Global Pharma Leaders Set 2026 Exhibition Calendars The pharmaceutical industry's most influential exhibitions and trade shows for 2026 are now taking shape, with organizers confirming dates, venues, and expanded programming across key markets. From cutting-edge drug discovery showcases to manufacturing and regulatory compliance forums, these events will bring together thousands of professionals from biopharma, life sciences, and health technology sectors. 1. Digital Health World Congress 2026 May 26-27, 2026 | London, United Kingdom Opening the year's major pharma calendar, the Digital Health World Congress at London's premier venue brings together senior executives, digital health innovators, and pharmaceutical technology leaders from across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia-Pacific. The two-day congress features cutting-edge presentations on AI-driven drug development, telemedicine integration, digital therapeutics, and healthcare data analytics. Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and GSK are among the headline participants, with keynotes addressing digital transformation in pharmaceutical operations and patient-centric healthcare delivery models. 2. CPHI Worldwide 2026 October 2026 | Frankfurt, Germany The anchor event for pharmaceutical manufacturing and ingredients, CPHI Worldwide returns to Messe Frankfurt for its 2026 edition. Attracting over 45,000 attendees and 2,500 exhibitors, CPHI remains the premier sourcing platform for APIs, excipients, contract manufacturing, and packaging solutions. The 2026 program emphasizes digital quality systems, continuous manufacturing, and EU pharmaceutical package compliance, with dedicated zones for biosimilars, generics, and advanced therapy manufacturing. 3. BIO International Convention 2026 June 2026 | San Diego, California, USA The BIO International Convention at the San Diego Convention Center is 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. 4. Pharmapack Europe 2026 January 2026 | Paris, France Europe's dedicated packaging and drug delivery event, Pharmapack Europe, opens the year at Paris Expo Porte de Versailles. The 2026 edition focuses on sustainable packaging, smart devices, and serialization compliance, with over 400 exhibitors and 6,000 visitors expected. Sessions address EU environmental regulations, patient-centric device design, and cold chain innovations for biologics and vaccines. 5. CPhI China 2026 June 2026 | Shanghai, China Serving the world's largest pharmaceutical market, CPhI China at the National Exhibition and Convention Center Shanghai attracts over 70,000 visitors and 3,000 exhibitors. The 2026 program highlights China's evolving drug approval pathways, biosimilar expansion, and partnerships between multinational pharma and Chinese CDMOs. WuXi AppTec, Hengrui, and global players showcase manufacturing capabilities and technology transfer opportunities. 6. INTERPHEX 2026 April 2026 | New York City, USA North America's leading pharmaceutical manufacturing event, INTERPHEX, returns to the Javits Center in New York. The 2026 show features over 600 exhibitors across equipment, automation, facility design, and validation services. Key themes include aseptic processing, single-use systems, and digital manufacturing for mRNA and cell therapy products. Roche, Moderna, and Sanofi are among confirmed corporate participants. 7. DIA Global Annual Meeting 2026 June 2026 | Washington, D.C., USA The Drug Information Association annual meeting convenes regulatory, quality, and clinical affairs professionals for comprehensive insights into FDA submissions, post-market safety, and inspection readiness. The 2026 agenda emphasizes AI-driven regulatory writing, real-world data acceptance, and digital health device approvals. Attendees from over 70 countries participate in workshops covering ICH guidelines and global harmonization. 8. BIO-Europe 2026 November 2026 | Munich, Germany BIO-Europe at Munich's ICM venue hosts Europe's premier biotech partnering conference. The 2026 edition expects 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, with Bayer, Boehringer Ingelheim, and European biotech clusters prominently featured. 9. CPHI North America 2026 May 2026 | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA The North American edition of CPHI at the Pennsylvania Convention Center serves US and Canadian pharmaceutical operations teams. The 2026 show prioritizes serialization compliance, digital batch records, and supplier qualification for controlled substances. Co-located events cover clinical trial logistics, cold chain infrastructure, and contract packaging for specialty drugs. 10. Pharma Istanbul 2026 September 2026 | Istanbul, Turkey Bridging Europe and Asia, Pharma Istanbul at the Istanbul Expo Center serves the growing Turkish pharmaceutical market and regional MENA expansion. The 2026 edition highlights Turkey's pharmaceutical manufacturing capacity, generic drug exports, and partnerships with EU and Middle Eastern markets. Sessions address Turkish FDA regulatory updates, biosimilar development, and technology transfer from global innovators to regional producers. Planning Your 2026 Exhibition Calendar Teams should prioritize early registration and booth reservations for flagship events like CPHI Worldwide, BIO International, and Digital Health World Congress, where premier positions sell out months in advance. Procurement, R&D, and regulatory affairs stakeholders are coordinating unified messaging around digital quality, AI compliance, and sustainability—themes that resonate across all 2026 programs. For related developments, explore our Health Tech coverage for the latest on pharmaceutical technology trends shaping the exhibition agendas.