BIO International Convention
2024-06-03 08:00 - 2024-06-06 17:00 (America/Toronto) | San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Drive, SAn Diego, CA, 92101, United States
BIO International Convention attracts 16,000+ biotechnology and pharma leaders for one week of intensive networking to discover new opportunities and promising partnerships.
Again this year, BIOTECanada is leading the Canadian delegation and managing the installation of the Canadian Pavilion with partners from across Canada.
BIOTECanada members receive exclusive pricing on Premier Access registration with savings of $650 – $950 USD on all-access registration. Obtain your discounted Premier Access pass HERE

RNA Leaders USA Congress
2024-09-04 09:00 - 2024-09-05 17:00 | San Diego Convention Center, 111 Harbor Drive, SAn Diego, CA, 92101, United States
RNA Leaders is the #1 must-attend event focused on RNA medicines such as RNAi, antisense, non-linear RNAs, RNA editing and targeting RNA, as well as manufacturing development of mRNA therapies and vaccine
The event features 4 simultaneous tracks covering in-depth development strategies, trends and technologies across the entire long and small RNA spectrum and areas of focus.
RNA Leaders USA Tracks & Highlights:

mRNA Vaccine & Therapeutics
Oligo-Based RNA Therapeutics
Next-Gen RNA
Delivery & Process Development
The PolymeRAI$E
CXO Forum

BIOTECanada members save up to 15% off of registration. Obtain your discount VIP code here

LSX World Congress
2024-09-11 09:00 - 2024-09-12 17:00 | Hynes Convention Center, 900 Boylston St, Boston, MA, United States
The LSX World Congress USA gathers leaders from the US biotech, medtech, and healthtech sectors to network, showcase innovations, and explore partnership opportunities. It offers a unique platform for CEOs, investors, and pharma executives to engage in meaningful discussions and collaborative sessions, shaping the future of healthcare technology.
All biotechs, investors and pharma attendees are qualified during the registration process to ascertain their stage of development, strategic goals, therapeutic preferences, and fundraising/allocation targets. This provides absolute clarity on the issues that matter most to the attendees and allows delegates and partners to identify and target the most qualified prospects through our highly sophisticated 1-2-1 partnering system.
BIOTECanada members save up to 15% off of registration. Obtain your discount VIP Code here

AbbVie Partnering Day
2024-09-26 08:00 - 17:30
AbbVie, in collaboration with the Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO), will host a Partnering Day, bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, and biotech companies from Canada.
Innovation takes all of us
AbbVie’s mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines and solutions that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. www.abbvie.ca
AbbVie’s Partnering Days provide an opportunity to access senior-level R&D representatives:

Meet with our research and partnership leadership teams to discuss your ideas and research in a one-on-one setting.
Learn more about our strategy, areas of Interest (Oncology, Immunology, Neuroscience, Eye Care, and Aesthetics), and integrated approach to developing and sustaining our partnerships.

Companies must apply in advance and be approved for a one-on-one partnering meeting. Please send a meeting request to: partneringday@abbvie.com

BIOTECanada Connection Event
2024-09-27 09:30 - 11:30 | Mintz, 200 Bay Street, South Tower Suite 2800, Toronto, ON, Canada
BIOTECanada Members in the Toronto area:
Join Andrew Casey, President & CEO of BIOTECanada for an armchair discussion followed by Q&A with Senior Counsel John Knubley and Partner Heather Tory of FGS Longview. John is the former Deputy Minister of the federal department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISED). Heather is seasoned political advisor who has worked at the federal level. With the implementation of the government’s Biomanufacturing and Life Sciences Strategy, significant investments, and the possibility of change at the political level, John and Heather’s Ottawa experience and corresponding insights will be timely and informative.
RSVP to event@biotech.ca
Industry stakeholders are also invited and encouraged to attend.

