Bio-IT World 2026 – Event Details

• When: May 19-21
• Where: Omni Boston Hotel at the Seaport
• Astrix – Visit us at Booth #811

About Bio-IT World 2026

The Bio-IT World Conference & Expo is the premier global event showcasing technologies and analytic approaches that solve problems, accelerate science, and drive the future of precision medicine. Now in its 25th year, the event convenes more than 2,900 leaders from biopharma, clinical research, healthcare, informatics, and technology to exchange ideas, showcase solutions, and spark collaborations that push the boundaries of biomedical research, drug discovery, and patient outcomes. Spanning 200+ sessions—including plenary keynotes, symposia, technical workshops, and hands-on demonstrations—Bio-IT World offers unmatched opportunities to explore the tools, platforms, and strategies redefining R&D and clinical care. From AI, generative AI, and machine learning to multimodal and real-world data strategies, FAIR/Open Source practices, pilot programs, new product launches, and biotech investment trends, attendees engage in transformative conversations that translate innovation into measurable value.

About the Astrix Presentation

Pharmaceutical R&D Informatics Track | May 21^st at 12:40 pm

Topic: Enabling FAIR Data With Data Products and Ontology Aligned Reference Data

Presenters: Michael Smart, Sr. Director, Innovation & Client Solutions, Astrix & Jess Virani, Sr. Data Scientist Transformative Digital Capabilities, Amgen

A major barrier to finding and reusing scientific data is the lack of well-curated, contextually relevant reference data, terminologies and ontologies. This talk examines how high-quality ontology-aligned reference data and data products enable FAIR data, and large-scale analysis. It also explores how AI can accelerate concept extraction and semantic alignment, helping experts build scalable, reliable reference data frameworks while addressing practical limitations and governance considerations.

About Astrix

Astrix is the global leader in delivering innovative strategies, solutions, and talent to the life sciences industry. Powered by world-class people, proven processes, and advanced technology, Astrix partners with clients to drive measurable improvements in business performance, scientific advancement, and clinical outcomes—ultimately driving towards a goal of improving quality of life. Founded by scientists to address the industry’s most complex challenges, Astrix provides a growing portfolio of strategic and technical services that deliver immediate impact while enabling long-term digital transformation. Our deep expertise spans strategic planning, data strategy, AI/ML readiness and technologies, lab informatics, and modern clinical operations and eClinical platforms so we can successfully deliver solutions that have high impact and drive better outcomes for everyone.