Community invited to learn about the life sciences, meet industry leaders, and tour facilities at Momentum Labs

Press release from BioFlorida
ALACHUA, Fla. – More than 500 life science industry professionals from emerging and established life sciences companies, universities and research institutions, economic development agencies, investment networks and firms, and supporting organizations will unite at Momentum Labs | Alachua for the 19th Annual BioFlorida Celebration of Biotechnology, the state’s largest life sciences exhibit show. The community event provides an opportunity to learn about industry innovation and development, explore career opportunities, network with leaders, and drive collaborations to fuel future growth in the region.Â
WHAT: BioFlorida Celebration of Biotechnology: The Celebration will feature over 100 life science exhibits, a brief program, music, food trucks, giveaways, and moderated bus tours of the local life science community. New this year is the Talent Table where attendees can learn about education programs, job training, and career opportunities in the life sciences. Food will be available for purchase on-site from Damascus City Food, DonutNV, Limp Brizkit, and Twisted Tikka.Â
11:30 a.m. – Brief ProgramÂ
- Mark Glickman, President & CEO, BioFlorida
- Brian Crawford, Founder & Principle, Concept CompaniesÂ
- Gib Coerper, Alachua MayorÂ
- TJ Villamil, President of Business Development, FloridaCommerce and President of International Commerce, SelectFlorida, Inc.
10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. – Moderated Media Bus Tours by Jeffrey Tate, PhD, COO/Chief Quality Officer, Cyclo Therapeutics Inc, will take place at 10 a.m., 10:45 a.m., and 12 noon.Â
WHERE: Hosted at Momentum Labs | Alachua located at 12742 Northwest 133rd Terrace, Alachua, FL 32615. Developed by Concept Companies, Momentum Labs | Alachua is a landing spot for growing life science companies consisting of 55,000 square feet of graduate lab suites with private offices, cutting-edge shared equipment, co-working space, and specialized amenities.
WHEN: Thursday, April 25 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
COST: The event is open to the public and there is no charge for admission.