Advancing the Bioeconomy Industry Ecosystem – an EBRC networking event at SynBioBeta 2026
May 4, 2026 | San Jose, CA
On the eve of SynBioBeta, come continue to celebrate the Engineering Biology Research Consortium (EBRC)’s 10 Year Anniversary of advancing engineering biology to address national and global needs with an evening of conversation, drinks, and light bites.
The event will feature Advancing the Bioeconomy’s Industry Ecosystem, bringing together leaders from the biotechnology industry to explore the challenges and opportunities in derisking the future of engineering biology innovation. It will also highlight how organizations, like EBRC, can serve as a convening platform, giving collective voice to the community’s needs and priorities.
Speakers include:
- John Dileo, Senior Principal Biotechnologist (MITRE)
- Rebecca Nugent, Venture Partner (Breakout Ventures)
- James Diggans, Vice President, Policy and Biosecurity (Twist Bioscience)
- Alina Meltaus, Chief of Staff (NSCEB)
- India Hook-Barnard, CEO (EBRC)
- More speakers TBA!
Panelists will share perspectives on what it takes to scale biotechnology solutions to address real-world challenges, and what they see as the most pressing priorities and exciting opportunities for the engineering biology community in the years to come.
Date and Time
May 4, 2026 from 5:00-8:00pm PT
Location
The Farmers Union
151 W. Santa Clara St
San Jose, CA 95113
Because space is limited, please register to help us plan. Hope to see you there!