The Third Annual Bioscience Summit wrapped up on October 16, 2025, after more than two days of thought-provoking conversations among industry leaders, academic innovators, student talent, and economic development stakeholders—all working together to shape the future of the region’s bioscience sector.
Co-hosted by the Greater Fargo Moorhead Economic Development Corporation (GFMEDC), Aldevron, BioND, and the North Dakota Department of Commerce, the two-day event welcomed 230 attendees from 11 states and as far away as Singapore.
Despite being far from the nation’s major biotech corridors, the Fargo-Moorhead region is fast becoming a hub for bioscience and medical device innovation. The Summit continues to accelerate that momentum by:
Showcasing industry growth: The event explored how the region can continue to expand and strengthen its bioscience industry.
Bridging academia and business: Panels and sessions brought together university researchers, investors, startup founders, and established companies to spark collaboration.
Focusing on workforce development: A major theme this year was connecting students and young professionals with emerging bioscience careers—highlighted by a Career Exploration event that welcomed over 50 high school students to engage directly with biotech and healthcare businesses, as well as local colleges and universities.
Enabling investment and commercialization: Sessions centered on funding, facilities, and the process of scaling innovation into market-ready products.
Key Themes from the 2025 Summit
Talent & Pipeline: The presence of organizations like Talencio and the student-focused Career Exploration component underscored that bioscience growth depends not just on companies, but on people.
Advanced Therapeutics & Devices: Insights from Mayo Clinic’s Dr. Scott Nyberg and companies like Cytotheryx reflected the region’s growing engagement with cutting-edge topics such as cell therapy and gene editing.
Cross-Sector Opportunity: Participation from Lilac Agriculture highlighted the region’s multidimensional bioscience ecosystem—spanning medical, agricultural, and industrial applications.
Regional Ecosystem Strength: The Summit proved that the Fargo-Moorhead area isn’t just catching up—it’s actively positioning itself as a bioscience hub, creating meaningful opportunities for innovators, investors, and early adopters.
The 2025 Bioscience Summit demonstrated how regional ecosystems, when thoughtfully built, can punch above their weight in competitive industries like biotech and med-tech. Whether you’re already part of the bioscience community or simply exploring new opportunities, keep an eye on this region—and make the Summit part of your professional roadmap.
Looking Ahead to 2026
Planning is already underway for the 4th Annual Bioscience Summit, scheduled for October 21–22, 2026, at the Avalon Events Center in Fargo. If you’re considering attending, here’s how to make the most of it:
Register early to take advantage of early-bird access.
Participate in the student/young talent Career Exploration event—a unique opportunity to connect with the next generation of bioscience professionals.
Secure sponsorship or exhibitor space to showcase your company or organization’s work.
Plan ahead for networking, both during formal sessions and through informal social events and tours.
Voices from the Summit
“It’s events like this—where we come together as a community—that allow us to share ideas, make connections, and bring people together.”
— Jeremy Houser, Houser Labs
“You have the entire ecosystem in the room today. That’s an invaluable opportunity, especially for someone coming from outside of the state.”
— Shavit Clein
For a recap of the event including photos, videos, and other media, check out the following:
- Photos from the Summit – Bioscience Summit 2025.
- One-minute highlight video
- Local news covered the Summit which you can access here – https://www.kvrr.com/2025/10/15/third-annual-bioscience-summit-caters-to-bring-in-younger-generation/
