BioKansas - Kansas Bioscience Organization

07/23/2025

🚨 Sneak Peek at Innovation Festival 2025! 🚨
Session Spotlight: "A Hidden Gem – Our Regional Strength in CROs and CDMOs"

Did you know Kansas and Missouri are home to a powerhouse network of CROs and CDMOs?
Join Laurie Brown and Melissa Roberts Chapman from KC BioHub as they uncover how our region is quietly leading the way in contract research and manufacturing and why this matters more than ever for biotech growth, investment, and innovation.

If you're in life sciences, this is a must-attend session. Think hidden advantage meets global opportunity.

🧬 Don’t miss your chance to learn how the Midwest is stepping into the spotlight.
📅 August 12 | Overland Park, KS
https://biokansas.org/events/innovationfestival/

Edison Liu, M.D. is a physician, scientist, institution builder, and global thought leader in science and economic development. He was president and CEO of The Jackson Laboratory (JAX), and Director of its NCI designated Cancer Center. Under his watch, JAX nearly tripled its revenues and expanded fr...

07/15/2025

We’re on the lookout for:
👟 Volunteers – Want a front-row seat to groundbreaking science, game-changing networking, and a whole lot of fun? Join our event crew!
🎯 Sponsors – Ready to get your brand in front of the Midwest's most innovative life science companies, startups, investors & talent? Let’s make some noise together.

This isn’t just another conference. This is where connections turn into collaborations and the future of biotech gets built in the Midwest.
Comment below or reach out to Kevin Mills or Lauren Mages!

07/13/2025

🚨 Reminder: BioTecX is this week! 🚨

Join us Wednesday, July 16th at Keystone | K-State Olathe for an evening of powerful insights and connection.

🎤 Hear from Jason McKinley, CEO of Arc Technologies Group, as he breaks down:

“From Silos to Synergy: The IT/OT Convergence Journey”
→ Why Life Science orgs must unify IT & OT to stay competitive
→ How to turn disconnected systems into real-time intelligence
→ The People, Process & Technology behind successful convergence

🕔 5:00 – 7:00 PM
🍷 Networking | Drinks | Light Bites
📍 Keystone | K-State Olathe

✅ Free to attend, but space is limited — RSVP today!
👉 https://biokansas.org/events/

07/11/2025

🚨 LAST CALL! 🚨
Today is the final day to book your room in our Innovation Festival hotel block!

Secure your spot, save money, and stay close to all the action. After today, discounted rates are gone and availability isn’t guaranteed.

📍 Sheraton Overland Park Hotel at the Convention Center
📅 Hotel Dates - Aug 11-13
🔗 Book now: https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1746717851885&key=GRP&guestreslink2=true&app=resvlink

07/10/2025

Today is Global Energy Independence Day. This is a time to reflect on how innovation, sustainability, and collaboration are shaping a more resilient future.

At BioKansas and AdAstra BIO, we recognize that energy independence isn’t just a national goal, it’s a global imperative. From green biomanufacturing to next-gen therapeutics and sustainable lab operations, the life sciences community is uniquely positioned to lead breakthroughs that support both energy resilience and human health.

Energy independence starts with bold ideas, cross-sector collaboration, and a commitment to innovation.

07/07/2025

Trying to get your brand recognized in the life science space?
Looking for real ROI on your marketing dollars?
Want to meet future clients, hires, and collaborators—in one day?

Then your company should be at the Innovation Festival on August 12 in Overland Park.

We’re bringing together 350+ leaders from biotech, medtech, health tech, CROs, agriculture, academia, and investment to:
**Elevate their visibility in a fast-growing market
**Connect directly with decision-makers and startup founders
**Recruit top-tier scientific and technical talent
**Demonstrate leadership in bioscience innovation
If your company wants to be seen as a serious player in the region—this is where that happens.

We have a limited number of sponsorships and exhibitor tables still available.
Let’s make sure your company is part of the conversation.

07/04/2025

🗽From the stars to the cells—this Fourth of July, AdAstra and BioKansas celebrate the freedom to explore, innovate, and better lives. 🗽
Happy Independence Day from the frontiers of life sciences!

07/02/2025

Make sure to Sign Up!
This BioTecX is NOT your average meetup—it’s a power-packed, future-forward call to action.

✨ Hear from visionary Jason McKinley, CEO of Arc Technologies Group, as he breaks down how dismantling the wall between IT & OT is the key to unlocking:
⚡ Real-time intelligence
⚙️ Streamlined operations
🚀 Faster innovation
🌐 And a serious edge in the evolving life science landscape

In our world, precision, compliance, speed, security, and quality aren’t optional—they’re the standard.
And the IT/OT divide? It's officially outdated.

📍 K-State Olathe
📆 Wednesday, July 16th | 5:00–7:00 PM
🥂 Refreshments + TEDx-style insights + next-level networking with the bioscience community

👉 Spots are limited—be sure to sign up now!
https://biokansas.app.neoncrm.com/nx/portal/neonevents/events?path=%2Fportal%2Fevents%2F20050

07/01/2025

Get Ready for Innovation Festival 2025!
🧬🔬 Where Science Meets Innovation — and the Midwest Takes Center Stage 🔬🧬
🗓️ August 12, 2025
📍 Overland Park Convention Center, KS
🎟️ SIGN UP TODAY!
https://biokansas.org/events/innovationfestival/
🎤Professionals participate in panel discussions or present regional trends
🧪 Keynote by genomics pioneer Dr. Edison Liu
🚀Entrepreneurs battle in the BioKansas Pitch Competition
🎨 STEAM Gallery (Science + Art = Magic!)
🍻 The Brewseum – where fermentation meets education
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=607TWGfaSgg

Get a quick look at what you can expect from the BioKansas Innovation Festival.

06/26/2025

🔥 Beat the heat at TONIGHT! 🔥

Come cool off with us at Cobb Refrigeration from 5–7PM — (10601 W 79th Street, Overland Park, KS 66214)
Drinks 🥤, Food 🍽️, and a KC Current ticket giveaway ⚽ await!

Plus, catch the BioKansas Board of Directors fresh off some exciting conversations about the future of BioKansas. 🎉

What better way to spend a hot Thursday night? Bring a friend — we’ll see you there! ❄️

06/24/2025

🚨 Don’t forget to RSVP to ! is THIS WEEK — June 26th from 5-7 PM at Cobb Refrigeration’s brand new facility! 🚨
Come for:
✨ Ribbon cutting at their new facility
✨Tour of new facility
✨ KC Current ticket giveaway
✨ Food, drinks, and great conversation
✨ Networking with bioscience leaders, innovators, and peers

📍 10601 W 79th Street, Overland Park, KS 66214
Please RSVP here --> https://ow.ly/pHaW50Wfv1h
Big thanks to Cobb Refrigeration for hosting!
We can’t wait to see you there!

06/17/2025

Big thanks to Gil Bashe for capturing this great moment at and for writing such a thoughtful article, Biotech Without Borders! 🔗 https://ow.ly/gIJQ50Wb4TK

We were proud to be at the BIO International Convention in Boston—showcasing how our community is catalyzing the next era of bioscience across Kansas and beyond. From startup founders to global leaders, our booth was buzzing with innovation, colorful lab coats, and meaningful conversations.

Whether you stopped by for a pink shirt, partnership, or policy talk—we’re grateful you joined us in moving the life sciences forward.