Medical, Biomedical and Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter Symposium
The Office of US Senator Thom Tillis, the Office of US Senator Ted Budd, the North Carolina Military Business Center, the North Carolina Biotechnology Center, and the Medical Technology Enterprise Consortium will host the Medical, Biomedical & Biodefense: Support to the Warfighter and Veteran Symposium in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on September 24-25, 2025 (rescheduled from June 4-5, 2025).
Medical Support to the Warfighter will connect businesses in North Carolina with military and other federal agencies that require or purchase medical supplies, equipment, devices, staffing, pharmaceuticals, medical information technology, and medical services.
Representatives from the Departments of Defense, Veterans Affairs and Health and Human Services, their prime vendors and major contractors – from national commands and bases, commands and facilities in North Carolina – will highlight current technology or resource gaps and needs, future requirements and procurement processes to supply military and federal medical facilities and agencies.
All medical-related businesses in North Carolina – large or small, prime contractors, subcontractors, suppliers, manufacturers, and service providers – will benefit from briefings on military requirements, procurement processes, and supplier qualifications, from informal networking with buyers and users, and from exhibiting or viewing demonstrations of the latest medical technologies designed to support America’s warfighters.
The Biomedical and Biodefense Support to the Warfighter track will focus on establishing a dialogue between industry and academia-based technology innovators and military and government officials to address the current and future biomedical and biodefense needs of the military and our nation.
Agenda
Click here for the current agenda. Check back periodically for updates.
Directions/Parking
Directions to the Friday Center
Printable Parking Pass will be available closer to the event to all registered attendees.
Registration
ATTENDEE REGISTRATION
Rate: Prior to August 15, 2025 - $175/pp; Starting August 15, 2025 - $200/pp
Admission to the Symposium on September 24 & 25, 2025 to include: a full program; light breakfast; lunch; beverages/snacks throughout the day; access to the sponsor exhibit hall and event materials and the Welcome Social on September 24.
ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY, FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEE & PANELIST
Free of Charge.
Admission to the Symposium on September 24 & 25, 2025 to include: a full program; light breakfast; lunch; beverages/snacks throughout the day; access to the sponsor exhibit hall and event materials and the Welcome Social on September 24.
ACTIVE DUTY AND FEDERAL GOVERNMENT REGISTRATION
Before registering with the above category, please review the note that this registration category is not for business representatives with a veteran status. Though we thank you for your service, this rate does not apply to business representatives with a veteran status -this rate is for active duty military personnel and federal government employees who are tasked out by their units or agencies to support the event.
EXHIBITOR REGISTRATION
Exhibit spaces are available only to MBB sponsors. For more information on sponsorship opportunities and availability, visit: https://mbb.ncmbc.us/sponsorship-opportunities/
EVENT CANCELLATION POLICY
If the need to cancel occurs, please notify NCMBC in writing to [email protected] 30 days prior to the event for a full refund. Refunds will not be provided to those who cancel 30 days from the event. Refunds will not be provided for “No Shows” the day of the event.
More Information
Networking Social
A networking social for MBB Symposium attendees will be held on September 24th at the Friday Conference Center. All registered MBB attendees are encouraged to participate.
When: September 24 from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Where: University of North Carolina, The Friday Center, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Participation must be selected on the event management system during registration.
Medical Technology Innovations Scouting Showcase
Four select businesses will present their cutting-edge medical technologies to participating government representatives. Select businesses will have 10 minutes for presentation and 10 minutes for feedback and Q&A from the government panel. The briefs aim to bridge the gap between innovative medical solutions and federal technology needs.
This session is a crucial opportunity for medical innovators to connect with federal technology needs and gain visibility among prime manufacturers and stakeholders in the defense sector. For consideration, submit a quad chart to [email protected] by August 29th, at 1700 EST. Click here to download the quad chart template. Quad charts will be accepted starting March 7, 2025.
If you have questions contact TJ Gilroy at [email protected].
Friday Center - UNC
100 Friday Center Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Courtyard Chapel Hill
100 Marriott Way
Chapel Hill, NC 27517