Canada @ BIO 2025
BIO 2025 in Boston was a remarkable moment for Canada’s biotechnology ecosystem, offering a powerful showcase of the sector’s innovation, ambition, and global relevance. With close to 500 Canadian companies attending, over the course of 4 days, the Canada Pavilion stood as a dynamic hub of activity, reflecting the strength of our national ecosystem and the value of pan-Canadian collaboration. With the support of provincial leaders, international partners, and a robust network of Pavilion partners, Canada demonstrated its leadership in advancing biotechnology solutions that matter—especially in areas such as radiopharmaceuticals.
The event also amplified BIOTECanada’s core priorities: a globally competitive investment climate to unlock the full potential of Canadian innovation, and the importance of a modern regulatory environment. From company milestones and investor engagement to policy dialogue and international collaboration, BIO 2025 affirmed that Canada is not only participating in the global biotech conversation—we’re shaping it.
A big thank you to the Canada Pavilion Partners, meet them below.
BIOTECanada is proud to recognize the organizations working with us to bring the Canada Pavilion to life at BIO 2025 in Boston. These partnerships are instrumental in showcasing the strength and ambition of Canada’s biotech sector.
Canadian Events @ BIO
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Schedule these dates/times in your calendar, and watch this space for further updates as they become available. All times are Eastern.
Monday June 16
7:00 – 9:30am: Alberta Showcase Breakfast: Alberta’s Clinical Trial and Real World Evidence Advantage
Location: Burroughs Room, Westin Boston Seaport
Limited public tickets, Tickets Required for Entry
7:45am: The AI Opportunity: Revolutionizing Clinical Trials, Transforming Healthcare
Location: Westin Boston Seaport District. Grand Ballroom A (Concourse). 425 Summer Street.
Hosted by: Clinical Trials Ontario, Life Sciences Ontario, and OBIO
Description: Explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping clinical trials and the broader healthcare landscape. This event is designed for leaders in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, CROs, and business and healthcare innovation professionals with a focus on Canada. This networking opportunity highlights the strength of Canada’s research ecosystem and its role in advancing the future of global healthcare. Additional speakers and further details will be announced soon.
To view the invitation, click here.
12:00pm: Exhibition Hall opens
2:00pm: Canada Pavilion Opening 🍁
Location: 🍁 Exhibition Floor (Booth 1038)
Hosted by: BIOTECanada and the Canada Pavilion Partners
Description: Join us alongside distinguished pan-Canadian political leaders as we officially open the Canada Pavilion.
3:00pm: Quebec Pavilion Opening 🍁
Location: 🍁 Exhibition Floor (Booth 1048)
4:00pm – 5:00pm: British Columbia & Atlantic Canada Regional Announcement🍁
Location: 🍁 Exhibition Floor (Booth 1038)
Announcement: SEKISUI DIAGNOSTICS AND THE GOVERNMENT OF PRINCE EDWARD ISLAND ANNOUNCE $16 MILLION INVESTMENT TO EXPAND REAGENT CONTRACT MANUFACTURING CAPABILITIES AT CHARLOTTETOWN FACILITIES. Click to learn more
JUNE 16, 2025 – BOSTON, Massachusetts
SEKISUI Diagnostics and the Government of Prince Edward Island today announced a $16 million (CAD) capital investment in the company’s Charlottetown facilities as part of an ambitious business expansion into contract manufacturing of reagents for global clients.
Premier Lantz announced that the province is contributing $3.9 million in capital investment for the initial facility build-out, repayable on a lease-back arrangement and a labour rebate in support of the Charlottetown expansion.
Sekisui Diagnostics anticipates that the new 22,000 square-foot facility in Charlottetown will be completed by 2026 and will go directly into production for a European customer. Output capacity will triple from 4,500L to 20,000L batch sizes. The expansion will add 25 highly skilled positions to the company’s local workforce of 200 employees.
The Hon. Rob Lantz, Premier of Prince Edward Island and Bob Schruender, President and CEO, SEKISUI Diagnostics shared the podium at the Canada Pavilion during the BIO International 2025 Conference and Exhibition to make the announcement.
“If your medical professional ordered a diagnostic test for you, chances are likely a SEKISUI Diagnostics product made that possible. One of Canada’s best kept secrets is that Prince Edward Island is a leader in our national bioscience ecosystem and has been improving the lives of patients both at home and around the globe for over 50 years,” said Premier Rob Lantz. “Investments, such as what we announced today, are a testament to our province’s enduring commitment to advancing the success of both health innovation and prosperity at home through our highly innovative cluster of bio companies.”
