South Dakota Biotech 2026 Summit & Annual Meeting

20 Years of Progress → The Next 20 Years of Possibility Join South Dakota Biotech as we celebrate 20 years of advancing bioscience, innovation, and economic growth while looking ahead to the next generation of opportunity. The 2026 SD Biotech Summit will bring together researchers, entrepreneurs, healthcare leaders, policymakers, investors, educators, and industry partners for a day of inspiration, collaboration, and forward-thinking discussion. The Summit will feature a dynamic keynote on the future of biotechnology, engaging panel discussions on emerging technologies, artificial intelligence, policy, commercialization, workforce development, and investment, along with interactive roundtables designed to address the challenges and opportunities shaping South Dakota's bioscience ecosystem. Attendees will also celebrate the pioneers who helped build South Dakota Biotech during a special 20th Anniversary Recognition Ceremony, honoring the founders, members, and partners whose vision has transformed the state's life sciences community. Whether you're a startup founder, researcher, healthcare executive, investor, policymaker, educator, or student, the SD Biotech Summit offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with South Dakota's bioscience leaders, celebrate two decades of achievement, and help shape the next 20 years of innovation. Join us as we honor our past, celebrate our progress, and chart the course for the future of biotechnology in South Dakota. Support innovation. Build connections. Increase your visibility. Become a sponsor of the 2026 South Dakota Biotech Summit and connect with more than 250 leaders shaping the future of biotechnology, agtech, and life sciences in South Dakota. Sponsorships are limited—secure yours today! Sponsorship Opportunities Agenda Below: