Series - BIO Benefits

At the 2026 BIO International Convention, we come together Driven by Purpose to forge meaningful connections and advance innovations that improve lives. Successful partnering starts with a clear strategy, especially for biotech companies actively seeking licensing deals with pharmaceutical partners.

Join this focused panel discussion featuring pharmaceutical business development executives and biotech leaders pursuing pharma licensing partnerships at BIO 2026. Panelists will share practical, real-world guidance on how both sides approach partnering meetings, assess opportunities and build relationships that lead to successful deals.

In this session, you will hear insights on:

• How to prepare effectively for BIO
• What pharma teams look for in licensing partners and assets
• How biotechs can position their science and data for licensing discussions
• Using the BIO Partnering™ system strategically
• Turning meetings into next steps and deals

Learn directly from industry leaders who know what it takes to partner with purpose and to turn BIO partnering meetings into meaningful licensing outcomes.

The 2026 BIO International Convention is Driven by Purpose—united by our shared mission to push boundaries, solve the impossible and achieve better outcomes for patients, public health, and the world. In that same spirit, BIO Partnering™ is designed to help you turn that purpose into action by connecting with the right partners, collaborators and investors who can help bring your innovations to life.

Join Mackensie Vernetti, BIO’s Vice President of Partnering, for a practical, purpose-driven walkthrough of how to use the BIO Partnering system effectively. This webinar will show you how to:

• Make use of the system’s newest features
• Create a compelling partnering profile that highlights your mission and capabilities
• Identify and evaluate potential partners who align with your goals
• Send targeted, effective meeting requests that lead to meaningful connections
• Manage your schedule and maximize your time at BIO 2026

BIO 2026 is where we return to our essential “why.” This session will help ensure you arrive ready to partner with purpose—and make every meeting count.

BIO is excited to announce BIO Partnering for Oncology, a new partnering opportunity designed to accelerate collaboration and dealmaking across the oncology ecosystem. This partnering event is connecting innovators, investors and companies advancing breakthroughs in cancer research and treatment May 28-June 2 in Chicago, IL. 

To help you get started, join Mackensie Vernetti, BIO’s Vice President of Partnering, for an introductory webinar on using the BIO Partnering™ system, the premier digital platform for finding and scheduling meetings with potential partners. 

In this session, Mackensie will walk you through how to leverage the platform to arrange B2B meetings, including: 

• Build a strong, BD-focused partnering profile 
• Identify and evaluate oncology-specific partnering opportunities
• Send and manage meeting requests effectively
• Maximize your partnering schedule for real results 

Whether you’re seeking new assets, collaborations or strategic alliances, this webinar will help you navigate BIO Partnering for Oncology with confidence, and turn connections into opportunities.

Join Sydney Williams, BIO Senior Manager, Exhibit Sales & Systems, along with members of the BIO Partnering team, for a webinar to walk exhibitors through the tools needed to plan for the 2026 BIO International Convention. 

Exhibitors will be provided with the resources to make an impactful presence in San Diego. 

This webinar will cover the following topics: 

• Exhibitor resource center
• Exhibitor tools and resources
• Exhibitor Booth Partnering
• Tips to maximize your event experience in San Diego

BIO Savings Week connects life science companies with the lab and business solutions available through their BIO or state life science association membership. Across three days, you will hear directly from BIO Business Solutions' preferred providers about programs tailored to different roles—from founders and operations leaders to lab managers and admins.

All sessions are open to BIO and state affiliate members and include Q&A and life science-focused strategies.

BIO Business Solutions® is the largest cost-savings program for the life sciences industry, leveraging the collective buying power of thousands of member companies to deliver exclusive pricing on lab supplies, insurance, office essentials, and more, all at no additional cost to members.

Day 1 - Foundational Tools 

Tuesday, March 17, 2026, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

A focused look at the foundational tools early-stage life science companies need to launch and scale. Learn how membership benefits support HR, finance, compliance, and leadership decisions during the earliest stages.

