2026 Annual Conference 

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From Innovation to Opportunity

Join 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 features notable keynote speakers and panels, focusing on themes such as transitioning from university research to commercial impact, the collaboration among tech transfer offices, entrepreneurs, investors, and pharmaceutical partners that turn discoveries into deals, national biotech competitiveness and its significance for Oregon, AI in healthcare, and the influential leaders driving the field forward.

The day concludes with the Bioscience Excellence Awards and a reception, honoring remarkable contributions in the sector, followed by an evening gathering. Throughout both days, networking opportunities and access to OMSI's exhibits are integrated into the schedule to promote collaborations that sustain Oregon's innovation economy.2026 Oregon Life Sciences Annual Conference,