BioJapan 2026
Overview
One of Asia's largest biotechnology partnering events. Pharma and biotech companies, regenerative medicine and healthcare players, researchers, investors, and startups gather for one-on-one partnering meetings via a dedicated system. In 2025, 1,090 exhibitors from 36 countries and regions joined, with over 22,000 visitors and 24,000 partnering meetings. Co-located with events such as Regenerative Medicine JAPAN.
Foundation
- Founded
- 1986
- Founder
- Japan Bioindustry Association (JBA) and others
One of the world's longest-running bio industry events, started in 1986 and evolved from a trade show into a partnering-centered BtoB event
Transition
- 1986 First edition
- 2025 Largest edition to date. 1,090 exhibitors from 36 countries and regions, 22,167 visitors and over 24,000 partnering meetings
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