Michigan’s life sciences industry continues to face growing workforce challenges—from talent shortages and skills gaps to changing workforce expectations and evolving technology needs.

Building on insights from the recently released 2025 Michigan Bioindustry Workforce Trends Report, the BioTalent Strategy Roundtable will bring together leaders from industry, education, workforce development, and government for a focused discussion on strengthening Michigan’s bioscience talent ecosystem.

Designed as an interactive working session, the Roundtable will explore:

• Workforce trends impacting Michigan’s bioscience industry
• Talent shortages and emerging workforce gaps
• Recruitment and retention challenges
• Skills alignment and experiential learning opportunities
• Employer needs and workforce readiness
• Collaborative strategies to strengthen the talent pipeline

Who should attend?

• Bioscience industry leaders and employers
• HR and talent acquisition professionals
• Academic and training partners
• Workforce development organizations
• Economic development leaders
• Government and community stakeholders