Explore the day’s events at TBEC 2025
TBEC 2025 offers a full day of connection, collaboration, and innovation. The conference brings together industry leaders, educators, students, and workforce partners to explore emerging trends and shape the future of the region’s biotechnology and biomanufacturing ecosystem.
Join us for inspiring speakers, interactive sessions, and dynamic networking opportunities.
Agenda Snapshot
8:00 a.m. — Check-in & Breakfast
Enjoy a light breakfast and connect with fellow attendees.
8:45 a.m. — Welcome & Opening Remark: Dr. Verena Kalhoff
Importance of Biotech and Workforce Education to the Houston and Gulf Coast Biosciences Ecosystem
9:00 a.m. — Keynote Speaker: Jim DeKloe
Creating a Biotechnology/Biomanufacturing Educational Ecosystem
Comments on how Texas and the Gulf Coast are poised for success.
10:00 a.m. — KeynoteSpeaker: Saniya Mansuri
The Biotechnology Pipeline: Integrating Biotechnology into K–12 Programs
Developing the K–12 biotech education ecosystem.
11:00 a.m. — Keynote Speaker: Dr. Linnae Fletcher
Workforce Readiness for Biomanufacturing: National Trends, Local Opportunities
A look at how national workforce initiatives align with Texas Gulf Coast needs.
12:00 p.m. — Lunch & Networking
Enjoy lunch and meet with industry representatives, speakers, and fellow attendees.
1:00 – 2:00 p.m. —Industry Representatives
Panel: From Classroom to Clean Room – Building Texas’ Advanced Therapy Talent Pipeline
2:00 – 3:00 p.m. —Concurrent Sessions
- TRIBEC Certification Overview (Baley Reeves)
- Education Mixer: Bridging Gaps K–12, Community College & University Biotech, Programs Moderator: Dr. Danny Kainer
- Funding and Grants: Strategies for Success, Presenter: Dr. Linnea Fletcher
- Lab Equipment: Sharing Models, Cost-Saving Hacks & Purchasing Successes
4:30 p.m. — Conference Wrap-Up & Feedback
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