San Diego Biotech & Life Science Events 2027: Complete Guide

San Diego Biotech & Life Science Events 2027: Complete Guide

San Diego is one of the world’s leading biotech hubs, and its event calendar reflects that. From antibody engineering and cell therapy to lab automation, radiopharmaceuticals and immuno-oncology, the city hosts specialist meetings almost every month.

This guide lists the main San Diego biotech and life science events from October 2026 to mid-2027, explains why the region matters, and shows how to plan a productive trip.

Key takeaways

• January 2027 is San Diego’s busiest month: radioligand therapy, lung cancer, protein science and advanced therapies meetings all run within two weeks.
• Immuno-oncology and biomarker teams should note ImmunoMark Summit San Diego (10–11 February 2027), the West Coast launch of the series.
• Partnering and investment come together at the Biocom California Global Partnering & Investor Conference (23–25 February 2027).
• Dates were checked against official organiser websites where possible. Events marked “dates TBC” have only a month confirmed.

San Diego biotech events: October 2026 to mid-2027

Note that several large meetings move between cities: in 2027, BIO International Convention is in Philadelphia and the AACR Annual Meeting is in Orlando.

Why San Diego matters for biotech

San Diego’s life science industry is concentrated in a few neighbourhoods north of downtown. Torrey Pines is the flagship cluster, with University Town Center (UTC) and Sorrento Mesa close by. Within a few miles you will find:

• World-class research institutes: the Salk Institute, Scripps Research and Sanford Burnham Prebys, alongside UC San Diego.
• Cancer care and research: UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center, San Diego’s only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.
• Immunology expertise: the La Jolla Institute for Immunology, which studies the immune system in cancer, infectious disease and autoimmunity.
• A deep talent pool: CBRE ranks San Diego eighth in the US for life sciences talent, with core biotech and pharma jobs growing 1.7% year on year as of April 2026.

For immuno-oncology, genomics and cell therapy companies, that density of science, talent and partners makes San Diego one of the most efficient places in the world to do business development.

How to plan a San Diego biotech trip

• Use January and February. With seven events in under six weeks, one well-planned trip can cover protein science, cell therapy, radiopharmaceuticals and immuno-oncology.
• Build in site visits. Torrey Pines, UTC and Sorrento Mesa are close together, so meetings with local companies are easy to fit around a conference.
• Book 1:1 meetings in advance. Events with structured partnering, such as Biocom’s partnering conference and ImmunoMark’s pre-arranged 1:1s, save days of follow-up.
• Connect the coasts. If you also work with Boston’s biotech community, see our Boston biotech and life sciences events guide. Heading to Europe? Our London biotech and life sciences events guide covers the same period. See also our list of the best immuno-oncology conferences to attend.

Join us at ImmunoMark Summit San Diego, 10–11 February 2027

ImmunoMark Summit San Diego is the West Coast launch of the series: two focused days on immuno-oncology and biomarker-driven precision medicine for 300+ senior pharma, biotech and diagnostics leaders, 70% at VP level or above. It runs two parallel streams, Immuno-Oncology and Biomarkers & CDx, with pre-arranged 1:1 meetings and a Day 1 Drinks Reception.

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FAQs

What are the main biotech events in San Diego in 2027?

Key 2027 events include Advanced Therapies Week and PepTalk (18–21 January), SLAS2027 (30 January – 3 February), ImmunoMark Summit San Diego (10–11 February), the Biocom California Global Partnering & Investor Conference (23–25 February) and Drug Discovery Chemistry (19–22 April).

Where is San Diego’s biotech cluster?

Most of San Diego’s life science companies and research institutes are in Torrey Pines, University Town Center (UTC) and Sorrento Mesa, north of downtown.

Is BIO International Convention in San Diego in 2027?

No. BIO 2026 was held in San Diego, but BIO 2027 takes place in Philadelphia.

Is there an immuno-oncology conference in San Diego in 2027?

Yes. ImmunoMark Summit San Diego on 10–11 February 2027 focuses on immuno-oncology and biomarkers, with two parallel streams and pre-arranged 1:1 meetings.