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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Global Healthcare Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:This event will showcase the latest advancements in healthcare innovation; featuring topics such as Health Emergency Preparedness\,  Long COVID\, and more. \nFor an overview of confirmed speakers and to learn more\, click here!
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/2nd-annual-global-healthcare-innovation-summit/
LOCATION:Fairmont Château Laurier 1 Rideau Street Ottawa\, ON K1N 8S7\, 1 Rideau Street\, Ottawa\, ON\, K1N 8S7\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250505T190000
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SUMMARY:BIOTECanada Innovators & Industry : Biotech Networking Evening
DESCRIPTION:Join your fellow life sciences executives at the BIOTECanada Innovators & Industry: Biotech Networking Evening following the Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference reception.  \nTo RSVP for this event\, please visit: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/biotecanadas-innovators-industry-biotech-networking-evening-tickets-1317443752729?aff=oddtdtcreator \n \nThank you to our co-hosts: Lumira Ventures and Mintz
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/biotecanada-innovators-industry-biotech-networking-evening/
LOCATION:Malaparte\, 350 king st. West\, Toronto\, Toronto\, M5V 3x5\, Canada
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTSTAMP:20260417T010306
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SUMMARY:Swiss Biotech Day
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/swiss-biotech-day-2025/
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250505
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250507
DTSTAMP:20260417T010306
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SUMMARY:Bloom Burton Healthcare Investor Conference
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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.
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/bloom-burton-healthcare-investor-conference-2025/
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250504T183000
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UID:10000454-1746360000-1746383400@www.biotech.ca
SUMMARY:Mintz's Early-Stage Life Sciences Companies and Investors Networking Event
DESCRIPTION: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. \nComprised 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. \n500 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. \nSimilar 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.  \nPlease Note: We will be adding participating Canadian and US investors\, partners\, and companies on a rolling basis.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/mintzs-early-stage-life-sciences-companies-and-investors-networking-event/
LOCATION:Arcadian Loft\, 401 Bay Street\, 8th Floor\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250430T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250430T163000
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SUMMARY:SCI Sustainable Innovation and Industry Event – 30 April 2025
DESCRIPTION:Line up of speakers: \n\nDr Ravi Ramachandran\, Syngenta\, Canada\nTara McCaughey – Head of Technology Solutions and Sustainable Agriculture at Syngenta Canada\nCara Eaton – Global Sustainability Director – at CRODA Consumer Care\, USA\nDr Mike Irwin – Senior Vice President\, Advanced Product and Chemical Technology at Woodbridge Foam Corporation\nSharon Todd – CEO SCI\, UK\n\nJoin 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. \nThis 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 \nSCI Awards Dinner 2025 – 30 April 2025 \nChelsea Hotel\, Toronto \n18:00 – 22:30 \nThis 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. \nCost per table of 10 $2\,100 \nHalf-table of 5 $1\,050 \nIndividual seat $210  \n(All seats include networking reception and 3-course dinner with wine/soft drinks) \nFor more information on the Awards or sponsorship opportunities\, click here: SCI Canada Awards 2025  or email SCIcanada@soci.org
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/sci-sustainable-innovation-and-industry-event-30-april-2025/
LOCATION:Chelsea Hotel\, Toronto
CATEGORIES:Non-member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250411T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250411T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Polysialic acid is associated with T cell activation and controls migration
DESCRIPTION: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.
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/webinar-polysialic-acid-is-associated-with-t-cell-activation-and-controls-migration/
LOCATION:Webinar
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250410T120000
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SUMMARY:Investing at the Frontier of Life Sciences Innovation [Webinar]
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThis 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. \nRegister Here \nThe webinar is free for everyone\, will be live-streamed on our LinkedIn and also available to watch after on our website.
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/investing-at-the-frontier-of-life-sciences-innovation/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250409
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SUMMARY:Conscience Symposium on Open Drug Discovery
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearn more here and register now until April 2\, 2025
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/conscience-symposium-on-open-drug-discovery/
LOCATION:Montreal\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Non-member
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250318T160000
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SUMMARY:Challenges in Advancing Therapeutic Options for Cancers: Are Early Efficacy and Safety Endpoints Sufficient?
DESCRIPTION:Joint Workshop hosted by\nHealth Canada\nand\nCanadian Society for Pharmaceutical Sciences (CSPS)\nThe 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.
