SB 2026

• DatesApril 5–6, 2026
• VenueINTEX Osaka
• LocationOsaka, Japan
• CategoryBiotechnology

About SB 2026

SB 2026 is a biotechnology industry event that took place April 5–6, 2026 at INTEX Osaka in Osaka, Japan. It ran for two days, from Sunday to Monday.

Shows like this one typically draw scientists, lab managers, biotech founders, investors, partnering teams and research procurement. We have not been able to confirm an official website for this show yet, so contact the organizer before making any plans.

ShowFloorTips is an independent guide and is not affiliated with the organizer. Dates, venues and rules can change, so confirm the details with the organizer before you book.

What to expect at SB 2026

Biotech events combine science, partnering meetings and investor activity. Many attendees use partnering systems to book meetings, and the exhibit hall supports those conversations.

Two days go by quickly. Book your most important meetings for the first morning, when visitors are fresh, and keep the second afternoon for follow-up conversations at the booth. At events like this, expect most visitors to be scientists and their colleagues, often with a short list of suppliers they want to see.

How exhibitors should prepare for SB 2026

Planning for the next edition (dates expected, not yet confirmed), here is a working timeline counted back from April 11, 2027:

1. 16 weeks before (Dec 20, 2026)
   Confirm your booth space and read the exhibitor manual. Book hotels near INTEX Osaka while rates are still normal.
2. 8 weeks before (Feb 14, 2027)
   Order booth services (power, internet, furniture, cleaning) before the early-rate deadlines, and send graphics to print.
3. 4 weeks before (Mar 14, 2027)
   Ship freight to the advance warehouse if the organizer offers one. Book meetings with the visitors you most want to see. Set up lead capture and train the team on it.
4. One week before (Apr 4, 2027)
   Confirm freight arrived, share the staffing schedule, charge every device, and test your lead capture app with Wi-Fi turned off.

Preparation tips for biotechnology shows

• Use the partnering system early to book meetings.
• Prepare non-confidential summaries of your science or service.
• Bring data in a format scientists can review quickly.

Booth tips for SB 2026

• Lead with data and applications.
• Ask about the visitor's research area and stage.
• Keep confidential discussions for private meetings.
• Walk the hall at INTEX Osaka during move-in to see which entrances and aisles carry the most traffic, and set up your booth so it faces that flow.
• Give every person on the booth a clear role (greeting, demos, qualifying) so nobody waits for someone else to start a conversation.
• If you expect local buyers in Japan, bring key material in the local language as well as English, and have prices ready in the local currency.
• Capture every conversation the moment it ends: scan the badge or card, add a one-line note about what the visitor needs, and rate the lead hot, warm or cold. Notes written that evening are already half forgotten.

For a full list of what to bring, use the free booth checklist, and plan the money side with the trade show ROI calculator.

Following up leads after SB 2026

Most of the value of a trade show is created after it closes. Follow up with relevant data and propose a scientific call.

1. Within 24 hours
   Send a short personal email to every hot lead, mentioning one detail from your conversation.
2. Within 3 days
   Send what you promised at the booth and log every lead in your CRM with its rating and notes.
3. After two weeks
   Make a second, useful touch: a case study, a short video or an answer to their question.
4. After a month
   Review results: meetings booked, cost per lead, and whether the show is worth repeating.

Ready-to-edit messages for each step are in our trade show follow-up email templates.

Getting to Osaka

Kansai International Airport (KIX) and Itami (ITM) serve Osaka. INTEX Osaka is in the Nanko waterfront area, reached by the New Tram. Trains are the easiest way around. Check visa rules for your passport; many nationalities can visit for short business trips without a visa.

Hotels closest to the venue sell out first during show week, and many organizers offer discounted room blocks that close weeks before the show, so book early. Our city travel guides cover hotels, transport and budgeting for the busiest show cities.

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