2026 Annual Conference

2026 SAPA Annual Conference
Registration Ends on Sep 22nd! All Industry Leaders Confirmed

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Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026

Location: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, 2 Albany St., New Brunswick, NJ 08901

The Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) is hosting its 2026 Annual Conference on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, New Jersey. As SAPA's flagship gathering, this distinguished conference brings together academic researchers, industry disruptors, and career strategists in a high-level, cross-disciplinary forum. Through a dynamic lineup of plenary sessions, panel discussions, and hands-on workshops, we will explore the evolving industry landscape, identify new opportunities, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, and provide the cutting-edge insights and strategic perspectives needed to advance research, inform corporate strategy, and accelerate career growth.

This year’s theme is “Navigating a Dynamic Landscape, Shaping the BioPharma Future - Advancing Healthcare Innovation in a Transforming World.” The conference will feature morning plenary keynotes and an IQ Fireside Chat on AI in Pharma, followed by parallel sessions spanning drug discovery, CMC, AI in pharma, clinical development and regulatory affairs, investment/BD/legal strategy, career development, a hands-on AI agent workshop, and a New Jersey business growth Lunch & Learn.

What to Expect at the 2026 SAPA Annual Conference

AI Across the Conference: Explore how AI is transforming scientific innovation, drug development, regulatory decision-making, and the modern workplace, while gaining new perspectives on global career opportunities and hands-on experience with AI agents
Industry Leaders & Insights: Hear cutting-edge perspectives, strategic insights, and real-world experiences from leaders across pharma and biotech
Focused Forums: Dive into key topics across drug discovery, CMC, clinical development, regulatory affairs, investment, and business development
Career Growth: Learn from industry professionals sharing diverse career paths, practical experiences, and lessons learned
High-Impact Networking: Leverage 1-on-1 partnering to build connections, explore collaborations, and uncover new career and business opportunities

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

Confirmed Speakers

Headlined by distinguished experts from the academic, industrial, and clinical spheres, join us at this premier annual event to foresee emerging trends and exchange transformative wisdom.

Agenda at a Glance

Registration

Don’t miss this once-a-year opportunity to be at the forefront of innovation and growth in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors. Register early to secure your spot and take your professional journey to the next level!

Standard Registration Deadline:

September 22nd, 2026 (Tuesday 11:59 pm EST)

* Must be combined with a Conference Pass.

1. Early Bird receives a $50+ discount; Early Bird ends September 8, SAPA members receive an additional $50+ discount.

2. Discounted Daily Self-Parking: $10 per vehicle.

3. Valet Parking: Charged at prevailing rates; individuals responsible for their own parking fees.

4. The AI Workshop is limited to 50 seats and available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Event Venue

Hyatt Regency New Brunswick
2 Albany Street
New Brunswick, NJ 08901, USA

By Train: Hyatt Regency New Brunswick is conveniently located near New Brunswick Train Station (NJ Transit Northeast Corridor Line), with connections to New York Penn Station, Newark Penn Station, and other New Jersey locations.

By Car: The hotel is accessible via Route 18, Route 27, and I-287. On-site parking is available.

By Air: The nearest airports are Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) (~25 miles), JFK International Airport (JFK) (~50 miles), and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) (~45 miles). Taxi and rideshare services are available.