The Next Generation of Personalized Medicine

October 17 | Madison, Wisconsin | Overture Center for the Arts

Wisconsin companies are spearheading healthcare’s extraordinary transformation! The dawn of personalized medicine is reshaping how we enhance the well-being of people across the globe, and Wisconsin is leading this groundbreaking movement.

Wisconsin companies are pushing the boundaries of technology to deliver an unparalleled customer experience. With their unwavering commitment to excellence, these visionary companies are propelling the entire industry toward a future where healthcare is truly personalized and seamlessly integrated.

At this year’s Summit, Wisconsin’s innovation prowess again takes center stage as personalized medicine emerges as the ultimate game-changer!

Exclusive Insights

Learn from speakers ranging from world-class researchers to biohealth executives.

Dedicated Networking

Connect with over 550 industry peers in one-on-one and small group networking.

Reward Employees

Boost retention, engage them in the community, and foster professional development.

Celebrate

With the awards luncheon & evening reception, there are lots of chances to celebrate the industry.

BioForward Wisconsin’s annual Biohealth Summit is the largest of its kind in Wisconsin and serves as a platform to celebrate Wisconsin biohealth community successes and collaborate on what’s next for our booming industry.

WHY ATTEND?

The Wisconsin biohealth industry, with its bold vision and trailblazing spirit, is not content with merely following healthcare trends. Instead, they are actively shaping the future, fueled by a resolute commitment to fight rising costs and inequities while bringing healthcare to the patient in ways that are efficient, inclusive, and tailored to the needs of every individual. Attending the Summit gives you a chance to:

 

  • Be a part of what is coming!
  • Network and collaborate and connect with like-minded individuals
  • Learn and gain valuable insights to take back to your company
  • Show your support
  • Get out of the office
  • Revel in the festivities, and relish in the delightful cocktails, food and camaraderie that awaits

SUMMIT HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Join with some of BioForward’s top member organizationsGE HealthCare, Arrowhead, PPD, Labcorp, Millipore Sigma, Gilson, Catalent, WARF, Illumina, Medical College of Wisconsin, Eurofins, Aldevron, Sterling Pharma, UW-Madison, Yahara Software, Versiti, Morgridge Institute for Research, Exact Sciences, and Promega for a chance to connect with industry peers, executives, investors, and researchers. You’ll also get to know emerging growth companies like BrainXell and Elephas.
  • Attend an impressive series of keynote presentations and panel discussions at our highly anticipated event.
  • Indulge in a celebratory lunch as we honor the 9th annual business and scientific achievement awards, and make sure to catch the 3rd annual biohealth communications competition for postdocs, along with an exciting new competition for undergraduates.

Don’t miss out on this exceptional opportunity!

WISCONSIN IS LEADING THE WAY FORWARD IN PERSONALIZED MEDICINE

Hold on tight, for the future of health is being shaped by the trailblazing companies of Wisconsin, propelling us into an era of personalized medicine that transcends barriers, dismantles inequities, and revolutionizes the very essence of healthcare. Welcome to a world where Wisconsin’s innovation prowess reigns supreme, where the power to heal lies in our hands, guided by the visionaries who call Wisconsin home! Join our sessions to learn more.

Program at a Glance

8:00AM-9:00AM
8:00AM-9:00AM

Coffee/Light Breakfast & Networking

Location: Overture Hall Lobby


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8:00AM-3:00PM
8:00AM-3:00PM

Sponsor Tables

Location: Overture Hall 2nd Floor Lobby

9:00AM-9:15AM
9:00AM-9:15AM

Welcome from BioForward

Location: Overture Hall


CEO Lisa Johnson will take center stage to present the latest groundbreaking initiatives that our organization has undertaken. With a finger on the pulse of industry trends and a relentless drive for innovation, our CEO will unveil exciting projects, partnerships, and strategies that will shape the future of our organization and revolutionize the industry at large.


Join us as we spotlight our incredible members who will shape the future. We look forward to welcoming you to this momentous event, where the extraordinary becomes the new standard.


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9:15AM-10:30AM
9:15AM-10:30AM

Opening Session

Location: Overture Hall


Morning Keynote


INNOVATIONS IN PERSONALIZED MEDICINE


Wisconsin companies are leading the way in personalized medicine by tailoring prevention, diagnosis, and treatment technologies and strategies to the individual and enhancing patient outcomes and overall health. Their innovations have established Wisconsin as a major player in this critical field. Learn from Wisconsin biohealth leaders on their companies’ pioneering contributions.