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/https-site-pheedloop-com-event-oncologyworkshop-register-categorycatx0e11ycwstart/
CATEGORIES:Discounted for BIOTECanada Members
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250317
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250320
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CREATED:20250121T154915Z
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UID:10000446-1742169600-1742428799@www.biotech.ca
SUMMARY:Bio Europe Spring
DESCRIPTION:BIO-Europe Spring connects Europe’s top innovation centers with the global life sciences industry to cultivate thriving strategic partnerships
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/bio-europe-spring-2025/
CATEGORIES:Discounted for BIOTECanada Members
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250310
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250312
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SUMMARY:Investival Showcase USA
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Miami on March 10-11\, 2025\, for Investival Showcase USA\, North America’s premier biotech\, medtech\, and digital health networking event. \nThis 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.
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/investival-showcase-usa-2025/
CATEGORIES:Discounted for BIOTECanada Members
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250205
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250208
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SUMMARY:OBIO Investment Summit
DESCRIPTION:CANADA’S PREMIER HEALTH SCIENCE INVESTMENT EVENT\nTo learn more about the OBIO® Investment Summit\, visit www.obioinvestmentsummit.com.
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/obio-investment-summit-2025/
CATEGORIES:Member Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20241007T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20241009T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010306
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SUMMARY:Canada SynBio 2024
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Ontario Genomics\, this conference will be showcasing the successes and opportunities of engineering biology in Canada & the World. \nThis 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. \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/canada-synbio-2024/
LOCATION:MaRS Discovery District\, 101 College Street Lower Concourse Auditorium\, Toronto\, ON\, M5G 1L7\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240927T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240927T113000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010306
CREATED:20240913T161220Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240926T143540Z
UID:10000442-1727429400-1727436600@www.biotech.ca
SUMMARY:BIOTECanada Connection Event
DESCRIPTION:BIOTECanada Members in the Toronto area: \nJoin 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. \nRSVP to event@biotech.ca \nIndustry stakeholders are also invited and encouraged to attend. \n  \n \n  \nLocation:\nMintz\n200 Bay St. South Tower\, Suite 2800\nToronto\, ON \nAgenda:\n9:30am: Arrival and registration\n10:00am: Armchair discussion followed by Q&A\n11:00am: Networking and refreshments
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/biotecanada-connection-event/
LOCATION:Mintz\, 200 Bay Street\, South Tower Suite 2800\, Toronto\, ON\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240926T173000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240910T154129Z
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SUMMARY:AbbVie Partnering Day
DESCRIPTION:AbbVie\, in collaboration with the Ontario Bioscience Innovation Organization (OBIO)\, will host a Partnering Day\, bringing together researchers\, entrepreneurs\, and biotech companies from Canada. \nInnovation takes all of us \nAbbVie’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 \nAbbVie’s Partnering Days provide an opportunity to access senior-level R&D representatives: \n\nMeet with our research and partnership leadership teams to discuss your ideas and research in a one-on-one setting.\nLearn more about our strategy\, areas of Interest (Oncology\, Immunology\, Neuroscience\, Eye Care\, and Aesthetics)\, and integrated approach to developing and sustaining our partnerships.\n\nCompanies must apply in advance and be approved for a one-on-one partnering meeting. Please send a meeting request to: partneringday@abbvie.com
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/abbvie-partnering-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240911T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240912T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010306
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T145442Z
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SUMMARY:LSX World Congress
DESCRIPTION: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.\nAll 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. \nBIOTECanada members save up to 15% off of registration. Obtain your discount VIP Code here
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/lsx-world-congress/
LOCATION:Hynes Convention Center\, 900 Boylston St\, Boston\, MA\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240904T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240905T170000
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UID:10000438-1725440400-1725555600@www.biotech.ca
SUMMARY:RNA Leaders USA Congress
DESCRIPTION: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\nThe 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. \nRNA Leaders USA Tracks & Highlights: \n\nmRNA Vaccine & Therapeutics\nOligo-Based RNA Therapeutics\nNext-Gen RNA\nDelivery & Process Development\nThe PolymeRAI$E\nCXO Forum\n\nBIOTECanada members save up to 15% off of registration. Obtain your discount VIP code here
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/rna-leaders-usa-congress/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Drive\, SAn Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20240603T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20240606T170000
DTSTAMP:20260417T010306
CREATED:20240130T142544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240220T142943Z
UID:10000424-1717401600-1717693200@www.biotech.ca
SUMMARY:BIO International Convention
DESCRIPTION:BIO International Convention attracts 16\,000+ biotechnology and pharma leaders for one week of intensive networking to discover new opportunities and promising partnerships. \nAgain this year\, BIOTECanada is leading the Canadian delegation and managing the installation of the Canadian Pavilion with partners from across Canada. \nBIOTECanada 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
URL:https://www.biotech.ca/event/bio-international-convention-4/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center\, 111 Harbor Drive\, SAn Diego\, CA\, 92101\, United States
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