MTPConnect’s BIO 2026 Site Visit Program in San Diego

You are invited to register for this optional program taking place prior to the BIO International Convention on 18 -19 June 2026.

BIO is the largest biotechnology business partnering event in the world with around 20,000 participants expected in San Diego, California for the event. And MTPConnect is leading Team Australia’s mission this year to showcase Australia’s outstanding end-to-end life science and medical innovations and capabilities and help build valuable connections into international markets.

California is the largest life sciences state in the US, with its ecosystem boasting leading biotech and medtech companies, researchers, hospitals, investors and commercialisation consultants making it a world leader in medical innovation.

To make the most of this opportunity and your time in San Diego, MTPConnect is organising this 2-day site visit program for interested BIO delegates which will include site visits to multinational and industry organisations, insight keynotes and exclusive networking events.

The MTPConnect site visit program includes:

• Multi-national manufacturing
• Incubators
• University/ Medical Research Institutes
• Associations
• Venture Capital
• Networking event (Friday evening) with San Diego Entrepreneurs Exchange (SDEE)

A fee of AUD$1,700 (ex GST) per person applies, with the following benefits:

• A two-day commercial program hosted by MTPConnect which will encompass a range of value-add activities, site visits and networking events
• Includes all ground transportation, snacks and lunches

To participate fully in this MTPConnect-organised delegation, delegates must arrive in San Diego by the evening of Wednesday 17 June for activities commencing early Thursday morning (8:00am).

Let’s showcase Australian life sciences innovations and ideas, form partnerships, and engage in collaboration and connections that create greater medical possibilities.

Places are strictly limited, so secure your place by completing the delegate registration.

* Please note that this fee is for the site visit program only and excludes conference registration to the BIO 2026 Convention, accommodation, or air fares, which are the responsibility of the delegate to organise.