• Save the date: June 7-10, 2027
  • BIO is back in Philadelphia in 2027!

  • Save the date: June 7-10, 2027
  • BIO is back in Philadelphia in 2027!

June 7-10 | Philadelphia

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Wednesday Opening Program

June 24, 2026
Main Stage
Type: Featured Program
The program spotlights leaders at the intersection of science, technology, and purpose, highlighting the innovations and human stories driving the next era of biotechnology. Program highlights:
  • Remarks from BIO’s Board Chair, Fritz Bittenbender, Senior Vice President, Genentech
  • Mission Moment welcome from INDY NXT Driver, James Roe
  • Mona Jhaveri, PhD, CEO, Music Beats Cancer
  • A Mission Moment featuring a musical performance from Jesse Kinch, artist from the Music Beats Cancer’s Breakthrough Artist Initiative
Speakers
Fritz Bittenbender
Senior Vice President
Genentech
Mona Jhaveri
Founder and Executive Director
Music Beats Cancer
Jesse Kinch
Artist
Music Beats Cancer’s Breakthrough Artist Initiative
James Roe
Indy NXT Driver

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