Affiliate Events Application

Connect, Collaborate, and Innovate: Host Your Affiliate Event at BIO 2026!

Each June, the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) transforms San Diego into the epicenter of biotech innovation with its flagship event—the BIO International Convention. This dynamic four-day gathering draws over 20,000 industry leaders, scientists, investors, and partners from around the globe, all united by a shared passion for advancing biotechnology. 

This is your opportunity to shine! As a BIO affiliate—whether you're an exhibitor, supporter, BIO member, patient group, or nonprofit—you can seize this moment to host your own meetings, networking events, and discussions right alongside the industry’s brightest minds. 

Why Host an Affiliate Event at BIO 2026?

 

  • Engage with Industry Leaders: Connect directly with the movers and shakers shaping the future of biotech. 

  • Enhance Your Visibility: Showcase your organization’s innovations, ideas, and initiatives. 

  • Build Strategic Partnerships: Collaborate with peers, investors, and stakeholders in a powerful, collaborative environment.

  • Amplify Your Impact: Host meetings that inspire, inform, and accelerate new opportunities. 

 

Important Guidelines for affiliate events


To ensure a smooth and successful experience, all affiliate events must comply with the 2026 BIO Affiliate Event Guidelines. Please review these carefully before submitting your request. 

Note: Events cannot conflict with the official BIO program or scheduled activities from Monday, June, 22-Thursday, June 25, 2026 (PST). 

Download the Affiliate Event Guidelines

Ready to Host? Submit Your Meeting Space Request Today!

If you're planning to host a meeting, roundtable, or networking session in San Diego during BIO 2026, use the form below to submit your application.  

Please note: All applicants must be registered attendees of the 2026 BIO International Convention to qualify. 

Deadline: Applications close on Friday, June 12, 2026. Don’t miss your chance to be part of this transformative event! 

Submit your request

Partner with the Best 

Thank you for your interest in elevating your presence at BIO 2026. Together, we can make the convention an unforgettable catalyst for innovation, collaboration, and industry growth. 

Join us in shaping the future of biotechnology.

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