A gathering of biotech leaders at the most innovative square mile on the planet...

BiotechTV is organizing an exclusive in-person gathering that will take place on July 21, 2026 in Kendall Square (Cambridge, MA, USA) of top biotech innovators, patient advocates, regulatory and policy experts, science communicators, and academic leaders. Goals of the summit include:

Celebrating the latest scientific advances of the biotech industry and showing how they are changing lives for the better.
Discussing how to turn around the narrative on science in the United States and beyond.
Brainstorming with top science communicators how the biotech industry can better speak with the general public about scientific innovation and bolster the public's support of investing in it.
Discussing what regulatory and policy changes are needed to ensure global competitiveness for the future.
Sparking a new era of scientific imagination for all.

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Speakers

Tuesday, July 21st, 2026

9:00 AM to noon

The MassBioHub

Kendall Square, Cambridge MA, USA

Free of charge

Request to Attend

Requesting to attend:

We are sorry to say that the Science Summit is already at full capacity. You may register your request to attend and we will aim to fill any slots that might open, though it is expected to be extremely limited. Thank you for your interest in attending, and for your support of BiotechTV.

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Kendall Square Innovation Tour Opportunity

SciComm Lineup

One goal of the summit is to discuss how the biotech industry can better communicate its work to improve the public's understanding of science and support of it. So we've invited top science communicators from around the country and world to join us, share their advice, and see the best of biotech in action. They’ll have the opportunity to interview panelists and speakers, and immerse themselves in the innovation happening in Kendall Square. Meet them:

Announcing the Summit:

At the conclusion of our program at noon, MassLive.com columnist and WBUR contributor (and longtime Boston Globe columnist) Scott Kirsner will be hosting a 1 hour Innovation Trail walking tour of Kendall Square for attendees who would like to join, including a special hosted tour at the Draper Labs Museum of Space. There are a limited number of spaces available for the tour, so please register your interest in participating after you receive confirmation of your conference RSVP acceptance.