Become a Sponsor at BIO 2026

Boost Your Company's Visibility with Sponsorship at BIO 2026 in San Diego

sponsorship prospectusThe BIO International Convention is the industry’s largest gathering of 20,000 professionals in the global biotech ecosystem across a spectrum of specialties: from the lab, clinical, trials, manufacturing, marketing, and business development.

Request the prospectus to learn about which opportunities meet your business objectives, whether you're focused on thought leadership, branding, advertising and more.

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Reach and influence a highly qualified audience:

 

21,600 Industry registrants*

21,600
Industry
registrants*

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43% 
International attendees

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76% 
have Purchasing authority

66,308 BIO Partnering™ meetings

66,308
BIO Partnering™ meetings

*based on BIO 2025 statistics

Sponsorship opportunities at BIO 2026 include:

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BIO Partnering™

BIO Partnering™ is one of the key features at BIO International Convention. With more than 66,000 partnering meetings scheduled at BIO 2025, BIO Partnering™ sponsorship offers your company a reserved space in the Business Forum or an incredible branding opportunity on the system used by thousands of attendees.

Business Forum Meeting Suites

Business Forum Meeting Suites

Maximize your time in the BIO Business Forum and with dedicated space to host your meetings scheduled through the BIO Partnering™ System. Suite sponsorship includes Premier Access registrations depending on sponsorship level.

BIO Partnering™ System Sponsor

BIO Partnering™ System Sponsor

Gain prime visibility on the BIO Partnering™ system home page, BIO Partnering mobile app and marketing materials as the exclusive sponsor of the BIO Partnering™ platform.
Dedicated Customer Service Associate

Dedicated Customer Service Associate

Sponsors who secure a Business forum Meeting Suite will be assisted by a BIO Customer Service Associate, who will help with system questions and set up.

Thought Leadership & Specialized Programs

From dedicated sessions with speaking opportunities to branding in the pre-event Professional Development program, your sponsorship of the BIO International Convention education program is a way to establish your company's expertise and show your support of professional learning. With more than 120 sessions, there are a variety of therapeutic areas and special programs that can further your thought leadership goals.

Super Sessions 

Super Sessions 

Inspire the biotech industry with a compelling 75-minute discussion on the most critical topics in our industry. Biopharma and key industry stakeholders alike take advantage of the opportunity for brand exposure in front of targeted audiences.

Sessions

Sessions

You'll work with the BIO programs team to develop a 60-minute session that amplifies your company’s leadership in your area of focus. Topics covered during the educational sessions range from AI, cell and gene therapy, rare diseases, patient advocacy and more.
Professional Development Program

Professional Development Program

Get strategic, onsite visibility in the Professional Development Program where hundreds of biotech professionals come to Convention early for training in business development, entrepreneurship and more.

Networking

Networking is the #1 goal that attendees are seeking to achieve at BIO 2026, at events like our signature Wednesday reception and targeted gatherings for international attendees and biotech leaders.

 Wednesday Reception

 Wednesday Reception

BIO International Convention's signature receptions offer unparalleled opportunities for brands looking to make a big splash with our most qualified attendees - Premier and General Access registrants.

Exclusive Gatherings

Exclusive Gatherings

Invitation-only receptions for biotech leaders, patient advocacy groups, Council of State Bioscience Associations and International Council of Bioscience Associations or the BIO board of directors bring together executives and innovators who lead and influence our industry.

International Receptions

International Receptions

Receive global engagement with targeted international delegations attending the convention. Contact us to learn about the regional receptions at BIO 2026.

On-Site Branding

Benefit from the wide range of branding opportunities at BIO International Convention. For ultimate brand visibility and prestige, sponsor the Featured Program on BIO's Main Stage. Feature your logo on attendee lanyards, get in front of busy executives on with a branded charging lounge, or drive brand impressions with signs throughout the San Diego Convention Center.

Main Stage

Main Stage

Receive unparalleled brand exposure by sponsoring a featured Main Stage program. The featured program will be the most prominent programmatic element taking place on BIO’s Main Stage and will heavily marketed with sponsor brand recognition.
Charging Lounge

Charging Lounge

During the busy days of the Convention, attendees will need a place to relax, catch up on email, and power up their devices. Secure prominent brand visibility as a sponsor of a charging lounge. 

Convention Center Signage

Convention Center Signage

Get prime visibility at the San Diego Convention Center with skybridge window graphics, column wraps, staircase graphics and more.

Immersive Experiences

Elevate your brand through a turnkey activation. From the 5K Run & Walk to Yoga, Headshot Lounge, or the BIO Gives Back Initiative there are several ways to engage with BIO attendees with low lift from your team.  

Headshot Lounge

Headshot Lounge

Engage with the 4,000+ BIO attendees who visit the Headshot Lounge. Branded photos are printed on the spot and a digital copy is emailed to each participating attendee with BIO and sponsor branding.
5K Run & Walk

5K Run & Walk

The BIO 5K is for all, including the serious runners looking for their personal best time and the casual walker that wants to spend the morning strolling down the beautiful San Diego Waterfront. 
Yoga Studio

Yoga Studio

Yoga Studio is a one (1)-hour yoga class for three (3) days of the Convention designed to teach a series of poses to de-stress and clear your mind through relaxation techniques for the everyday person. 

City-Wide Branding

Expand your brand throughout San Diego with city-wide branding. Locations include airport arrivals, mobile options, and perimeter media like streetlamp banners and the high impact Gaslamp Quarter Station Digital Information sign located near the SDCC.   

Digital Advertising

 

BIO Mobile App

The new BIO International Convention app (separate from the BIO PartneringTM system app) provides important program, exhibit, and event information to delegates. As the Event App sponsor, you’ll have exclusive placement on the splash page when a user launches the app. 

Pre-Event Webinar

Work with BIO to hold a bespoke webinar that amplifies your company’s leadership in your area of focus. BIO provides a turnkey option for webinar marketing, platform, and logistics. The sponsor can work with BIO to develop the webinar topic, provide the moderator, and invite speakers in alignment with BIO’s editorial guidelines. 

Dedicated Email Send

Promote your company and initiatives in a dedicated email to BIO’s email list. Your content will be featured exclusively, with a small disclaimer that this is a sponsored message.

Banner Advertising

Promote your brand presence at BIO 2026 with a banner ad in an attendee promotional email or on the home page and main pages of the BIO International Convention website.

Have questions or interested in learning more?

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