Location:
Mintz
200 Bay St. South Tower, Suite 2800
Toronto, ON
Agenda:
9:30am: Arrival and registration
10:00am: Armchair discussion followed by Q&A
11:00am: Networking and refreshments

Canada SynBio 2024
2024-10-07 08:00 - 2024-10-09 17:00 | MaRS Discovery District, 101 College Street Lower Concourse Auditorium, Toronto, ON, M5G 1L7, Canada
Hosted by Ontario Genomics, this conference will be showcasing the successes and opportunities of engineering biology in Canada & the World.
This one-of-a-kind conference brings together national and international industry, government, academic and not-for-profit leaders to foster multi-sector partnerships and establish Canada as a powerhouse in the global bio-revolution.
The dynamic conference program features a wide range of topics, including cellular agriculture, circular economy, biomanufacturing, ethical and regulatory frameworks, training, and health innovations. You’ll also get the chance to participate in interactive workshops and networking events.

OBIO Investment Summit
2025-02-05 - 2025-02-07
CANADA’S PREMIER HEALTH SCIENCE INVESTMENT EVENT
To learn more about the OBIO® Investment Summit, visit www.obioinvestmentsummit.com.

Investival Showcase USA
2025-03-10 - 2025-03-11
Join us in Miami on March 10-11, 2025, for Investival Showcase USA, North America’s premier biotech, medtech, and digital health networking event.
This cutting-edge platform connects innovators with investors and partners through exclusive 1:1 sessions. Building on a decade of European success, we’re bringing this dynamic format stateside. Whether you’re a start-up or seasoned investor, don’t miss this opportunity to shape the future of healthcare innovation in vibrant Miami.

Bio Europe Spring
2025-03-17 - 2025-03-19
BIO-Europe Spring connects Europe’s top innovation centers with the global life sciences industry to cultivate thriving strategic partnerships

Challenges in Advancing Therapeutic Options for Cancers: Are Early Efficacy and Safety Endpoints Sufficient?
2025-03-18 08:00 - 16:00
Joint Workshop hosted by
Health Canada
and
Canadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS)
The objective of the workshop will be to advance education and dialog among stakeholders about frontiers in clinical development and regulatory/HTA decision making for early stage cancers. The program (in development) will include presentations and panel discussions about clinical trial endpoints, opportunities and challenges in establishing endpoint surrogacy, regulatory and HTA decision making, and patient voice.

Conscience Symposium on Open Drug Discovery
2025-04-07 - 2025-04-08 | Montreal
Join a range of industry experts and informative sessions, including a deeper dive into the most important issues and opportunities facing drug discovery and development, the potential role that AI can play, how competitions and benchmarking can drive the field, and how new drug discovery business models are balancing open science and intellectual property.
Learn more here and register now until April 2, 2025

Investing at the Frontier of Life Sciences Innovation [Webinar]
2025-04-10 12:00 - 13:00
AI-driven breakthroughs are accelerating drug discovery, transforming diagnostics, and pushing the boundaries of precision medicine. Quantum computing is advancing toward commercialization, with the potential to reshape molecular modeling and therapeutic development. Canada has the research leadership, deep technology capabilities, and growing private capital interest to turn these advancements into global competitive advantages—but the question is how investors can position themselves to capture the upside.
This webinar, presented in partnership with BIOTECanada, brings together leading investors to explore where innovation and technology have already generated returns in life sciences, how biotech investment models are evolving, and what private capital needs to do now to stay ahead of the next wave of disruption. With drug development cycles shortening, computational breakthroughs unlocking new IP, and a shift from one-drug companies to biotech platforms, this discussion will focus on the real investment opportunities that will define the next decade of life sciences.
Register Here
The webinar is free for everyone, will be live-streamed on our LinkedIn and also available to watch after on our website.

Webinar: Polysialic acid is associated with T cell activation and controls migration
2025-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 | Webinar
Dr. Lisa Willis and her research team at the University of Alberta explore how polysialic acid influences T cell biology. Their research highlights the glycan’s crucial role in the migration of antigen-experienced T cells, offering new insights into T cell activation and potential therapeutic strategies for chronic diseases.

