Thiruvananthapuram: Bio Connect 3.0, a flagship conclave celebrating Kerala’s strides in life sciences, is set to convene over 700 delegates and 75 exhibitors from India and abroad for a two-day event scheduled on October 9–10, 2025, in Thiruvananthapuram. The conclave will bring together an eminent line-up of 60 speakers, including global thought leaders, policymakers, investors, and industry pioneers.

Among the international experts headlining the event are Timothy Rowe, Founder of LabCentral and Co-founder of the Cambridge Innovation Center (USA), and Andrew Cleeland, CEO of Fogarty Innovation (Silicon Valley). Delegates and speakers from the USA, UK, Germany, the Netherlands, and Australia are also set to participate.

Organised by the Kerala Life Sciences Industries Park (KLIP), a subsidiary of the Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation (KSIDC) under the Government of Kerala, in collaboration with Bio 360 Life Sciences Park, the conclave aims to position Kerala as a global meeting point for innovators, investors, and decision-makers in biotechnology and healthcare.

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Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan will inaugurate the event in the presence of P. Rajeev, Minister for Industries, and Veena George, Minister for Health. The gathering will also be graced by Rajesh Kumar Pathak, Secretary, Technology Development Board (TDB), Government of India, who will engage with startups, researchers, and entrepreneurs seeking collaboration opportunities in the life sciences domain.

With the theme “Connecting Science to Business”, the conclave will spotlight Kerala’s expanding life sciences ecosystem across key sectors such as Nutraceuticals, Medical Devices, AI in Health, and Ayurveda, alongside technology showcases by leading R&D institutes. Industry majors like Samsung HME, Haier Biomedical, ThermoFisher Scientific, Agappe Diagnostics, Keltron, and MagGenome will participate in exhibitions, product launches, and B2B–B2G networking sessions.

A key highlight will be the release of the exclusive Bio Economy Report for Kerala, underlining the state’s growing potential in biotech-driven innovation. The program will also feature panel discussions, startup showcases, and investment-focused sessions, offering participants a platform for cross-border collaboration and technology exchange.

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Following the success of Bio Connect 1.0 (2023) and 2.0 (2024)—which together attracted global leaders, over ₹180 crore in investments, and created around 1,000 new jobs—the third edition marks the largest and most globally connected event yet in the sector’s journey.

Bio Connect 3.0 is supported by State Bank of India, Kerala Medical Technology Consortium (KMTC), Regional Passport Office, Thiruvananthapuram, and several other industry partners.

As Kerala strengthens its focus on biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, nanotechnology, and medical devices, Bio Connect 3.0 stands as a milestone in building a globally connected and innovation-driven life sciences hub in the State.