As part of the BioHealth Capital Region (BHCR), Maryland’s life sciences sector continues to receive national accolades as the #3 ranked biopharma cluster in the United States. This fall, the calendar is packed with events that promote industry connections within the industry, commercialization and entrepreneurial opportunities and collaborative initiatives in biotech.
Check out events & opportunities supporting biotech in the region!
Event Name: Innovation Through Collaboration in Biotech
Mark your calendars to join us for a “must attend” biotech event on September 3rd at New Spire Arts in Frederick: Innovation Through Collaboration in Biotech! The City of Frederick, Department of Economic Development has teamed up with the Frederick County Office of Economic Development to bring you an exciting evening of panel discussions and networking with the local biotech community. Come make connections and see how you can collaborate within Frederick’s life sciences community! Reserve your spot now!
Event Name: Bio Innovation Conference
The Maryland Tech Council’s Bio Innovation Conference brings together the region’s top life sciences professionals with global industry leaders, venture capitalists, and innovative startups. Unlock the opportunities for your organization’s growth while driving forward the life sciences community in Maryland with “local innovation, global impact” at the forefront. Join Maryland Tech Council at the 2025 Bio Innovation Conference to be part of the momentum shaping the future of innovation in the Maryland life sciences sector and beyond.
EVENT NAME: Introduction to Biopharma Manufacturing
City, County, and State Economic Development Tour of BIoHub Maryland
On September 10, 2025, enjoy a half-day session at the BioHub Maryland Education and Training Center! This training is for anyone interested in learning more about biopharmaceutical manufacturing. It will take attendees through the basics of biopharmaceutical manufacturing as well as some of the most exciting and impactful trends in the industry such as how single-use technologies are being utilized in the sector. Whether you work in the production area, are a hiring manager, a recruitment consultant or a vendor, this course is for you.
BioHub Maryland is the workforce initiative of the Maryland Tech Council helping individuals of all backgrounds pursue rewarding careers in life sciences. The program offers biopharma manufacturing skills training, career resources, and access to hundreds of job openings in life sciences. Frederick life sciences businesses can partner with BioHub Maryland on training and residents can take advantage of these trainings too!
Event Name: TEDCO's 2025 Entrepreneur Expo
TEDCO’s 11th Entrepreneur Expo will be held on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at The Hotel at the University of Maryland in College Park, MD. The Expo is a premier event in Maryland showcasing various resources from across the State and is jam-packed full of workshops, roundtable discussions, exhibiting companies and pitches, opening up great opportunities for entrepreneurs to network, learn, and be inspired.
Join TEDCO for a day of celebration where you can expect to see 1000+ of the region’s top entrepreneurs, business owners, angel and venture capital investors, legislators, and influencers. The Expo showcases various resources from across Maryland and is full of workshops, roundtable discussions, exhibiting companies and pitches, opening up great opportunities for entrepreneurs to network, learn, and be inspired.
Event Name: Insights to Impact: Commercializing Dual Use Medical Technology
Insights to Impact is BioBuzz's highly curated event series in the BioHealth Capital Region exclusively for biopharma industry leaders and professionals. This is event #4 of 9. Whether you're seeking funding, navigating regulatory hurdles, pursuing clinical research, or aiming to expand your market presence, you won't want to miss this exclusive event and sneak peak of HJF's Innovation Lab (HIL).
Officially opening its doors this October, HJF's Innovation Lab offers unparalleled support and resources tailored to every startup's unique needs to help you advance your military medicine or technology. HJF acts as a pivotal partner in navigating the complexities of working with the Department of Defense (DoD) to develop and commercialize medical technologies that align with military needs.
This program will feature several local companies developing dual use medical technologies as well as representatives from the DoD to share the lessons and insights they have gained along their journey.
Event Name: Biotech Connector | Tracking Cancer’s Every Move: Liquid Biopsy in Diagnostics and Beyond
The Biotech Connector is a quarterly networking and speaker series, hosted by the FNL and Frederick County Chamber of Commerce, to bring together life science professionals for an inside look at local advances and to network.
Please join fellow biotech/bioscience professionals for the August event. The speakers for the event are Kaitlin Victor, MS, Associate Scientist, Labcorp Oncology; Amanda Peach, MS, Research Associate, Molecular Characterization Laboratory (MoCha), Frederick National Laboratory for Cancer Research; Lorenzo Rinaldi, PhD., Head of Translational Science, Scientific Alliance Manager, Delfi Diagnostics.
Event Name: BioBeers Fest
Join BioBuzz and Bane Bio in Frederick, MD for an epic rendition of BioBeers —an Oktoberfest-inspired celebration that brings together the life sciences community for an evening of great beer, great people, and bold ideas.
Set against the backdrop of one of Maryland’s growing biotech hubs, BioBeers Fest is more than just a networking happy hour—it’s a celebration of the innovators, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem builders driving discovery and growth across the region.
To learn about life sciences as a key industry, visit our website at www.businessinfrederick.com.