Featured Partners: 

• ADP HR
  • Greg Hassan, Director of Franchise & Affiliations
• ADP Tax Credits
  • Jose Arellano, Senior Director of Channel Strategy
• Brex
  • Gaby Levey, Startup Partnerships Manager
• BiotechExec
  • Steve Joseph, Executive Vice President, Strategic Partnerships
• PSC Biotech
  • Brandon Clough, Managing Director of Operations – Central Region
• PSC Software
  • Clark Chandler, Manager, Sales Development

Day 2 - Core Business Operations Support

Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

An overview of the savings and benefits supporting core business operations, from travel and logistics to office purchasing and secure data management.

Featured Partners: 

• Corporate Traveler
  • Matt Curry, Principal Account Executive
  • Dave Tucker, Principal Account Executive
• ODP Business Solutions
  • Sarah Glazier, Senior Contract Sales Manager
•  UPS Healthcare
  • Alina Mencias, Americas Product Marketing & Go-to-Market Strategy

Day 3 - Lab Solutions & Products

Thursday, March 19, 2:00–3:00 p.m. (Eastern Time)

Designed for lab managers and R&D leaders, this session explores the lab solutions and benefits that support research environments—from equipment and lab supply procurement to safety and compliance.

Featured Partners: 

• Airgas Healthcare
  • Dalton Speelman, National Account Manager, Airgas Life Sciences
• American Laboratory Trading
  • Carrie Kleinle, Director, Product Marketing & Partner Engagement
• Clean Harbors
  • Lori Cotsack, Corporate Account Manager 
• SU Group 
  • Ric Kunnert, Regional Sales Manager 
• UniFirst
  • Jim Tilton, National Sales Manager
• VWR, part of Avantor
  • Tina Nuthulaganti, Director, Strategic Alliances 

Get the inside track on oncology investment and partnering trends following JPM Week. Our panelists will highlight the most important oncology updates coming out of San Francisco and share what to expect heading into BIO Partnering for Oncology (May 29–June 2, 2026, in Chicago), BIO’s newest B2B event focused on accelerating cancer-therapeutics innovation and deal-making.

Get ready to take your business development strategy from the boardroom to the beach at the BIO Investment & Growth Summit, happening March 2–3, 2026, in sunny Miami Beach!

Before you pack your sunglasses, join this lively walkthrough of the BIO Partnering™ system—your essential tool for connecting with investors, innovators, and dealmakers who can take your company to the next level.

In this session, you’ll learn how to:
- Craft a standout partnering profile that catches attention
- Search for and identify high-value partners and investors
- Send targeted meeting requests that lead to real opportunities
- Manage your schedule so you can focus on making deals and maybe catch a few rays)
- Don’t miss this chance to ride the wave of opportunity and arrive in Miami ready to make the most of every meeting.

Every year, JPM Healthcare Week sets the pace for biotech deal-making. But the skills and insights you gain from preparing for high stakes partnering meetings are valuable long after January. In this webinar, a panel of investors and biotech executives will share what makes a pitch stand out, common pitfalls to avoid and practical guidance you can use not just at JPM Week, but at events like the BIO Investment & Growth Summit (March 2-3, Miami Beach) and other partnering opportunities throughout the year.  Learn how to register for BIO events at this link.

This webinar features:

• Strategies and tips for making the most of your time during JPM Week
• Methods for improving your partnering meetings
• How to access the BIO and Novateur Ventures JPM Week Events Guide mobile app
• What to expect at the 2026 BIO Investment and Growth Summit
• Live Q&A with the speakers

In September 2025, the U.S. FDA launched a major enforcement campaign targeting direct-to-consumer (DTC) pharmaceutical advertising that misleads patients or downplays risks. Following a September 2025 presidential directive, the agency announced hundreds of enforcement actions—including over 100 cease-and-desist letters—signaling a zero-tolerance stance toward unbalanced or deceptive ads. While most of the letters focused on DTC content, FDA also sent letters for health care provider (HCP) promotion. The message: Government scrutiny and enforcement will significantly increase for biopharma as well as medical device promotion. This webinar includes regulatory compliance and drug advertising compliance experts who dissect the FDA’s mindset and ways to proactively mitigate concerns.

In this webinar, panelists:
– Drill down into FDA’s renewed enforcement areas
– Dissect the implications of increased enforcement on the industry
– Identify specific cases that are clear examples for company concern
– Isolate the key principles for avoiding violations and demonstrating good faith