# BIX 2026 biotechnology convention in South Korea

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/bix-2026-biotechnology-convention-in-south-korea
> Updated: 2026-09-24T06:57:48.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The BIOPLUS-INTERPHEX KOREA 2026 (BIX 2026) biotechnology and pharmaceutical convention is scheduled for October 28 to 30 at COEX in Seoul. Supported by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources, the event is expected to host approximately 300 international companies.

Canada has been designated as the Country of Honor for the convention, with a delegation of roughly 30 biotechnology and healthcare firms participating through a dedicated Canada Pavilion. The event will focus on emerging trends such as ‘Food as Medicine’ and brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, including a live demonstration of BCI by Possibility Neurotechnologies.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-24: Canada named Country of Honor for BIX 2026 biotechnology convention

Canada will serve as the Country of Honor at BIOPLUS-INTERPHEX KOREA 2026 in Seoul, showcasing biotechnology and healthcare innovations including brain-computer interface technology.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/canada-named-country-of-honor-for-bix-2026-biotechnology-convention

### 2026-09-14: Biotechnology industry expands with BIX 2026 and Lotte Biologics global push

Major biotech developments include the BIX 2026 convention in Seoul featuring Canadian delegates and Lotte Biologics' global push for CDMO contracts across Europe, Asia, and North America.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/biotechnology-industry-expands-with-bix-2026-and-lotte-biologics-global-push

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