Hot topic: The must attend healthcare conferences in Spring 2026
As Spring 2026 fast approaches, the life sciences calendar is shaping up to be one of the most energising and opportunity-rich seasons yet. Whether you’re seeking investment, scouting innovation, or expanding your network across Europe’s most dynamic biotech hubs, these conferences promise invaluable insights and connections.
With exclusive discounts, early-bird rates, and backtoback event weeks designed to maximise your time and impact, now is the moment to secure your place.
If you are still gathering your thoughts on how best to maximise your events calendar this year, allow us to flag the ‘must-attend’ Healthcare conferences of Spring 2026.
March
BioCapital Europe: 3 – 4th March, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Offering VCs and institutional investors unique and timely access to around 40 exciting biotech, medtech and diagnostics companies from the Benelux and Europe – make sure you don’t miss out on BioCapital 2026.
LSX RNA Leaders Europe Congress: 17 – 19th March, Vienna, Austria
From cutting edge RNA breakthroughs to real-world clinical insights and partnering opportunities, LSX RNA Leaders is the meeting place for leaders shaping the future of RNA medicine.
Make a 15% saving for all LSX 2025 European events by using Optimum’s exclusive discount. Please reach out to the team if you would like to find out more information.
Spring Innovation Week in Lisbon
BIO-Europe Spring and LSX Europe, for the first time, will run back-to-back as part of Spring Innovation Week.
BIO-Europe Spring: 23 – 25th March, Lisbon, Portugal
BIO-Europe Spring connects Europe’s top innovators with the global life science industry, showcasing the latest innovations which will advance the treatments of tomorrow.
Take advantage of the early bird discount and save up to €1,300 with registrations before the 6th of February!
LSX World Congress Europe: 25 – 26th March, Lisbon, Portugal
LSX World Congress Europe is a leading life science fundraising and investment event, bringing innovators and investors together through strategic 1:1 meetings and targeted networking.
Early- to mid-stage biotechnology, medical devices, diagnostics, and digital health companies, including university spin-outs, are attending seeking investment and collaboration opportunities.
When booking your partnering pass to LSX Europe, you will be eligible to gain an exclusive 50% discount on your BIO-Europe Spring ticket. Combine this with Optimum’s 15% F&F discount for LSX Europe events, reach out to the team for more information.
April
22nd Anglonordic Life Sciences Conference: 23rd April, London, UK
Optimum is once again proud programmers to the Anglonordic Life Sciences Conference agenda in 2026.
With an exciting day of speakers and networking, the conference brings together exclusively selected attendees composed of the C-suite of emerging European Life Science Companies, decision-makers from Europe’s key investor firms and Pharma companies, and key supporters of the Life Science Ecosystem.
Use our partnering discount and receive a wonderful 20% off the ticketed price.
May
Bio€quity: 4 – 6th May, Prague, Czech Republic
Now in its 26th year, Bio€quity Europe is where CEOs and investors connect and tackle the strategic challenges shaping the biotech industry.
This year tackles the question: ‘The Global Biotech Race Is On – Where Is Europe Headed?’ As companies race to source Asian innovation and geopolitical tensions reshape data, talent, and capital flows, biotech faces a new global reality. Can European biotech compete — and lead — in this environment? Will biotech leaders find new ways to collaborate, scale, and adapt amid shifting geopolitical and investment dynamics?
Find out the answers to these burning questions in Prague in May. Book your spot now to take advantage of the early bird rate by the 30th January!
Here’s to a productive, collaborative, and innovation-filled season ahead—see you on the conference circuit!
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