23rd edition of BioAsia to take place on 17 & 18 Feb 2026 in Hyderabad

The official announcement for BioAsia 2026, the 23rd edition of Asia’s premier life sciences and health-tech forum, was released by Minister D. Sridhar Babu (Minister for IT, Electronics & Communications, and Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana), in the presence of Sanjay Kumar, IAS (Special Chief Secretary, Industries & Commerce and ITE&C Departments, Government of Telangana), Shakthi M Nagappan (CEO, Telangana Life Sciences) and other dignitaries. The poster release marks the ceremonial commencement of preparations for the upcoming summit scheduled to be held from 16–18 February 2026 in Hyderabad.

Over the past two decades, BioAsia has emerged as Asia’s foremost platform for life sciences, biopharma, health-tech, and medical innovation, consistently bringing together global leaders, investors, innovators, researchers, and policymakers. Each edition has showcased cutting-edge science while reinforcing Hyderabad and Telangana’s position as a global hub for biopharma, vaccines, medtech, and digital health innovation, supported by world-class infrastructure and a deep pool of scientific talent.

The 23rd edition of BioAsia is themed ‘TechBio Unleashed: AI, Automation & the Biology Revolution.’ The theme reflects the pivotal convergence of biology, data, and deep technology that is reshaping drug discovery, diagnostics, manufacturing of therapies, and healthcare delivery globally. TechBio is transforming how diseases are understood, how therapies are designed, and how care is delivered—making healthcare more predictive, personalised, and accessible while strengthening a resilient and inclusive global health system.

Speaking on the occasion, Minister for IT, Electronics & Communications, and Industries & Commerce, Government of Telangana, D. Sridhar Babu said, “As Telangana embarks its journey towards becoming a $3 Trillion Economy by 2047, Lifesciences sector will play a critical role in shaping the growth of the state. Marquee event like BioAsia showcases Telangana’s leadership in life sciences and healthcare innovation and acts as a pivotal platform to foster new partnerships and explore opportunities for growth in this segment. With the release of the BioAsia 2026 poster, we begin yet another exciting journey that will bring together the world’s brightest minds to advance the TechBio revolution and build a healthier future for all.”

The summit is expected to deliver strategic value for startups, researchers, investors, policymakers, and global organizations. BioAsia 2026 will connect innovators with investors, act as a bridge between laboratory breakthroughs and market adoption, and provide a forum for policymakers to co-create regulatory frameworks that encourage innovation while safeguarding patient safety and public interest.