WHY ATTEND

 

MARCH 9-11, 2027
WALTER E. WASHINGTON CONVENTION CENTER, WASHINGTON D.C.

 

THE WORLD'S LEADING BIOSECURITY EVENT

Introducing World BioSecurity Congress & Expo USA

We're launching a brand new dedicated event running alongside World Vaccine Congress Washington , engineered specifically for the pioneers, strategists, and technologists defending against the world's most complex biological threats. 1 ticket grants you access to both events.

Premium Conference

Stay up to date with the cutting edge of threat awareness, lab-containment technologies and rapid response platforms. Hear insights from KOLs, civil-military officials, and decision makers on the latest updates in biosecurity policy, digital asset protection and stockpile management.

Busy Exhibition Floor

With a combined footfall of 3,000+ attendees from the co-located events, exhibitors will get to speak directly to their target market, expand sales leads, strengthen and establish their brand and close deals with customers on-site.

Unlimited Networking

Get access to our dedicated event app (5 weeks before the event), see all our 3,000+ attendees and set up 1-2-1 meetings* to maximise your ROI in attending the congress.

* A ticket with full app access is required to use all messaging and meeting features.

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Engineered for decision-makers and deal-makers across the global biodefense spectrum:

  • Procurement & Program Leads from BARDA, ASPR, DoD, and DHS.
  • Medical Countermeasure Researchers from NIH, NIAID, and DoD's chem-bio research enterprise.
  • Public Health Officials leading genomic surveillance and outbreak forecasting teams.
  • Lab Biosafety & Biosecurity Officers representing BSL-3/4 facilities.
  • 0 0 1 16 3.13"> One Health Specialists bridging human, animal, and environmental interfaces.

Who Sponsors

Sponsors are the market leaders providing mission-critical technologies:

  • Countermeasure Developers building vaccines, antivirals, and antitoxins.
  • Biodefense Contractors turning government funding into active, secure readiness.
  • Threat Detection & Diagnostics companies capturing biological footprints early.
  • Lab Biosafety Providers delivering high-containment workflow protections.
  • Biosurveillance Platforms hosting advanced warning models and analytical AI.

Early Confirmed Speakers

 

Matthew Hepburn

Matthew Hepburn

Partner
Avinora Health

Dr Bassam Hallis

Bassam Hallis

Deputy Director, Head of VDEC
UKHSA

Nahid Bhadelia

Nahid Bhadelia

Founding Director
Boston University CEID

Nelson L. Michael

Nelson L. Michael

Director
MHRP

Vic Suarez

Vic Suarez

Co-Founder & Principal
BluZone Bio

Prof Christian Happi

Christian Happi

Professor of Molecular Biology & Genomics; Director, ACEGID
Redeemer's University

Julia Limage

Julia Limage

Director, Office of Strategy, Policy, and Requirements
ASPR

Shannon Green

Shannon Green

Program Manager
ARPA-H

John Schiel

John Schiel

Program Manager, Scalable Solutions
ARPA-H

Barry Datloff

Barry Datloff

Chief, Business Development & Commercialization, Medical Technology Transfer
Defense Health Agency

Hansilla Alaigh

Hansilla Alaigh

Founder & CEO
WISE-R

Nikki Romanik

Nikki Romanik

Co-Founder & President
BioRadar

 

Existing & Past Sponsors / Exhibitors

 

Contact Jack.Rendell@terrapinn.com to secure your 2027 branding, speaking and exhibition opportunities!