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AmCham Slovenia, in cooperation with Slovenia Biotech Hills and the public agency SPIRIT Slovenia, will organize a business development delegation to San Diego, California, in June.

BIO INNOVATION Business Development Delegation
Innovate. Partner. Transform.
San Diego, California
21–26 June 2026

San Diego is recognized as one of the leading biotechnology and life sciences hubs in the United States. The delegation will focus on bio-innovation, health technologies, research partnerships, and opportunities for the commercialization of advanced solutions.

Participants will meet with leading industry representatives, research institutions, and innovative companies. The program will also include a visit to the BIO International Convention 2026.

The number of places is limited.

About BIO International Convention

BIO International Convention (June 22–25, 2026) is the largest and most influential global event in the field of biotechnology. Each year, it brings together more than 20,000 leading representatives of biotechnology, pharmaceutical, and healthcare companies, research institutions, and investors from around the world.

San Diego is considered one of the world’s most important biotechnology hubs, giving participants direct access to top-tier companies, research centers, and investment funds.

You can read more about the BIO International Convention event HERE.

Early bird registration by March 26, 2026

You can secure your ticket for the convention at a discounted early bird rate until March 26, 2026. After that date, prices will gradually increase.

Registration:
https://convention.bio.org/registration

There are three types of tickets available, each offering a different level of access to the program and business meetings:

Premier Access
The most comprehensive ticket, which in addition to conference access also includes the BIO Partnering™ platform for scheduling one-on-one business meetings with other participants (companies, investors, research institutions). It also includes access to expert panels, networking events, lunch, the exhibition area, company presentations, and the Start-Up Stadium.

General Access
Includes access to expert panels, networking events, the exhibition area of the conference, as well as company presentations and the Start-Up Stadium, but does not include access to the BIO Partnering™ system for individual business meetings.

Basic Access
A basic ticket that provides access to the exhibition area of the conference, company presentations, and the Start-Up Stadium, without access to expert panels and without partnering meetings.

Provisional delegation program
The delegation program will take place from Monday, June 22, to Friday, June 26, 2026.

The delegation includes:

  • participation in BIO International Convention 2026, one of the largest global events in the field of biotechnology,

  • organized meetings with U.S. companies, investors, and industry representatives,

  • networking events and conference activities as part of the convention.

As part of the delegation, part of the program on Thursday and Friday will also be dedicated to visits to companies, institutions, incubators, and research organizations active in the fields of pharmaceuticals, biotechnology, and artificial intelligence.

A provisional visits program will be shared with participants in April.

Logistics package
Travel arrangements will be available through the agency Nomago, which will prepare:

  • an airline ticket (departure expected on Sunday, return on Friday or Saturday; of course, you may adjust your travel plans as you wish),

  • a recommended hotel near the conference venue (group booking).

Information about the selected hotel and the proposed flight will be shared no later than early April.

Delegation fee
The participation fee for the delegation is EUR 620 + VAT.

Members of AmCham Slovenia and members of Slovenia Biotech Hills are entitled to a 15% discount, which brings the fee to EUR 527 + VAT.

If you are interested in joining the Slovenia Biotech Hills delegation at BIO 2026, we invite you to express your interest in participating.

INTEREST

For additional information or to express your interest, please feel free to contact us:

Vida Dolenc Pogačnik, vida.dolenc@amcham.si
Lara Luznar, lara.luznar@amcham.si

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