International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference
Tue Sep 01, 2026 - Wed Sep 02, 2026
International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference
A Two Day Premium Event Taking Place in San Diego, CA
50+ speakers, 10 panel discussions, keynote conversations, hours of networking, cocktail receptions, and endless opportunities for growth and collaboration
$450.00
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Two Day International Life Sciences Real Estate Conference in San Diego
What You’ll Learn at the 2026 International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference
Returning for its fourth year, Bisnow’s International Life Sciences & Biotech Conference returns to San Diego in September 2026, bringing together global leaders across biotechnology, real estate, capital markets, and research institutions. After several years of rapid expansion followed by a market reset, the life sciences industry is entering its next phase of disciplined growth, strategic investment, and technological transformation. From evolving capital markets and shifting leasing dynamics to AI-driven drug discovery and the future of lab design, this two-day international event explores how the industry is adapting, and where the next opportunities lie. Join top biotech executives, developers, investors, researchers and policymakers for two days of insight, dealmaking, and networking at the intersection of life sciences innovation and commercial real estate. Whether you're financing the next generation of biotech startups, designing advanced research facilities, or building innovation districts around the world, this conference will deliver the market intelligence and connections needed to navigate the future of the industry.
Key Discussions Include:
- Capital Convergence: Where Biotech Funding Meets Life Sciences Real Estate: How venture capital, institutional investors, and real estate partners are aligning strategies in today’s reset funding environment. Learn how capital flows are shaping development pipelines, leasing decisions, and the long-term growth of biotech clusters.
- The Leasing Landscape & Market Dynamics: As supply and demand recalibrate across major life sciences hubs, what are tenants really looking for? Explore shifting leasing strategies, deal structures, sublease trends, and how landlords are responding to evolving tenant expectations.
- The Academic Advantage: Universities as Innovation Engines: From groundbreaking research to startup incubation, universities play a critical role in powering the life sciences ecosystem. Discover how academic institutions are fueling commercialization, talent pipelines, and regional innovation clusters.
- Incubators, Accelerators & The Next Generation of Lab Tenants: How incubators, venture studios, and early-stage ecosystems are supporting biotech startups in a capital-constrained environment, and what developers and investors should know about supporting emerging tenants.
- Intelligent Labs & The Next Wave of Biotech Innovation: AI-driven drug discovery, robotics, automation, and advanced computational tools are transforming research and development. Learn how these technologies are reshaping lab infrastructure, workflows, and facility design.
- Repositioning for Recovery: Conversions, Upgrades & Strategic Reinvestment: As markets adjust, owners and developers are rethinking underperforming assets. Explore strategies for lab conversions, repositioning office properties, upgrading infrastructure, and attracting tenants in a more selective leasing environment.
- Developing & Designing the Spaces Science Needs: What does the next generation of life sciences space look like? From flexible R&D labs to biomanufacturing facilities, industry leaders discuss design strategies that support evolving research demands and long-term adaptability.
- Sustainable Science: Decarbonizing High-Intensity Lab Environments: Laboratories are among the most energy-intensive building types. Discover how developers, operators, and tenants are balancing ambitious sustainability goals with the operational needs of cutting-edge research.
- Beyond the Lab Bench: Building Innovation Districts & Life Sciences Campuses: How mixed-use developments and innovation districts are attracting talent, fostering collaboration, and creating vibrant ecosystems around life sciences hubs.
Gain Exclusive Access To:
- Insightful panel discussions featuring leading developers, biotech executives, investors, and policymakers.
- Engaging keynote presentations and roundtable discussions on pressing topics impacting biotech and real estate.
- Curated networking sessions connecting innovators, investors and decision-makers.
- Evening cocktail receptions to foster meaningful connections and building lasting relationships.
