As a hub for medical device manufacturing, pharmaceuticals and health research, Houston has more than 1,100 established life sciences and biotechnology companies, as well as a number of cutting-edge health care facilities and research institutions that collectively employ over 394,500 workers today. This forum will engage employers, educational institutions, and community-based organizations on Houston’s bioscience and life sciences economic development and workforce development strategies to ensure the region can grow its existing businesses and attract new companies.   

Connect with like-minded leaders developing the curriculum and talent pipelines for today and the future in Houston’s growing life science and biotechnology ecosystem. 

Featured Speakers: 

• Dr. Tom Luby, Director, TMC Innovation 
• Dr. Stacy Ebert, Vice President, Workforce & Strategic Initiatives, Alvin Community College 
• Madhavi Anumula, Vice President, Product Development, Cellipont Bioservices 
• Verena Kalhoff, PhD, MBA, Sr. Director, Global Life Sciences, Greater Houston Partnership 

Moderated by: 

Peter Beard, Sr. Vice President Regional Workforce, UpSkill Houston