Life Science Industry

The life science industry continues to grow amid pricing pressures, new technologies and new regulations. The changing landscape demands continued education in medical devices, pharmaceuticals and biotechnologies.

Upcoming Life Science Conferences

11th Annual Life Science Medical Information Conference

Target Audience: Medical Information, Medical Affairs, Medical Communications

October 7-8, 2026 | Boston, MA

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Life Science Industry

The life science industry is made up of companies involved in the manufacturing or R&D of biomedicine, pharmaceuticals, biophysics, neuroscience, cell biology, biotechnology, nutraceuticals, food processing, cosmeceuticals, life systems technologies, and environmental sciences, and others for the purpose of improving or protecting the lives of organisms.

This industry greatly impacts health outcomes and quality of life. Everything from the medicine developed by biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies to surgical tools and products developed by medical device companies, is critical to modern healthcare and innovation.

Recent trends show that the global life science industry has been on the rise. In 2020, a record US$70 billion of private and public capital was invested into life sciences-related companies in North America, a 93 percent increase from the previous record of US$36 billion received in 2018. As much as US$90 could be invested in 2021.

Q1 Productions specializes in life science industry related events. Both virtual and in-person events explore trends and developments for industry professionals, regulators, notified bodies, legal teams and more. Attendees can collaborate, discuss, and interact with industry leaders and c-level executives. Q1

The Q1 Production team delivers premier event experiences with smart, innovative technology, audio, visual, and interactive elements to make attendees’ experiences memorable and insightful. These events offer attendees a sophisticated platform to grow and innovate. Event programming is less broad than other life science events and focus on specific subjects, custom-tailored by industry professionals.

If you are interested in future events, click here to see our forward calendar.

Determining Digitization Success

Dustin Johnson of Avanos Medical is one of many expert presenters participating in the upcoming Q1 Productions Life Science Digital Transformation Conference.

Regulatory Intelligence Advances in Technology

Disruptive technologies are one of many contributing factors to the changing regulatory intelligence industry.

Approaching Change as an Exciting Challenge

The Q1 Productions 15th Semi-Annual Diagnostic Coverage & Reimbursement Conference takes place December 4-5 in Boston, MA.

New Requirements to Clinical Trial Design

The Q1 Productions 12th Semi-Annual IVD Clinical and Regulatory Affairs Conference takes place October 22-23 in Alexandria, VA.

Navigating New Post-Market Requirements and Changes to QMS

The Q1 Productions 9th Semi-Annual IVD Clinical & Regulatory Affairs Conference takes place October 22-23 in Arlington, VA.

How to Optimize Digital Transformation Efforts

Extensive research and development of the Pharmaceutical & Biotech Digital Transformation Conference , highlights how digital transformation is taking place across all areas of enterprise within small and large pharmaceutical and biotech organizations.

Ensuring Positive Review Outcomes

Joanne Chia will be presenting at the 11th Annual Managed Markets & Account Management Strategies Conference this September.

The Dynamic Drug Pricing Reform Landscape

Ross Margulies is one of many distinguished presenters at Q1’s 11th Annual Managed Markets & Account Management Strategies Conference.

Legal Perspective on Recent FDA Enforcements

Heather Bañuelos and Gillian Russell of King & Spalding will be presenting at the Life Science Advertising & Promotions Regulatory Affairs Conference this July. Preview their session “Update on Recent Enforcement of Regulations & Guidances Related to...

Collaborating with Key Thought Leaders

Erica Wertz from Alimera Sciences is presenting at 6th Annual Customer Centric Medical Information Conference. Preview her session, “Collaborating with Key Thought Leaders to Enhance MI Communications,” below. Can you please give a brief description of your job...

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