Selling to Scientists 2026
A new international conference
dedicated to the art and science of selling into Academic, Biotech and Pharma markets.
Conference Overview
Delivered by SciLeads, the global market intelligence platform for scientific sales and marketing, this event brings together commercial leaders, founders, and sales professionals from across the scientific ecosystem to uncover how to build scalable, data-driven sales success.
The conference will focus on practical insights, commercial processes, and proven playbooks that help scientific tools and services companies grow in complex markets — powered by real-world case studies from companies leading the charge in innovation and commercialisation.
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About scileads
SciLeads helps companies connect with the global life sciences and applied research community through intelligent data.
Their platform empowers commercial teams to identify, engage, and understand researchers and institutions driving scientific progress, enabling smarter, faster, and more targeted sales growth.
SciLeads supports over 1,000s of consumable, instrumentation and service professionals worldwide — providing market intelligence that powers efficient outreach, global expansion, and long-term relationships between sales teams and scientific customers.
Aims & Objectives
Turning scientific complexity into commercial success.
Empower Commercial Teams in Science
Equip those selling to scientists with the actionable insights needed to sell in complex, research-led environments.
Champion Data as a Sales Enabler
Demonstrate how intelligence-driven prospecting transforms lead generation into meaningful relationships, especially when AI is involved.
Foster networking between sales (and marketing!) in our industry
Finally have someone to speak to about cold outreach and NIH funding cycles so your partner doesn’t leave you for trying to talk to them about it .
Why Attend
Whether you’re building your first commercial team or scaling globally, Sales & Science 2026 provides the strategy, tools, and community you need to succeed.
Join SciLeads and an international network of industry leaders for a day of learning, connection, and innovation — defining the future of Selling to Scientists.
You’ll learn how to:
Core Themes
Turning scientific complexity into commercial success.
The Science of Sales
Understanding the mindset of scientists and aligning commercial strategy with research goals.
Scaling Global Sales Teams
Building repeatable, compliant sales processes for growth across multiple geographies.
AI and Automation for Scientific Sales
Exploring how emerging technologies are reshaping outreach, precision marketing, and relationship management.
Inside Academic and BioPharma Procurement
Understanding how R&D teams and institutions make buying decisions — and how to win their trust.
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