Past eventHeld October 21–22, 2026
BioScience Summit 2026
A two-day regional convening of bioscience, medical device, and biotechnology leaders, researchers, and emerging professionals in Fargo.
Avalon Events Center, Fargo, North Dakota
- Held
- October 21–22, 2026
- Venue
- Avalon Events Center, Fargo, North Dakota
- 2025 Attendance
- 230 attendees from 11 states
TL;DR
- The BioScience Summit took place October 21–22, 2026 at Avalon Events Center in Fargo, North Dakota.
- Day 1 was scheduled to feature keynotes, panels, and career exploration from 11am to 2pm; Day 2 was scheduled to include tours of local biotech companies.
- The 2025 edition drew 230 attendees from 11 states across bioscience, medical devices, and biotech sectors.
- Major sponsors included Aldevron, Thermo Fisher, Thermo Scientific, CorVent Medical, Houser Labs, and Sanford Health.
About
The BioScience Summit was the fourth annual gathering organized by BioTechND and the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation. It was billed as bringing together industry leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, and students exploring careers in bioscience, medical devices, and biotechnology across the Fargo-Moorhead region and beyond. The two-day format was scheduled to combine a main summit with keynotes and panels (Day 1) and direct access to local biotech companies through facility tours (Day 2).
Who was in the room
Industry Leaders and Researchers
Executives, scientists, and senior professionals in bioscience, medical devices, and biotechnology.
Entrepreneurs and Emerging Professionals
Startup founders, business development staff, and early-career professionals exploring regional bioscience opportunities.
Students and Career Explorers
High school and university students considering pathways into bioscience and related fields.
Featured speakers
10 listedPresident Cook
Shayden Akason
Paula Norbom
Kristi Jean
Chad Ulven
Ken Barton
Jeremy Houser
Scott Hoselton
Shawn Kessel
Jessie Rock
Partners on record
6 listedWhat attendees say
“You have the entire ecosystem in the room today. That's an invaluable opportunity, especially for someone coming from outside of the state.”
Venue & travel
Venue
Avalon Events CenterQuestions people ask
11 answeredOctober 21–22, 2026.
Avalon Events Center in Fargo, North Dakota.
It was aimed at industry leaders, researchers, entrepreneurs, students, and emerging professionals in bioscience, medical devices, and biotechnology.
The 2025 edition drew 230 attendees from 11 states.
Day 1 (October 21) was scheduled to feature keynotes, panels, and career exploration from 11am to 2pm. Day 2 (October 22) was scheduled to include tours of local biotech companies and partners.
BioTechND and the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation.
Sponsors such as Aldevron, Thermo Fisher and Sanford Health made it a good regional contact point, but those seeking a large national exhibition with thousands of buyers would find a smaller pool.
Attendees at regional bioscience meetings usually wear business casual, with practical closed shoes for the company tours on the second day, and warm layers for Fargo in late October.
Major sponsors included Aldevron (Partner tier), Thermo Fisher, Thermo Scientific, CorVent Medical, Houser Labs, and Sanford Health.
The 2025 summit drew 230 attendees from 11 states, establishing it as a regional event with cross-state participation.
The summit was billed as bringing together minds in bioscience, medical devices, and biotechnology to discuss trends, build connections, and explore career pathways in the Fargo-Moorhead region.
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