The purpose of this conference is to unite members of North Carolina’s biotechnology community for a day of networking, professional development, and exploration of career and educational pathways in biotechnology. It has been produced by members of the North Carolina Biotech Leaders group.
The first annual North Carolina Community College Bioteach Conference is being hosted at Pitt Community College in Winterville, NC on July 17, 2026.
Registration will be added here. In the meantime, submit your information and we will notify you of updates and also add you to the Interest List.
Opening January 5, 2026.
As this is the inaugural meeting, we are open to most topics related to biotechnology in North Carolina. Strands are listed below with suggestions for topics in bullets for each.
Workforce Development & Career Pathways
- skills gap analysis and training needs
- academic-industry partnerships
- career trajectories and pathways from high school through industry
- career changes for adults (veterans, new degree, etc)
Educational Innovation & Pedagogy
- lab techniques and hands-on activities for limited budgets
- virtual labs and simulation tools
- curriculum alignment with: industry needs, career trajectories, and compliance
- integrating microcredentials and competency-based learning assessments
Industry Trends & Market Analysis
- sector growth areas (biologics, cell therapy, diagnostics, etc)
- geographic hotspots and ecosystem development
- career demand forecasting
- regulatory updates (FDA, EPA considerations)
Research and Funding
- latest breakthroughs in gene therapy, CRISPR, synthetic biology, etc
- emerging technologies and their commercial applications
- ethics in emerging technologies
- funding opportunities and navigating grant writing and administration
If you have an interest in participating as a keynote speaker, please contact Courtney Behrle, cbehrle@ncbionetwork.org
Interested in becoming a sponsor for this event?
Our highest level of support - helping map the future of biotechnology in North Carolina.
- Premier logo placement on all promotional, social, and venue materials.
- 6ft table in the lobby with premier placement.
- Verbal recognition during the event.
- Opportunity to distribute company swag.
- 2 complimentary participant registrations.
- Major logo placement on all promotional, social, and venue materials.
- 6ft table in the lobby.
- Opportunity to distribute company swag.
- 2 complimentary participant registrations.
- Logo placement on all promotional, social, and venue materials.
- 6ft table in the lobby.
- Opportunity to distribute company swag.
- 1 complimentary participant registration.
