BPD BioGrow: Your Path to a Career in Biomanufacturing

Join us for BioGrow 2026, a free, high-impact symposium designed to showcase the extensive biologics and biopharmaceutical (biopharma) manufacturing education and career pathways available across North Carolina. Whether you're exploring the industry for the first time or looking to advance your training, this event connects you directly with the people, programs, and opportunities shaping the future of biomanufacturing in our state.

Hear firsthand from a panel of recent graduates who completed North Carolina training programs and successfully transitioned into biopharma careers. They’ll share what worked, what surprised them, and what they wish they’d known earlier.

Stay for an industry hiring panel, where HR leaders and hiring managers discuss the skills, behaviors, and mindsets they look for when bringing new talent into their companies.

Throughout the event, you’ll have the chance to:

· Network with representatives from community college training programs, university partners, and industry leaders

· Engage with student ambassadors who can speak directly to program experiences

· Explore potential training pathways and career directions

· Connect with peers and professionals in a supportive and interactive environment

Whether you’re beginning your journey or growing your career, BioGrow is your gateway into North Carolina’s thriving biomanufacturing ecosystem.

Tentative Agenda

12:00 – 1:00 PM – Registration & Networking
1:00 – 1:15 PM – Welcome & Event Introduction
1:15 – 2:15 PM – Panel Discussion: Faces of Success - Former students share how local educational programs helped prepare them for a biopharma career
2:15 – 3:10 PM – Networking Break
3:10 – 3:15 PM – Introduction of Panel
3:15 – 4:15 PM – Panel Discussion: Path to Success - Hiring managers discuss key skills needed for success in biopharma
4:15 – 4:20 PM – Closing Remarks
4:20 – 5:00 PM – Final Networking Session