About
The Event

The 2026 Annual Conference hosted by BIO Alabama will bring together leaders from biotechnology, life sciences, healthcare, research institutions, and industry partners across the state and beyond. 

This two-day event will feature: 

  • Keynote speakers and expert panels on emerging bioscience trends 
  • Pitch Program highlighting emerging biotechnology companies and innovators an opportunity to present their ideas to investors, industry leaders, and potential partners. 
  • Networking opportunities with industry leaders, innovators, investors, and researchers 
  • Discussions on biotechnology innovation, commercialization, and collaboration 
  • Opportunities to strengthen Alabama’s growing bioscience ecosystem 


The conference is designed to foster collaboration and highlight innovations shaping the future of biotechnology and life sciences in Alabama. 

More details on speakers, agenda, and sponsorship opportunities will be announced closer to the event.

When
October 22, 2026
Where
United States

Event
Attractions

Event
Attractions

50+

SPEAKERS

20+

PITCH PARTICIPANTS

250+

CONFERENCE ATTENDEES

Event
Schedule

Day - 01 Thursday-Oct 22

October 22, 2026 09:00 am

Pitch Program

October 22, 2026 06:00 pm

Nightcap Networking Event

Day - 02 Friday-Oct 23

October 23, 2026 08:00 am

Breakfast

October 23, 2026 08:30 am

BIO Alabama Welcome

October 23, 2026 09:30 am

Workforce Development Panel: Building the Biotech Talent Pipeline

October 23, 2026 09:45 am

AMER Health Care: Success Story

October 23, 2026 10:15 am

How to Plug Into the Ecosystem

October 23, 2026 11:00 am

Policy & Governance

October 23, 2026 11:45 am

Lunch

October 23, 2026 12:30 pm

AI, Data Science & Bioinformatics

October 23, 2026 01:00 pm

Business, Innovation & Industry

October 23, 2026 01:45 pm

Regulation & Risk

October 23, 2026 02:30 pm

Systems Agriculture

October 23, 2026 03:00 pm

BIO Alabama Close

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