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2026 iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit

March 11 All day

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Champaign County Chamber of Commerce

Strategically aligned during the 7th Annual Champaign-Urbana AgTech Week, the iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit will take place one day after the University of Illinois Research Park’s AgTech Summit.

Join the iFAB Tech Hub for an all-day summit focused on biomanufacturing and precision fermentation! Through dynamic panels, innovation showcases, site tours, and networking opportunities, participants will explore how precision fermentation, bioprocessing, and agricultural innovation intersect to strengthen national security, drive economic growth, and increase domestic manufacturing capacity.

The summit will:

  • Explore how investments in biomanufacturing are reshaping global supply chains, strengthening domestic production, and creating new economic opportunities across regions
  • Showcase collaborative models that bridge research and commercialization, featuring success stories from startups, established manufacturers, and research institutions
  • Discuss the need for continued and significant investments to advance domestic biomanufacturing capabilities, reduce reliance on foreign production, and bolster U.S. economic and national security
  • Highlight how the iFAB Tech Hub serves as a scalable model for biomanufacturing innovation and commercialization, with resources available at every stage, all within a 51-mile radius

Who should attend:

  • Biomanufacturing industry leaders who are shaping the future of production
  • Startups and entrepreneurs scaling innovations from lab to production
  • Investors and corporate innovators seeking emerging opportunities in biomanufacturing
  • Industry experts advancing breakthroughs in bioprocessing and precision fermentation
  • Government and policy leaders focused on advancing investments and taking urgent action to secure U.S. leadership in biotechnology and biomanufacturing

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Agenda Topics:

  • Building the Future of Biomanufacturing Facilities – The Realities of Getting U.S. Products to Scale
  • Prioritizing Biotechnology at the National Level – How to Compete and Win for National Security and Economic Resilience
  • Food Ingredients through Precision Fermentation – Creating Sustainable, Scalable, and Clean-label Ingredient Solutions
  • Domestically Manufactured Products – Transforming Inputs into Products for Commercial Applications
  • Developing and Sustaining the Domestic Biomanufacturing Talent of the Future

Details

  • Date: March 11

Parkland College, AGCO Training Center

2400 West Bradley Avenue
Champaign, Illinois 61821 United States + Google Map
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Sponsorship Opportunities

Interested in sponsoring the iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit? Read through the sponsorship level details below, then confirm your sponsorship by filling out this form. Champaign County EDC will send an invoice once sponsorship is confirmed.

The deadline to confirm sponsorship is February 13, 2026.

Questions? Please reach out to Carly McCrory-McKay at carly@champaigncountyedc.org or 217-649-2586.

$5,000 — Presenting Sponsor

  • Top billing: “Event presented by [Sponsor Name]”
  • Prominent logo placement on event website, program, signage, and graphics
  • Opportunity to be included in event programming
  • Quote inclusion in event press release
  • Recognition in event social media posts (individual post) and press release
  • Full-page ad in event program
  • Opportunity to display a banner or booth/table at the event (during programming at Parkland College or CU Tours)
  • On-stage recognition by the emcee
  • List of attendees (opt-in)
  • Opportunity to include promotional items in attendee bags

$5,000 — Happy Hour Sponsor

  • Top billing: “Happy Hour presented by [Sponsor Name]” on signage at the Happy Hour
  • Logo placement on event website, program, and signage
  • Opportunity to give remarks during the Happy Hour (one company representative — limited to 3-5 minutes)
  • Recognition in event social media posts (individual post) and press release
  • Full-page ad in event program
  • Opportunity to display a banner or booth/table at the event (during programming at Parkland College or CU Tours)
  • On-stage recognition by the emcee
  • Opportunity to include promotional items in attendee bags

$5,000 — Food Sponsor

  • Top billing: “Food presented by [Sponsor Name]” on signage during breakfast and lunch
  • Logo placement on event website, program, and signage
  • Opportunity to give remarks during Lunch (one company representative — limited to 3-5 minutes)
  • Recognition in event social media posts (individual post) and press release
  • Full-page ad in event program
  • Opportunity to display a banner or booth/table at the event (during programming at Parkland College or CU Tours)
  • On-stage recognition by the emcee
  • Opportunity to include promotional items in attendee bags

$3,000 — Partner Sponsor

  • Logo placement on event website, program, and signage
  • Recognition in event social media posts (individual post) and press release
  • Half-page ad in event program
  • Opportunity to display a banner or booth/table at the event (during programming at Parkland College or CU Tours)
  • On-stage recognition by the emcee
  • Opportunity to include promotional items in attendee bags

$1,000 — Supporting Sponsor

  • Name placement on event website, program, and signage
  • Recognition in event social media posts (grouped) and press release
  • Quarter-page ad in event program
  • Opportunity to display a banner or booth/table at the event (during programming at Parkland College or CU Tours)
  • On-stage recognition by the emcee

$500 — Startup Sponsor

*50% off for iFAB members and strategic partners (Startup Sponsor level only)

  • Name placement on event website, program, and signage
  • Recognition in event social media posts (grouped)
  • Name listed in event program
  • Opportunity to display a banner or booth/table at the event (during programming at Parkland College or CU Tours)

$250 — Support Sponsor

  • Name placement on event website and signage
  • Recognition in event social media posts (grouped)
  • Name listed in event program

Lodging Information

iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit – Hotel Room Block
Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana
217 N. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820

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