
Agenda
Inauguration of the Swedish Pavilion
Monday June 22, 2026 12:30 - 13:00 The Swedish Pavilion
Join us for the inauguration of the Swedish Pavilion at BIO International 2026, hosted together with the Consulate General of Sweden in San Francisco, as we cut the ribbon for Sweden's presence at this year's convention. This ceremony marks the kick-off of a four-day celebration of Sweden's life sciences ecosystem, reflecting how innovations from the North are shaping the future of global health. Welcome remarks will be delivered by Consul General Cecilia Ekholm, and there will of course be fika - the Swedish tradition of gathering over coffee and pastries to connect.
Swedish Biotech & U.S Investors: Navigating Today's Investment Climate Time
Monday June 22, 2026 13:00 - 14:00 The Swedish Pavilion
Join Swedish biotech companies and investors from Biocom California’s network for an informal discussion on the current life science investment landscape. The session will explore trends in biotech financing, investor expectations, partnership opportunities, and how companies can position themselves in a challenging but evolving market environment. Hosted at the Swedish Pavilion during BIO International Convention 2026, the event offers a platform for dialogue, networking, and transatlantic exchange between innovators and investors shaping the future of biotech.
Cold Chain in Motion: Building Adaptive Pharma Supply Chains from Clinical Trials to Commercial Scale
Tuesday June 23, 2026 10:30 - 10:55 The Swedish Pavilion
Pharma cold chains are under increasing pressure from geopolitical disruption, disease outbreaks, evolving product formats, and the need to scale complex therapies from clinical trials to commercial markets. Featuring perspectives from YSDS, Envirotainer, and DSV, this panel will explore how pharma companies and their partners can build more adaptive, resilient, and patient-centric cold chains by combining specialized logistics expertise, temperature-controlled infrastructure, global network capabilities, and stronger cross-sector collaboration.
Midsummer celebration at the Swedish Pavilion
Tuesday June 23, 2026 17:00 - 18:30 The Swedish Pavilion
Join us for a Midsummer celebration at the Swedish Pavilion at BIO International 2026! As the longest days of the year pass by, we invite you to celebrate Midsummer the Nordic way: with music, dancing, traditional food, and yes - even a maypole. Whether you're an old friend of the Nordics or discovering our life science community for the first time, you are warmly welcome to join us for an evening of networking, joy, and the voices of a live Swedish choir.
Beyond the Molecule: How Swedish Drug Delivery Platforms are Reshaping Modern Medicine
Wednesday June 24, 2026 10:30 - 10:55 The Swedish Pavilion
The way a drug is delivered can be just as important as the drug itself. Three Swedish innovators - Camurus, Orexo, and NOSA - have each built proprietary platforms that are redefining what is possible in drug development. This panel explores how delivery innovation is improving patient outcomes and unlocking new therapeutic possibilities.
Canada-Sweden Oncology Exchange at BIO International Convention
Wednesday June 24, 2026 14:00 - 15:00 The Swedish Pavilion
Join BIOTECanada and SwedenBIO for a Sweden-Canada oncology event at BIO, hosted at the Swedish Pavilion. This session will feature a panel of leading experts from Canada and Sweden, bringing together perspectives from industry, research, healthcare, and innovation to explore shared priorities and emerging opportunities in oncology.The panel discussion will be followed by informal networking, offering delegates a chance to connect, exchange ideas, and strengthen cross-border collaboration within the life sciences ecosystem. This event highlights the strong and growing partnership between Canada and Sweden and their shared commitment to advancing innovation in cancer research, commercialization, and treatment.