I was honored to join the "Women in Biotech" panel at the Future Biotech Expo in Houston. Enjoyed connecting with attendees afterward who resonated with this message.

Building the Future of Biotech through Innovation and Collaboration
Now Powering Breakthroughs in Philadelphia
2027
Bringing the conversation to Philadelphia, one of the world's leading life sciences ecosystems.
The Launch
2026
The Next Edition
2027
Heading to the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA on 06-07 April 2027, #FBE27 unites pharma innovators, clinical researchers, biotech CEOs, investors, and policymakers under one roof in one of America's fastest-growing life sciences regions. This isn't just another industry event. It's a focused, high-signal environment built for deals, discovery, and long-term partnerships.
Exhibitors, buyers and speakers on what the last edition delivered for them.

50+ Exhibitors & Sponsors
Discover breakthrough technologies, solutions, and innovations across the biotech spectrum. Engage qualified buyers and industry decision-makers face-to-face.

80+ Speakers
80+ speakers exploring the future of cell & gene therapy, in-vivo therapies, CRISPR, AI-driven therapeutics, advanced manufacturing, regulatory strategy, and patient access through keynotes, expert panels, fireside conversations, and interactive workshops.

Structured and organic networking designed to generate real partnerships, not just business card swaps.

Biotech startups pitch to investors, gain media exposure, and access mentors who've scaled before.

End-to-end PR assistance customized for maximum brand exposure.

Every touchpoint at #FBE27 is designed to move conversations toward commercial outcomes.

Connecting businesses with strategic investment and partnership opportunities.

Hands-on workshops led by industry experts to enhance your skills and knowledge in the biotech field.
Six sectors • One stage • Infinite potential
01
Exploring the next generation of cell and gene therapies, from breakthrough research and novel therapeutic platforms to clinical translation, scalability, and patient impact.
02
Bridging scientific innovation and patient care through advances in clinical trials, translational medicine, patient access, safety, and real-world outcomes.
03
Examining how artificial intelligence is transforming target identification, drug design, preclinical research, clinical development, and decision-making across the biopharma pipeline.
04
Exploring how genomics, biomarkers, molecular profiling, and data-driven approaches are enabling more precise diagnosis, treatment selection, and personalized therapies.
05
Focusing on the technologies, automation, processes, and manufacturing strategies required to transform advanced therapies from promising science into scalable, commercially viable medicines.
06
Connecting breakthrough science with the investment, partnerships, entrepreneurship, technology transfer, and commercial strategies needed to turn innovation into real-world impact.
The Hosted Buyer Program at #FBE27 replaces cold introductions with pre-curated, pre qualified 1:1 meetings. Our matchmaking team aligns your research focus and procurement priorities with the most relevant exhibitors and solution providers so every meeting counts.

Shape the Future of Biotech at the
Future BioTech Expo 2027.
Philadelphia Isn't Just the Venue. It's the Point.

Innovation Starts Here -
In the World's #1 Biotech Market
Philadelphia is one of the USA's defining biotech and life sciences hubs. The city where CAR-T cell therapy was born and where the foundational mRNA vaccine research was done, it pairs world-class academic medicine with a dense base of pharma, CDMO and cell and gene therapy companies: the density of clinical, academic, and commercial biotech infrastructure all within reach.
By staging the Future BioTech Expo in Philadelphia, we place attendees inside one of the most powerful life sciences ecosystems on the planet, not just near it.
Key Philadelphia Stats
Cell & Gene Therapy
~10%
Of the world's CGT companies
Are based in Greater Philadelphia, a global center for cell & gene therapy.
Therapeutic Breakthroughs
2
FDA-approved therapies - Luxturna & Kymriah
Philadelphia played a pivotal role in their development.
Market Access
40%
Of the U.S. population
Is within a day's drive - a strategic gateway to the major U.S. market.
Research Funding
$5.9B
NIH funding since 2019
Fueling biomedical research and translational science.
Life Sciences Talent
88,000+
Life sciences employees
A deep talent base supporting biotech, pharma, healthcare and research.
Lab & R&D Infrastructure
+150%
Lab space growth since 2018
Expanding capacity for life sciences R&D.
Investment & Innovation
48
Life sciences IPOs since 2019
A strong environment for biotech investment and entrepreneurship.
Cost-Competitive Lab Space
11.5M+ sq. ft.
Of life sciences lab & R&D space
~31% lower costs than Boston and ~49% lower than NYC.
Biotech R&D & Manufacturing
450+
Biotech R&D & manufacturing establishments
A robust ecosystem supporting research, development and production.
Global Pharma Presence
80%
Of global pharmaceutical companies
Have a presence in Greater Philadelphia.
Want to be part of it?
Talk to our team about exhibiting, speaking, or attending #FBE27.
Whether you're exhibiting, sponsoring, speaking, or simply here to learn, Future BioTech Expo has a track built for your goals.

The decisions made at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, PA, USA will shape the next decade of healthcare and medicine. Be in the room.