Get ready for a day of forward-looking conversations, practical insights, and meaningful connections across Maryland’s life sciences ecosystem. The Bio Innovation Conference agenda brings together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to explore the technologies, strategies, and opportunities shaping the future of life sciences.

Beyond the Hype: Breakthrough Platforms that Could Reshape Biotech

Breakthrough platforms have the capability to transform how therapies are discovered, manufactured, financed, and delivered-but which are actually positioned to create lasting value? This panel brings together leaders from across the product lifecycle to separate the hype from actionable progress. Panelists will examine the evidence, economics, scalability, regulatory considerations, and patient delivery implications of emerging platforms-and identify the signals organizations should monitor, test, and prepare for in the near future.

Beyond Borders: Building a Global Development Strategy from Day One

For many emerging biotech companies, the FDA represents the primary regulatory target. However, companies that think globally from the start may unlock faster development timelines, lower clinical costs, broader partnership opportunities, and greater enterprise value.

This panel will explore how biotech and life science companies can design development programs that support multiple regulatory jurisdictions, preserve international commercialization opportunities, and navigate today’s evolving global landscape. Panelists will share practical experiences related to international clinical trials, manufacturing, regulatory strategy, licensing, investor expectations, and geopolitical considerations that influence business success beyond the U.S. market.

Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing: Scaling Access from Vein to Vein

Session details coming soon.

AI in Life Sciences: What Is Working Now

Session details coming soon.

Roundtable Discussions

Engage in interactive, peer-to-peer conversations focused on timely topics and emerging issues across the life sciences industry. Roundtable topics and discussion leaders will be announced soon.

Closing Keynote Fireside Chat 

Close out the Bio Innovation Conference with an engaging fireside chat featuring Julie Tierney and Tala Fakhouri. This conversation will bring together perspectives, insights, and ideas from across the life sciences community as we look toward the opportunities and challenges ahead.

More Agenda Details Coming Soon

We’re continuing to build an exciting program featuring industry leaders, innovators, and thought-provoking conversations. Check back soon for additional session details, speakers, and agenda updates.