Side Events

Side Events

Saturday, January 10, 2026

11th Annual Oncology Innovatin Forum for Business Development, Licensing & Investement
by Sachs Associates

Meetings will run alongside a dynamic programme focused on current trends in pharma-biotech dealmaking, including Chinese deal flow, and investment opportunities across a broad range of therapeutic targets and modalities.

📍Marines’ Memorial Club
609 Sutter Street, San Francisco

Mandatory registration and fee.

Sunday, January 11, 2026

9th Annual Neuroscience Innovation Forum for Business Development, Licencing & Investment
by Sachs Associates

The NIF forum focuses on the latest developments across key areas of neuroscience, which are currently attracting record investor interest and deal flow.

📍Marines’ Memorial Club
609 Sutter Street, San Francisco

Mandatory registration and fee.

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (PT)

PwC Executive Women’s Event

An invite-only evening bringing together executive women (VP and above) from pharma, biotech, healthcare, and private equity to share ideas, build relationships, and strengthen a powerful community.

Registration subject to acceptance by the organizers. More info about the address after registration.

8:30 AM – 6:00 PM (PT)

Winter Innovation Partnering Summit at JPM Week
by BIOSeedin

The forum connects global pharma, biotech, and investors to explore licensing and cross-border collaboration through panel sessions and roadshows. Their partnering system enables efficient 30-minute meetings between companies, investors, and potential partners — helping participants make meaningful connections and explore collaboration opportunities.

📍Mariott Union Square
480 Sutter Street, San Francisco

Mandatory registration and fee.

9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (PT)

JPM 2026 Innovation X Health Summit

Innovation X Health, a thought-leadership platform curated by Decimal.health, will host the Innovation X Health Program during the JPM 2026 Healthcare Conference, bringing together leaders across biotech, pharma, health systems, technology, and investment to explore the forces shaping healthcare’s next decade. 

📍The City Club of San Francisco

11:00 AM – 1:30 PM (PT)

Healthcare Investor Brunch at JPM Week
by Opus8

Start your JPM Week experience with an exceptional networking opportunity designed to connect healthcare and life sciences investors with leading biotech and life sciences entrepreneurs.

📍Fogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
201 3rd St Suite 100, San Francisco

Mandatory registration and fee.

7:00 AM – 4:00 PM (PT)

San Francisco CEO
by Longwood Healthcare Leaders

Celebrate the biggest night in healthcare innovation with us at the Digital Health Hub Foundation – Digital Health Awards After Party — happening at Chicas in The Venetian. Enjoy drinks, food, a live DJ, and great company as we toast the winners and dance the night away with the digital health community. Let’s close out the night in style.

📍 Four Seasons Hotel San Francisco
757 Market Street, San Francisco

Mandatory registration and fee.

4:00PM – 7:00 PM (PT)

2026 State Bio Friends Reception
by Azbio

Hosted by AZBio, Biocom California, BioNJ, Bio Utah, Colorado Bioscience Association, Georgia Life Sciences, Life Sciences Pennsylvania, MichBio, NCLifeSci, New York Bio, Ohio Life Sciences, Oregon Life Sciences, Virginia Bio, and more, the State Bio Friends Reception kicks off the largest annual gathering of Healthcare Innovators and Healthcare Investors in the world.

📍 The Marker San Francisco
501 Geary St, San Francisco

Private reception by invitation only.

5:00PM – 7:30 PM (PT)

UK at JPM: VCs and Start-Ups Reception

​​​Join us for an engaging evening at the Healthcare & Life Sciences Investors / Startups mixer event, taking place on January 11, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:30 PM in San Francisco. Hosted by the UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and co-sponsored by Octopus Ventures and Osborne Clarke. This annual event is a highlight of the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference week, bringing together a vibrant community of global venture capital (VCs) and UK-based small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the healthcare and life sciences sectors.

📍 Address available upon event registration

5:00PM – 8:00 PM (PT)

Annual Wine Reception During J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
by Troutman Pepper Locke

Join Troutman Pepper Locke and RSM US LLP at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference for an evening of fine wine and networking. We hope you can join us.

📍Press Club
20 Yerba Buena Lane, San Francisco

Free and mandatory registration.

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM (PT)

Rooftop Cocktail Party at J.P. Morgan
by Healthcare Leaders

Over the last few years, this by-invitation-only event has been very well attended and is for many a terrific opportunity to kick off an exciting week by meeting and networking with some of the best and brightest in healthcare.

📍 KAIYO Rooftop
701 3rd Street, San Francisco

Invitation only.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (PT)

Rapid Acting Mental Health Treatmentby
by The Frontier Psychiatrists


📍 Three Embarcadero Center
155 Clay Street, San Francisco

Mandatory registration and fee.

