BIO 2026 International Convention
The BIO International Convention will take place June 22-25, 2026, at the San Diego Convention Center. The conference theme focuses on a shared mission across the sector: improving lives.
The convention attracts nearly 20,000 attendees, including those who work at a public pharmaceutical companies, biotech startups, academia, non-profit organization, government agencies. Attendees can make valuable connections, build relationships, and explore partnerships. The program will offer 135 sessions with topics ranging from AI and digital health; infectious diseases and vaccines; oncology; science and regulatory innovation; and more.
North Carolina Pavilion
Visit the North Carolina pavilion (exhibit booth #5235) to learn about our diverse life sciences ecosystem. Meet with North Carolina-based companies and the North Carolina Biotechnology Center to explore potential partnerships or a business expansion in our great state.
Exhibition Hours
June 22: 12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
June 23: 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
June 24: 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
June 25: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
North Carolina Reception
This reception will be held on Jun. 23, 2026, from 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
If interested in attending, contact Michelle VonCannon.
Sponsors
North Carolina in the Program
Don't miss this breakout session on June 22 at 2:15 p.m. in Room 30DE.
Securing America's Biomanufacturing Future: Industry Forums in Action
The U.S. is making unprecedented investments to reshore biomanufacturing, strengthen supply chains, and enhance national security. As new facilities rise across the country, a critical question remains - how do we build the collaborative infrastructure needed to sustain growth and ensure long-term competitiveness? Industry-led Manufacturers Forums are emerging as a powerful model to meet this moment. North Carolina’s forum is widely viewed as the “gold standard,” while Oregon and Georgia represent newer models with strong industry leadership and early momentum.
This panel will feature industry leaders and forum organizers from all three states, offering attendees an inside look at how these collaborations are structured and what makes them effective. The discussion will highlight the strategic value of industry-driven convenings in aligning partners around workforce, permitting, supply chain, and policy issues that are critical to scaling biomanufacturing capacity.
The session will be moderated by Bill Monteith, NCLifeSci's Biotech Manufacturers Forum Program Manager.
San Diego Convention Center
111 W. Harbor Drive
Halls A-H, Ground Level
San Diego, CA 92101