Want to get a feel for content? Check out our past ILS events:
A Snapshot of Some Companies That Attended Last Year:
Alexandria Real Estate Equities, Inc., Alchemy Bio, Affinius Capital, Alloy Properties, Attovia Therapeutics, Awaken Capital, Bachem, Bakar Labs, Biocom, BioMed Realty, Biomiga, Breakthrough Properties, CARGO Therapeutics, ClearPoint Neuro, CBRE, Cushman & Wakefield, Diapeutic, Debut, Embark, Endeavor Biomedicines, Exact Sciences, Fred Hutch Cancer Center, Genentech, Genomatica, Gensler, Gilead Sciences, Halozyme, Healthpeak Properties, Histologics, Illumina, IQHQ, JLL, Johnson & Johnson, Kilroy Realty, King Street Properties, Kite Pharma, Latitude Pharma, Longfellow Real Estate Partners, Luminous Capital Management, Maverix Medical, MiraCosta Biomanufacturing, Mapp Biopharmaceutical, Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Neurocrine Biosciences, Noblespace, Oterus Biosystems, Oxford Properties Group, Phase 3 Real Estate Partners, Poseida Therapeutics, Qima Life Sciences, Roche, Sino Biopharmaceutical, SteelWave, Stealth Mode, Sterling Bay, Telix Pharmaceuticals, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Trammell Crow Company, Transwestern, Ventyx Biosciences, Wexford Science + Technology, Wacker, Xcellerant Ventures ----- and hundreds more!
For questions, recommendations, comments or press inquiries please email our event producer, Samantha D'Angelo at samantha.dangelo@bisnow.com.
For speaker or sponsorship interest, please email our VP of West Coast, Stephanie Smith at stephanie.smith@bisnow.com.
To request disability-related accommodations, please contact thea.parkert@bisnow.com no later than 10 business days prior to the event.
Venue
Hilton San Diego Bayfront
One Park Blvd
San Diego, CA 92101
Ballroom: 4th floor - Sapphire Ballroom
After you book your conference ticket, take advantage of Bisnow’s preferred rates at Hilton San Diego Bayfront. You can book directly here. Please note, we only have a specified number of rooms allotted at the discount and they are on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Other Suggested Hotel Accommodations Include:
Marriott Residence Inn San Diego Downtown / Gaslamp Quarter
San Diego Marriott Gaslamp Quarter
Parking Information:
Self-parking $45 & Valet parking $65
Agenda
| September 1 | Activity |
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12:30 PM 1:30 PM |
Check In & Networking
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1:30 PM 2:15 PM |
Capital Convergence: Where Biotech Funding Meets Life Sciences Real Estate
Aligning Venture Capital, Institutional Investment & CRE Strategy in a Reset Market
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2:15 PM 3:00 PM |
The Leasing Landscape & Market Dynamics
Supply, Demand Shifts, Deal Structure & Evolving Tenant Expectations
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3:00 PM 3:30 PM |
Networking Break
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3:30 PM 4:15 PM |
The Academic Advantage: Universities as Innovation Engines
Powering Research, Talent & Commercialization
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4:15 PM 5:00 PM |
Incubators, Accelerators & The Next Generation of Lab Tenants
Creating Launchpads for Startups in a Capital-Constrained Era
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5:00 PM 6:00 PM |
Cocktail Hour
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| September 2 | Activity |
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9:00 AM 10:00 AM |
Breakfast & Networking
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10:00 AM 10:45 AM |
Intelligent Labs & The Next Wave of Biotech Innovation
AI-Driven Drug Discovery, Automation & Emerging Technology
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10:45 AM 11:30 AM |
Repositioning for Recovery: Conversions, Upgrades & Strategic Reinvestment in Life Sciences Assets
Design, Infrastructure & Tenant Improvement Strategies for Revitalizing Underperforming Labs
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11:30 AM 12:15 PM |
Developing & Designing The Space Science Needs & Tenants Want
Future-Proofing Tomorrow’s Lab, R&D & Biomanufacturing Facilities for Evolving Research Demands
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12:15 PM 1:15 PM |
Lunch
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1:15 PM 2:00 PM |
Sustainable Science: Decarbonizing High-Intensity Lab Environments
Balancing Sustainability Goals with Energy-Hungry Research Infrastructure
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2:00 PM 2:45 PM |
Beyond The Lab Bench
Building Mixed-Use Campuses & Innovation Districts That Attract Talent, Foster Community & Spark Collaboration
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2:45 PM 4:30 PM |
Closing Networking
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Tickets
Early Bird
$450.00 /ticket
What You Get:
- Access to expert panel discussions featuring leading CRE developers, biotech executives, investors and policymakers.
- Targeted networking sessions designed to connect industry leaders, innovators and decision-makers.
- Keynote presentations and roundtable discussions on the most pressing topics impacting biotech and real estate.
- Evening cocktail receptions to foster meaningful connections and partnerships.
- Breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages throughout the two-day event.
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