Registration is now open for the Georgia Life Sciences Summit, a two-day convening that brings together hundreds of leaders, innovators, researchers, investors, entrepreneurs, policymakers, and ecosystem partners for connection, discovery, and collaboration.

As Georgia continues to emerge as one of the nation’s fastest-growing life sciences hubs, the Summit serves as the state’s premier gathering for biotechnology, medical technology, research, manufacturing, investment, and translational innovation. The event highlights Georgia’s growing strengths in biotech, medtech, advanced therapeutics, and life sciences manufacturing while exploring how the state is advancing discovery, accelerating commercialization, and building the infrastructure, workforce, and partnerships needed to lead the future of life sciences innovation.

This year’s Summit will feature dynamic sessions with top executives, policymakers, and researchers; keynote and fireside conversations; large-scale networking; the Solutions Corridor connecting attendees with leading service providers and universities; and the Golden Helix Awards, which recognize outstanding leaders and companies making an impact across Georgia’s life sciences ecosystem.

Georgia Life Sciences is also accepting applications for the 2026 Startup Showcase, sponsored by Johnson & Johnson. The Showcase is designed to spotlight early-stage companies in MedTech and Therapeutics that are developing novel technologies, products, and solutions. Selected startups will present during the August 26 luncheon program and participate in a live investor Q&A with John Gutierrez of Ascenta Capital, Emma Heckenberg, Ph.D. of Solas BioVentures, Patrick Jordan of NovaQuest Capital Management, and Emily Dinu of Numinous Capital.

Members of Johnson & Johnson’s external innovation team will also be onsite and scheduling one-on-one meetings with strategically aligned companies. All applicants will receive a complimentary Summit registration, and one selected company will be invited to participate in the NewYorkBIO / New York Stock Exchange Life Sciences Showcase on December 10.

Applications for the 2026 Startup Showcase are due July 17.