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Helping Life Sciences Deliver Exceptional Patient Outcomes.
DIA 2026 is the premier global convening for life sciences professionals, bringing together innovators, regulators, and patient advocates to shape the future of healthcare.
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We believe in the power of collaboration to advance global health and empower professionals to deliver trusted and productive solutions for patients.
We also believe in continuous evolution—bringing together diverse perspectives, cutting-edge science, and regulatory expertise to accelerate therapeutic development.
We're committed to helping our community drive healthcare innovation faster by connecting the right people at the right time.
What's NEW in 2026
The Global Annual Meeting you know and trust—now reimagined with exciting new experiences, formats, and opportunities
LIFT Series NEW
Introducing dedicated programming for emerging biotech startups! Connect with investors, partners, and industry leaders through pitch competitions, exclusive networking, and mentorship opportunities.
Learn About LIFTDaily Plenary Sessions NEW
Start each day inspired! New morning plenary sessions featuring visionary leaders, patient advocates, and changemakers driving innovation in global health.
View AgendaWednesday Night Celebration NEW
Experience an unforgettable evening at an iconic Philadelphia location! This brand-new off-site celebration brings the community together for networking and celebration.
Event DetailsProblem-Solving Sessions
New interactive formats! Move beyond traditional presentations into hands-on workshops, debates, and collaborative sessions tackling real-world industry challenges.
Explore SessionsThe Exchange REFRESHED
A completely reimagined exhibit hall! The Exchange features innovation theaters, content hubs, interactive demonstrations, and dynamic spaces for spontaneous connection.
Explore The ExchangeTherapeutic Area Pathways NEW
Introducing focused pathways! Deep-dive sessions on obesity and oncology, bringing specialists together for targeted innovation discussions.
View Pathways on the AgendaDIA 2026 Highlights
Wednesday Night Celebration in Philadelphia
Join us for an unforgettable evening at an iconic Philadelphia venue—networking, community, and celebration.
Read moreShort Courses
Intensive, hands-on learning experiences designed to build practical skills and expertise in key areas of drug development and regulatory affairs.
Read moreThe Evolution of DIA
From a small meeting of industry professionals to the premier global gathering for life sciences innovation
2026 Meets America's 250th Anniversary
As Philadelphia celebrates America's Semiquincentennial—250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence—DIA returns to this historic city where innovation, collaboration, and bold ideas have always flourished. Just as America's founders gathered here to shape a new nation, today's life sciences leaders convene to shape the future of global health.
Learn More About PhiladelphiaDIA Is Founded
DIA was founded by 30 pharmaceutical professionals, medical writers, and academics after they saw the Thalidomide issue as a global epidemic and saw the need for an organization that could foster cooperative efforts across the world.
Global Expansion
DIA enters a period of global growth and expansion to support ICH and the scientific evaluation of medicines efforts, establishing formal offices in the US, Switzerland, and Japan. DIA members form a Community to define global data standards used in medical research, which leads to the formation of the Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium (CDISC).
Global Membership Growth
DIA membership expands globally to over 80 countries, with local offerings to Latin America, Canada, Korea, China, India, the Middle East and Singapore. DIA relaunches Drug Information Journal as Therapeutic Innovation & Regulatory Science.
DIA Reimagined for the Future
DIA 2026 represents the next evolution—enhanced learning formats, expanded networking, and innovative programming like the LIFT Series, while maintaining the power of in-person connection.
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