Hong Kong made a significant mark at the BIO International Convention 2026 in San Diego, California this week, with its largest ever delegation of life and health technology innovators gathering under a unified banner to showcase the city's growing stature as a global biotechnology hub.
The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) led the delegation, which comprised 41 technology firms, research institutes and university spin-offs. Five of Hong Kong's universities, all ranked among the global top 100 in the latest QS World University Rankings, joined the effort, underscoring the city's strength in research and talent development. The Hong Kong Pavilion spotlighted breakthroughs in AI-enabled biotech, therapeutics, diagnostics and pharmaceutical innovation.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in San Francisco (HKETO San Francisco) coordinated the city's broader presence at the convention in collaboration with HKSTP, Invest Hong Kong, and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), under the Economic and Trade Express platform.
On the eve of the convention, the partners hosted "Bio Nexus HK: From Showcase to Partnership", a networking and business matching event that drew more than 100 guests, including investors, company founders and senior decision-makers. A fireside chat and networking dinner created fertile ground for cross-border dialogue and deal-making.
