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!
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 AI, data ecosystems, foundational models, intelligent labs, translational infrastructure, and more—for focused, peer-driven discussions that foster problem-solving, connection, and cross-functional perspectives ahead of the plenary keynote. Each roundtable seats 8–10 participants and is led by a facilitator who helps guide conversation, keep discussions on track, and ensure active participation. These informal, moderated sessions are designed to accelerate idea exchange, surface real-world experiences, and help build meaningful connections that extend beyond the session. To get the most out of this format, come prepared to share examples from your work, contribute to collaborative problem-solving, and engage in active discussion. View the full list of roundtable topics and updates here: https://www.bio-itworldexpo.com/interactive-discussions
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