Networking at Bio-IT World 2026

NETWORK IN PERSON during our Welcome Reception, Luncheons, Refreshments Breaks, and Closing Reception.
SPARK COLLABORATION, share challenges, and exchange ideas at the Breakfast Networking Roundtables taking place on Thursday, May 20, with small-group, informal discussions designed for cross-functional idea-sharing and community building.
ENGAGE DIRECTLY with industry-leading sponsors and solution providers shaping the future of life sciences.
JOIN SCHEDULED AND SPONTANEOUS MEET-UPS throughout the event including speed networking and the fun run.
CONNECT 1-ON-1 with fellow participants through our intuitive networking platform—featuring searchable profiles, smart filters, and easy meeting scheduling.

Tuesday, May 19

6:00 pm Welcome Reception in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing
The Bio-IT Kickoff Reception is a reunion—reconnect with friends, explore cutting-edge research, and celebrate innovation! Enjoy poster presentations, networking, and vote for the Best of Show and Poster awards.

Wednesday, May 20

6:30 am Bio-IT World’s 5K Rise and Shine Fun Run! (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
RUN COORDINATORS:
Bridget Kotelly, Senior Conference Director, Cambridge Healthtech Institute
Eileen Murphy, Conference Producer, Cambridge Healthtech Institute
Lace up and join Bio-IT’s Coordinators for the Fun Run on Wednesday, May 20! Sprint, jog, walk, or talk-your-way-through—ALL abilities are welcome. This informal event is all about getting moving together. Full details to come…just don’t forget your sneakers!

9:30 am Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
Start your morning with coffee, connections, and cutting-edge research! Enjoy poster presentations, network in the Exhibit Hall, vote for awards, and a chance at a fabulous raffle prize!

1:35 pm Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
Bio-IT's hall is bigger than ever; one break won’t cut it! Enjoy dessert and coffee after lunch, explore booths and posters, vote for awards, and participate in our raffle for a chance to win a prize!

4:30 pm Best of Show Awards Reception in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
Unwind with colleagues at our lively reception! Explore posters, vote for the best, network with exhibitors, enjoy a drink, and try to win a raffle prize. Celebrate Best of Show winners!

1:50 pm Refreshment Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
Feeling tired? Recharge during the final Networking Exhibit Hall break! Visit booths, explore posters, connect with peers, and turn in your Game Cards for a chance to win a raffle prize.

Thursday, May 21

7:00 am Connect & Collaborate: Breakfast Networking Roundtables (Sponsorship Opportunities Available)
Kick off the morning with small-group roundtable discussions designed to spark collaboration, share challenges, and exchange insights across the Bio-IT community. Attendees gather around themed tables—spanning data ecosystems, AI adoption, foundational models, intelligent labs, translational infrastructure, and emerging technologies—to compare experiences and explore practical strategies. Each roundtable seats 8–10 participants for focused, peer-driven conversation that accelerates problem-solving, strengthens connections, and surfaces cross-functional perspectives before the plenary keynote. Topics will be announced throughout the year on the Bio-IT World website as part of our 2026 theme rollout, with opportunities for attendees and partners to propose table themes. If you have a topic to suggest or would like to participate as a moderator, contact Cindy Crowninshield at ccrowninshield@healthtech.com.

9:45 am Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Competition Winners Announced (Sponsorship Opportunity Available)
Bio-IT is all about connections! Explore booths, award-winning posters, and network with clients, colleagues, and exhibitors. Grab coffee, build relationships, and stay for a chance to win a raffle prize!

2025 In-Person Attendee Demographics