The pharma and biotech industry is changing rapidly — from treatment innovations to the financial ecosystem — and it’s important for leaders in the space to keep their finger on the pulse. What better way than to attend one of the many conferences taking place each year?
In 2025, the conference calendar is chock full of opportunities to meet with colleagues from around the world and encounter new ones who are shaping the industry’s future.
You never know what might happen at these events — take it from Roivant CEO Matt Gline.
When he met up with Roche leaders at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference in 2023, he thought he was walking into a meet-and-greet situation, but it turned out to be the impetus for a major $7 billion deal with Roche that was a turning point for his company.
From major innovations at one of the many medical conferences this year to an expected turnaround in dealmaking for 2025, these meetings offer insight and knowledge as the industry faces its next big challenges and embraces its new opportunities.
Here are some of the major conferences lined up throughout the year.
Top pharma and biotech conferences 2025
43rd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference
Jan. 13-16, 2025
San Francisco, California
The largest pharma industry gathering is one of the first of the year, hosing thousands of leaders in San Francisco for business updates and dealmaking opportunities.
American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Sessions
March 29-31
Chicago, Illinois
This conference brings together the world of cardiology with a focus on cardiovascular innovation and clinical advances.
American Association of Cancer Research Annual Meeting
April 25-30
Chicago, Illinois
Oncology research is a core pillar of the biopharma industry, and the AACR’s annual meeting is home to some of the biggest breakthroughs and advances in cancer treatment research.
American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy Annual Meeting
May 13-17, 2025
New Orleans, Louisiana
With innovation in gene and cell therapy pushing the frontiers of the industry, the ASGCT annual meeting is where scientists and cutting-edge biotech leaders showcase their work.
American Society of Clinical Oncology Annual Meeting
May 30-June 3
Chicago, Illinois
The most advanced and important clinical studies in the world of cancer research are the focus at this gathering of oncologists that brings together the biggest names in the pharma arena.
Drug Information Association Global Annual Meeting
June 15-19
Washington, D.C.
The DIA’s annual meeting is a gathering of leaders from biotech, pharma and health tech to discuss the many ways the research landscape is evolving.
BIO International Convention
June 16-19
Boston, Massachusetts
The largest meeting of biotech professionals features the latest in cutting-edge research, presentations from industry leaders and a place to network with colleagues from around the life sciences.
American Diabetes Association Scientific Sessions
June 20-23
Chicago, Illinois
With the boom in new diabetes medications in recent years, the ADA’s conference is bound to showcase a wealth of data and trends in one of the fastest growing areas of the industry.
American Heart Association Annual Meeting
Nov. 8-10
New Orleans, Louisiana
The AHA’s annual conference is a place to catch up on the latest cardiovascular treatments and candidates in the pipeline.
American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting
Dec. 6-9
Orlando, Florida
ASH, one of the last conferences of the year, represents a major column in the biopharma industry, and with advances in cell and gene therapy on the line, as well as improvements in standards of care, the meeting brings together experts who will discuss these innovations.