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10:30AM-11:00AM
10:30AM-11:00AM

Networking

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11:00AM-12:00PM
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Panel Discussion

Location: Overture Hall


Morning Panel 1


MADE IN WISCONSIN- MANUFACTURING ECOSYSTEM


A key strength of Wisconsin’s biohealth robust local manufacturing ecosystem (automation, robotics, precision & customer manufacturing, packaging & plastics). In 2021, Wisconsin suppliers provided over $6 billion in goods and services to Wisconsin biohealth companies. This supply chain is critical to our success and provides the backbone for an independent and locally sourced industry. Join this session to learn more about some of Wisconsin’s biohealth supply chain leaders and find out what is really “Made in Wisconsin.”


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11:00AM-12:00PM
11:00AM-12:00PM

Panel Discussion

Location: Promenade Hall


Morning Panel 2


PREVENTATIVE CARE & HEALTH EQUITY


The practice of medicine has been forever changed by advancements in genomic and molecular research. Personalized medicine has risen out of our expanding knowledge of the human genome and molecular markers of disease especially when it comes to prevention. New technologies and data make it possible to prevent disease, track progression, and develop strategies before a negative outcome. Importantly, these technologies hold the potential to increase health equity throughout our state. Join our fascinating panel discussion where experts discuss prevention and equity through personalized medicine.


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11:00AM-12:00PM
11:00AM-12:00PM

Competition

Location: Wisconsin Room


THIRD ANNUAL BIOHEALTH COMMUNICATIONS COMPETITION


The 3rd Annual Biohealth Communications Competition continues to aid Wisconsin’s young biohealth leaders in developing critical skills to discuss advanced topics with the general public.  This year’s competition is twice as big! The finalists from undergrad and graduate student competitions will speak during this session. Finalists demonstrate their ability to explain an aspect of personalized medicine (undergrads) or their groundbreaking research (postdocs) in quick, fun, and accessible presentations. Come and support the next generation of Wisconsin researchers and biohealth leaders and learn what the future holds for our industry.


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12:00PM-1:15PM
12:00PM-1:15PM

Lunch & Wisconsin Biohealth Awards Presentation

Location: Overture Lobby


Lunch


Please take a seat, relax, and savor a delicious lunch catered by Catering a Fresco.


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Celebrate the accomplishments of this year’s Wisconsin Biohealth Awards!


Since 2015, BioForward has been honoring outstanding scientific and business accomplishments in the biohealth and life science sector on a yearly basis. As we enter the ninth year of these awards, BioForward is thrilled to continue celebrating the leadership and innovation that have helped position Wisconsin as a leading provider of healthcare solutions.


2023 Award Winners:


Hector F. DeLuca Scientific Achievement Award- Thomas Grist, Professor and Chair, Department of Radiology, UW School of Medicine and Public Health


Wisconsin Biohealth Business Achievement Award- Chris Miskel, CEO & President, Versiti


Learn more about past award winners | See award meanings

1:15PM-1:30PM
1:15PM-1:30PM

Break

1:30PM-2:30PM
1:30PM-2:30PM

Panel Discussion

Location: Overture Hall


Afternoon Panel


MADE IN WISCONSIN- BIOPHARMA MANUFACTURING


Wisconsin’s biopharma/biomanufacturing companies are thriving. With Wisconsin biomanufacturing expanding by 29% since 2018, the companies that provide API and biologic manufacturing to aid in developing and producing advanced therapeutics have experienced remarkable growth. With national interests focused on reshoring our pharma manufacturing, Wisconsin is positioned well to promote that next-gen biopharma manufacturing is “Made in Wisconsin.”  Come and participate in this session where you can learn from our successful businesses and interact with our panelists.


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1:30PM-2:30PM
1:30PM-2:30PM

Panel Discussion

Location: Promenade Hall


Emerging Growth Company Presentations


Explore the cutting-edge solutions and promising future of Wisconsin’s thriving biohealth industry, driven by innovative start-ups and early-stage companies in personalized medicine. Prepare to be impressed and inspired by their groundbreaking work, as you witness the exciting evolution of personalized medicine in Wisconsin.


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2:30PM-3:15PM
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Networking

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3:15PM-4:15PM
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Closing Session

Location: Overture Hall


Afternoon Keynote


PIONEERING SOLUTIONS


Join us for a keynote from a leader in personalized medicine to discuss their companies’ collaborations with clinical, academic, pharmaceutical, and research organizations to help revolutionize healthcare outcomes. This is an opportunity not to be missed to learn about the cutting-edge advancements happening in our own community.


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    4:15PM-6:00PM
    4:15PM-6:00PM

    Networking Reception & Career Fair

    Location: Overture Hall Lobby


    This is the perfect opportunity to celebrate!


    Indulge in our signature cocktails and mingle with fellow attendees, event speakers, and esteemed members of the BioForward Board. Make sure to engage with the university students who are browsing through career fair tables.


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    Wondering what the Summit is all about? Check out the sessions & videos from last year’s event- Leading the Way Forward: Addressing Future Challenges Now