Webinar: Polysialic acid is associated with T cell activation and controls migration
2025-04-11 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Toronto) | 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 | BC
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 | BC
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 | BC
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 | BC
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 | BC
​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, 2025-10-29 08:30 - 16:30, 2025-10-30 08:30 - 16:30 | BC
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.

CDANXT: Research Canada's National Conference
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.

NextGreatBigIdeas (NGBi) Summit
2025-10-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Hamilton Convention Centre, 1 Summers Lane, Hamilton, Ontario, L8P 4Y2, Canada
The NextGreatBigIdeas (NGBi) Summit is an annual, independently organized not-for-profit fundraising event in support of MacKids, the fundraising arm of Hamilton Health Sciences Foundation dedicated to raising funds for McMaster Children’s Hospital.
NextGreatBigideas is a national networking event for everyone in the Canadian Life Sciences community.
The NGBi Summit is for leaders, innovators, disruptors, investors, startup founders, academic researchers and industry suppliers who want to connect with peers from coast to coast.
BIOTECanada Members receive $75 off the general admission ticket.
Obtain your VIP discount code HERE

New and Future Leaders in Pharma (NFLiP) Toronto
2025-10-27 08:30 - 2025-10-28 16:30 | Alt Hotel Toronto Airport, 6080 Viscount Rd, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Pangaea Academy™ has expanded their learning program offerings!
New and Future Leaders in Pharma (NFLiP), for individuals who are preparing or newly promoted to people management roles.
Dates: October 27 and 28
Location: ALT Toronto Airport
Lead: Kyra Trainor and Helen Kalra
Audience: new, emerging, and aspiring leaders in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries who are stepping into—or preparing for—people management and leadership roles.

GlycoNet Webinar on Integrated Platforms for Nanobody, Cellular, and Omics Research
2025-10-28 13:00 - 14:00 | BC
Topic: Molecular and Cellular Biology Facility (MCBF): Integrated Platforms for Nanobody, Cellular, and Omics Research
Speaker: Dr. Yves St-Pierre, Professor, Institut national de la recherche scientifique (INRS)
Looking for ways to accelerate research and development? GlycoNet Integrated Services (GIS) provides access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment across seven Canadian institutions.
In this webinar, Dr. Yves St-Pierre at INRS will introduce the Molecular and Cellular Biology Facility (MCBF), which provides comprehensive support in molecular, cellular, and bioinformatic studies. The facility’s expertise spans routine cell culture and assay development through to advanced analyses, including flow cytometry, transcriptomics, nanopore sequencing, and secretome profiling. The Molecular and Cellular Biology Facility also specializes in the generation and characterization of nanobodies for therapeutic and research applications.
By combining advanced technologies with expert guidance, the Molecular and Cellular Biology Facility enables academic, clinical, and industry partners to accelerate discovery in immunology, oncology, and molecular bioscience.

Bio Europe
2025-11-03 - 2025-11-05 | BC
BIO-Europe returns next year on November 3-5, 2025 in beautiful Vienna.
Get ready to connect with top biotech innovators, investors, and industry leaders from around the world. Mark your calendars and stay tuned for updates on registration and event highlights!
BIOTECanada is proud to once again support Team Canada at BIO-Europe in Vienna this November.
As Europe’s largest biopharma partnering conference, BIO-Europe connects biotech and pharma leaders through high-impact meetings, expert sessions, and strategic networking, making it a key platform for advancing Canada’s biotech presence on the world stage.
Are you attending BIO-Europe in Vienna? Let us know, we’re here to help spotlight your company and share your story as part of Team Canada.
BIOTECanada members receive 15% off the registration fee.
Obtain your VIP discount code here

