The Global Biotech Race

Wednesday

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September

23

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2026

5:00pm

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8:00pm

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REGISTER

The race to lead the next era of medicine is accelerating. Global competitors are rapidly expanding their biotech capabilities while AI is reshaping how new therapies are developed and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. As geopolitical competition intensifies, the challenge is ensuring the U.S. remains the global leader in biotechnology while creating a policy environment that supports innovation and brings new treatments to patients.

Join Axios Live for a conversation with leaders across health care, science, business and government on the global race for biotech leadership, the breakthroughs redefining medicine and the policy decisions shaping the future of American innovation.

5:00pm ET | Doors open to museum experience
6:00pm ET | Mainstage conversations
7:00pm ET | Reception and museum resumes
8:00pm ET | Event concludes

Axios congressional reporter Stef Kight and senior health care reporter Caitlin Owens will host one-on-one conversations with:

Maria Ghazal

President and CEO, Healthcare Leadership Council

Ashley Magargee

CEO, Genentech

View From the Top segment moderated by Axios publisher Nicholas Johnston

The Honorable Todd Young

Senator, Indiana

Member, Senate Intelligence, Finance, Commerce, Science, and Transportation and Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committees

Additional speakers to be announced.

Genentech 50th Anniversary Museum

50 Years of Pioneering What’s Possible

In 1976, Genentech launched the biotechnology industry. Today, that same spirit of disruption drives us to chart the course for the next half-century.

Step inside the Genentech 50th Anniversary Museum to explore the milestones that defined an industry and the vibrant culture that continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible for patients and communities worldwide.

Genentech 50th Anniversary Museum

50 Years of Pioneering What’s Possible

In 1976, Genentech launched the biotechnology industry. Today, that same spirit of disruption drives us to chart the course for the next half-century.

Step inside the Genentech 50th Anniversary Museum to explore the milestones that defined an industry and the vibrant culture that continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible for patients and communities worldwide.

Explore Genentech's 50th Anniversary Museum

50 Years of Pioneering What’s Possible

In 1976, Genentech launched the biotechnology industry. Today, that same spirit of disruption drives us to chart the course for the next half-century.

During this event, step inside the Genentech 50th Anniversary Museum to explore the milestones that defined an industry and the vibrant culture that continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible for patients and communities worldwide.

Photo: Suzanne Lee/Genentech

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