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
8:00am – 10:00am : The Coolest Hotspot Networking Breakfast
Location: Hard Rock Hotel
Description: Open only to biotech companies with innovative pipeline
10:30am – 12:00pm : 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 🍁
Location: 🍁 Exhibition Floor (Booth 1721)
Description: Hosted by Ontario
4:30pm: Rendez-vous Québec🍁
Location: 🍁 Exhibition Floor (Booth 1717)
Description: In booth reception – registration required
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 – 9:30am: Quebec Panel Discussion
Location: Hard Rock Hotel
9:00am: Exhibition Hall opens
10:00am: Regional Presentation 🍁
Location: 🍁 Exhibition Floor (Booth 1721)
Description: Hosted by Life Sciences BC
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
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
BIO Exhibition Map
Click the map to view the fully interactive view. The Canada booth is featured at location 1721
Useful Information
🚌Getting around BIO just got easier.🚌
The official BIO shuttle schedule is here.
Follow our LinkedIn page for the latest on BIO 2026 and updates from across Canada’s biotech ecosystem: @BIOTECanada
Canada @ BIO Newsletter
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