KOREA PHARM & BIO 2025, the 15th International Pharmaceutical & Bio-Pharma Exhibition, will be held at KINTEX 2 from Tuesday, April 22 to Friday, April 25, 2025. Centered on technology and innovation in the domestic pharmaceutical and bio industries, the exhibition will feature the entire sector, including new drug development, clinical trials, biopharmaceuticals, CDMO/CRO services, and digital-based R&D platforms. It serves as a global business hub, showcasing the latest trends and future strategies to industry professionals.
KOREA PHARM & BIO 2025 will showcase next-generation biotechnologies, including active pharmaceutical ingredients (API), pharmaceutical R&D services, bioanalysis solutions, digital-based drug development platforms, AI-driven new drug discovery, cell culture raw materials, microbiomes, mRNA-based platforms, and CDMO/CRO services. It offers a comprehensive perspective on the present and future of the pharmaceutical and bio industries.
The exhibition will place a special focus on emerging trends and technologies that have recently gained attention, including cell culture raw materials, microbiomes, gluten-decomposing lactic acid bacteria, mRNA-based platforms, and data-driven GMP management systems. Visitors will have the opportunity of firsthand experience on the technological advancements shaping the pharmaceutical and bio industries.
Alongside ICPI WEEK 2025, Numerous Industry-Specific Exhibitions
As part of ICPI WEEK 2025, KOREA PHARM & BIO 2025 will take place at KINTEX alongside eight industry-specific exhibitions, including laboratory analytical equipment, biotechnology, chemicals, packaging, and logistics. Around 1,200 companies from 25 countries and approximately 40,000 industry professionals and buyers are anticipated. This convergence allows participants to maximize cross-industry synergies and create valuable networking and business opportunities on-site.
Professional Seminars Reflecting Global Trends
During the PHARM & BIO 2025, various seminars on pharmaceutical and bio-industry policies, industry forums, investment forums (IR), and presentations on the latest products and technologies will take place, drawing significant attention from industry professionals.
As a key government-hosted session, the "2025 Pharmaceutical Policy Briefing" by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety will take place on Wednesday, April 23. This flagship seminar, attended by over 500 participants annually, will cover major policies, including the Government Award Ceremony for Contributions to the Pharmaceutical Industry, an overview of the changes in permit policies in 2025, and a guide to the innovation process for new drug permit reviews.
On Friday, April 25, the "mRNA Vaccine and Bio-Material Technology Exchange Seminar" will take place, hosted by the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy and the Korea Institute of Industrial Technology Planning and Evaluation, and organized by the Korea Pharmaceutical and Bio-Pharmaceutical Association. This seminar aims to share the latest research and technological advancements in key raw materials essential for mRNA vaccine and biopharmaceutical production while fostering networking opportunities between vaccine and bio developers and raw material demand companies.
Leading companies such as CKD Holdings, ST Pharm, Enzynomics, Beadtech, CHA Meditech, and GluGene Therapeutics will showcase their latest developments in key materials and technologies, including high-purity nucleotides, mRNA capping materials, enzymes, and chromatography resins. As this event is also linked to national projects under the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, it is expected to serve as a platform for fostering practical cooperation and strengthening the ecosystem of the vaccine and bio-materials industry.
For the industry forum lineup, the Korea Drug Development Research Association will host the "2025 1st Pharmaceutical and Bio Business Development Strategy Forum" on Tuesday, April 22, followed by the "2025 1st Microneedle Convergence Research Association Seminar (Global Commercialization Promotion Strategy for Microneedle Convergence Products)" on Thursday, April 24. These forums will address key challenges facing the industry.
For the IR (investment) programme, the "2025 1st Promising Bio-Venture/Startup Investment Forum" will take place on Friday, April 25, providing a platform for domestic bio-startups to showcase their technological capabilities and growth potential to investors.
Additionally, from Tuesday, April 22, to Friday, April 25, exhibitors will present the latest products and technologies over four days. These presentations will cover a range of topics, including AI-driven antibody therapeutic development, microbial QC testing, biopharmaceutical analysis methods, radiation sterilisation validation, and next-generation therapeutic portfolios, offering valuable insights to industry professionals.
Invitation of Overseas Buyers and Business Matching Programs
With confirmed attendance from overseas industry from 10 countries—including Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Jordan, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Türkiye, Philippines, and Hongkong— the event is set to serve as a global hub for networking and collaboration, connecting domestic and international markets.
In addition, the 'Biz-Matching System' will be implemented to facilitate practical consultations between participating companies and buyers to ensure that 1:1 meetings are pre-arranged based on areas of interest for a streamlined and productive experience.
Visitor Information & Participation Guidelines
KOREA PHARM & BIO 2025 offers free admission and access to various side events for those who pre-register through the official website (www.koreapharm.org). The event also provides pre-matching programs and customized business matching services between participating companies and buyers to maximize business opportunities.
With the recent opening of the GTX-A line, KINTEX Exhibition Center is now accessible from Seoul Station in just 16 minutes. Additionally, a free shuttle bus service will operate from Hapjeong Station (Line 2) and Daehwa Station (Line 3) during the ICPI WEEK for the convenience of the visitors. For more details, please visit the official website of KOREA LAB.