“We are proud that this investment will continue to strengthen our capabilities as we ramp up to break into the market of contract manufacturing on a much larger scale,” shared Bob Schruender, President and CEO SEKISUI Diagnostics. “We thank the Government of Prince Edward Island for their support of this expansion and ongoing belief in both our company and also in the growth of the bioscience sector over many years.”
“We applaud the strength of the private, public partnership that was reflected by today’s announcement,” stated Rory Francis, CEO, PEI BioAlliance. “As a sector we have worked closely with government, industry, and academic partners over the last 20 years to grow
bio-based small and medium-sized enterprises, foster cutting-edge biotechnology, and ultimately enrich the lives of patients and our province.”
Quick Facts:
- SEKISUI Diagnostic’s product lines include clinical chemistry reagents, i.e. “tests for Cardiac, Liver and general health” point-of-care tests, blood collection tube materials as well as enzymes and specialty biochemicals.
- As an anchor Prince Edward Island biosciences company Sekisui Diagnostics has had a long-term partnership with the provincial government completing 7 building expansions and over $40 million in capital investment within the last 10 years.
- This project creates 25 new and highly skilled employment opportunities to the company’s PEI site, recruiting from the local workforce, along with roles specialized for University and College graduates.
- Construction of the 22,000 square foot facility is expected to be completed in 2026.
- The bioscience sector in Prince Edward Island grosses over $600 million in revenue annually.
About Sekisui Diagnostics
With over 40 years of experience, SEKISUI Diagnostics’ mission is to enhance life with science and improve the health of all people by supplying innovative medical diagnostics globally to physicians, hospitals, laboratories and alternate testing locations as well as partnerships with the world’s leading healthcare companies supporting accurate and timely patient diagnosis across the globe.
5:00pm – 8:00pm: Networking Event : Rendez-vous Québec
Location: The Exchange, 212, Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
Invite only, register by clicking the link below.
6:00pm: Exhibition Hall closes
6:00 – 8:00 PM: Life Sciences BC – Networking Reception
Invite only: Join the waitlist by clicking the link below
Tuesday June 17
7:00am – 9:00am: Canadian Executive Networking Breakfast (For BIOTECanada Members)
Hosted by: BIOTECanada. By invitation only.
Description: BIOTECanada’s breakfast panel at BIO 2025 (Featuring Lana Janes (Abdera), Caroline Barber (Novartis), Paras Sharma (Genesys Capital), Pratibhash (Bosh) Chattopadhyay (AtomVie), moderated by Ritu Banerjee (Assistant Deputy Minister and Interim Head, Health Emergency Readiness Canada, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada, Government of Canada) will explore Canada’s growing strength in radiopharmaceuticals—an area of strategic national value. The event has reached capacity, reflecting the high level of interest in this emerging field.
7:30am – 9:00am: Breakfast and Panel discussion: Get to Know Québec’s RNA Therapeutics Sector
Location: Westin Seaport, 425 Summer St, Otis Room
Public event, register by clicking the link below.
9:00am: Exhibition Hall opens
10:00am – 11:00am: Ontario & Manitoba Regional Announcements 🍁
Location: 🍁 Exhibition Floor (Booth 1038)
Ontario: Shaping the Future of Health: Ontario’s Ecosystem in Action
Description:
Invest Ontario brings together leaders from the province’s world-class life sciences ecosystem to spotlight how Ontario is shaping the future of global health. This session features SickKids, a globally recognized pediatric research hospital, and OmniaBio Inc., a trailblazer in cell and gene therapy manufacturing. Together, they exemplify Ontario’s unique ability to turn scientific breakthroughs into real-world impact. Learn how research excellence, commercial scale-up, and strategic partnerships are positioning Ontario as a destination of choice for next-generation health innovation.
4:00pm – 5:00pm: 2025 Gold Leaf Awards Ceremony 🍁
Location: 🍁 Exhibition Floor (Booth 1038)
6:30pm: Exhibition Hall closes
6:30pm – 8:00pm: Atlantic Canada International Networking Reception
Hosted by: Atlantic Canada BioIndustries
Location: Boston Tea Party Museum: 306 Congress St, Boston, MA 02210
By invitation only.
Contact: Bobbi Jo Walker: bobbijo@peibioalliance.com
8pm – 10pm: Alberta@BIO Reception
Location: Harpoon Brewer & Beer Hall, Boston
Public, Tickets Required for Entry
Wednesday June 18
9:00am: Exhibition Hall opens
10:00am – 11:00am: Coast-to-Coast Competition: A company pitch event 🍁
Location: 🍁 Canada Pavilion Exhibition Floor (Booth 1038)
Hosted by: BIOTECanada and Mintz
Description: Meet the 2025 BIOTECanada Coast-to-Coast Competition presenters: 48Hour Discovery, Rhythm Biotherapeutics, Stereo Biotherapeutics, HTuO Biosciences, and Theranib who will deliver a brief pitch, without slides, to the audience and panel of judges. The winner will receive an invitation to attend BIOTECanada’s Investment Summit in March 2026.