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM (PT)

A Rare Affair (Rare diseases focus networking event)
by ACD & Ultragenyx

​Join us for A Rare Affair in the Starlight Room at the Grand Beacon Hotel. This exclusive event has become a cherished tradition, marking the start of the J.P. Morgan Health Conference. Enjoy premier wines and hors d’oeuvres, graciously provided by our event sponsor, Ultragenyx.

​All proceeds benefit the Association for Creatine Deficiencies.

📍 Beacon Grand A Union Square Hotel
450 Powell St, San Francisco, CA 94102, USA

Mandatory registration and fee.

Monday, January 12, 2026

Until January 14

Business Bootcamp 2026
by French-American Chamber of Commerce

📍 FACC offices
26 O’Farrell Street, #300, San Francisco

Mandatory registration and fee.

8:30 AM – 10:30 AM (PT)

Innovation at a Crossroads: Biopharma Policy in an Era of Global Competition
by Incubate and DLA Piper


📍 The Hibernia
1 Jones Street, San Francisco

Free and mandatory registration.

1:00 – 6:00 PM (PT)

Lifesciences CVC’s/VC’s/angels during JP Morgan at OMM Law
by Pitch Global


📍 O’Melveny & Myers LLP
Two Embarcadero Center, 28th Floor, San Francisco

Mandatory registration and fee.

1:30 – 8:00 PM (PT)

Global Innovation in Women’s Health Pitch Showcase
by Aquillius

The event is a dynamic pitch showcase aimed at discovering and supporting groundbreaking solutions that address critical issues in women’s health. By bringing together innovators, researchers, and entrepreneurs from around the globe, this event seeks to accelerate advancements in areas such as reproductive health, mental well-being, and chronic disease management. Participants will have the opportunity to showcase their ideas, gain valuable mentorship, and compete for prizes, all while contributing to the improvement of women’s health outcomes worldwide.

📍The Women’s Building
3543 18th Street, San Francisco

Mandatory registration and fee.

6:30 – 9:30 PM (PT)

Reed Smith’s J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Reception
by Reed Smith

📍 Museum of the African Diaspora
685 Mission St, San Francisco

1:30 – 5:00 PM (PT)

Connecting Clusters Of Excellence: Europe as Your Gateway To Global Success
by Biovia, Health Campus Limburg, Sidley

Join us at “Connecting Clusters of Excellence: Europe as Your Gateway to Global Success” during JPM 2026 for an engaging afternoon exploring collaborative growth opportunities across the global life sciences landscape.

📍 The Town Hall
555 California Street, San Francisco

Free and mandatory registration.

4:00 – 7:30 PM (PT)

2026 BLOC at JPM Reception
by BLOC

​One of BLOC’s annual signature events, the BLOC @ JPM Reception boasts the largest gathering of leaders of colors & allies during the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference Week. Program details to be announced soon—registration will open first to full BLOC members.

Registration subject to acceptance by the organizers. More info about the address after registration.

Mandatory registration and fee.

4:30 – 7:00 PM (PT)

T2Bmeet at JPM 2026
by Fleishman Hillard


📍 FleishmanHillard
720 California Street, San Francisco

Mandatory registration and fee.

Tuesday, January 13, 2026

PwC Cocktail Reception

Step back in time to the Golden Era of cocktails and dining. Stop by for a drink, and be transported back to the 1920’s.

Registration subject to acceptance by the organizers. More info about the address after registration.

7:15 – 10:00 AM (PT)

Buchanan and RSM Breakfast Presentation
by Buchanan Life Sciences

The Road Ahead: Understanding Policy and Market Dynamics in a Shifting Life Sciences & Healthcare Environment.

📍 Omni Hotel San Francisco, Union Square Room
500 California Street, San Francisco

Free and mandatory registration.

2:45 – 5:45 PM (PT)

2026 Breakthrough Bootcamp at J.P. Morgan
by Cooley

Please join us for our second annual Breakthrough Bootcamp at J.P. Morgan – an interactive series of panel discussions featuring cutting-edge insights and analysis led by top business and legal minds in the life sciences industry.

Get set for 2026 and beyond with strategic, business-focused insights from across Cooley’s industry network.

📍 3 Embarcadero Center
Lobby Level
San Francisco, CA 94111

Free and mandatory registration.

5:30 – 9:00 PM (PT)

An artful evening hosted by Sheppard Mullin, Baker Tilly, Bernstein Private Wealth Management and Health Management Associates

Join us for an evening of contemporary art, cocktails, wines and delicious hors d’oeuvres in conjunction with the 2026 JP Morgan Healthcare Conference

📍 Chandran Gallery | San Francisco

To register to the event, please update your preferences.

6:00 – 8:30 PM (PT)

Mintz’s Signature Reception During the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference

Connect with visionary leaders, founders, and investors shaping the future of healthcare at Mintz’s Signature Reception. Enjoy an evening of networking, insights, and collaboration with the minds driving breakthrough solutions and transformative opportunities worldwide.

