2026 BIO International Convention

ABOUT THE EVENT

Date: June 22, 2026 - June 25, 2026
Event Location: San Diego, California

The BIO International Convention is the largest and most comprehensive event for biotechnology, representing the full ecosystem of biotech with 20,000 industry leaders from across the globe.

In a time of remarkable discovery and progress, the biotechnology industry stands at the forefront of a revolution changing how we live, heal, and care. Biotech drives positive change faster than ever. This progress is not just a change but a promise for a brighter future. The world is ready.

Whether you work at a public pharmaceutical company, biotech startup, academia, non-profit organization, or government agency; or you work as a researcher, business development professional or investor, BIO is where you’ll make valuable connections and build relationships. Our proprietary BIO Partnering™ meeting-scheduling platform—exclusive to the Premier Access registration package—allows you to find potential partners, schedule and accept meetings.

MORE EVENTS
Taking an early proof of concept into preclinical and clinical development is a costly and complex process. But there are strategic ways to streamline the process and reduce risk and costs. In this webinar, you’ll hear directly from Nobel Laureate Sir Michael Houghton and experts from Applied Pharma, who bring decades of real-world success and deep scientific expertise.
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 12–1pm EST
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Virtual
In this webinar, leading oncology experts Dr. Javier Cortés and Dr. Antonio Llombart-Cussac will explore how collaborative-initiated trials are transforming the clinical research landscape and creating new opportunities for scientific and clinical impact.
Monday, March 2, 2026 11am–12pm EST
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Virtual
Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping the life sciences, from automating repetitive tasks to enabling advanced scientific and safety assessments across drugs, biologics, and devices. As adoption grows across regulators, pharmaceutical companies, technology developers, nonprofits, and collaborative consortia, the need for clear, risk-based frameworks for validation, governance and human oversight becomes increasingly critical.
Tuesday, March 17, 2026 1–2pm EDT
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Virtual