Posted on: 14/04/2026

Join us in San Diego for the MTPConnect and American Australian Association BIO 2026 Dinner

As the global biotech sector gathers in San Diego for BIO 2026, MTPConnect is delighted to be partnering with the American Australian Association (AAA) to present a celebratory welcome reception and sit-down dinner at The Pendry San Diego in the heart of the historic Gas Lamp Quarter.

We invite you to join members of the AAA, international delegates and biotechnology luminaries along with Australian BIO delegates, including business leaders, Government officials, scientists and venture capitalists, at our BIO 2026 Dinner, a high-level networking event formerly kicking off a hectic BIO 2026 week.

You will hear opening remarks from the Hon. Steven Marshall AO, AAA President and the Hon. Jaala Pulford, MTPConnect Chair.

And we have lined up a fascinating guest speaker –  Delian Asparouhov, Founders Fund Partner (a San Francisco based venture capital firm investing in companies building revolutionary technologies) and Varda Space Industries Co-Founder. Varda Space Industries, a microgravity-enabled life sciences company, is pushing the bounds of innovation in the orbital economy by manufacturing pharmaceuticals and advanced materials that can’t be made as effectively on Earth, revolutionizing biopharma production and enabling cutting-edge microgravity research.

The evening will bring the Australian delegation together and provide an unparalleled opportunity to showcase Australia’s thriving life sciences. Bring your team, international partners, potential clients and influencers and be part of this unique event celebrating and elevating the many advantages of Australia’s global hub for biotech innovation, medical research, clinical trials, and advanced manufacturing.

Presenting and table sponsorships are available for organisations keen to extend their profile and secure a group booking.

Tickets for the event are expected to sell out, so don’t wait.

📅 Date: Sunday, 21 June 2026
⏰ Time: 6:00pm
📍 Venue: The Pendry, 550 J Street, San Diego, CA 92101, United States

📍Tickets: USD $310 per person (Early bird $310 before 21 May)

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We hope to see you in San Diego for what is shaping up to be an unforgettable BIO event and a busy week doing biotech business!

To keep up to date with our international engagement activities visit our website at Going Global.

MTPConnect acknowledges the traditional custodians of Australia. We pay our respects to elders past, present and future, of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander nations.

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