Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) will host the 2025 Annual Conference (AC) on Saturday, September 27th at Hyatt Regency New Brunswick. This flagship event will bring together thought leaders, innovators, and professionals from across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries for a full day of cutting-edge insights, meaningful networking, and dynamic discussions.

 

The conference theme of this year is “Evolving Healthcare Landscape, Emerging BioPharma Opportunities”. The conference will feature morning plenary sessions followed by seven focused parallel tracks, covering:

• Drug Discovery: Novel Therapies on the Horizon

• CMC & Outsourcing: Nevigating new frontiers in CMC and Bioanalysis in an evolving landscape

• AI & Data Science: Collaborative Intelligence Driving Next-Gen Therapeutics

• AI workshop: Boost your AIQ: Work Smarter with GenAI

• Investment, BD, Legal & Accounting: Pharma and Biotech Businesses in Uncertain Times: Building Resilience From Legal, Investment, and BD Perspectives

• Clinical Development & Regulatory Strategy:  Clinical Development, Regulatory Strategy, and Data-Driven Decision Making in the AI Era

• Career Development: Voices from Industry: Diverse Paths to Success in Pharma & Biotech

 

What to Expect at the 2025 SAPA Annual Conference:

 

• Plenary Sessions: Gain fresh perspectives from influential industry leaders

• Interactive Panels: Engage in thought-provoking discussions with peers and experts

• Focused Forums: Explore cutting-edge topics across the pharma and biotech landscape

• 1-on-1 Partnering: Book personalized meetings to build strategic connections with ease

• Career Fair: Interact with potential employers to enlarge personal network

• HR Coaching: Learn resume polishing techniques and interview best practices

 

🚀 Special Highlights: AI Talks & Workshop and On-Site Career Fair

 

🧠 AI Talks & Workshop: Collaborative Intelligence Driving Next-Gen Therapeutics and Work Smarter with GenAI

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This year’s AI forum will provide a comprehensive overview of how artificial intelligence is being applied across the full spectrum of drug development—from preclinical research and clinical trials to

real-world evidence, and commercialization. The session will also feature insights from investors and a special presentation by IBM BioResearch, offering a holistic view of emerging trends in the field.

This workshop spotlights no-code AI tools for productivity and introduces Vibe Coding—a powerful new way to create apps using natural language instead of lines of code. Join us to learn how no-code platforms can streamline your workflow and how vibe coding enables rapid prototyping through hands-on collaboration with AI.

💡 Live Demo: We will build a clinical trial data analysis app in real time and see how anyone can turn ideas into functional apps. Make sure to bring your laptop.

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🎯 On-Site Career Fair: Connect Directly with Employers and Discover New Career Paths
 

In today’s challenging U.S. job market, SAPA’s Career Subforum is here to support your next step! We’ve invited professionals from GSK, AstraZeneca, Daiichi Sankyo, BMS, as well as startup CEOs, consultants, and legal experts, to share career insights from different paths. From long-term planning and skill-building to resume tips and mock interviews, this session is packed with practical advice to help you stay competitive.

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We will also have on-site HR support & a career fair from pharma and biotech companies. 

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Bring your resume, bring your questions—don’t miss this chance to connect, learn, and grow!

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🎉 Special Event - Annual Gala: An evening of celebration, connection, and forward-looking conversations with peers and leaders in the industry!