Bionow is one of Climb’s partners - through their co‑delivery of ClimbHealth, where they help shape high‑impact content, champion innovation across the North, and bring their extensive life sciences network directly into the Climb community. Their support goes beyond the festival itself: Bionow amplifies our initiatives, collaborates on sector‑shaping programming, and connects thousands of founders, researchers, and industry leaders with opportunities that accelerate growth.
As we move through 2026, Bionow continues to energise the region with a standout lineup of events, here’s everything coming up across their calendar.
York & North Yorkshire Life Sciences Forum
25 February 2026 - York Biotech Campus
This brand-new regional forum brings together life sciences businesses, academics, investors, and policymakers to shape the future of Yorkshire’s health and biotech sector. With a focus on collaboration, visibility, and innovation, the forum serves as an important platform to strengthen the region’s cluster strategy. Registration requires approval.
2025 Bionow Annual Awards Dinner
5 March 2026 - Concorde Conference Centre
A highlight of the Bionow calendar, this black‑tie awards dinner invites the life sciences community to network and celebrate outstanding achievements across the sector - all beneath the iconic Concorde aircraft at the Concorde Conference Centre.
Bionow Precision Medicine Conference 2026
23 March 2026 - Nexus, University of Leeds
Precision medicine continues to redefine healthcare, and this flagship conference brings together thought leaders, clinicians, researchers, and innovators to explore advances in personalised treatment. With keynote presentations, technical tracks, and networking opportunities, it remains a cornerstone event for the field.
Bionow BioAI Summit 2026
This summit delves into the intersection of artificial intelligence and life sciences, showcasing how AI is reshaping diagnostics, drug discovery, and biomedical research. It is a must‑attend event for those navigating data-driven innovation.
Bionow Pharma Manufacturing Conference 2026
21 May 2026 - Hilton Liverpool City Centre Hotel
A major gathering for pharma manufacturing leaders, academics, and regulators, this conference tackles the latest challenges and opportunities in manufacturing technologies, sustainability, regulatory trends, and skills development across the North’s life sciences economy.
Bionow BioFocus Conference 2026
17 June 2026 - The Catalyst, Newcastle
BioFocus brings together experts from industry, academia, and research institutions to explore cutting‑edge developments in therapies, technology, and funding. With an agenda spanning next‑gen labs, sector trends, and innovation showcases, attendees gain insights into future‑shaping scientific progress.
Bionow Neuroscience Conference 2026
9 July 2026 - Sheffield Town Hall
The annual neuroscience conference convenes specialists to discuss breakthroughs in neurological research, diagnostics, and therapeutics. It remains an essential event for those working across neuroscience research and industry.