HBA Annual Conference 2026

It takes place at Marriott Marquis Houston in Houston, Texas.

The organizer lists enterprise leaders, directors and senior leaders, workforce and talent strategists, innovation and transformation leaders, and emerging leaders sponsored by their organizations.

It is most useful for directors and senior leaders, talent strategists and innovation leaders across biotech, biopharma, medtech and digital health who want leadership development and peer connection, including emerging leaders sponsored by their employers. Scientists or sales teams looking for deep technical content or a product-focused exhibit floor will get less, since the program centres on leadership rather than a specific science or commercial topic.

Attendees at healthcare and life sciences leadership conferences usually wear business professional or polished business casual, such as suits, blazers, dresses or tailored separates. Houston is warm in mid-November and hotel meeting rooms run cold, so a blazer or light layer is practical at the Marriott Marquis.