2027 iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit
March 10, 2027 All day
Join the iFAB Tech Hub for an all-day summit focused on biomanufacturing and precision fermentation! Through dynamic panels, innovation showcases, 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.
Strategically aligned during Champaign-Urbana AgTech Week, the iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit takes place one day after the University of Illinois Research Park’s AgTech Summit.
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REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
Deadline is February 26, 2027
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
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
PRESENTING SPONSORS
Supporting Sponsors
Startup Sponsors
BECOME A SPONSOR
Interested in becoming a sponsor? Click here for the full 2027 Sponsorship Deck, and confirm sponsorship here. The deadline to confirm sponsorship is February 10, 2027.
Questions? Contact Carly McCrory-McKay (carly@champaigncountyedc.org, 217-649-2586) or Beth Conerty (bconerty@illinois.edu, 217-300-4543).
The deadline to confirm sponsorship is February 10, 2027.
LODGING
iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit – Hotel Room Block
Hyatt Place Champaign/Urbana
217 N. Neil Street
Champaign, IL 61820
- BOOK ONLINE HERE or call 217-531-2800 option 0 and ask for the iFAB Tech Hub Room Block. The group code is G-IF27.
- Reservations must be made by February 9, 2027 to be included in the room block.
- For a complete list of lodging availability in the Champaign-Urbana area, please visit https://experiencecu.org/rest-comfortably/hotels-and-motels.
THINGS TO DO IN CHAMPAIGN-URBANA
We encourage you to take advantage of your visit to Champaign-Urbana! There are so many things to do and see, from sculpture parks and walking trails to a long list of restaurants, breweries, live music, and more.
Check out Experience Champaign-Urbana to learn about the unique experiences available while you’re here.
