Events

Queensland Clinical Trials Consortium Meeting (Queensland) (Domestic)

09 March 2026

Queensland University of Technology: Q-Block Seminar Room (60 Musk Avenue, Kelvin Grove), QLD

In partnership with the Queensland University of Technology (QUT), this event provides the opportunity to hear from leading voices in the Queensland clinical trials sector as we focus on advocacy, workforce priorities and promoting the positive health outcomes for participants in clinical trials.

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IMAPAC Clinical Trials Festival Asia 2026 (Singapore) (International)

11-12 March 2026

Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Singapore

Join us at Clinical Trials Festival Asia 2026, the region's premier clinical research conference in its third year. Connect with industry leaders to explore innovations in trial design, management, and decentralized approaches, while discussing partnerships, regulations, and digital strategies. The event highlights Asia's growing role in clinical research, particularly in Singapore, South Korea, and Australia, offering valuable networking opportunities with diverse professionals to enhance trial efficiency across the region.

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Workshop with the Academy for Clinical Innovation & Translation of Shanghai (ACITS) (International)

16 March 2026

Academy for Clinical Innovation & Translation of Shanghai (ACITS)

Contact: Eileen Liu- Eileen.liu@tiq.qld.gov.au

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BIO- EUROPE (Lisbon) (International)

23-25 March 2026

FIL (Feira Internacional de Lisboa) R. do Bojador, 1998-010 Lisbon, Portugal

Join thousands of biotech, pharma, and investment leaders from 60+ countries at BIO-Europe Spring 2026.

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BIO- KOREA (Seoul) (International)

28-30 April 2026

COEX, Seoul513 Yeongdong-daero, Gangnam-gu, Seoul (06164)

BIO KOREA, which has been striving to enhance the global status and sustainable growth of Korea's health industry since 2006, will be held for the 21st time in 2026. This BIO KOREA 2026 will be held at COEX in Seoul from April 28th ~ April 30th with various programs such as business partnerships, exhibitions, and conferences. Through BIO KOREA 2026, we hope that you will share the latest issues and cutting-edge technologies in the biohealth market with investors, bioindustry executives, and related researchers from all over the world to expand global business opportunities.

Contact: Jas Sanghera- jas.sanghera@tiq.qld.gov.au

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Asia Summit on Global Health (Hong Kong) (International)

11-12 May 2026

Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC)

As an annual thought-leadership programme, the Asia Summit on Global Health (ASGH) brings together senior government officials, influential business leaders, investors, services providers and renowned academia to examine global trends in health innovation and investment, explore areas of global collaboration in the health arena and showcase new business opportunities and partnership for investors and project owners.

Contact: Jas Sanghera- jas.sanghera@tiq.qld.gov.au

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BIO- MIDDLE EAST (International)

11-13 May 2026

Riyadh Exhibition & Convention Center (Malham), Saudi Arabia

BIO Middle East is the region’s pioneering new platform for strategic networking, business matchmaking, and high-impact public-private collaboration in biotechnology and life sciences. Co-located with CPHI Middle East, the event connects global and regional leaders through the partneringONE® platform, enabling curated meetings that drive partnerships, licensing opportunities, and investment deals. With a focused agenda spanning cell & gene therapies, mRNA, next-generation vaccines, and biomanufacturing, the event offers a unique balance of scientific insight and commercial opportunities. Intimate in scale yet global in relevance, BIO Middle East sets the stage to drive biotech growth across Saudi Arabia and the wider region.

MTPConnect will lead a site visit program on Sunday 10 May (working weeks in Saudi Arabia operate Sunday to Thursday) and host an Australian pavilion at the inaugural BIO Middle East conference which commences on 11 May. Register your interest in joining MTPConnect's 2026 Saudi Trade Mission by using the "Register Interest" button below.

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2026 DIA China Annual Meeting (International)

13-16 May 2026

Shanghai ZhangJiang Science Hall

Following the tremendous success of DIA China 2025, which brought together 8,000+ global drug R&D professionals, 200+ exhibitors, and drug agencies from 30+ countries and regions, we are thrilled to announce the DIA China 2026 Annual Meeting! Mark your calendars for this premier drug development life science event, taking place fron May 13 - 16 (Biotech Day and Pre-conference Training on May 13), 2026 in Shanghai Pudong.

