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 2026. As the global life sciences industry continues to drive innovation, this two-day international event brings together thought leaders from biotech, real estate, investment, and research to explore strategies powering the next wave of growth. This conference serves as a premier platform for deal-making, insights, and networking across the intersection of biotech and commercial real estate. Join us for this premier two-day conference and walk away with actionable insights to propel your projects, investments, and collaborations to the next level!
Speakers will be announced soon!
Key Discussions Include:
- Breakthrough Biotech Innovations: Hear from top companies on the scientific and technological advancements that are reshaping the future of life sciences and industry collaboration.
- Scaling Life Sciences Companies Globally: Strategies for fostering innovation clusters, expanding startups, and accelerating growth in the global biotech ecosystem.
- Financing the Next Wave of Biotech: Explore innovative funding strategies, venture capital trends, and how startups can secure investment while building lasting investor relationships.
- Future-Proofing Lab Spaces: Dive into design trends for adaptable, efficient lab environments that attract tenants, optimize operations, and support growth.
- Redefining Lab Design & Construction: Discover how sustainability, technology, and smart construction practices are shaping the labs of tomorrow.
- The Rise of AI and Automation in Biotech: Learn how cutting-edge technologies—from robotics to AI-driven workflows—are transforming research, operations, and lab management.
- Universities Driving Innovation: Insights into how academic institutions are cultivating talent, supporting startups, and fueling regional life sciences growth.
- Real Estate Insights for Life Sciences: Key trends in leasing, negotiation, and space utilization for biotech companies navigating the evolving commercial real estate landscape.
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.
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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 Production team, Sam D'Angelo at samantha.dangelo@bisnow.com and Bora Altunay at bora.altunay@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
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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