STECELL Technologies - In Vivo panCAR™ Therapy Using Circular RNA for the Treatment of Autoimmune Disease
2025-11-04 11:00 - 12:00 | BC
Recently, traditional ex vivo-generated chimeric antigen receptor T (CAR-T) cell therapies have shown success in the clinic for autoimmune diseases. However, these treatments can be limited by manufacturing, safety, and accessibility challenges. The prospect of an in vivo CAR-T cell therapy, without the need for patient cell isolation, cell culturing, and the safety risks associated with preconditioning regimens, remains a therapeutic goal.
Orna Therapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on the development of engineered circular RNA (oRNA®) and proprietary immunotropic lipid nanoparticles (LNPs). These components make up Orna’s innovative panCAR™ platform that drives CAR expression on the surface of immune effector cells after in vivo administration. In this webinar, we provide a detailed overview of this non-viral platform that results in the safe and efficient in vivo reprogramming of immune cells. We share the advantages of this technology, such as simplified production, higher protein expression, and better stability. The webinar will also include preclinical data demonstrating the utility of Orna’s anti-CD19 panCAR™ as a promising, non-viral, scalable, and tunable therapy with the potential to transform treatment of autoimmune diseases.

Presenters

Tommy Lee, PhD
Associate Director
Discovery Biology
Orna Therapeutics
Tommy Lee is an Associate Director at Orna Therapeutics within the Discovery Team. His team focuses on the pre-clinical model developments to use panCAR for autoimmunity.

4th Annual Life Sciences, Society & the Law Symposium
2025-11-06 09:00 - 11:00 | First Canadian Place, 100 King St. W, #1600, Toronto, ON, M5X 1G5, Canada
This year’s program will examine how the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries are responding in real time to new developments in regulation, market dynamics, and global trade. Through interactive discussion and diverse perspectives, attendees will gain valuable insights on how businesses, their advisors, and investors are navigating change while continuing to deliver innovation and impact for Canadians.
Panel Discussion: Reacting in Real Time: How Are the Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences Industries Adapting to Trade in 2025 – Navigating Regulatory Challenges
Moderated by Wendy Wagner, Partner, Gowling WLG, this discussion will feature leading voices from across the industry — including Anne Woods (RBCx) and James Blonde (Roche Canada) — who will share insights on how organizations are adapting to uncertainty, strengthening resilience, and positioning for sustainable growth in a shifting market.

BIO Partnering @JPM Week
2026-01-12 - 2026-01-15 | San Francisco, Marriott Marqui

Biotech Showcase
2026-01-12 08:00 - 17:00 | San Francisco, CA
Innovate. Connect. Invest.
Leading investor conference that connects private and micro-mid-cap biotech companies with investors and biopharma executives, providing a platform to showcase their innovations and facilitate one-on-one meetings.

Blakes Breakfast Speaking Series: Precision Medicine: The Next 25 Years - Life Sciences British Columbia
2026-02-03 10:30 - 13:00 | BC
Blakes Breakfast Speaking Series: Precision Medicine: The Next 25 Years is happening on Tuesday, February 3 from 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM PT in person, or 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT online.
Join us for this hybrid event where our panel of leading experts will guide a discussion in exploring the future of precision medicine and personalized health, how we got here, and continuing Canadian contributions to this exciting and growing field.
In person attendance will offer continental breakfast and the opportunity to converse one-on-one and participate in networking opportunities. Virtual attendees can join the conversation through a live chat during the program.
Speakers:

Karen Akinsanya, Schrodinger
Ali Ardakani, Novateur Ventures & Optigo Biotherapeutics
John Bishai, J.P. Morgan
Joe Garcia, Blakes
Ali Tehrani, DCx Biotherapeutics

Event Details:
Date: Tuesday, February 3, 2026
Theme: Precision Medicine: The Next 25 Years

In Person:
Timing: 7:30 AM – 10:00 AM PT
Location: Blakes Vancouver Office 1133 Melville St #3500, Vancouver, BC
Agenda:

Guest arrival & breakfast: 7:30 AM PT
Programming: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT
Networking: 9:30 AM – 10:00 AM PT
Guest departure: 10:00 AM PT

In person tickets:

LSBC Members: $25 plus taxes/fees
Non-Members: $49 plus taxes/fees

Virtual:
Timing: 8:00 AM – 9:30 AM PT
Location: Zoom webinar (link will be provided 2 days prior to the event)
Virtual tickets:

Complimentary
