From Foundations to Frontiers:
AI, Innovation, and the Future of Biomedicine
🗓️ Date: June 21, 2026 (Sunday)
🕣 Time: 8:30 AM – 6:30 PM
📍 Venue: UCLA CNSI,
570 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA, 90095
About This Event
The 2026 SoCal TBA 10th Anniversary Symposium is Southern California’s premier biotechnology networking event for Taiwanese and international biotech professionals. Held at UCLA CNSI in Los Angeles, CA on June 21, 2026. this full-day conference brings together over 1,000 attendees from academia, industry, and the investment community.
Who attends: Biotech professionals, life science researchers, pharmaceutical scientists, medical device engineers, startup founders, venture capitalists, and students across Southern California — from Los Angeles and San Diego to Orange County.
What to expect: Expert panels and keynote talks covering AI-powered drug discovery, TechBio, translational research, medical devices, and global biotech investment trends. Past symposiums have featured 50+ industry leaders and attracted professionals from companies across the SoCal biotech corridor.
Why this symposium stands out: For ten years, SoCal TBA has been the bridge connecting the Southern California biotech ecosystem with Taiwan’s life sciences industry. Whether you are looking for your next job opportunity, your next co-founder, or your next investment — this is where those connections happen.
What You Will Gain
Meet the people driving biotech forward
Connect with VCs, startup founders, academic innovators, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences.
Learn where AI is taking biopharma
Hear expert perspectives on AI-powered drug discovery, smart medical devices, TechBio, and the global IP strategies influencing the next generation of breakthroughs.
Expand your network and career opportunities
Meet program mentors, seasoned biotech veterans, and rising leaders for meaningful conversations, mentorship, and future collaborations.
Speaker List
This year’s lineup features venture capitalists, AI biotech founders, life science executives, and career strategists from leading organizations across Southern California. More speakers to be announced.
Check out our speaker list HERE!
Explore the Full Program
A full-day symposium designed to connect science, innovation, and global strategy in life sciences. From AI-driven drug discovery to biotech investment trends and translational research. the program brings together leaders across academia, industry, and venture capital.
10th Anniversary Networking Dinner
Celebrate SoCal TBA’s 10th anniversary with an evening of meaningful conversations and community connection. Designed as an intimate networking experience following the symposium, the dinner brings together speakers, biotech professionals, founders, investors, and attendees in a smaller-group setting beyond the daytime program.
Ticket Pricing
Priority rate
Apr 21 – Apr 22
Registration closed
Advance rate
Apr 23 – May 20
Registration closed
Regular rate
May 21 – Jun 14
Symposium only · Dinner not included
Closes Jun 14 — tap to register
Networking Dinner
Add-onJune 21 · 6:30 PM · Separate ticket · No symposium ticket required · Seating limited
$45
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Sponsorship
Our sponsors enable this symposium and help drive innovation across the biotech community.
A Small Thank-You for Our Community
As we celebrate 10 years of SoCalTBA, we’re excited to share a limited-edition tote bag with our supporters. Thank you for helping us build and grow the biotech community over the past decade.
FAQs
Is this event open to non-members?
Yes. The symposium is open to all biotech and life science professionals in Southern California and beyond. Non-member tickets are available on Eventbrite.
Where is UCLA CNSI located?
The California NanoSystems Institute is located at 570 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, CA 90095, on the UCLA campus. Paid parking is available in nearby campus structures.
What fields does the symposium cover?
Topics include artificial intelligence in biomedicine, pharmaceutical development, medical devices, translational research, biotech entrepreneurship, venture capital, and career development in life sciences.
Is this event suitable for students?
Absolutely. Academic-rate tickets are available, and the symposium is designed to connect students with industry mentors and career opportunities in the SoCal biotech community.
Has SoCal TBA hosted events like this before?
Yes — since 2017, SoCal TBA has hosted 9 annual symposiums attracting 1,000+ attendees each year, with 50+ expert speakers covering topics from translational research and pharma to regulatory strategy and entrepreneurship.
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