2026 Annual Conference

2026 SAPA Annual Conference
Early-Bird Registration Starts!

Event Highlights

The Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association (SAPA) will host its 2026 Annual Conference on Saturday, September 26, 2026 at the Hyatt Regency New Brunswick, New Jersey. As SAPA's flagship gathering, the conference convenes scientists, entrepreneurs, investors, and industry leaders from across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology ecosystem for a day of forward-looking dialogue, hands-on learning, and high-value connections.

This year’s theme is “Navigating a Dynamic Landscape, Shaping the BioPharma Future - Advancing Healthcare Innovation in a Transforming World.” The conference features morning plenary keynotes followed by focused parallel tracks, covering:

Drug Discovery: Novel Therapies on the Horizon
CMC Development: Meeting New Challenges in CMC Development
AI in Pharma: From Pilot to Production
Investment, BD & Legal: Building Resilience from Legal, Investment, and BD Perspectives
Clinical Development & Regulatory Affairs in the AI Era: Accelerating Evidence Generation and Decision Making
Career Development: Voices from Industry - Diverse Paths to Success in Pharma & Biotech
AI Workshop: Mastering AI Agents for Work and Life

What to Expect at the 2026 SAPA Annual Conference

Plenary Keynotes: Hear where the field is heading from the leaders steering it
Interactive Panels: Trade ideas and challenge assumptions with peers and subject-matter experts
Focused Forums: Explore cutting-edge topics across the pharma and biotech landscape
Hands-on AI Workshop: Walk away with working AI-agent skills you can use right away
1-on-1 Partnering: Set up curated meetings that turn introductions into lasting partnerships

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

Confirmed Speakers

A distinguished line-up of leaders from academia, industry, and the clinic will headline this year’s program:

Agenda

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!

Early Bird Registration Deadline: September 8, 2026 (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.