SCI Sustainable Innovation and Industry Event – 30 April 2025
2025-04-30 13:30 - 16:30 | Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
Line up of speakers:

Dr Ravi Ramachandran, Syngenta, Canada
Tara McCaughey – Head of Technology Solutions and Sustainable Agriculture at Syngenta Canada
Cara Eaton – Global Sustainability Director – at CRODA Consumer Care, USA
Dr Mike Irwin – Senior Vice President, Advanced Product and Chemical Technology at Woodbridge Foam Corporation
Sharon Todd – CEO SCI, UK

Join a team of global Industry experts to discuss the opportunities and challenges organizations face to meet sustainability goals whilst maintaining a profitable business. Learn how top executives are tackling supply chain issues to reduce the carbon footprint of their operations, sourcing sustainable raw materials, establishing science-based target measurements, and helping their customers achieve sustainable outcomes.
This a unique opportunity for stakeholders to attend and meet with industry leaders from around the world (US, Europe and Canada) and learn about industry perspectives on sustainable innovation opportunities and the challenges of addressing regulatory and customer
SCI Awards Dinner 2025 – 30 April 2025
Chelsea Hotel, Toronto
18:00 – 22:30
This event will precede the prestigious SCI Canada Awards celebrating excellence in science and industry. The Awards showcase talent and innovation within the sector. Spaces for the Awards are limited. However, there is still opportunity to secure your table/seat or sponsor the Industry event or seminar.
Cost per table of 10 $2,100
Half-table of 5 $1,050
Individual seat $210
(All seats include networking reception and 3-course dinner with wine/soft drinks)
For more information on the Awards or sponsorship opportunities, click here: SCI Canada Awards 2025 or email SCIcanada@soci.org

Mintz's Early-Stage Life Sciences Companies and Investors Networking Event
2025-05-04 12:00 - 18:30 | Arcadian Loft, 401 Bay Street, 8th Floor, Toronto, ON, Canada
On Sunday, May 4 (the day prior to the Annual Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference), join Mintz for their annual invite-only networking (and deal-making) opportunity for leading Canadian and US life sciences investors, partners, and Canadian early-stage companies.
Comprised of pre-scheduled 1:1 meetings between investors and promising companies, this event will conclude with a networking reception featuring remarks from Arlene Dickinson, Founder and General Partner at District Ventures Capital.
500 meetings occurred over the course of five hours in 2024, and your inclusion as an investor in 2025 will greatly contribute to the growth of the early-stage life sciences ecosystem.
Similar to last year, space is limited and we ask that each organization designate one primary contact to complete registration and meeting scheduling. Meeting teams will also be limited to two members during registration. Additional attendees are welcome to join us as networking participants.
Please Note: We will be adding participating Canadian and US investors, partners, and companies on a rolling basis.

Bloom Burton Healthcare Investor Conference
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-06
The Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference is taking place annually at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre (North Building). We are inviting Canada’s premier publicly-traded and venture-backed private companies as well as the most promising pre-venture companies in the healthcare industry.
Join Canadian, U.S. and international investors who are interested in the latest developments in Canadian healthcare companies. Investors have the opportunity to obtain corporate updates from presenting companies, and participate in our 1-on-1 meeting system with company management. For conference sponsorship or presenting company information, please reach out to bbloom@bloomburton.com.

Swiss Biotech Day
2025-05-05 - 2025-05-06
Experience the Swiss Biotech Day, a premier biotechnology conference, and join us in 2025 for an unparalleled gathering of more than 2,500 professionals from the global life sciences community. Explore the latest advancements in R&D, manufacturing, data management, artificial intelligence, and innovative financing.

