The AI Opportunity: Revolutionizing Clinical Trials, Transforming Healthcare

Special event at the 2025 BIO International Convention in Boston

Clinical Trials Ontario, Life Sciences Ontario, and OBIO® are bringing industry and research leaders together in Boston for an in-person event showcasing how artificial intelligence is transforming clinical trials and healthcare delivery.

Join the event on Monday, June 16, 2025, at the Westin Boston Seaport District for a morning of insights and networking as we explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping clinical trials and the broader healthcare landscape.

Key discussion areas include:

• Impact of AI on clinical trials and data integration

• Ontario and Canada’s advantages in conducting AI-driven research and innovation

• Opportunities to enhance patient care and accelerate therapeutic development

Designed for leaders in the pharmaceutical and medical device industries, CROs, and business and healthcare innovators, this event highlights the strength of Canada’s research ecosystem and its role in advancing the future of global healthcare.

The event is sponsored by:

LSO Knowledge and Networking Breakfast: Canada’s Moment to Lead – Brain Gain & Talent Access in Canada’s Life Sciences Sector

As political and cultural tensions escalate south of the border, science is increasingly caught in the crossfire. For many researchers and professionals, Canada is emerging as a haven — a place where scientific collaboration and innovation can thrive.

This gives Canada a unique window of opportunity to attract world-class talent across life sciences. But talent attraction is only the first step.

• How do we integrate, retain, and support this talent long term?

• Do we have the infrastructure and policies in place to ensure they succeed?

• Can we create an ecosystem where both homegrown and international professionals can flourish?

Fueling Life Sciences Growth: Toronto’s Capital Ecosystem

Canada’s life sciences sector is gaining ground, ranking 1st globally among G7 countries in the number of clinical trials per population, and home to over 3,500 life sciences companies in Ontario alone. But despite this success, we are missing one key ingredient - the capital to scale these firms at home. Despite more than $3 trillion in Canadian pension assets, fewer than 40% of start-ups receive funding from domestic sources. What will it take to fuel the growth we need to anchor this critical sector and compete on a global scale?

Join investors, founders, and policymakers for a high-impact breakfast focused on one of the sector’s most pressing barriers: access to domestic growth capital. Walk away with the insights and connections needed to move from potential to scale.

Celebrating One Year of SpinUp

This anniversary event will feature special guest speakers, startup showcase, SpinUp tours, announcements on the AbbVie Biotech Innovators Award and the 2025 Blue Ticket, and more!

This is a private event.

Toronto Life Sciences Summit

What You'll Learn: 

• Innovation and Commercialization: Discover the latest innovations emerging from Toronto’s leading life sciences institutions and learn about how the commercialization process for life sciences innovations is being streamlined in the region.

• Supply and Demand: Discuss current dynamics and learn about how developers and investors are working to address the lack of supply in relation to demand.

• Funding and Investment: Gain insight into various funding sources, including venture capital, private equity and government grants and if there will be a continued trend of large investment after AstraZeneca's C$820M investment into Canada. Learn about the current trends in life sciences investment in Toronto.

• Sustainability and Resilience: Learn about sustainable practices in biotechnology and pharmaceutical research, and discover how these practices can enhance long-term viability and marketability.

• Collaborative Efforts: Dive into the impact of partnerships between academia, healthcare and industry on advancing life sciences.

• Support Systems: Learn about the role of incubators, accelerators and funding opportunities in nurturing life sciences startups.

Dr. Maura Campbell, President and CEO of OBIO® will be among the speakers at the Summit.

LSO Awards Gala

Celebrating their 22nd year, LSO’s Annual Celebration of Success Awards Presentation has formed a reputation as an important platform to recognize the individuals and companies driving the success of Ontario life sciences. The LSO Awards Presentation is the largest single fundraising vehicle — supporting their advocacy, educational, and networking events. The event also served an important charitable function: proceeds from the gala fundraising effort will support youth in STEM education, empowering the next generation of life sciences talent.

Canada’s Medtech Conference 2025

The 2025 conference will feature insightful sessions and discussions addressing the most pressing challenges and opportunities in medtech today. Past conferences have welcomed esteemed dignitaries, including Ministers of Health, hospital CEOs, and other prominent voices, and this year promises to deliver the same caliber of expertise and dialogue.

The event will include Medtech Canada’s Annual General Meeting, a networking lunch, a thought-provoking conference program, and a vibrant reception to close the day. Attendees will gain valuable insights and forge connections that will help shape the future of medical technology in Canada and beyond.

Mintz's Early-Stage Life Sciences Companies and Investors Networking Event

This is Mintz’s annual invite-only networking (and deal-making) opportunity for leading Canadian and US life sciences investors, partners, and Canadian early-stage companies.

CCI Capital & Growth Summit

Presented by the Council of Canadian Innovators (CCI), this exclusive annual symposium is tailored for high-growth technology companies based in Canada, as well as those looking to support their global expansion. 

This fast-paced, half-day event is designed with contemporary CEOs and investors in focus, making it the ideal platform for leaders and financiers in Canada's innovation ecosystem. We look forward to welcoming you in 2025!