TIQ China will arrange roadshow events on 12 May in Shanghai and 15 May in Shenzhen. 

Contact: Eileen Liu - Eileen.liu@tiq.qld.gov.au

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2026 ARCS Annual Conference (Sydney) (Domestic)

10-12 June 2026

Sydney International Convention Centre, Darling Harbour

The ARCS Annual Conference is the premier event for the pharmaceutical and medical technology sectors in Australia, bringing together industry leaders, policy makers, and top‑tier professionals from academia. Attendees will engage in plenary sessions, interactive workshops, and round tables tailored to address the unique challenges and opportunities in the Australian market. This event serves as a critical platform for shaping the future of the industry, with discussions relevant to professionals in regulatory affairs, clinical research, pharmacovigilance, medical affairs, health economics, quality/GMP, and the broader healthcare community. Expect the latest regulatory updates from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) and Medsafe (the NZ Health Authority), advancements in clinical trial methodologies, and emerging sector trends. It’s the ideal setting to connect with Australia’s most influential figures, foster partnerships, and explore new opportunities to improve patient outcomes and drive industry growth.

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BIO- USA (San Diego) (International)

22-25 June 2026

San Diego Convention Center

The BIO International Convention is the largest and most comprehensive event for biotechnology, representing the full ecosystem of biotech with 20,000 industry leaders from around the world. BIO 2026 is where we return to our essential "why." It is our opportunity to reconnect as a global community, to recharge our commitment, and to remember that behind every innovation is a shared mission: to improve lives. This is the force that unites us—not the pursuit of status or stability, but the unwavering conviction to solve the impossible, to push boundaries, and to achieve better outcomes for patients, public health, and the world.

TIQ Contact: Alita Singer- Alita.Singer@tiq.qld.gov.au or Jas Sanghera- jas.sanghera@tiq.qld.gov.au

Register your interest to join the State Development Qld delegation via the Register Interest button below.

Contact: Sarah Roberts- Sarah.Roberts@dsdip.qld.gov.au

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BIO- ASIA (Taipei) (International)

15-19 July 2026

Taipei Nangang Exhibition Center, Hall 1

BIO Asia–Taiwan 2026 will be held July 15-19 at the TaiNEX 1 & 2 halls, Nangang Exhibition Center, Taipei. The event brings together bioindustry executives and investors from North America, Europe and Asia to explore business opportunities and to engage with Taiwan's growing biotech sector. The five-day gathering includes a three-day conference featuring 250+ internationally-renowned speakers, company presentations from Asia and around the world, BIO Partnering™ meetings, a full program of symposia and workshops, and an international exhibition.

Register your interest to attend with Austrade Taiwan by emailing Duli Chang.

Contact: Duli Chang (Senior Business Development Manager, Austrade Taiwan)- Duli.Chang@austrade.gov.au

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Australia & New Zealand Site Solutions Summit (Melbourne) (Domestic)

24-25 July 2026

Crown Melbourne, 8 Whiteman St, Southbank, Melbourne, Victoria, 3000

The Australia-New Zealand Site Solutions Summit™ is the best place for clinical research sites, sponsors, CROs and solution providers to come together to learn, communicate and collaborate about the latest knowledge, trends and best practices shared by regional experts.

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The MedTech Conference (Boston) (International)

18-21 October 2026

Boston Convention & Exhibition Center

The global gathering for medtech, The MedTech Conference, brings together the companies shaping the future of innovation. Hosted by AdvaMed®, The Medtech Association, #MTC26 gives companies a focused moment to connect, collaborate, and turn conversations into outcomes in Boston, October 18–21, 2026. Explore ways to maximize your visibility.

MTPConnect will organise a two-day site visit program on 15-16 October 2026, ahead of the MedTech Conference. To register your interest to join MTPConnect's 2026 MedTech delegation, click on the Register Interest button below.

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AusBioTech International Conference 2026 (Gold Coast) (Domestic)

20-23 October 2026

Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre

The AusBiotech International Conference is Australia’s largest biotechnology conference and the flagship event of Australia’s biggest week in biotech, convening the entire ecosystem and connecting Australian expertise with local and global partnerships.

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