From AI-powered matchmaking to unforgettable socials at Petco Park, every experience is designed to spark meaningful connections.
Whether you are a biotech founder, scientist, investor, or vendor, Advanced Therapies Week 2026 is where 2,000 leaders come to find partners, customers, and capital.
Thousands of connections. Personalized recommendations. Your agenda, floor maps, and direct messaging all in one place. The app is your main portal to stay connected before, during, and after the show.
You can browse the delegate list, send meeting requests, and build your personalized schedule well before the event begins. With smart filters, you’ll quickly find the people most relevant to your goals, whether that’s biotechs, investors, CDMOs, or solution providers.
Monday February 9 | San Diego Wine & Culinary Center
Kick off Advanced Therapies Week in style at Sip & Connect, the official welcome party that blends great food, fine wine, and meaningful conversation.
This relaxed evening sets the tone for the week ahead. Catch up with colleagues, meet new faces, and start building the kind of relationships that continue long after the event is over.
Tickets are $159 each.
Tuesday February 10 - 12 | San Diego Convention Center
The hub of fresh ideas and bold ambition. The Innovation Zone is where early-stage start-ups get their spotlight and investors, pharma scouts, and partners come searching for what’s next.
Pods, pitches, and high-energy conversations give young companies visibility while giving delegates an inside track on emerging therapies and platforms. For founders, it’s the fastest route to credibility and capital. For investors, it’s where deals begin.
Tuesday February 10 | Petco Park Stadium
For one night only, Advanced Therapies Week takes over San Diego’s iconic Petco Park. This is networking on a grand scale, with food, drinks, and panoramic views of the city skyline.
It’s the biggest night of the week, where biotech leaders, investors, and solution providers come together in a setting that’s anything but corporate. Deals, introductions, and collaborations all happen here, against a backdrop you’ll never forget.
Tickets are $129 each.
Wednesday February 11 | The Hilton Bayfront
Forget stiff networking receptions. At Topgolf, it’s all about relaxed connections over two hours of fun, food, and drinks with senior decision-makers and peers.
No golf skills required, just show up ready for conversation. Whether you’re swinging a club or cheering from the sidelines, this curated event is designed to spark relationships in a casual, memorable setting.
Tickets are $179 each.
Wednesday February 11 | The Hilton Bayfront Lobby
Start your mornings with fresh air and fresh ideas by joining the Phacilitate run club. This relaxed jog along San Diego’s scenic waterfront brings together early risers looking to energize their day.
Conversations flow as naturally as the pace. You’ll find yourself brainstorming, networking, and connecting with fellow attendees in an entirely different environment.
February 9 - 12 | San Diego Convention Center
Your Advanced Therapies Week ticket includes daily breakfasts, lunches, and coffee breaks. Built-in networking opportunities with thousands of peers on the show floor.
Every meal is a chance to strike up new conversations, reconnect with familiar faces, and continue discussions from earlier sessions. It’s networking made natural, with no extra effort required.
February 9 - 12 | San Diego Convention Center
Sometimes the best connections are the ones you can’t plan. With the entire advanced therapies ecosystem gathered in one place for four days, opportunities are everywhere.
It might be a chance introduction over coffee, a quick exchange in the elevator, or a reunion that sparks the next big collaboration. At Advanced Therapies Week, serendipity is built into the experience.
February 9 - 12 | The Hilton Bayfront
The Hilton San Diego Bayfront isn’t just our official hotel, it’s the center of after-hours networking. With exclusive rates for attendees, it’s where most delegates will be based throughout the week.
From casual breakfast meetups to late-night conversations in the lobby, this is where chance encounters become new opportunities. Staying here means never missing a moment of the networking momentum.
