Willamette Valley

Biotech Showcase 2025

Innovation | Talent | Investment

Wednesday April 16th, 11am-5pm
Western University of Health Sciences

Lebanon, Oregon

Come see for yourself

The Mid-Willamette Valley is a growing home to leading biotech research, education, startups and mature companies. It’s time to show them off and celebrate what’s to come next. Lebanon, Oregon in particular has been the site of notable investments from Western University of Health Sciences, Samaritan Health Services, and Linn Benton Community College. Join us at Boulder Falls Event Center and the Western University of Health Sciences in Lebanon.

Reasons to Attend

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Keynote Speakers: Learn what’s coming next for Biotech innovation in Oregon’s Willamette Valley.

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Growing company panel: Innovative leaders ramping up new ventures.

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Connect with local talent: Students from next door Western University of Health Sciences, Linn Benton Community College, OSU and U of O.

Thank you to the Biotech Collective for your partnership:

The Biotech Collective is committed to bridging gaps and dismantling barriers that underserved biotech entrepreneurs face. Our goal is straightforward: meet entrepreneurs where they are and guide them through their journey, turning their promising discoveries into impactful solutions for society, both within the PNW and beyond.

Schedule of Events

11am Networking: Featuring displays from players throughout the regional innovation ecosystem.

Plus, free professional portraits by MJ Media Productions in the stunning Boulder Falls Japanese Healing Garden!

11:45am Lunch Served: Thank you for joining us.

12:15pm Our Regional Innovation Hub: Plans to further collaborate and spur economic growth.

12:45pm Keynote: Updates on major recent investments in our regional biotech sector.

Christie Dudenhoefer: Corvallis Microfluidics (CorMic) Tech Hub Regional Innovation Officer and the Executive Director of Semiconductor Economic Development at Oregon State University.

1:15pm Networking

1:35pm Lightning Round: Innovation updates from local startups.

2:00pm Innovators Panel: Why grow a biotech company in the Willamette Valley Region?

Jen Akeroyd (Suturegard)

Dr. Jacques Zaneveld (Lazarus 3D, Inc.)

Rachel Jagoda Brunette (RAIN Catalysts)

2:45pm Networking

3:30pm Innovation Update and Tour: Western University of Health Sciences.

4:30pm Happy Hour Networking

1847 Bar & Grill