Gulf Coast’s Rise in Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing,” reflecting a shared vision of transforming the Texas Gulf Coast into a powerhouse of scientific innovation, workforce excellence, and economic strength. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from renowned speakers, participate in panel discussions, explore cutting-edge tools and technologies, and forge valuable partnerships that support the region's growth.
Among the distinguished speakers scheduled to present are Dr. Linnea Fletcher, founder of the Biotechnology Program at Austin Community College, who will discuss workforce readiness and industry engagement; Jim DeKloe, a professor of Biological Sciences and Biotechnology at Solano College, who will focus on building educational ecosystems to support biotech industries; and Saniya Mansuri from Texas Medical Center, who will highlight efforts to integrate biotechnology into K–12 education to develop future talent pipelines.
The conference will highlight Lone Star College-Montgomery and the Gulf Coast region as a growing collaboration for research and innovation. It will focus on building a stronger workforce through education and training initiatives, while encouraging partnerships between educational institutions and the biotechnology and biomanufacturing industries.
“The Texas Gulf Coast Biotechnology and Biomanufacturing Education Conference is about building connections among educators, industry, and the next generation of innovators. Our region is ready to become a biotechnology hub, with a highly skilled and workforce-ready talent pool prepared to meet industry needs. By sharing expertise and resources, we strengthen our ability to lead in biotechnology and biomanufacturing,” said Dr. Mischelle Hopper, Dean of Life Science and Health Occupations at Lone Star College-Montgomery.
The conference invites attendees to engage actively by learning about the latest research, sharing ideas about teaching biotech, and collaborating to support innovation and workforce growth. TBEC is built on values such as teamwork, new ideas, and community involvement. At TBEC 2025, participants are encouraged to explore these new ideas, form partnerships, and actively shape breakout solutions that will help the region’s biotech field grow.
For more information about the conference, including the full agenda and registration details, please visit LoneStar.edu/TBEC.