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SUMMARY:2026 iFAB Biomanufacturing Summit
DESCRIPTION:THANK YOU FOR JOINING US FOR THE 2026 BIOMANUFACTURING SUMMIT. \n\n\n\nVIEW THE EVENT PROGRAM SAVE THE DATE FOR NEXT YEAR: MARCH 10\, 2027 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThank You to Our Presenting Sponsors\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPARTNER SPONSOR\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUPPORTING SPONSORS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSTART-UP SPONSORS\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSUPPORT SPONSORS\n\n\n\nThe Atkins Group Champaign County Chamber of CommerceDCI Inc.East Central Illinois Building & Construction Trades CouncilVWR \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE\n\n\n\nWE’VE REACHED CAPACITY. REGISTRATION CLOSED.\n\n\n\nStrategically 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.\n\n\n\nJoin 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. \n\n\n\nFollow us on social media (LinkedIn\, Facebook\, Instagram) or sign up for our monthly newsletter to stay on top of ongoing event updates. \n\n\n\nTHE SUMMIT WILL…\n\n\n\n\n\nExplore how investments in biomanufacturing are reshaping global supply chains\, strengthening domestic production\, and creating new economic opportunities across regions\n\n\n\nShowcase collaborative models that bridge research and commercialization\, featuring success stories from startups\, established manufacturers\, and research institutions\n\n\n\nDiscuss 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\n\n\n\nHighlight 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\n\n\n\n\n\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND?\n\n\n\n\n\nBiomanufacturing industry leaders who are shaping the future of production\n\n\n\nStartups and entrepreneurs scaling innovations from lab to production\n\n\n\nInvestors and corporate innovators seeking emerging opportunities in biomanufacturing\n\n\n\nIndustry experts advancing breakthroughs in bioprocessing and precision fermentation\n\n\n\nGovernment and policy leaders focused on advancing investments and taking urgent action to secure U.S. leadership in biotechnology and biomanufacturing\n\n\n\n\n\nFIRESIDE CHAT TOPICS\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Biomanufacturing Supply Chain \n\n\n\nTransitioning Technologies to Manufacturing\n\n\n\nLeadership in Biomanufacturing – How Illinois Leads the Way\n\n\n\nBuilding the Biomanufacturing Advantage – Why Ecosystems Win\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSEE THE FULL AGENDA. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nGetting Here \n\n\n\nWhere is Champaign-Urbana? We like to consider ourselves the heart of the state\, located in East Central Illinois\, and centrally located between Chicago\, Indianapolis and St. Louis. With three interstates intersecting in Champaign–Urbana\, an Amtrak station\, and University of Illinois Willard Airport (CMI)\, getting here is easy for everyone. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBY AIR: Featuring daily flights through American Airlines from O’Hare International Airport and Dallas/Ft. Worth\, Willard Airport will get you here without the hassle. Located just south of the University of Illinois campus\, this regional airport is easily accessible and is ready to greet you with our warm Midwest hospitality. For flight information\, visit https://iflycu.com/. \n\n\n\nTRAVEL BY AMTRAK: Offering daily routes out of Chicago\, Amtrak offers you a way to travel that lands you in the heart of our city\, with a stop in Downtown Champaign at Illinois Terminal. For routes and ticketing information\, visit https://www.amtrak.com/home.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLodging Information\n\n\n\n\niFAB Biomanufacturing Summit – Hotel Room BlockHyatt Place Champaign/Urbana217 N. Neil StreetChampaign\, IL 61820 \n\n\n\n\nBOOK ONLINE HERE or call 217-531-2800 option 0 and ask for the iFAB Tech Hub Room Block. The group code is G-IFAB.\n\n\n\nReservations must be made by March 6\, 2026 to be included in the room block.\n\n\n\nFor a complete list of lodging availability in the Champaign-Urbana area\, please visit https://experiencecu.org/rest-comfortably/hotels-and-motels.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThings to Do in Champaign-Urbana\n\n\n\n\nWe 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. \n\n\n\nCheck out Experience Champaign-Urbana to learn about the unique experiences available while you’re here. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\nWe’re pleased to share the event agenda (subject to change)\, so you can see what topics will be discussed and who is joining us! \n\n\n\nTIMEAGENDA ITEMLOCATION8:00 – 8:30Check-In Opens + Breakfast and NetworkingA light breakfast will be provided.Parkland College AGCO Training Center 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign\, IL 618218:30 – 8:45Welcome and Opening Remarks Carly McCrory-McKay\, Chief Partnerships Officer – iFAB Tech Hub Dr. Pamela Lau\, President – Parkland College Beth Conerty\, Regional Innovation Officer – iFAB Tech Hub Nicole Bateman\, Chief Strategy Officer – iFAB Tech HubParkland College AGCO Training Center 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign\, IL 618218:45 – 9:30  PANEL #1: Building the Future of