Executive Summary
The global biotech and life sciences sector has scheduled its most influential exhibitions and partnering conferences for 2026, spanning major innovation hubs across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific. These events bring together pharmaceutical executives, biotech entrepreneurs, investors, and regulatory professionals for deal-making, technology showcases, and scientific exchange. Industry leaders including
Pfizer,
Novartis,
Roche, and
Moderna will maintain prominent presences across the 2026 exhibition calendar.
Key 2026 Biotech Exhibition Data
| Event | Date | Location | Expected Attendance |
|---|
| Digital Health World Congress | May 26-27, 2026 | London, UK | 200+ |
| BIO International Convention | June 2026 | San Diego, USA | 15,000+ |
| Bio-IT World | May 19-21, 2026 | Boston, USA | 4,000+ |
| BIO-Europe | October 2026 | Cologne, Germany | 4,500+ |
| ChinaBio Partnering Forum | 2026 | Shanghai, China | 2,000+ |
| BIO Asia-Taiwan | July 15-19, 2026 | Taipei, Taiwan | 3,500+ |
| Festival of Genomics & Biodata | Jan 28-29, 2026 | London, UK | 5,000+ |
| LSX World Congress | 2026 | London, UK | 2,500+ |
| Asia Bio Partnering Forum | 2026 | Singapore | 1,500+ |
| Bengaluru Tech Summit | November 2026 | Bangalore, India | 10,000+ |
1) Digital Health World Congress 2026 [
https://digitalhealthcareworldcongress.com/]
May 26-27, 2026 | London, United Kingdom
Opening the biotech exhibition calendar, the Digital Health World Congress brings together senior executives, digital health innovators, and life sciences technology leaders at London's premier venue. The two-day congress features cutting-edge presentations on
AI-driven drug discovery,
telemedicine integration,
digital therapeutics, and
healthcare data analytics.
Pfizer,
AstraZeneca, and
GSK are among headline participants, with keynotes addressing digital transformation in biotech operations and patient-centric healthcare delivery models.
2) BIO International Convention 2026 [
https://www.bio.org/events/bio-international-convention]
June 2026 | San Diego, California, USA
The
BIO International Convention at the San Diego Convention Center remains biotechnology's largest global partnering event. With over
15,000 scheduled one-on-one meetings, the convention connects emerging biotech companies with
Novartis,
Merck, and
Johnson & Johnson deal teams. The 2026 program includes expanded
AI and machine learning tracks,
real-world evidence workshops, and
investor pitch sessions targeting early-stage therapeutics developers.
3) Bio-IT World Conference & Expo 2026 [
https://www.bio-itworldexpo.com/]
May 19-21, 2026 | Boston, Massachusetts, USA
North America's premier life sciences informatics event,
Bio-IT World convenes at the Boston Convention Center. The 2026 program emphasizes
computational biology,
precision medicine platforms,
AI/ML drug discovery, and
clinical data management. Sessions address FDA digital health guidance, cloud computing infrastructure for genomics, and integration of multi-omics data.
Illumina,
Thermo Fisher Scientific, and leading academic medical centers present breakthrough applications.
4) BIO-Europe 2026 [
https://informaconnect.com/bioeurope/]
October 2026 | Cologne, Germany
BIO-Europe hosts Europe's premier biotech partnering conference with over
4,500 delegates and
25,000 scheduled meetings between biotech, pharma, and investor communities. Key tracks cover
platform technologies,
antibody-drug conjugates, and
M&A transaction structures.
Bayer,
Boehringer Ingelheim, and European biotech clusters are prominently featured alongside venture capital firms seeking portfolio opportunities.
5) Festival of Genomics & Biodata 2026 [
https://www.festivalofgenomics.com/]
January 28-29, 2026 | London, United Kingdom
The
Festival of Genomics & Biodata at London's ExCeL venue attracts over
5,000 genomics professionals for sessions on
next-generation sequencing,
proteomics,
multi-omics integration, and
clinical diagnostics. The 2026 edition features expanded tracks on
spatial biology,
single-cell analysis, and
AI-powered variant interpretation.
Genomics England and NHS Genomic Medicine Service present real-world implementation case studies.
6) ChinaBio Partnering Forum 2026 [
https://www.chinabio.com/]
2026 | Shanghai, China
Serving Asia's largest pharmaceutical market, the
ChinaBio Partnering Forum connects global biotech with Chinese partners for
licensing deals,
technology transfers, and
joint ventures. The 2026 program highlights China's evolving regulatory pathways, biosimilar expansion, and cross-border R&D collaborations.
WuXi AppTec,
Hengrui Medicine, and multinational pharma showcase manufacturing capabilities and partnership frameworks.
7) LSX World Congress 2026 [
https://www.lsxleaders.com/world-congress]
2026 | London, United Kingdom
Europe's leading
life sciences partnering event, the
LSX World Congress brings together biotech CEOs, pharma business development teams, and specialist investors. The 2026 program features
one-on-one partnering sessions,
investor panels, and
therapeutic area deep-dives covering oncology, neurology, and rare diseases. UK biotech clusters and European innovation hubs present pipeline assets seeking global partners.
8) BIO Asia-Taiwan 2026 [
https://www.bioasiataiwan.com/]
July 15-19, 2026 | Taipei, Taiwan
BIO Asia-Taiwan serves as Asia-Pacific's comprehensive biotech exhibition combining conference programming with trade show exhibitions. The 2026 edition emphasizes
digital health innovations,
AI applications in healthcare,
precision medicine, and
medical device technologies. Taiwan's semiconductor expertise drives unique sessions on
bioelectronics and
diagnostic chip development.
9) Asia Bio Partnering Forum 2026 [
https://www.asiabio.com/]
2026 | Singapore
Singapore's
Asia Bio Partnering Forum connects Southeast Asian biotech with global partners through structured one-on-one meetings. The 2026 program addresses
ASEAN regulatory harmonization,
cell and gene therapy manufacturing, and
regional clinical trial networks. Singapore's
A*STAR research institutes and regional pharmaceutical manufacturers present collaboration opportunities.
10) Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026 [
https://www.bengalurutechsummit.com/]
November 2026 | Bangalore, India
India's premier technology and biotech summit, the
Bengaluru Tech Summit attracts over
10,000 delegates spanning IT, biotech, and healthcare innovation. The 2026 biotech track covers
vaccine manufacturing,
generic drug development,
clinical research outsourcing, and
digital health startups.
Biocon,
Dr. Reddy's, and India's thriving startup ecosystem showcase capabilities for global partnerships.
Planning Your 2026 Exhibition Strategy
Business development and R&D teams should prioritize early registration for flagship events like
BIO International Convention,
BIO-Europe, and
Digital Health World Congress where premier partnering slots fill months in advance. Investment teams tracking biotech opportunities should coordinate attendance at
J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference (January 2026, San Francisco) alongside these exhibitions. For related industry developments, explore our
Biotech coverage and
Health Tech section for the latest on life sciences innovation.
