BIO 2024 provides an opportunity for biotechnology and pharmaceutical sector leaders, public sector representatives and health science researchers to network and develop partnerships. With more than 20,000 industry leaders from around the world expected to attend, it is the largest and most comprehensive event for the life sciences industry in North America.

“We are building a new health care system that prioritizes patients and empowers health care professionals. Albertans deserve the best health care possible, and we are eager to explore the best ways to work with the life sciences sector to ensure they receive it.”

Adriana LaGrange, Minister of Health                                                                                    

“Alberta’s life sciences sector continues to produce outstanding companies that are using technology to solve health care problems in new, innovative ways. I’m excited to share this irresistible momentum at BIO 2024, and to encourage innovators from around the world to take a closer look at Alberta.”

Nate Glubish, Minister of Technology and Innovation

While attending the conference, the ministers will meet with business leaders, leading pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and government representatives to promote Alberta’s life sciences sector, establish and maintain strategic relationships with high-profile stakeholders and position Alberta as a life sciences investment destination.

Minister LaGrange will travel with three staff members and Minister Glubish will travel with two staff. Trip expenses for the ministers will be posted on the travel and expense disclosure page.

Itinerary for Minister LaGrange, June 2-6*

June 2
  • Travel to San Diego, California

June 3
  • Attend BioAlberta Breakfast, provide opening remarks prior to a panel discussion on Alberta’s advantages in AI, machine learning and data
  • Meet with Siemens-Varian, Moderna, Novartis, Nova Scotia Ministry of Health and Wellness and vice-minister of Health of Saudi Arabia (joint with Minister Glubish)

June 4
  • Participate in an announcement with the Alberta Cancer Foundation
  • Attend various receptions

June 5
  • Meet with Roche and Innovative Medicines Canada (with Minister Glubish)

June 6
  • Return to Edmonton

*Subject to change.

Itinerary for Minister Glubish, June 2-6*

June 2
  • Travel to San Diego, California

June 3
  • Attend BioAlberta Breakfast, provide opening remarks and participate in a panel discussion on Alberta’s advantages in AI, machine learning and data
  • Meet with Siemens/Varian (with Minister LaGrange)
  • Meet with Vertex
  • Meet with Nova Scotia Ministry of Health and Wellness (with Minister LaGrange) 
  • Event with BIOTEC Canada and panel discussion with Canadian elected officials
  • Meet with vice minister of Health of Saudi Arabia (with Minister LaGrange)
  • Reception with Quebec delegation

June 4
  • Meet with Johnson & Johnson (with deputy minister and assistant deputy minister of health)
  • Meet with AbbVie
  • Event with the Alberta Cancer Foundation
  • Meet with Wisconsin Alumni Research Foundation (WARF)
  • Meet with GSK (with deputy minister and assistant deputy minister of health) 
  • Tour of Entos’ new commercial and research facility in La Jolla, California
  • Attend and speak at the Alberta delegation reception

June 5
  • Meet with Roche (with Minister LaGrange) 
  • Meet with Novo Nordisk (with deputy minister and assistant deputy minister of health)
  • Meet with Innovative Medicines Canada (with Minister LaGrange) 
  • Meet with Paladin Pharma

June 6
  • Return to Edmonton

*Subject to change.

 

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