1st Annual Innovation Conference (OMNITech "all-tech")

Dr. Maura Campbell, President and CEO of OBIO, will be part of the panel discussion on “IP Goldmines: Turning Innovation into Strategic Advantage” to discuss how to protect, leverage, and monetize your research before your competitors do.

Navigating Cross Border Changes – Embracing Opportunity and Adaptability in Life Sciences 

Join experts from life sciences and beyond for a high-impact knowledge and networking breakfast session to decode how Canadian life sciences can leverage global disruption as a competitive advantage. This panel discussion will discuss strategies for navigating cross-border changes and transforming challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. The event will feature insights from industry experts, government representatives, and academic thought leaders on adapting to regulatory shifts, supply chain disruptions, and emerging market dynamics.

 Discussion Focus

• Strategies for supply chain resilience and diversification

• Investment and funding landscape in a changing global environment

• Innovation partnerships that transcend borders

• Workforce development and talent mobility

Connect with the University of Toronto’s entrepreneurship community, including startups, accelerators, and ecosystem partners at the True Blue Expo on March 6.

Speak with the founders of over 40+ of U of T’s top startups who will be demoing their products and services, looking for partners, customers, investment and talent. U of T’s 12+ campus accelerators and a number of innovation ecosystem community partners will also have a presence.

True Blue Expo will take place as part of True Blue Impact Day on March 6th, in the culmination of U of T Entrepreneurship Week.

We will be exhibiting, come say hi!

Join BioTEC Conference 2025 on March 1 at the University of Waterloo for Canada’s premier bioengineering and biotechnology conference, where innovation meets impact. 🌱🧬

This year, the conference is bringing together leading experts, researchers, and industry professionals for a day packed with insightful talks, networking opportunities, and groundbreaking discussions in the biotech space. Whether you’re a student, entrepreneur, or professional—this is your chance to connect and grow!

We are delighted to sponsor the BioTEC Conference as part of our efforts to advance the next generation of health tech leaders and innovators.  

Theme: Women, Innovation, and Impact: Shaping the Future of Life Sciences

Celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science with an inspiring Knowledge and Networking breakfast that showcases how women leaders are transforming the life sciences landscape.

Discover real-life stories of career journeys, resilience, creativity, and leadership that are reshaping the future of life sciences. Whether you're a student, professional, or science enthusiast, this event offers a unique window into the transformative power of women and girls in science.

This powerful panel is comprised of extraordinary women leaders contributing to research, innovation, and entrepreneurship in STEM fields.

• Moderator: Dr. Garima Ghale, Associate Director at OBIO®

• Christine Allen, Co-Founder & CEO, Intrepid Labs

• Danielle Paes, Chief Pharmacy Officer, Canadian Pharmacy Association

• Tamara Seales, President, Seaford Pharmaceuticals

Curious about the future of biotech in Canada? 🌟 Join us in collaboration with Rotman Entrepreneurship And Venture Capital Association for an insightful panel discussion with leading venture capitalists and industry stakeholders as we dive into investment opportunities in this growing sector. Stay afterward for a networking session to connect with peers and professionals in the field.

LSO Knowledge and Networking Breakfast

LSO’s Knowledge and Networking Breakfast Forum facilitates valuable professional development and networking opportunities. Issues impacting our industry are discussed and best practices are presented, providing an opportunity for community members to learn from each other. 

Medicine by Design Symposium

This year’s symposium is themed “Driving translation with transformative science.” Invited speakers and Medicine by Design principal investigators will focus on telling strong translational stories, starting with leading edge science and enabling technologies through to commercialization and patient impact.

Since 2016, Medicine by Design has married high risk, high reward research, with a strategy for accelerating the translation of emerging innovations toward new regenerative medicine products and companies.

OBIO® is thrilled to be a sponsor of this event.

HaloHealth Live! XXV Investment Event

Patient Engagement Forum: Collaborating for Innovation

FemTech Canada Forum

Join Femtech Canada for an intimate full-day forum, designed to energize and unite stakeholders in the Canadian femtech sector. This invitation-only event will bring together key opinion leaders, industry experts, and advocates to discuss the opportunities within the $1 trillion global industry.

With the right support, Canada can achieve better health outcomes, drive economic growth, and demonstrate global leadership in a large and growing industry. Whether you are with a large corporation or small business, an investor or researcher, your support will play a critical role in shaping the future of femtech and ensuring Canada remains at the forefront of this growing industry.

This invite-only event will include important discussions and quality networking opportunities.

McMaster Innovation Showcase 2024

Presented by the McMaster Industry Liaison Office (MILO) and Leyla Soleymani, Associate Vice-President, Research (Entrepreneurship & Commercialization), Innovation Showcase 2024 will give members and partners of McMaster’s entrepreneurship community a chance to celebrate our research and commercialization successes and network with industry, investors, academics and innovators.

The Innovation Showcase will include:

• Expert panel discussions and showcase of early-stage technologies, copyright successes and McMaster startups

• Keynote speaker address (TBA)

• Postdoc Entrepreneur Fellowship pitch competition

• People’s choice poster competition

• Innovator Awards ceremony, followed by networking

Registration and light breakfast begins at 8:00 a.m., with talks starting at 9:00 a.m.

There will be many opportunities throughout the day to engage in one-on-one discussions and network with fellow entrepreneurial-minded students, faculty and staff, as well as industry professionals and investors.