Microbiome Times Partnering Forum: Meet Your Next Collaborator

Connect with decision-makers spanning the global microbial ecosystem to propel dealmaking and innovation

San Francisco, 21-22 October, 2026

Scientific Advisory Board

Ken Blount

VP Microbiome Research

Colleen Cutcliffe

Co-founder & CEO

Nikos Kyrpides

Head, Microbiome Data Program

Denise Kelly

Investment Advisor

Kris Locken

Research & Development

Chris Reyes

Co-founder & CEO

Andrew Bartko

Executive Director

Nikole Kimes

Co-founder & CEO

George Paraskevakos

Executive Director

Jessica Schneider

CSO

Meet Dealmakers from biotech, VCs, consumer care and pharma

Building on the remarkable success of the European Edition, the Microbiome Times Forum USA will debut in 2026, bringing together more than 50 leading experts and over 300 industry professionals for two full days of discussion, networking, and breakthroughs in microbial product innovation. Taking place October 21-22 in San Francisco, this inaugural US event will serve as a new cornerstone gathering for researchers, founders, investors, and industry leaders shaping the future of microbiome-driven solutions.

Organised by Microbiome Times Magazine, the industry’s leading trade journal, the US edition of the MT Partnering Forum will spotlight emerging trends, scientific advances, regulatory challenges, and commercial opportunities accelerating the development of next-generation microbial products.

Free to attend for start-ups, academic innovators, investors, and healthcare organizations, the Forum gives participants direct access to future collaborators, partners, and customers. Attendees can schedule more than 30 one-on-one meetings through our customized partnering platform—ensuring maximum value and meaningful connections throughout the event.

Partnering. Networking. Industry Insights.

“A highly relevant and well-curated event, bringing together leading voices across science, industry and investment. A great reflection of the momentum currently building in the field, and of the growing convergence between scientific advances, translational development and market opportunities. I was pleased to contribute through my participation in a panel on financing the microbiome, and to engage with a number of promising companies that continue to drive innovation in the space as well as with numerous large corporates.”

Isabelle de Cremoux, Managing Director and CEO, Seventure Partners

“The Partnering Forum is a major gathering and destination for cutting-edge microbiome science across business, academia, technology, and investment. The connections formed are new, fulfilling, and long-lasting..”

Seth Bordenstein, Director, One Health Microbiome Center at Penn State

“The Microbiome Times Partnering Forum is a key event for our ecosystem, gathering a highly engaged community of experts, partners, and innovators, creating the right environment for meaningful discussions and new collaborations. It is a great opportunity for us to share our journey alongside innovative biotechs, highlighting years of collaboration from early R&D to GMP manufacturing supporting late-stage clinical development. This kind of long-term partnership truly reflects the collective effort required to bring microbiome-based therapeutics to patients. A very well-organized event that continues to play an important role in structuring and accelerating our field.”

Adrien Nivoliez, CEO, Biose Industrie

“Great forum and really well executed. The networking was high quality, the topics were relevant and engaging, and the size was just right to have meaningful conversations without getting lost in the crowd.”

Todd Beckman, CEO, Verb Biotics

  • Start-up & Innovator Pitches

    Get the scoop on the latest innovative products and services from start-up biotechs, academic innovators and research partners.

  • Partnering

    Use our tailor-made dedicated one-to-one partnering platform to schedule private meetings throughout the event.

  • Networking

    With multiple on and off site dedicated networking time and events, such as dinners, lunches, evening receptions, take advantage of multiple opportunities to connect with industry piers in a casual setting.

  • Industry Insights

    The program is designed to address the latest trends, challenges and opportunities in microbiome. Hear from industry & science leaders to identify your next business move.