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From the teams behind BIO-Europe, the LSX USA and Europe Congress's, and Asia Bio Partnering Forum, this high-level digital series delivers sharp, digestible insights into the shifting biopharma partnering and investment landscape. Created to keep the momentum going between major partnering events, it offers timely takes from industry leaders to keep you ahead of the curve. 

Whether you're gearing up for a pivotal meeting or scanning the horizon for what’s next, this series keeps you connected, informed, and one step ahead. To learn about sponsorship of future events, contact BioXconomy@informaconnectls.com 

October 13—15, 2026 | Virtual


Day 1 | Tuesday, October 13 | 09:00–09:50
Unlocking capital for global biotech innovation: Trends and strategies

• Emerging trends in venture capital and private

   equity for biotech.

• Strategies for mitigating risks in biotech

   investments.

• Insights into successful funding models and

   portfolio diversification


Day 2 | Wednesday, October 14 | 09:00–09:50
Partnering for success: Aligning scientific, commercial and financial goals 

• Strategies for aligning scientific innovation

   with commercial and financial objectives

• Building partnerships that balance risk,

   reward, and long-term value creation

• Collaborative approaches to ensure mutual

   success across all stakeholders


Day 3 | Thursday, October 15 | 09:00–09:50
Beyond the bench and building biotech powerhouses

• Capital and scale: How do biotech leaders

   balance aggressive growth ambitions with

   capital efficiency while navigating the

   challenging path from Series A to IPO and

   beyond?

• Governance as competitive advantage: What

   governance structures and board compositions

   enable biotech companies to make faster, smarter

   decisions while maintaining regulatory

   compliance and stakeholder confidence?


• Value creation beyond valuation: How are

   leading biotech executives redefining success

   metrics to encompass patient outcomes,

   partnership ecosystems, and long-term strategic

   positioning rather than focusing solely on exit

   multiples?