UK biotech at BIO 2025 in Boston 

The BIA is heading to Boston this June to spotlight the UK’s world-class life sciences and biotech sector at the BIO International Convention 2025. Read this blog by Alina O’Keeffe, Associate Director, Marketing and Communications at the BIA, for a round-up of key events not to be missed (and continuously updated) — and find out where to connect with us at the UK Pavilion. 

The BioIndustry Association (BIA) is excited to be heading to Boston this June for the BIO International Convention 2025 – one of the world’s largest and most influential gatherings in the life sciences calendar. 

Championing UK life sciences on a global platform 

Throughout the week, BIA will be championing the UK’s vibrant and innovative life sciences and biotech sector. From biotech pioneers to global investors, BIO brings together over 20,000 of the brightest minds, in addition to the boldest companies. We’re proud to showcase what makes the UK – and especially London – a global powerhouse for biotech innovation. 

With over 2,400 life sciences companies, world-leading research institutions, and outstanding access to capital, London continues to attract ambitious biotech ventures and international partnerships. We’re delighted to use BIO’s global platform to shine a light on what’s happening across the UK life sciences ecosystem. 

Look for the Union Jack

The BIA team – Steve Bates (CEO, BIA), Natalie Garrett (Associate Director, Membership and Business Development), and Alina O’Keeffe (Associate Director, Marketing and Communications) – will be on the ground at BIO in Boston, spending time at the UK Pavilion (stand 765) and across the Convention floor. Just look for the Union Jack to find us and connect with the UK delegation. 

We’ll also be involved in a series of exciting events across the week, including: 

• Sunday 15 June

2 - 7 pm: Experience Kendall Square
Tour of the most innovative square mile on the planet (2-5 pm) followed by a food and drink reception. Free for BIO attendees, sign up

5 - 6.30 pm: CSBA & ICBA reception
📍 Location: Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport, Lifted Rooftop

5 - 7 pm: Life Science Nation / RESI drinks reception
📍 Location: Fin Point Oyster Bar + Grille, 89 Broad Street, Boston
Network with investors and innovators from around the world in this lively pre-conference reception. Free to attend, by invitation only. More information and contact [email protected] for attendance enquiries.

5:30 - 8 pm: BIO BioBreak
📍 Location: TBC
Free to attend. BioBreak members only, more details

• Monday 16 June

9:30 am - 1 pm:  2025 International Cancer Cluster Showcase
📍 Location: @ Foley Hoag, Seaport West, 155 Seaport Boulevard, Boston
Includes UK company pitching event. Free to attend, registration required. Learn more

10 - 11.30 am: Venture Capital: UK SME reception (fully booked)
📍 Location: British Consul General's Residence
Opportunity for fundraising companies, British VC funds, and university TTOs to meet US Investors over coffee and pastries.

12 pm: UK Pavilion opening 
The UK's trade delegation at BIO 2025 consists of 230+ organisations, of which 70 are represented across the UK and Welsh pavilions.
📍Location: Boston Convention and Exhibition Centre, stand 765

4-5.30 pm: Australia and UK bilateral roundtable 
AusBiotech and the UK BioIndustry Association (BIA) will co-host a high-level roundtable to reaffirm the strong, mutually beneficial partnership between the Australian and UK biotechnology sectors. The roundtable will serve as a platform to identify and activate new opportunities for bilateral collaboration, with a particular focus on advancing the proposed AU-UK BioBridge.
📍Location: Boston Convention and Exhibition Centre, room 104ABC

6 - 8 pm: UK @BIO country reception
📍 Location: Wolf Greenfield Office, 600 Atlantic Ave, Boston, MA 02210
VIP invite-only reception where UK C-Level executives can network with DBT's senior US and international network. More details 

7 - 9 pm: BIO Welcome reception
📍 Location: Museum of Fine Arts, 465 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA 02215
Curated art meets immersive experiences! Attendees will enjoy networking, delicious food and drinks, stunning surroundings, and captivating entertainment - all set against a backdrop of incredible art.

• Tuesday, 17 June 

7.30 – 9 am: Breakfast seminar: FDA Regulatory Changes 
📍Location: Orrick, 222 Berkeley Street, Boston, MA 02116
Hear expert insights on evolving FDA regulation and its impact on investment strategies, followed by a networking breakfast. More details

7 - 9 am: Life Sciences Collaborative Bio 2025 Breakfast Connections at Smart Labs
📍Location: SmartLabs, 6 Tide Street, Boston, MA 02210
Free to attend, registration required. More details

3 - 4 pm: UK Super Session
📍Location: Boston Convention and Exhibition Centre, room TBC
A UK Minister will join a panel alongside international counterparts to discuss national perspectives on innovation.

4.30 - 4.45 pm: Seminar: Global Innovation Hub
📍 Location: Boston Convention and Exhibition Centre
Hear the latest from UK Government officials on the UK's world-class life science sector.

5 - 6.30 pm: London Life Sciences Week 2025 reception
📍 Location: UK Pavilion, stand number 765

A major highlight of the week at BIO 2025 will be the launch reception for the London Life Sciences Week (LLSW), hosted by the BIA, MedCity and London & Partners, in partnership with the UK Government and the Department for Business and Trade (DBT). This special reception will give attendees a first look at what’s coming up for #LLSW2025 in London this November. It's a brilliant opportunity to discover what’s planned for this major biotech calendar moment, connect with UK biotech leaders, policymakers and global investors, explore collaboration opportunities with high-potential UK companies and engage with UK Government trade and investment teams. Register your interest 

6 - 9 pm: Wolf Greenfield Boston BIO Bash. Link
📍 Location: Puttshack Boston, 58 Pier 4 Blvd, Boston, MA
Free for clients and colleagues and BIO attendees. More details

• Wednesday, 18 June

7 - 9:30 am: Breakfast event: Transformation of the 'Business of Science'
Location: Deck 12, 65 Seaport Boulevard Yotel Hotel Boston, MA 02210 
Free to attend, registration required. More details

7 - 9 pm, BIO Seaport Party
📍 Location: 58 Seaport Boulevard, Boston
Join the UK delegation and the global BIO crowd for this lively evening celebration. And yes – you guessed it – look for the Union Jack! 

Who’s speaking from the BIA ecosystem? 

Of particular note are the following panels, which feature BIA member companies: 

• Isomorphic Labs joins NVIDIA, Eli Lilly, and Deep Genomics to explore how generative AI is reshaping TechBio partnerships (AI & Digital Health, 3 pm, 257AB). 

• Novartis spotlight cutting-edge biologics manufacturing with leaders from MIT and Penn (Biomanufacturing, 3 pm, Room 209). 

• Oxford University Innovation shares funding strategies for academic spinouts alongside NYU and WashU (Translational Research, 9 am, 204AB). 

• Pfizer and Merck unpack the next wave of mega blockbusters and what it means for global patient access (Business Development, 9 am, 210A). 

• AstraZeneca’s Mina Makar takes the stage in a fireside chat on innovation in cardiovascular and metabolic disease (Super Session, 11:30 am, 205ABC). 

Catch up on our pre-BIO webinar 

If you missed our recent webinar featuring top tips from our CEO, Steve Bates and updates from DBT, you can view the recording and get the inside scoop on what to expect at BIO.