BIOTECanada Innovators & Industry : Biotech Networking Evening
2025-05-05 19:00 - 22:00 | Malaparte, 350 king st. West, Toronto, Toronto, M5V 3x5, Canada
Join your fellow life sciences executives at the BIOTECanada Innovators & Industry: Biotech Networking Evening following the Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference reception.
To RSVP for this event, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/biotecanadas-innovators-industry-biotech-networking-evening-tickets-1317443752729?aff=oddtdtcreator

Thank you to our co-hosts: Lumira Ventures and Mintz

2nd Annual Global Healthcare Innovation Summit
2025-05-23 09:00 - 15:00 | Fairmont Château Laurier 1 Rideau Street Ottawa, ON K1N 8S7, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 8S7, Canada
This event will showcase the latest advancements in healthcare innovation; featuring topics such as Health Emergency Preparedness, Long COVID, and more.
For an overview of confirmed speakers and to learn more, click here!

BIO International Convention
2025-06-16 08:00 - 2025-06-19 17:00 | Boston Convention and Exhibition Center, 415 Summer St, Boston, MA, United States
The BIO International Convention is the largest and most comprehensive event for biotechnology, representing the full ecosystem of biotech with 20,000 industry leaders from across the globe.
Whether you work at a public pharmaceutical company, biotech startup, academia, non-profits, and government or are a researcher, business development professional or investor, BIO is where you’ll make valuable connections and build relationships. Our proprietary BIO One-on-One Partnering™ match-making platform—included in the Premier Access registration package—allows you to find potential partners, schedule and accept meetings.
BIOTECanada members receive exclusive pricing on registration with savings of up to $950 USD on Premier Access registration.
Get on our contact list HERE. Once discounted passes are available for purchase you will be contacted. This saving is exclusively for BIOTECanada members. Not a member of BIOTECanada? Join today! https://www.biotech.ca/join-biotecanada/

LSX USA Congress
2025-09-16 - 2025-09-17
The LSX World Congress USA gathers leaders from the US biotech, medtech, and healthtech sectors to network, showcase innovations, and explore partnership opportunities. It offers a unique platform for CEOs, investors, and pharma executives to engage in meaningful discussions and collaborative sessions, shaping the future of healthcare technology.

BioPort Atlantic 2025
2025-09-16 - 2025-09-18 | Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Atlantic Canada’s premier life sciences summit returns September 16-18 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel!
Now in its 24th year, BioPort Atlantic brings together industry leaders, investors, researchers, and entrepreneurs for three days of cutting-edge insights and meaningful connections.
Highlights include:

Expert keynotes on investment and collaboration
Investment panels and company showcases
Global expansion strategies
Dedicated networking through our BioConnects platform

Whether you’re scaling your startup, seeking investment, or looking to collaborate, this is THE event to position yourself in Atlantic Canada’s thriving life sciences ecosystem.
Advanced pricing ends August 23rd – secure your spot today!
Register and learn more here: https://lifesciencesnovascotia.ca/bioportatlantic/

BioPort Atlantic
2025-09-16 08:00 - 2025-09-18 17:00 | Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel, 1919 Upper Water St, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
BioPort Atlantic, Atlantic Canada’s Premier Life Sciences Summit, is set to take place September 16-18th 2025 at the Halifax Marriott Harbourfront Hotel in Halifax, Nova Scotia. This annual conference, now in its 24th year, continues to be a cornerstone event for the life sciences community in Atlantic Canada.
The conference serves as a dynamic platform for industry leaders, investors, researchers, and entrepreneurs to explore cutting-edge advancements and transformative potential within the life sciences sector. Attendees can expect engaging keynote presentations, panel discussions led by renowned experts, and networking opportunities designed to foster collaboration and cultivate partnerships

The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology’s (SCWIST) - Career Fair
2025-09-18 11:30 - 18:45 | Virtual
Join us for The Society for Canadian Women in Science and Technology’s (SCWIST) highly anticipated Career Fair 2025! This event presents an incredible opportunity for job seekers to connect with leading companies, organisations and not-for-profits to explore a wide range of STEM career options. Whether you’re looking to career pivot, re-entering the workforce or looking for a new job or internship opportunity, this will be a fantastic chance to kick-start your professional journey for 2025-2026!

