DAY 2Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The BIO Business Forum Partnering™ Meetings is opened from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM (PDT). 📍Halls A-C, Ground Level
The BIO Exhibition Hall is opened from 9:00 AM to 6:30 PM (PDT). 📍Halls A-H, Ground Level
📍 French Pavilion – Booth #3325
11:45 AM – 12:15 PM (PDT)
Global Innovation Hub presentation by France Biotech & Lyon Biopôle
📍Room 5A on the upper level of the convention center
You’ll hear from France Biotech, the French equivalent of the US BIO (Biotechnology Innovation Organization) as well as Lyonbiopôle, the health innovation cluster of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region.
More info on other country’s presentations :
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM (PDT)
Panel:
« From Science to Deal: Building Biotech–Pharma Partnerships »
Jordan Gass
VP, Head of Oncology Global Partnering
Ipsen
Arpita Maiti
Vice President, Search & Evaluation Immunology, Specialty, Eye Care and Platform Technologies
Abbvie
Juan Cueva
Senior Director, Search & Evaluation, West North America
Johnson & Johnson
Moderator: Sonia de Kondserovsky
Partner
DLA Piper
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM (PDT)
BIO Exhibitor Hospitality Reception
📍Exhibition Hall
This reception is open to all BIO attendees.
Visit more than 70 pavilions and exhibitor booths while enjoying light food and beverages in the Exhibition. Several exhibitors will have special events at their booth – check the exhibitor list for more information!
9:00 PM – 11:00 PM (PDT)
BIO Pride Reception
📍Nova SD | 454 Sixth Ave
In honor of Pride Month, join us for a celebration of love and progress at the BIO Pride Reception, co-hosted with OUTbio. Gather, connect and celebrate the contributions of the LGBTQIA+ community in biotech and beyond.
Open to Premier, General Access, and Exhibitor Booth Staff registrations with RSVP only.
