About this Event
For the past decade, SoCal TBA has connected the biotech communities of Southern California and Taiwan. This year’s theme, “From Foundations to Frontiers: AI, Innovation, and the Future of Biomedicine,” brings together leaders in venture capital, biotech startups, academia, and industry to explore how AI is transforming the future of medicine.
Whether you are a founder, investor, scientist, student, or biotech professional, this symposium is designed to help you build relationships, discover new ideas, and stay ahead of where the industry is going next.
What You’ll Gain
- Meet the people driving biotech forward
Connect with VCs, startup founders, academic innovators, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of healthcare and life sciences.
- Learn where AI is taking biopharma
Hear expert perspectives on AI-powered drug discovery, smart medical devices, TechBio, and the global IP strategies influencing the next generation of breakthroughs.
- Expand your network and career opportunities
Meet program mentors, seasoned biotech veterans, and rising leaders for meaningful conversations, mentorship, and future collaborations.
Join hundreds of professionals at UCLA CNSI as we celebrate ten years of community and look ahead to the next era of biotechnology.
Register now to be part of the next frontier.
Learn more: https://socaltbatw.org/2026-socal-tba-annual-symposium/
🍽️ Evening Networking Dinner
Join us for an evening of networking and community following the 2026 SoCal TBA Symposium.
The dinner begins at 6:30 PM and offers a relaxed setting for attendees, speakers, founders, investors, and professionals across biotech, pharma, healthcare, and academia to continue conversations beyond the daytime program.
This is an excellent opportunity to build meaningful connections in a smaller and more informal environment while celebrating the SoCal TBA community.
📍 Event Details
- Dinner start time: 6:30 PM
- Format: Networking dinner
- Location: To be announced to registered attendees
- Dress code: Business casual
🔔 Important Notes
- Dinner tickets are sold separately from symposium admission.
- You may attend the dinner even if you are not attending the symposium.
- If you are attending both, please make sure to register for both tickets separately.
- Seating is limited, and advance registration is strongly recommended.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
UCLA CNSI, 570 Westwood Plaza, Los Angeles, United States
USD 45.00 to USD 60.00
