Events

SynBioBeta 2027 — AI and synthetic biology in San Jose

WhenMay 3 – 6, 2027
WhereSan Jose Convention Center, California, USA
Formatin-person
Statusscheduled

SynBioBeta 2027 brings synthetic-biology and AI researchers, founders and industry leaders to the San Jose Convention Center on May 3–6. Themes include biological foundation models, virtual cells, AI-designed molecules, synthesis and editing tools, multi-omics, automation and biosecurity. This is a paid conference; the organizer currently lists a full conference pass at US$1,895, with separate startup/nonprofit and student options.

Dates and sessions

May 3, 2027

  • 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM — Registration
  • 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM — Exhibit Hall Load In
  • 5:00 PM - 6:30 PM — New Attendee Reception

May 4, 2027

  • 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM — Registration
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM — Main Stage
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM — Morning Coffee Break
  • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM — Exhibit Hall Open
  • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM — Salons: Industrial Biotech, Programmable Medicine
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Main Stage
  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM — Lunch
  • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM — Salon Luncheons
  • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM — Investors Luncheon
  • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM — CEOs Luncheon
  • 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM — Lunch & Learn (x3)
  • 12:45 PM - 1:15 PM — Press Conference
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM — Main Stage
  • 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM — Afternoon Coffee Break
  • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM — Breakout Sessions
  • 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM — Breakout Sessions
  • 3:30 PM - 5:45 PM — Salons (afternoon)
  • 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM — Expo Hall Cocktail Mixer
  • 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM — Welcome Party
  • 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM — Stand-Up Biotech Comedy Show

May 5, 2027

  • 7:30 AM - 7:00 PM — Registration
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM — Main Stage
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM — Morning Coffee Break
  • 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM — Exhibit Hall Open
  • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM — Salons: FoodTech, AIxBioPharma
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Main Stage
  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM — Lunch
  • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM — Salon Luncheons
  • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM — Marketing and Messaging Luncheon
  • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM — Students & Early Stage Founders Luncheon
  • 12:15 PM - 1:15 PM — AI & Bio Luncheon
  • 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM — Lunch & Learn (x2)
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM — Main Stage
  • 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM — Afternoon Coffee Break
  • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM — Breakout Sessions
  • 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM — Breakout Sessions
  • 3:30 PM - 5:45 PM — Salons (afternoon)
  • 5:45 PM - 6:30 PM — Expo Hall Cocktail Mixer

May 6, 2027

  • 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM — Registration
  • 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM — Main Stage
  • 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM — Morning Coffee Break
  • 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM — Exhibit Hall Open
  • 10:00 AM - 11:45 AM — Salons: BioDefense & BioSecurity, AIxAutonomous Labs, FemTech
  • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM — Main Stage
  • 12:00 PM - 1:30 PM — Lunch
  • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM — Salon Luncheons
  • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM — Genetic Agency Luncheon
  • 12:00 PM - 1:15 PM — Women's Luncheon
  • 12:15 PM - 1:00 PM — Lunch & Learn (x2)
  • 1:30 PM - 3:00 PM — Main Stage
  • 3:00 PM - 3:30 PM — Afternoon Coffee Break
  • 3:30 PM - 4:30 PM — Breakout Sessions
  • 4:45 PM - 5:45 PM — Breakout Sessions
  • 3:30 PM - 5:15 PM — Salons (afternoon)
  • 4:30 PM - 5:00 PM — Closing Remarks with John Cumbers
  • 8:00 PM - 12:00 AM — SynBioBeta Bio Beats: DJ After Party
Event websiteSynBioBeta