Canada @ BIO 2026
Welcome to Canada at BIO, your hub for exploring the strength, scale, and global reach of Canada’s biotechnology sector.
Canada is home to a dynamic life sciences ecosystem powered by world-class research, highly skilled talent, competitive companies, and strong collaboration across industry, academia, investors, and government. From next-generation therapeutics and vaccines to biomanufacturing, health technologies, AI-enabled discovery, and sustainable industrial biotechnology, Canadian companies are advancing solutions with global impact.
At BIO, Canada’s presence reflects a sector with the talent, science, companies, and policy momentum to compete globally. Canada is not an emerging player, it is an established force in biotechnology, bringing world-class innovation and partnership opportunities to the international stage. The Canada Pavilion brings together companies, partners, and ecosystem leaders from across the country to showcase Canadian innovation, build partnerships, attract investment, and connect with global opportunities.
Explore this page for resources, company information, programming updates, and ways to connect with Canada’s biotechnology sector at BIO.
Whether you’re an investor, partner, policymaker, or global industry leader, Canada is ready to meet you.
Pavilion Partners
The Canadian delegation at BIO continues to grow in size and diversity. Each year the industry uses the Canada Pavilion as an opportunity to showcase how important it is for industry and government to work in partnership to advance the Canadian biotech sector.
Discounted BIO 2026 Premier Access Registration
BIOTECanada is pleased to offer our members BIO Premier Access registration which includes access to the full event plus BIO One-on-One Partnering™, Exhibitor Booth Partnering, Main Stage Programming, and Education Sessions, BIO Receptions, Exhibition, and Company Presentations at a discounted rate.
BIOTECanada members pay the BIO member rate ! Obtain your discounted BIO Premier Access registration here
Canadian company/organization that is not currently a member of BIOTECanada, but is interested in attending BIO at a preferential rate, click here
Heading to San Diego? Use the discount code below for flight discounts.
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- The booking is to be made to the following city: San Diego, CA (US)
- The travel period begins Monday, June 15, 2026 and ends Friday, July 03, 2026.
- 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.
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 2026 in San Diego. These partnerships are instrumental in showcasing the strength and ambition of Canada’s biotech sector.
BIO 2026 Canadian Delegation Directory
Are you a Canadian biotech company heading to BIO 2026? 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.
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 Pacific Daylight Time.
Monday June 22
7:30am – 10:00am : Dual Use & Defence: Ontario’s Life Sciences & Clinical Trials Superpower
Location: OMNI San Diego Hotel at the Ballpark
Description: A panel + networking breakfast exploring Ontario’s clinical trials capacity and innovation in dual-use biotech. Join Clinical Trials Ontario (CTO) and Life Sciences Central (LSC)[powered by MaRS, OBIO® and TIAP] for a morning of connection and conversation at the BIO International Convention 2026. Register HERE
8:00am – 10:00am : The Coolest Hotspot Networking Breakfast
Location: Hard Rock Hotel
Description: Open only to biotech companies with innovative pipeline
8:00am – 10:00am : Most Favoured Nation Manitoba’s Opportunity
Location: OMNI San Diego at the Ballpark
Description: By invitation only
10:30am – 12:00pm : Quebec Reverse Pitch Session
Location: Hard Rock Hotel
Description: By invitation only
12:00pm: Exhibition Hall opens
2:00pm: Canada Pavilion Opening 🍁
Location: 🍁 Exhibition Floor (Booth 1721)
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 1717)
4:00pm: Regional Presentation – Ontario Fireside Chat🍁
Location: 🍁 Exhibition Floor (Booth 1721)
Description: This discussion will focus on the core drivers behind a competitive and resilient biotech ecosystem, and how Ontario brings these elements together to support companies at every stage of growth. Key themes will include:
- Ontario’s stability and security as a destination for global life sciences companies in today’s evolving market
- The province’s skilled talent pool and world class research infrastructure that enable companies to scale innovation from discovery to global distribution
- The importance of partnerships and collaboration in driving economic growth and fostering innovation
4:30pm: Rendez-vous Québec🍁
Location: 🍁 Exhibition Floor (Booth 1717)
Description: Invest Quebec International and the Quebec Government Office in Los Angeles warmly invite you to Rendez-Vous Québec, a cocktail reception celebrating the opening of the BIO 2026 International Convention.
Hosted at the Québec booth, this informal gathering brings together investors, biotech leaders, innovators, and ecosystem partners to kick off BIO 2026 in a convivial setting. Join us to reconnect with existing partners, meet new members of the global life sciences community, and discover Québec’s dynamic biotech and life sciences ecosystem. In booth reception – Register HERE
6:00pm: Life Sciences BC International Networking Reception ( Invite Only)
Description: There is a waitlist for this event: Join the waitlist HERE
6:00pm: Exhibition Hall closes
Tuesday June 23
7:00am – 8:30am: Canadian Executive Networking Breakfast (For BIOTECanada Members)
Hosted by: BIOTECanada. By invitation only.
