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SUMMARY:BIO International Convention – San Diego
DESCRIPTION: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. \nBIO 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. \nWhether you work at a public pharmaceutical company\, biotech startup\, academia\, non-profit organization\, or government agency; or you work as a researcher\, business development professional or investor\, BIO is where you’ll make valuable connections and build relationships. Our proprietary BIO Partnering™ meeting-scheduling platform—exclusive to the Premier Access registration package—allows you to find potential partners\, schedule and accept meetings. \n\nWhen: 22-25 June 2026\nVenue:  San Diego Convention Centre\, San Diego
URL:https://biotechnz.org.nz/event/bio-international-convention-san-diego/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Centre\, San Diego
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SUMMARY:Primary Industries New Zealand Summit & Awards
DESCRIPTION:23 – 24 June 2026 | Cordis\, Auckland \nFederated Farmers & Brightstar proudly present the Primary Industries New Zealand Summit & Awards\n\nDriving the future of the New Zealand primary industries \nThe Primary Industries New Zealand Summit and Awards continues to bring together the very best leaders from across the spectrum of New Zealand farming and primary sector business. This year the Summit will focus on understanding and seizing the opportunities of the future\, with the event providing high level insights\, analysis and debate around the key themes that will decide how effectively we meet the future challenges for the sector. \nKey Themes \n\nExamine the future of food and the high impact opportunities it will offer to New Zealand\nUnderstand changing consumer and market trends to unlock high value future markets for NZ agriculture\nDiscuss how the sector can adapt and develop\, deploying new business models and strategies to drive change through to 2025\nHear from political leaders in election year sharing their visions for the future of the primary industries\nHear the leaders of our major agricultural businesses sharing how their strategies for the future will drive sector growth\nExplore the future of local government and review its role in supporting the development of changing rural communities and economies\nAnalyse the latest trade developments that will shape future market access\nLearn how to leverage the new science\, technologies\, tools and innovations that will drive future productivity and growth\n\n\nConnect & Network\n \nJoin senior decision-makers and influencers from:\nAgri-Tech\, Telecommunication & Technology | Associations | Farmers and Producers | Primary Industry equipment and services | Corporate Farm holdings | Aquaculture & Fisheries | Forestry | Horticulture | Viticulture | Co-operatives and Producer Boards | Government Utilities | Insurance\, Advisors\, Chartered Accountants | Iwi | Co-operatives and Producer Boards | Rural Media | Wholesalers\, Retails and Exporters | Science & Research | Investors \n  \n 
URL:https://biotechnz.org.nz/event/primary-industries-new-zealand-summit-awards/
LOCATION:Cordis\, Auckland
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SUMMARY:Welly Biotech ‘n’ Beers – June 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Welly Biotech ‘n’ Beers\, where the city’s brightest minds in biotech come together to mix\, mingle\, and discuss fermentation. \nWhether you’re an expert in CRISPR or just trying to CRISP up your social calendar\, this is the place to be. We’re building a community stronger than a double-stranded DNA. \nCome for the science\, stay for the beers\, and let’s connect! \nEvent Details: \n\nDate: Thursday\, 25 June\, 2026\nTime: 4.30pm – 6.30pm\nLocation: Garage Project\, Leeds Street\, Wellington\nEvent Type: In Person\nCost: Free
URL:https://biotechnz.org.nz/event/welly-biotech-n-beers-june-2026/
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SUMMARY:2026 Fourth in the Bioscience Enterprise Networking Event Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the 2026 Biosciences Enterprise Forums – a key series of intimate\, high-impact sessions bringing together Auckland’s biotech leaders\, entrepreneurs\, researchers\, investors\, and industry experts. \nHosted in partnership with the Institute for Innovation in Biotechnology/University of Auckland\, these forums spotlight emerging opportunities in deep tech for health\, precision fermentation\, gene editing commercialisation\, sustainable biomanufacturing\, and the evolving bioeconomy. \n\nWhat you need to know \nWhen: 4.45-7.30 pm drinks and canapés (for 5.00 pm presentation)\, Friday 26 June 2026 \nWhere: SBS Reception Lounge\, at the IIB and SBS entrance to the Thomas Building\, 3a Symonds St \nParking: The University is well serviced by bus routes\, and car parking is available under the University of Auckland Business School (the Owen G Glenn Building) on Grafton Rd.
