• 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

2027 Call for Sessions

The BIO 2027 Call for Sessions is Now Open

 

Share your expertise during BIO International Convention! The call for sessions is your opportunity to showcase thought leadership by speaking on or helping build a panel for the 2027 program.

 


Two Session Formats - Two Opportunities to Share Your Ideas at BIO 2027

Interested in shaping a facilitated conversation? Choose Interactive Panel. This format is the best forum for panelists to share perspectives and engage in meaningful dialogue on industry issues and innovations.

These sessions are 55 minutes and typically have one moderator and 4-5 panelists.

Interested in presenting data? Choose Innovative Insights. This new format provides a platform for presenting research or data on emerging trends, novel approaches, or industry outlooks.

These dynamic, 25 minute sessions should be no more than 4 panelists and slides are required. BIO will select a limited number of these submissions. 

How to submit your proposal

  1. Log in to the BIO Program Portal (new users will need to create an account)
  2. Review the 2027 Submission Guidelines before starting your submission
  3. Choose your proposal type
  4. Complete the information form, including speaker information

Submit Proposal


Please note:

Submitting a proposal is free. If your proposal is accepted, you'll receive a complimentary General Access registration to BIO 2027, including hundreds of sessions, featured programming, networking receptions, and more.
 

The submission deadline is October 15, 2026. Individuals whose proposals have been selected will be notified mid-January 2027.
 

Need help getting started? Preview 2027 Submission Tips and FAQs. A complete guide is available once you log in to the BIO Program Portal.


Please note that submitting a session proposal does not guarantee selection.

Key Focus Areas for BIO 2027


Submit provocative and cutting-edge ideas that matter to the global biotech audience in one of the focus areas below. We’ve provided priority topics for each focus area but welcome all innovative proposals:

  • Artificial Intelligence  
  • Biomanufacturing and Supply Chains 
  • Business Development and Investment 
  • Cell and Gene Therapy and Genome Editing 
  • Chronic Diseases 
  • Global Health, Markets, and Resiliency 
  • Infectious Disease and Vaccines 
  • Intellectual Property and Legal Landscape 
  • Neuroscience 
  • Next Generation Biotherapeutics 
  • Oncology 
  • Orphan and Rare Diseases 
  • Patient Advocacy 
  • Regulatory Innovation 
  • Translational Research 
  • Value, Patient Access and Reimbursement 
  • Workforce, Health Equity, and Leadership

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