biocrossroads life sciences summit
A Premier Gathering
of Indiana's Life Sciences Leaders
Indiana’s signature annual gathering for showcasing the state’s vibrant life sciences ecosystem and connecting leaders driving innovation, advancing health, and growing the BioHeartland’s global impact.
2026 biocrossroads life sciences summit
Harnessing AI for Life Sciences Advancement
Empowering Indiana's Innovation Engine
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
- October 28, 2026
- Hyatt Regency, Downtown Indianapolis
- 250+ life sciences and healthcare leaders
The 2026 Summit will bring together leaders applying AI across the full life sciences continuum, from research and development to advanced manufacturing, commercialization, clinical care and patient delivery.
Through expert panels, interactive demos and working sessions, attendees will examine practical use cases, emerging tools and the partnerships needed to turn AI-driven ideas into real impact.
biocrossroads life sciences summit
Shining a Spotlight on Indiana's Life Sciences Industry
The annual BioCrossroads Life Sciences Summit brings together leaders from academia, finance, government, industry, and philanthropy, to discuss the latest trends, research, and innovations in life sciences, and highlight the capabilities and advancements being made across Indiana’s ecosystem.
The Summit provides an opportunity to highlight Indiana’s role as a global hub for life sciences excellence, fostering collaboration and networking opportunities. It serves as a platform to celebrate achievements, explore future directions, and drive economic growth and innovation in the sector and underscores Indiana’s commitment to advancing health and well-being through life sciences.
summit sponsorship
Place your organization at the center of Indiana's life sciences conversation.
The annual Indiana Life Sciences Summit presented by BioCrossroads offers a wide range of sponsorship opportunities. To request a sponsorship prospectus or to discuss a sponsorship level that fits your organization’s needs, please contact BioCrossroads via the form below.
August M. Watanabe Life Sciences Champion of the Year Award
Honoring leadership.
Advancing Indiana's life sciences future.
Presented annually at the BioCrossroads Life Sciences Summit, the August M. Watanabe Life Sciences Champion of the Year Award recognizes individuals and organizations whose leadership and contributions have made a lasting impact on Indiana’s life sciences ecosystem. Established in honor of BioCrossroads’ late chairman, Dr. August “Gus” M. Watanabe, the award is a testament to the innovative spirit and enduring impact on the industry.
past summits
Conversations that continue beyond the day
Explore highlights, videos, reports, and recaps from previous BioCrossoads Life Sciences Summits.
2025 summit
One Health:
Advancing and Defining Indiana’s Leadership Opportunity
The 2025 BioCrossroads Life Sciences Summit, presented in partnership put One Health at the center, recognizing that human, animal, and plant health are deeply interconnected, and that breakthroughs in one area can spark innovation across them all.
2024 summit
Transforming Healthcare:
Indiana’s Role in Revolutionizing Diabetes and Obesity Management
The 2024 BioCrossroads Life Sciences Summit brought together leaders from across Indiana and beyond, highlighting the groundbreaking advancements that are transforming how we address these conditions.
2023 summit
Indiana’s Role in the Alzheimer’s Battle: Meaningful Research, Clinical Interventions, and Public Health Policy
The 2023 Summit focused on personal experiences with the disease, challenges faced by caregivers and the importance of early detection and accurate diagnosis. The summit also highlighted the progress being made in research and the need for collaboration between healthcare systems, researchers, and advocacy organizations.