Events from October 19 – November 3 | Centre for Advancing Health Outcomes

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October 2026
2026 Vancouver Gairdner National Symposium

October 19 @ 2:15 pm – 4:00 pm

Life Sciences Institute 2350 Health Sciences Mall, Vancouver, BC, Canada

An exploration of emerging topics in genetics, hosted by Dr. Michael Hayden, University Killam Professor

$25 – $100
Collaborator Forum Overview

October 29 @ 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

A premier gathering for life sciences innovators in BC, connecting them with investors and potential partners locally, nationally, and around the world.

$25 – $100
November 2026
11th Annual Invest in BC

November 3 @ 9:30 am – November 4 @ 5:00 pm

Vancouver Convention Centre 1055 Canada Pl, Vancouver, BC

A premier gathering for life sciences innovators in BC, connecting them with investors and potential partners locally, nationally, and around the world.

$25 – $100