BIO International Convention

Who should apply: Life sciences biotech companies that focus on research, therapeutic development, and technology for drug discovery, as well as diagnostic, digital health and medical technology companies.

BIO International Convention (2025) will be held in person from June 15 to June 19. This event will provide:

• an unparalleled partnering venue
• expert-level education
• keynote sessions
• extensive networking events.

It is a key event for stakeholders looking for partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotech companies as well as those involved with global pharmaceutical supply chains. Canada often has the largest foreign delegation with participants from across Canada.

The Trade Commissioner Service (TCS) will have a prominent presence at BIO 2025 within the Canada Pavilion and will host an Export Café, where Trade Commissioners from around the world will be available to share insights on business opportunities in their respective markets for Canadian companies.

The Export Café is scheduled to take place on:

• Tuesday, June 17 (1 pm to 3 pm)
• Wednesday, June 18 (1 pm to 3 pm)

Contact Natalie Zakhem, Trade Commissioner, to participate in the Export Café and meet TCS team members from around the world who can assist in your activities.

• Compare your product/service with international competitors
• Gain access to the Canada Pavilion
• Gain insights and market intelligence
• Meet academic or research entities
• Meet key commercial entities, industry players, and potential buyers, investors and/or partners
• Meet key regulatory bodies
• Participate in networking events
• Receive mentoring and coaching
• Receive on-the-ground assistance from the Canadian Trade Commissioner Service

• Export Café: Attend individual meetings with Trade Commissioners from different international markets.
• Pavilion/exhibit: Showcase your company at the Canada Pavillion where your organization can have a booth located in a high-traffic area.
• Product pitch to select audiences.
• Site visits

The Trade Commissioners active in the following markets will be present at the conference and participating in the Export Café:

• Karen Miller (karen.miller@international.gc.ca), Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada to the United States of America, Washington, DC
• Philip Bunsick (philip.bunsick@international.gc.ca), Trade Commissioner, Consulate General of Canada, Boston, Massachusetts
• Josh Dillard (josh.dillard@international.gc.ca), Trade Commissioner, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut
• Mohamad Kondri (mohamad.kondri@international.gc.ca), Trade Commissioner, Los Angeles, Southern California
• Nitchawan Sriviboone (nitchawan.sriviboone@international.gc.ca), Trade Commissioner, Embassy of Canada to Thailand, Bangkok