URL:https://biotechnz.org.nz/event/2026-fourth-in-the-bioscience-enterprise-networking-event-series/
LOCATION:SBS Reception Lounge\, SBS Reception Lounge (Common Room) at the IIB and SBS entrance to the Thomas Building\, 3a Symonds St\, School of Biological Sciences.\, Auckland\, 1010\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:HealthTech Week
DESCRIPTION:29 June – 3 July 2026 \nA collaboration between the Medical Technology Association of NZ (MTANZ)\, Te Tītoki Mataora\, HealthTech Activator\, and the Digital Health Association (DHA) \nHealthTech Week is Aotearoa’s national conference for health technology industry and research. With two streams\, there is a session for every stage of health technology development.\n \n\nMTANZ Conference: 29 – 30 June 2026\nTe Tītoki Mataora Forum: 1 – 3 July 2026\n\n\nVenue: Hilton Auckland\n147 Quay Street\, Princes Wharf\, Auckland CBD\, Auckland 1010.
URL:https://biotechnz.org.nz/event/healthtech-week/
LOCATION:Hilton Auckland
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SUMMARY:ANZMBS conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:26-28 August 2026 | Tauranga \nJoin us at the 6th Australia New Zealand Marine Biotechnology Society Conference 2026 \nHosted by the University of Waikato – Tauranga\, where we will bring together over 200 experts\, researchers\, students and industry leaders to showcase the cutting-edge developments in marine biotechnology in Australia\, New Zealand\, the Asia–Pacific region and beyond.
URL:https://biotechnz.org.nz/event/anzmbs-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Tauranga
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SUMMARY:New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:New Zealand Aerospace Summit 2026 is New Zealand’s premier annual aerospace industry conference\, bringing together leaders from the country’s growing launch\, satellite\, and unmanned aerial vehicle sectors. The 2026 summit takes place 1–2 October 2026 in Christchurch\, New Zealand\, organized by the New Zealand Aerospace Association (NZAA). \nNew Zealand has emerged as a significant player in the global space industry\, home to Rocket Lab’s launch operations at Māhia Peninsula and a growing ecosystem of satellite companies\, aerospace manufacturers\, and service providers. The summit provides the definitive annual forum for this community to convene\, showcase progress\, and plan for the future. \nAbout the New Zealand Aerospace Summit\nThe New Zealand Aerospace Association organizes the summit to support the development and coordination of New Zealand’s aerospace sector. New Zealand’s regulatory environment\, geographic advantages for polar orbit launches\, and engineering talent base have attracted international investment\, and the summit serves as a platform for connecting domestic capability with global opportunities. Christchurch\, home to the Christchurch International Airport and a cluster of aerospace and advanced manufacturing companies\, provides an appropriate venue. \nTopics and Themes\nThe 2026 summit covers New Zealand’s launch industry and Rocket Lab’s expanding operations\, commercial satellite applications for agriculture\, environmental monitoring\, and connectivity\, drone and unmanned aircraft regulations and operations in New Zealand airspace\, export controls and dual-use technology considerations\, investment and commercialization pathways for New Zealand aerospace startups\, and government policies supporting aerospace sector growth under New Zealand’s space strategy. \nWho Should Attend\nThe summit targets aerospace company executives\, engineers\, investors\, government officials from the New Zealand Space Agency and Ministry of Business Innovation & Employment\, academics at New Zealand universities\, and international companies with interests in New Zealand’s aerospace market. The event serves both the established industry and the growing startup community in New Zealand’s aerospace ecosystem. \nNew Zealand Aerospace Summit 2026 takes place 1–2 October 2026 in Christchurch\, New Zealand. \n 
URL:https://biotechnz.org.nz/event/new-zealand-aerospace-summit-2026/
LOCATION:Christchurch\, New Zealand
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SUMMARY:AusBiotech International Conference 2026
DESCRIPTION:Get ready for the AusBiotech International Conference 2026 – Australia’s largest biotechnology conference and the flagship event of Australia’s biggest week in biotech. \nFor decades\, AusBiotech has united Australia’s life sciences sector\, connecting people\, ideas\, and opportunities. \nAs a super-connector event\, it drives critical domestic conversations within our industry\, boosting collaboration\, informing policy\, and creating long-term partnerships that enable Australia’s life sciences ecosystem to thrive. \nWith expanding international attendance\, the conference also underscores Australia’s growing opportunity to further amplify partnership potential and leverage global interest in our research\, and the development and commercialisation of home-grown innovation. From 2025\, this unparalleled gathering of industry leaders\, innovators\, entrepreneurs and researchers will be known as the AusBiotech International Conference. \nBuilt by our industry for our industry\, the AusBiotech International Conference is a platform to showcase innovation\, forge international partnerships\, and shape the future of life sciences. The quality of submissions we receive each year reflects the sector’s groundbreaking advancements. \n\nWhen: 20–23 October 2026 \nVenue: Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
URL:https://biotechnz.org.nz/event/ausbiotech-international-conference-2026/
LOCATION:Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre
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