7:30am – 9:00am: Panel & Networking Breakfast : How Can Emerging Biotechs De-Risk and Scale Through Smarter Partnerships?
Location: Hard Rock Hotel
Description: This panel explores how emerging biotechs can de-risk development and accelerate value creation through smarter partnering strategies. It highlights how specialized partners can deliver targeted expertise across key stages—from discovery to commercialization—enabling faster decisions, more efficient capital use, and stronger investor-ready data. The discussion will also showcase Québec’s deep expertise across the biotech value chain. Register HERE
9:00am: Exhibition Hall opens
10:00am: BC Showcase Regional Presentation 🍁
Location: 🍁 Exhibition Floor (Booth 1721)
Description: The showcase will highlight British Columbia’s life sciences ecosystem and feature brief remarks from Life Sciences BC, Clinical Trials British Columbia, and Acuitas Therapeutics. The program will begin at 10:00 am and conclude with a BC life sciences ecosystem attendee photo.
10:30am: Regional Presentation 🍁
Location: 🍁Exhibition Floor (Booth 1721)
Description: Hosted by: Bioscience Association Manitoba (BAM)
11:00am: Regional Presentation – Atlantic Advantage 🍁
Location: 🍁Exhibition Floor (Booth 1721)
Description: Atlantic Canada offers a compelling combination of innovative life science companies, world-class scientific talent, internationally recognized research institutions, and competitive operating environments. The region has a deep-rooted culture of collaboration between industry, academia, and government, accelerating the path from discovery to commercialization.
6:30pm: BIO Coastal Connection Reception
Description: Hosted by the Atlatnic Canada Bio Industries Association. A curated business networking event with the warmth of an East Coast welcome. Attendance is by invitation only. Invited guests are companies, partners, and investors interested in doing business in Atlantic Canada.
6:30pm: Exhibition Hall closes
Wednesday June 24
9:00am: Exhibition Hall opens
10:00am – 11:30am: Coast-to-Coast Competition: A company pitch event 🍁
Location: 🍁 Canada Pavilion Exhibition Floor (Booth 1721)
Hosted by: BIOTECanada and Mintz
11:00am – 12:00pm: Future-Ready Solutions to the Global Biomanufacturing Talent Challenge
Location: BIO Breakout Session 31C
Moderated by: Penny Walsh, CEO of Canadian Alliance for Skills and Training in Life Sciences (CASTL)
Description: The biomanufacturing workforce challenge is not national – it is global. No single country or stakeholder can solve it alone. The National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training (NIBRT) Program unites leading training and education organizations from Canada, the USA, Senegal, South Korea, Australia, and Ireland in a powerful international alliance. Together, these partners are collaborating, innovating, and scaling workforce development models to address the global skills shortage. By leveraging this network, members share expertise, align talent development with industry needs, and shape the future of a truly global biomanufacturing sector. Similarly, as demand for biomanufacturing talent increases within each country, no single stakeholder can meet the challenge alone. This session will highlight how partnerships between industry, academia, and training organizations bridge skills gaps and help ensure a sustainable talent pipeline.
2:00pm – 3:00pm: Canada-Sweden Oncology Exchange
Location: Swedish Pavilion (Booth 3417)
Hosted by: SWEDENBio and BIOTECanada
Description: Join BIOTECanada and SwedenBIO for a Sweden-Canada oncology event at BIO, hosted at the Swedish Pavilion. This session will feature a panel of leading experts from Canada and Sweden, bringing together perspectives from industry, research, healthcare, and innovation to explore shared priorities and emerging opportunities in oncology.
The panel discussion will be followed by informal networking, offering delegates a chance to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen cross-border collaboration within the life sciences ecosystem. This event highlights the strong and growing partnership between Canada and Sweden and their shared commitment to advancing innovation in cancer research, commercialization, and treatment.
SPEAKERS:
- Mats Hansen, CEO at Spago Nanomedical
- Martin Andersson, Co-founder and CSO at Sprint Bioscience
- Dr. Stéphanie Michaud, President & CEO of BioCanRx
- Dr. John Lewis, Founder & CEO of Entos Pharmaceuticals
- Moderator: Marjo Puumalainen, International Director of SwedenBIO
No registration necessary. More details to come!
6:00pm: Exhibition Hall closes
Thursday June 25
9:00am: Exhibition Hall opens
4:00pm: Exhibition Hall closes
BIO Resources:
Let’s show Canada’s presence at BIO 2026!
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 2026!
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 #BIO2026, and tag our account: @Biotecanada
How to get started: let your network know you’ll be attending BIO 2026 by Email!
1. Click on the image you want to download
2. Add it to your email platform of choice
3. Spread the awareness that you will be attending!
BIO Exhibition Map
Click the map to view the fully interactive view. The Canada booth is featured at location 1721
Useful Information
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