Taking place from 9th-11th March 2026 in San Diego, BPI West brings together more than 800 biopharma professionals to explore the latest innovations across biomanufacturing, including cell and gene therapies, vaccines and advanced biologics. With over 90 exhibitors, scientific poster sessions and high-value networking, it’s a key date in the industry calendar.
Representing the community at the event will be Jamie Thorpe, Associate Director at BioTalent, alongside Steven Fuller, Founder of Race in STEM. If you’re attending or planning to be there, Jamie and Steven would love to connect!
New for 2026, attendees can access a complimentary Exhibit Hall Pass on Wednesday 11 March, as well as a 30% discount on the full conference pass using the code RACEINSTEMBIO30. Registration closes on 13 February 2026.
We will also be running a Talent AI Bootcamp at this event, from 9am-12pm on 10th March. This is an interactive session designed to help biopharma organisations navigate AI implementation and workforce planning.
The first half covers the theoretical framework and models for assessing which roles should be automated or digitalised and identifying required AI skills. In the second half, participants apply these tools to their own organisations through live case studies and calculations, leaving with a self-evaluated roadmap for their workforce transformation.
