What to expect
The Bio Innovation Conference is the Maryland Tech Council's full-day life sciences event, held Friday, October 23, 2026 from 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM. It brings together life sciences professionals, industry leaders, investors and startups for talks, networking, partnering and collaboration. Registration includes expert speakers and industry insights, access to the exhibit hall, One2One Partnering Meetings, interactive roundtables and a cocktail reception. Partnering meetings are not available to student registrants.
Who should attend
The conference is aimed at Maryland life sciences companies, including companies on an FDA pathway, plus the service providers and technology firms that work with them. Biotech and medtech founders looking for partners, investors or corporate contacts in the region are the main audience. Speakers and the agenda were not published on the registration page at the time of review.
Pricing
- Industry (life sciences companies earning revenue from research, development, manufacturing or distribution): $593 for MTC members, $791 for non-members.
- Solutions (legal, financial, staffing, consulting and technology firms): $1,055 for members, $1,319 for non-members.
- Government, non-profit and higher education: $300. Students: $150. These groups must contact Amy Speck (amy@mdtechcouncil.com) for a registration code.
- Exhibiting: $2,500 for members, $3,700 for non-members.
Venue and access
Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Road, Rockville, MD 20852.
How to register
Register on the Maryland Tech Council event page. Refund requests must be submitted in writing; the page states cancellations must be made within 48 hours of the scheduled event time to receive a refund, so confirm the policy with the organizer before registering.