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February 6, 2026
By Samantha Donaghey
Last month the biotech and pharma universe descended on San Francisco for the 44th Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference. Thousands of industry leaders, investors and media gathered for a week filled with investor meetings, insightful presentations and opportunities to gauge the current state of the industry.
For communications professionals, the week is always bustling with activity. This year, we kicked off with nearly 200 healthcare communication experts joining our networking event, co-hosted with Ticket To Biotech. Attendees stole away from packed schedules to enjoy an evening of reconnecting with old friends and making meaningful, new connections.
A shared appetite for connection and insight.
At our event, attendees weren’t interested in quick pitches—they were looking for deeper engagement. They wanted to explore the future of healthcare, identify emerging trends, and learn how peers are navigating the ever-changing industry.
The growing appetite for collaborative spaces among healthcare and biotech communicators was evident by the sheer number of event attendees — Ticket to Biotech’s largest networking event so far.
What struck us most was the collective spirit of curiosity. Attendees were enthusiastic to hear from peers facing similar headwinds, inviting diverse perspectives on managing the shifting regulatory landscape, bridging talent gaps and adjusting to the relentless pace of innovation and change.
Healthcare is in a moment of unprecedented change, and communications practitioners know it.
At this year’s meeting, communications professionals showed they are far more than observers—they are actively shaping the industry through conversation, collaboration and connection. Organizations like Ticket to Biotech aren’t just connecting people. They’re shaping the industry by cultivating a community committed to driving progress.
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