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BIO Middle East
May 11–13, 2026
Riyadh Exhibition & ConventionCenter (Malham), Saudi Arabia

Attend BIO Middle East

Where Developers, Innovators, and Investors Redefine Biotech's Future

Positioning the Kingdom as the Regional Leader in Biotech Innovation

The global biotech industry is entering its fastest growth cycle yet, with the cell and gene therapy market expected to rise from $25 billion in 2025 to $58 billion by 2030. Add to that the surge in mRNA therapeutics, digital biotech, and AI-driven drug discovery, and it’s clear that biotech is no longer a niche - it’s the engine of global healthcare and economic transformation.

At BIO Middle East, you’re at the center of this momentum. Gear up to network with biopharma multinationals, startups & scaleups, digital healthcare pioneers, investors, and regional healthcare government leaders.

The ultimate launchpad for biotech startups

Discover Breakthroughs

Explore the latest advances in cell & gene therapy, vaccines, biomanufacturing, genomics, and digital biotech - from early-stage R&D to commercialization.

Network with Decision-Makers

Meet the people shaping the industry — government leaders, investors, big pharma executives, and the next wave of biotech entrepreneurs — all under one roof.

Gain Market Intelligence

Get the insights that matter, from how Vision 2030 and the National Biotechnology Strategy are creating unprecedented opportunities for investment and localization to scaling across the Middle East.

Meet and Connect with the Key Players Driving the Biotech Value Chain

Meet leaders from across the entire biotech value chain

Biopharma & Biotech Companies

Investors, VCs & Sovereign Funds

Government Leaders & Regulators

Academia & Research Centers

Digital healthcare & AI pioneers

CROs, CDMOs & manufacturers

Lab Equipment & Technology Providers

Genomics & Proteomics Leaders

Main Conference Stage

Tailored for CEOs, executives, investors, regulators, and policymakers, the stage promises to engage you in therapeutic-focused investment sessions and explore global pharma and biotech trends with a strong regional focus. Expect to hear from visionary keynotes, strategic investment outlooks, and policy roundtable discussions.

Technical Stage – Therapeutic Insights

Dive into cell & gene therapy, vaccines, and biomanufacturing, with clinical case studies, regulatory panels, and exhibitor sessions. Perfect for scientists, clinical trial managers, and regulatory professionals seeking R&D visibility and knowledge exchange.

Biotech Innovation Pitches

Where startups pitch pipelines and technologies to investors and potential buyers. Over three days, discover early-stage innovations, SME projects, and research breakthroughs ready for scale-up, licensing, or acquisition.

partneringONE® Matchmaking

A global-standard matchmaking platform enabling curated one-to-one meetings with investors, pharma, and biotech peers. Structured, efficient, and built for deal-making.

Deals Hub

The dedicated space where agreements are signed. From investment deals to licensing contracts, this is the business engine room of BIO Middle East.

EBD Academy – Commercial & Exhibitor Workshops

Hands-on training to sharpen your partnering, pitching, and commercialization skills. Learn how to navigate regulation, attract investors, and move from research to reality.

Be Where The Future Of Biotech Takes Shape