Biomanufacturing Facilities – The Realities of Getting U.S. Products to Scale Brian Jacobson\, Program Manager – Infrastructure – iFAB Tech Hub (Moderator)Ismael Nieves\, General Manager  – iPROOFEric Whitfield\, Director\, Economic Development – Ameren Illinois Brendan Brown\, Process Engineer – Merrick & CompanyMichael Ptasznik\, Vice President\, Industrial – Clayco Parkland College AGCO Training Center 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign\, IL 618219:35 – 10:05  FIRESIDE CHAT #1: Leadership in Biomanufacturing – How Illinois Leads the Way Andy Manar\, Deputy Governor for Budget and Economy\, Office of the Governor – State of Illinois (Moderator)Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski\, Illinois’ 13th Congressional DistrictParkland College AGCO Training Center 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign\, IL 6182110:10 – 10:55  PANEL #2: Prioritizing Biotechnology at the National Level – How to Compete and Win for National Security and Economic Resilience Chad Phillips\, Federal Policy Manager – Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (Moderator)Jenn Beddor\, Policy and Legislative Director – National Security Commission on Emerging Biotechnology (NSCEB)Gregory Jaffe\, President – Jaffe Policy ConsultingWill Shih\, Director of Economic Development – Senator Tammy DuckworthDr. Matthew Pava\, Program Manager – Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)Parkland College AGCO Training Center 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign\, IL 6182111:00 – 11:30  FIRESIDE CHAT #2: The Biomanufacturing Supply Chain  Mark Denzler\, President & CEO – Illinois Manufacturers’ Association (Moderator)Colin Graves\, Vice President\, Innovation – ADM Parkland College AGCO Training Center 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign\, IL 6182111:30 – 12:15Lunch and NetworkingLunch will be provided.Parkland College AGCO Training Center 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign\, IL 6182112:15 – 12:20Kraft Heinz Innovation Challenge Announcement  Parkland College AGCO Training Center 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign\, IL 6182112:20 – 12:50  PANEL #3: Food Ingredients through Precision Fermentation – Creating Sustainable\, Scalable\, and Clean-label Ingredient Solutions Maxine Roman\, Lead\, R&D Innovation Collaboration & Partnerships – Kraft Heinz (Moderator)Brian Klopf\, Protein Scientist – Mars\, Dr. Bill Blaylock\, Innovation – SensientKraft Heinz Innovation Challenge WinnerParkland College AGCO Training Center 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign\, IL 6182112:55 – 1:15  FIRESIDE CHAT #3: Transitioning Technologies to Manufacturing Kelsey Weimer\, Strategy & Partnerships – Roebling (Moderator)Jeff Carey\, Global Director of VAS and Business Development – Brenntag  Parkland College AGCO Training Center 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign\, IL 618211:20 – 1:50  PANEL #4: Domestically Manufactured Products – Transforming Inputs into Products for Commercial Applications Ted Netland\, CFO – Boston Bioprocess (Moderator)Derek Jamrog\, Senior Biologicals Technology Guardian – Corteva Agriscience Mothi Viswanathan\, Director of Bioprocess – CleanJoule Everton Van-Dal\, Chief Business Officer – Sustainea Charles Mateer\, Director\, Business Development – Erg BioParkland College AGCO Training Center 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign\, IL 618211:55 – 2:25  PANEL #5: Developing and Sustaining the Domestic Biomanufacturing Talent of the Future Stephanie Stuart\, Vice President\, Strategic Partnerships and Workforce Innovation/Chief Communications Officer – Parkland College (Moderator)Kevin Sage\, Business Agent – UA Plumbers & Pipefitters Local 149David Boulay\, President – Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC)Marissa Nyland\, Assistant Director of Operations and Safety – Integrated Bioprocessing Research Laboratory (IBRL) Michelle Firrell\, Site Lead– Mondelēz InternationalParkland College AGCO Training Center 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign\, IL 618212:30 – 2:50  FIRESIDE CHAT #4: Building the Biomanufacturing Advantage – Why Ecosystems Win Elizabeth Gichana\, Vice President\, Life Sciences Business Development – Illinois EDC (Moderator)David Kestenbaum\, Co-Founder & CFO – CauldronDeepak Dugar\, Founder & CEO – VisolisCharles Smith\, Founder & CEO – Imio TechnologiesParkland College AGCO Training Center 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign\, IL 618212:50 – 3:00Closing RemarksParkland College AGCO Training Center 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign\, IL 618213:00 – 4:00Company/Sponsor Showcase and NetworkingParkland College AGCO Training Center 2400 West Bradley Avenue Champaign\, IL 618214:00 – 4:30Break 4:30 – 6:30  iFAB Happy HourWhile drinks will be provided\, dinner will be available for individual purchase from the on-site food truck: Smith Burger Company – view their menu here. Riggs Beer Company 1901 S. High Cross Road Urbana\, IL 61802\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION CLOSED
URL:https://ifabtechhub.org/event/2026-ifab-biomanufacturing-summit/
LOCATION:Parkland College\, AGCO Training Center\, 2400 West Bradley Avenue\, Champaign\, Illinois\, 61821\, United States
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