Tech & Life Sciences Events to Watch Through the End of 2026
This period brings a packed calendar for anyone working at the intersection of technology and regulated life sciences. From regulatory affairs conferences to AI validation summits and local Quebec gatherings, there is no shortage of opportunities to learn, connect, and stay current on where the industry is headed.
As IT and GxP compliance consultants, InnovX knows how valuable professional events are. They provide the chance to meet in person with industry peers and offer unique industry insights. That's why we decided to write this blog and share with you a list of relevant upcoming events.
Below are 14 Tech and Life Sciences chronological events we selected for you to supercharge your end of the year networking.
1. Harness the Power of AI in GxP: Canada (KENX)
A two day, Canada based conference on applying and validating AI within GxP environments, covering FDA guidance on AI, Part 11 compliance, and real-world validation case studies.
Date: September 22-23, 2026 Location: DoubleTree by Hilton Toronto Downtown: 108 Chestnut Street Toronto, Ontario M5G 1R3, Canada
Fee: Starting at $1,795 (currency not specified by the organizer; confirm at checkout)
2. LSX USA Congress 2026
Part of Biotech Week Boston, this event brings together biotech founders and executives, active investors, and pharma leaders to drive funding, partnering, and growth.
Date: September 22-24, 2026 Location: Hynes Convention Center in Boston : 900 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02115, United States
Fee: Standard Ticket is at $1,045.00 USD, but pricing varies by registration type; see event site for details.
3. CPHI Worldwide 2026
One of the largest pharmaceutical trade events in the world, now featuring a dedicated AI and digital technology zone alongside its established manufacturing, API, and packaging pavilions.
Date: October 6-8, 2026 Location: Fiera Milano, Strada Statale Sempione 28, 20017 Rho, Milan, Italy
Fee: Pricing starts at €449 and varies by visitor and exhibitor type; see event site for details
Register: https://www.cphi.com/europe/en/home.html
4. European Medical Device & Diagnostics Quality Assurance & Regulatory Affairs Conference 2026
A focused gathering for medical device and In Vitro Diagnostics (IVD) professionals on quality assurance and regulatory affairs topics across European and international markets.
Date: October 6-8, 2026 Location: NH Amsterdam Schiphol Airport Hotel: Kruisweg 495, 2132 NA Hoofddorp, Netherlands (Hybrid conference with possibility to participate remotely).
Fee: Not publicly available, see event site for details.
Register: https://medicaldevice-qara.com/
5. BIOHorizon 2026
Quebec's new flagship life sciences and health technologies event, jointly organized by BIOQuébec and Montréal InVivo, bringing together leaders, researchers, and entrepreneurs shaping the sector locally and internationally.
Date: October 7-8, 2026 Location: Sheraton Laval : 2440 Laurentian Autoroute, Laval, Quebec H7T 1X5, Canada
Fee: $120 to $695 CAD depending on visitor type, see event site for details.
Register: https://bio-horizon.com/
6. 2026 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo
This event is the pharmaceutical engineering and manufacturing community's largest annual gathering, with sessions spanning facilities, quality systems, regulatory guidance, and AI and digital systems.
Date: October 18-21, 2026 Location: Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center : 201 Waterfront Street
National Harbor, Maryland, 20745, United States (Hybrid event with possibility to participate remotely).
Fee: Pricing varies by ISPE membership status; see event site for details. Pricing starts at $595 USD for Virtual All access.
7. The MedTech Conference (AdvaMed)
Hosted by AdvaMed, this is medtech's largest global gathering, expecting more than 4,000 attendees for sessions on AI, digital health, regulatory updates, and global strategy.
Date: October 18-21, 2026 Location: Boston Convention & Exhibition Center: 415 Summer Street, Boston, MA 02210, United States
Fee: Pricing varies and starts at $1,100 USD. See event site for more details.
8. DIA Canada Annual Meeting
This meeting covers Canada's pharmaceutical, medical device, and diagnostic landscape across three tracks: Regulatory, Clinical, and Safety and Pharmacovigilance.
Date: October 26-27, 2026 Location: Hilton Lac-Leamy: 3 Boulevard du Casino, Gatineau, QC J8Y 6X4, Canada
Fee: Pricing varies by type of participant and starts at $1,220.00 CAD; see event site for details.
9. BioFuture 2026
A gathering of biopharma innovators, investors, and policymakers exploring the convergence of biopharma, digital medicine, big data, and AI.
Date: October 27-28, 2026 Location: Cure: 345 Park Avenue South (between 25th and 26th Streets), New York, NY 10010, United States (Hybrid event with possibility to participate remotely).
Fee: Pricing starts at $495 USD and is tiered by registration category and by registration date, with rates increasing closer to the event; see event site for current pricing by category.
Register: https://biofuture.com
10. Global Summit AI Vancouver 2026: Fall Edition
A two day AI summit bringing together founders, researchers, and enterprise leaders exploring practical AI applications and adoption across sectors.
Date: November 2-3, 2026 Location: Nest Catering & Conferences on the UBC campus: 6133 University Boulevard, Vancouver, BC V6T 1Z1, Canada
Fee: Pricing varies and starts at $349 CAD; see event site for more details.
Register: https://globalsummit.ca/
11. 8th Global QA Conference: Mind the Gap, Connected by Quality
A quality assurance conference from the Research Quality Association (RQA) connecting quality assurance professionals across GxP disciplines internationally.
Date: November 4-6, 2026 Location: Novotel London West: 1 Shortlands, Hammersmith, W6 8DR LONDON, United Kingdom
Fee: Pricing varies by type of participant and starts at £532; see event site for more details.
12. Bio-Europe 2026
Billed as Europe's largest and longest-running biopharma partnering conference, BIO-Europe draws thousands of biotech, pharma, and investment leaders from 60+ countries for dealmaking, one-on-one partnering meetings, and strategic sessions on regulatory, clinical, and manufacturing topics.
Date: November 9-11, 2026 Location: Koelnmesse, Messeplatz 1, 50679 Cologne, Germany A separate Digital Pass (Nov 17-18, 2026) offers remote access to digital partnering sessions and on-demand content, but does not include access to the in-person event. Fee: Pricing varies and starts at €2,895.00; see event site for more details.
Register: https://informaconnect.com/bioeurope/
13. HLTH 2026
One of the largest healthcare innovation events in the US, with a dedicated Pharma and Life Sciences zone and programming spanning AI, digital health, and care delivery.
Date: November 15-18, 2026 Location: The Venetian: 3355 S Las Vegas Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89109, United States
Fee: From $1,500 USD, tiered by role; see event site for more details.
Register: https://hlth.com/events/usa/register/
14. 2026 ISPE Pharma 4.0™ and Biopharma Conference
This year's conference brings the Pharma 4.0 and biopharma communities together under one roof to explore digital transformation, AI, and automation across pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
Date: December 10-11, 2026
Location: JW Marriott Hotel: Stauffenbergstr. 26, Berlin, 10785, Germany (Hybrid event with possibility to participate remotely).
Fee: Pricing varies and starts at $525 USD; see event site for more details.
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To note: This list is accurate as of the date of publication of this blog.
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