Global Biotech Week
2025-09-21 - 2025-09-27
The purpose of Global Biotech Week is to raise awareness of the industry and its global potential among policymakers, policy influencers and the general public more broadly. All countries are invited to join in on the celebration and use Global Biotech Week to showcase their country’s success and the industry’s global significance.
BECOME A GLOBAL BIOTECH WEEK COLLABORATOR
Download the latest Global Biotech Week digital assets and start promoting in your own networks here.

Your First Board Seat: Perspectives from Life Sciences Executives
2025-09-24 12:00 - 13:30
​Hosted by Pender & Howe and Women In Bio – Greater Montreal, this 90-minute virtual event brings together three accomplished women in life sciences who have each entered the boardroom from different vantage points: venture capital, nonprofit leadership, and international biotech governance. They’ll share candid reflections on motivations, challenges, and lessons learned—offering perspective for executives considering their first board role as well as those already working closely with boards.

Global Healthcare Innovation Summit
2025-09-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Fairmont Château Laurier, 1 Rideau Street, Ottawa, ON, K1N 8S7, Canada
Global Healthcare Innovation Summit, held on September 29th, 2025, Château Laurier, Fairmont in Ottawa.
This one-day conference will take place in Ottawa, focusing on the theme: “Health Emergency Preparedness.”
If you are working on diagnostics, therapeutics, vaccine, biomanufacturing, clinical studies or other innovations related to health emergency preparedness, this event offers a valuable opportunity to connect with Canada’s growing biotech ecosystem and explore potential collaborations.
Topics include:

Predictive Modeling for Outbreak Spread
AI-Driven Vaccine Design and Optimization
Accelerating Drug Discovery Using AI
AI-Optimized Biomanufacturing Processes
AI-Powered Patient Stratification

Marketing Pharmaceuticals in Canada (MPiC) Montreal
2025-10-08 08:30 - 2025-10-30 16:30, 2025-10-09 08:00 - 17:00
Pangaea Academy™ is offering Marketing Pharmaceuticals in Canada (MPiC™) in Montreal, QC!
Dates: October 8, 9, 29, 30
Location: Novotel Montreal Airport
Lead: Sylvie Pilon and Jeff Martens
Audience: new product managers, cross-functional partners and future leaders to our marketing course to learn about the pharmaceutical environment and how to commercialize products in Canada successfully.

CDANXT (Canada Next)
2025-10-09 08:00 - 20:00 | Toronto, ON – MaRS Building
CDANXT (Canada Next) is a national gathering of leaders from across Canada’s health research and innovation ecosystem. This full-day conference will explore how a strong and strategically aligned health economy can drive progress in health, prosperity, and national unity. Designed as a platform for thought leadership and bold ideas, CDANXT will bring together voices from academia, industry, government, and the non-profit sector to define a forward-looking vision for Canadian health research and innovation.
What to Expect

Insightful dialogue led by thought leaders from across the health research and innovation
ecosystem, including researchers, clinicians, policy experts, industry executives, and patient
advocates
Global perspectives featuring health research leaders from the United States, Australia, Sweden,
and Africa
Panel discussions on four strategic pillars:

The people imperative: building a resilient and inclusive health workforce
The commercial imperative: accelerating the path from discovery to impact
The healthcare transformation imperative: modernizing care through innovation
The mindset imperative: rethinking how we collaborate, measure success, and lead
change

Interactive sessions focused on mobilizing public support, advancing national priorities, and shaping the future of the sector
Networking opportunities with senior leaders, emerging voices, and cross-sector partners

Why It Matters?
Canada faces urgent health and economic challenges. To meet them, we must rethink how we support, scale, and sustain health research and innovation. CDANXT offers a space for ambitious thinking, cross-sector collaboration, and concrete action to help position Canada as a global leader in health research and innovation.
Join us in building a healthier, more innovative, and more resilient Canada.