1:00pm – 2:30pm: Reverse Pitches & Networking Event for Canadian Delegates
Location: Aloft Hotel – Mann 3 Ballroom – 401-403 D St. Boston (across the street from the Convention Centre)
Hosted by: Canadian Consulate in Boston
Description: Join us to meet and network with BD team members from leading companies and organizations in a casual environment. Participating companies looking to meet with Canadian companies and discuss their areas of interest and get connected with Canadian companies include Merck, Bayer, AstraZeneca, Moderna, CSL Behring, Amgen, Eli Lilly, Acadia Pharma, Organon and others.
6:00pm: Exhibition Hall closes
Thursday June 19
9:00am: Exhibition Hall opens
4:30pm: Exhibition Hall closes
4:30 PM – 9:00PM: International BIO Night!
Location: CIC Cambridge, One Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142
Hosted by: Venture Café – CANADA will be a featured country at the event!
Description: Join us for a night of global discovery at Venture Café’s International Biotech Showcase, where innovation knows no borders! From interactive startup demos to a powerhouse panel on the future of biotech (featuring Rodrigo Arancibia from ISED), this evening brings together trailblazing founders and thought leaders from the UK, Canada, Finland, South Korea, and beyond. Venture Café gatherings typically see 300-400+ attendees, so a great opportunity for networking. Open to all!
BIO Resources:
Let’s show Canada’s presence at BIO 2025!
BIOTECanada has created shareable social media graphics for your use, they are designed to highlight your participation at BIO, and amplify Canada’s role on the global biotech stage.
How to get started: let your network know you’ll be at BIO 2025!
1. Click on the image you want to download
2. On your own LinkedIn feed, create a post as you normally would, upload your image, and post!
3. Don’t forget to use the hashtags: #CanadaAtBIO #BIO2025, and tag our account: @Biotecanada
BIO Exhibition Map
Click the map to view the fully interactive view. The Canada booth is featured at location 1038
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2025 BIO Newsletters
From Prep to Partnership: A Guide to BIO 2025 Meetings
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In this webinar, industry panelists will share real-world advice from their BIO experiences, highlighting strategies that work, what to avoid, and how to position yourself for success. You’ll learn how to build a standout BIO Partnering™ profile, identify the right partners, craft compelling meeting requests, and maximize your time onsite. Plus, get the latest updates on networking events and follow-up strategies for lasting impact.
BIO 2025 Program Tour and Preview of New Features
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Hear about this year’s featured sessions and notable expert speakers. This webinar will be your first look at several new program session types and event surprises in progress, including a BIO Storytelling Stage, new evening reception venues, and an expanded main stage experience that will debut this year.
An Introduction to BIO Partnering™ and Key Strategies for Success at the BIO International Convention
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Join BIO’s VP of Partnering, Mackensie Vernetti, for a webinar showcasing the new platform, complete with an in-depth live demo, as well as partnering tips and best practices. This webinar will provide the tools and guidance to maximize your experience at the event.
Discounted Premier Access passes for BIOTECanada members are SOLD OUT!
Heading to Boston? Use the discount code below for flight discounts.
Click for more details – Air Canada: UQR9T821
- The booking is to be made to the following city: Boston, BOS (US)
- The travel period begins Monday, June 09, 2025 and ends Thursday, June 26, 2025.
- Travel is valid Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday.
- For North America’ 5% applies on standard fares, 10% on flex fares & higher. For International Travel’ 10% on standard fares & higher.
Click for more details – Porter Airlines: BIOC25
Porter Airlines is proud to offer a up to 10% discount on available base fares (with the exception of the lowest class fare during a public seat sale) for travel to and from BIO International Convention 2025 . The discounted fares are available for booking from July 12, 2024 to June 15, 2025 and available for travel:
- From: All Markets To: Boston (BOS)From:June 13 To: June 17
- From: Boston (BOS) To: All Markets From: June 18 To: June 21
Please book online at https://www.flyporter.com/en-ca/?promocode=BIOC25 or through your travel agent using promo code “BIOC25”
Highlights from the Canada Pavilion at BIO 2024
BIO 2025 Canadian Delegation Directory
Are you a Canadian biotech company heading to BIO 2025? Make sure you’re seen!
Submit your information through our official web form to be included in the Canadian Delegation Directory—the go-to resource for delegates looking to connect with Canada’s biotech leaders.
This live, searchable directory is featured on an interactive touch-screen in the heart of the Canada Pavilion, and published on our website where it’s continuously updated before and throughout the event.