📍August Hall
420 Mason Street, San Francisco

Free and mandatory registration.

6:00 – 9:00 PM (PT)

19th Annual Cooley Reception at the 
J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
By Cooley

An exclusive gathering of industry leaders and innovators designed to spark bold ideas and shape the future of life sciences.

📍 City View at Metreon
135 Fourth Street, Suite 4000, San Francisco

Free and mandatory registration.

6:00 – 9:00 PM (PT)

UCSF INNOVATION SHOWCASE & RECEPTION
By University of California San Francisco

Join us for the UCSF INNOVATION SHOWCASE & RECEPTION at JPM 2026 on TUES JAN 13, 6-9pm for a unique opportunity to:
– Join the UCSF Innovation Ecosystem
– Preview UCSF Innovations/Startups in Health & Life-Sciences
– Meet UCSF Innovators, Entrepreneurs and Leadership
– Network with Multi-sector Partners and Investors

📍 350 California St, San Francisco, CA

Registration is Required due to demand

6:30 – 10:00 PM (PT)

SFMOMA Reception during JPM Healthcare Conference
by Orrick

Orrick logo

📍 Museum of Modern Art
151 3rd Street, San Francisco

Free and mandatory registration.

7:00 – 10:00 PM (PT)

McDermott Forum at the 2026 J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference


📍The Ritz-Carlton
600 Stockton Street, San Francisco

Mandatory registration and fee.

8:00 – 11:00 PM (PT)

Oppenheimer and RSM Cocktail Reception
by Buchanan Life Sciences

📍 Minna Gallery
111 Minna Street, San Francisco

Free and mandatory registration.

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

8:00 AM – 5:00 PM (PT)

21st Annual Non-Dilutive Funding Summit
By FreeMind Group

Get ready for our 21st Annual Non-Dilutive Funding Summit, a free, educational event dedicated to learning about non-dilutive funding

Now in its 21st year, the Non-Dilutive Funding Summit (NDFS) is a free, educational event helping life science executives acquire valuable information about non-dilutive funding opportunities for life science R&D. Join hundreds of other innovators in the life science industry to hear the authorities at funding agencies like NIH, BARDA, DoD, and more, discuss their research funding priorities, their variety of funding programs, application processes, submission tips, and more.

📍 The Marines’ Memorial Club & Hotel – 609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102 United States

Free and mandatory registration.

12:00 PM – 1:00 PM (PT)

Mayo Clinic Lunch and Learn for AdvaMed Members at JPM
By Mayo Clinic Business Development

Special focus: medical devices, AI, data, software, cardiology, radiology, orthopedics, neurology, surgery, robotics

📍 AdvaMed Meeting Space | Merchants Exchange Club
75 Leidesdorff Street, San Francisco, CA 94104

Free and mandatory registration.

2:30 PM – 4:00 PM (PT)

Discovery Square Exchange – Social Hour
By Mayo Clinic & Destination Medical Center EDA

Join DMC and Mayo Clinic for a drink to learn more about Rochester, Mayo Clinic and BioLabs Rochester.

Welcome to Discovery Square Exchange – Social Hour! Join us at Mastro’s Steakhouse on January 14, 2026 at 2:30 PM for an afternoon of networking and fun. Come mingle with fellow professionals in a relaxed atmosphere. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to connect with the BioLabs at Mayo Clinic team. See you there!

📍 Mastro’s Steakhouse
399 Geary Street
3rd Floor San Francisco, CA 94102 United States

Free and mandatory registration.

Thursday, January 15, 2026

8:30 – 11:00 AM (PT)

Café des Sciences: Mapping the Disease – Advances in Precision Medicine and Immunotherapy
by French consulate

series of scientific conferences organized by the Office for Science and Technology at the Consulate general of France in San Francisco. This morning session will explore the frontiers of Precision Medicine and Immunotherapy, two rapidly advancing fields that are revolutionizing how we understand, diagnose, and treat complex diseases.

📍 100 Edgewood Avenue, San Francisco

Free and mandatory registration.

Post J.P. Morgan 2026

January 28, 2026

Networking Opportunity in New Jersey
by DealFlow Discovery Conference

The DealFlow Discovery Conference is the largest event in the U.S. where public and private high-growth companies connect with the investment community. Over two days at the Borgata in Atlantic City, hundreds of companies present their stories directly to institutional investors, family offices, venture capitalists, and private equity firms.

The conference combines 1-on-1 meetings with company presentations, expert keynote discussions, and networking activities designed for relationship-building and capital-raising. Whether you’re an investor looking for your next opportunity, a company seeking growth capital, or a service provider building relationships, the DealFlow Discovery Conference puts deal flow at the center of the agenda.

📍 Atlantic City, New Jersey, USA