The 2026 HBA Annual Conference will take place 16-18 November at the Marriott Marquis, Houston, Texas. 

The HBA Annual Conference is designed for leaders across the healthcare ecosystem seeking strategic perspective, peer connection, and practical leadership development. 

Attendees typically include: 

• Enterprise leaders 
• Directors and senior leaders 
• Workforce and talent strategists 
• Innovation and transformation leaders 
• Emerging leaders sponsored by their organizations 

The majority operate at Director level and above  

Yes. The audience and programming focus on leadership within biotech, biopharma, medtech, digital health, research, and care delivery. 

Yes. Non-members may attend and can add an HBA membership during registration. 

No. The 2026 HBA Annual Conference is an in-person experience.

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Registration for the 2026 HBA Annual Conference will open 22 April 2026.  

Attendees may choose between: 

• Signature Experience Pass (includes immersive experiences and full conference access) 
• Conference Only Pass 

No, only full conference registrations are available.    

CANCELLATIONS/REFUNDS

• Cancellations before 18 August are subject to a $25 service fee.
• A 25% cancellation fee will be assessed on cancellations received 90 days from the start date. (18 August – 16 September)
• A 50% cancellation fee will be assessed on cancellations received 60 days from the start date. (17 September – 16 October)
• A 100% cancellation fee will be assessed on all cancellations received 30 days from the start date. (17 October)
• Refunds will NOT be given for no shows.
• If a portion of your registration fee is covering HBA membership dues ($249/€230), that portion is nonrefundable per the HBA refund policy.

Cancellation requests must be made via the cancellation form. Cancellations will not be accepted by phone, email, or onsite. If you do not receive an email acknowledging the cancellation has been finalized within two weeks, please contact HBA@HBAnet.org. 

 Confirmed registrants may transfer their registration at no cost by 16 October.

• Substitutions made after 16 October are subject to a $175/€158 administrative fee
• Substitution to a non-member will require paid membership to the HBA in addition to the substitution fee.
• If a portion of your registration fee is covering HBA membership dues ($249/€230), that portion is nonrefundable and nontransferable per the HBA refund policy.

Substitution requests must be made via the substitution form. Substitutions will not be accepted by phone, email, or onsite. If you do not receive an email acknowledging the substitution has been finalized within two weeks, please contact HBA@HBAnet.org.

Dietary restrictions and ADA needs will be collected during registration. 

Please email HBA@HBAnet.org to if you need to discuss your needs.  

Houston is served by George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU). 

The United States has diverse entry requirements based on your origin and travel method, so plan ahead to ensure you have all necessary documentation. Click here for more information on business travel into the United States. 

The conference hotel is Marriott Marquis Houston. 

Book within the HBA room block at $289 per night (plus taxes and fees). 

The hotel reservation deadline is Friday, 23 October. 

The Empowerment Zone is a curated activation space offering coaching, leadership development sessions, professional branding opportunities, and workplace vitality experiences.