Speak at Nebco26

9 Call for Speakers

NEBCO 2026 returns this April with a fresh take on what it means to lead in life sciences.

We’re inviting thought leaders, marketers, technologists, clinicians, entrepreneurs, investors, and advocates to join us on stage , not just to present, but to participate in real conversations that move the industry forward.

Whether you’re shaping how AI is used in outreach, rethinking workforce pipelines, or launching new models in biotech marketing, we want your voice in the room.

What Makes NEBCO Different

Our sessions are intimate, town hall-style conversations, not one-way lectures. Attendees engage directly with speakers and panelists in a setting designed for authentic dialogue, shared learning, and real collaboration. No long monologues. No passive audiences. Just timely topics and candid discussion.

Sample Topics We’re Looking For

We’re especially interested in proposals that align with the following 2026 focus areas:

AI, Marketing & Advocacy

  • Generative AI in biotech communications & content
  • Predictive analytics for patient and provider outreach
  • Building trust in AI-driven messaging
  • Omnichannel strategies that actually work in life sciences

Workforce Development & Talent Strategy

  • Training the next generation of biotech and health leaders
  • Upskilling for digital fluency, AI tools, and data literacy
  • Creating inclusive pipelines through industry-academic partnerships
  • Retention in a post-COVID, hybrid-first world

Financial Innovation & Growth Strategy

  • New funding models: venture, PE, and alternative capital
  • ROI from digital transformation and AI investment
  • Sustainable growth planning for early-stage and mid-market firms
  • Financial storytelling for boardrooms and investors

Healthcare Data, Ethics & Compliance

  • Responsible use of patient and provider data in outreach
  • Preparing for evolving FDA and FTC guidance on AI and marketing
  • Building privacy-forward campaigns and internal guardrails
  • Governance strategies for startups and growing teams

Community Engagement & Equity

  • Advocacy and communications that reach underserved populations
  • Culturally competent outreach in biotech and digital health
  • Building local trust through regional partnerships
  • Scaling impact with mission-aligned messaging

Submit Your Proposal

We welcome pitches for:

  • Panel discussions
  • Fireside chats
  • Co-moderated town halls
  • Lightning talks
  • Interactive roundtables

Whether you’re leading innovation at a startup, managing strategy at a health system, or scaling ideas with a partner agency,  if your work connects to bioscience, marketing, finance, AI, or workforce leadership, we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your session idea or speaker nomination by emailing James@NEBCO.org.

Submissions will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Final speaker lineup announced early 2026.

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