DAY 1Monday, June 22, 2026
The BIO Main Registration is opened from 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM (PDT). 📍SDCC Lobby D, Ground Level
The BIO Exhibition Hall is opened from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM (PDT). 📍Halls A-H, Ground Level
The BIO Business Forum Partnering™ Meetings is opened from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM (PDT). 📍Halls A-C, Ground Level
📍 French Pavilion – Booth #3325
3:00 PM – 4:00 PM (PDT):009
Panel:
« TechBio Without Borders: Competing in a Global Market »
Moderator:David Del Bourgo
CEO
WhiteLab Genomics
Isabelle Scarabin
Director, Business Licensing Officer
Bayer
Vincent Bouget
CSO & Co-founder
ScientaLab
Jason Cordeiro
Chief Operating & Innovation Officer
Massbio
Don Haut
CBO
Arbor Biotechnologies
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (PDT)
French Reception by Business France and Ipsen
📍Maritime Museum of San Diego
Connect with the healthcare ecosystem at Business France and Ipsen’s event, at the Maritime Museum of San Diego, celebrating innovation at BIO.
Join Business France and Ipsen for an evening of networking and collaboration, bringing together 250+ experts from the biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare industries across the French and American ecosystems.
This exclusive evening at the Maritime Museum of San Diego is the place to be to engage with healthcare executives and the French delegation attending the BIO Convention 2026.
By invitation only.
7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (PDT)
BIO Gives back concert
📍San Diego Waterfront Park
Included in Premier and General Access registrations only.
This high-energy outdoor concert will spotlight and support select charitable organizations whose work aligns with BIO’s priorities, including advancing patient access, accelerating innovation, and addressing some of the world’s most pressing health challenges. During the event, BIO will present monetary awards to two mission-aligned organizations while enabling real-time attendee participation in giving. Superstar acts to be announced soon!
