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SUMMARY:Innovation Festival
DESCRIPTION:Innovation Festival highlights a diverse bioscience ecosystem in Kansas, with an emphasis on discovery, innovation, and commercialization across the spectrum of the life sciences. BioKansas is a leading non-profit dedicated to advancing the biosciences in the Midwest.\nParticipants can look forward to a unique experience that brings together academic researchers, entrepreneurs, biomanufacturers, and many others across the Kansas landscape. The third annual conference will feature cutting-edge research findings from academic researchers and leading life science companies. Other topics will include:\n\nInnovation in Large and Small companies\nAgricultural and AgTech Advances\nEntrepreneurship\nBioengineering and Biomanufacturing\nBioscience in the Community\nSTEAM – Where Art and Science Meet\nand so much more!\n\n \nThis one-of-a-kind event will include a startup pitch competition, a showcase of the brewing industry – dubbed the ‘Brewseum’ – and exploration of human creativity at the intersection of art and science. This meeting will consist of a full day of talks, interactive panel discussions, the startup pitch competition, networking opportunities, and an Art and Science Gallery featuring novel scientific discoveries side by side with local artist’s creations. Innovation Festival will conclude with a ‘Brewseum’ – a showcase of the science of brewing, the original biomanufacturing – and an Awards Dinner featuring a Keynote Address.\nDiscounted earlybird pricing is available now through July 16. Be sure to secure your spot and register today! Tickets for the Awards Dinner may be purchased separately from conference registration.\nREGISTER\n \nGet INVOLVED\nBioKansas invites companies across the life sciences spectrum to join in on the innovation by selecting one of many customizable sponsorship packages or signing up to volunteer. Interested in learning more about how you can be involved? Contact us.\nNow accepting applications for speakers, poster presenters, startup companies, and artists.\n
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