2026 Annual Conference
Sept. 24, 2026 | Portland | OMSI
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2026 Annual Conference
From Innovation to Opportunity
Thursday, September 24, 2026, at OMSI in Portland, Oregon
Register for the conferenceJoin Oregon's life sciences community at the 2026 Oregon Life Sciences Annual Conference in Portland, Oregon. It offers a full day of thought leadership, policy discussions, and valuable networking opportunities. Gathering executives, researchers, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and students from the Pacific Northwest, this leading event is essential for shaping the future of biotech, medical devices, and life sciences.
The program
The program features notable keynote speakers and panels, focusing on themes such as these.
- Transitioning from university research to commercial impact
- The collaboration among tech transfer offices, entrepreneurs, investors, and pharmaceutical partners that turns discoveries into deals
- National biotech competitiveness and its significance for Oregon
- AI in healthcare
- The influential leaders driving the field forward
Awards and reception
The day concludes with the Life Science Excellence Awards and a reception, honoring remarkable contributions in the sector, followed by an evening gathering.
Networking and OMSI exhibits
Throughout the day, networking opportunities and access to OMSI's exhibits are integrated into the schedule to promote collaborations that sustain Oregon's innovation economy.