Change has become a constant in pharma as new regulatory leaders, policies and market shifts impact where the industry is headed. The remaining conferences in 2026 promise a way to navigate myriad opportunities and challenges shaping pharma’s future.
Attendees at these events can dive into discussions and sessions around the industry’s most pressing trends such as AI, investments in the biotech market, dealmaking, obesity drug development, tariffs, manufacturing, notable policies around pricing, regulatory changes and more.
From exhibits that showcase the latest in cutting-edge technologies to keynote addresses from top industry leaders, here’s a look at what’s in store at the key conferences for pharma executives and professionals in 2026.
Top pharma industry conferences in 2026
BioProcess International
Sept. 22-25, 2026
Boston, Massachusetts
Bioprocessing innovations — including cell and gene therapy manufacturing advances — take center stage at this large, yearly event.
CPhI Worldwide
Oct. 6-8, 2026
Milan, Italy
Pharma professionals from around the world convene each year at this massive event dedicated to the latest in manufacturing technologies.
American Heart Association Annual Meeting
Nov. 7-9, 2026
Chicago, Illinois
The AHA’s annual conference is a place to catch up on the latest cardiovascular treatments and candidates in the pipeline.
19th Clinical Trials on Alzheimer’s Disease
Nov. 16-19
Boston, Massachusetts
Focused on medicines for Alzheimer’s disease, CTAD hosts scientists and experts in the field to discuss new treatment approaches for the neurological condition.
American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting
Dec. 12-15
New Orleans, Louisiana
This meeting regularly features compelling new research on treatments for diseases of the blood, from cancers to non-malignant disorders like sickle cell and beta thalassemia.
