2026 SAPA Investment Forum @ JPM Week

On January 11, 2026, just before the 44th J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference officially commences, we cordially invite you to attend the 2026 SAPA Investment Forum @JPM Week. Centered on the theme "Creating Global Value Through Strategic Partnerships and Smart Capital," we will gather to discuss the future and strategize for new chapters together.

The forum will feature two core panel discussions: one on business development (BD) and one on investment. In the BD panel, executives and BD leaders from Pfizer, Takeda, GSK, Hansoh Pharmaceutical, PwC, SERVIER and THC Lawyers will share practical insights from the front lines of global dealmaking and examine how partners identify complementary strengths, structure win-win collaborations, navigate U.S.-China dynamics, and move efficiently from transaction to execution-offering actionable perspectives for BD and strategy leaders seeking to drive innovation beyond borders.

In the investment panel, leading investors and dealmakers from RA Capital, Frazier Life Sciences, Hillhouse, Lilly Asian Ventures, Steptoe, and Covenant Venture Capital will engage in in-depth discussions including whether biotech capital markets are stabilizing or remaining highly selective; how investors assess NewCos as they shift from formation to execution; the impact of U.S.–China dynamics on cross-border investment strategies; therapeutic areas poised for opportunity in 2026 and how valuations, deal terms, and lean operating models are evolving.

This forum will provide a cutting-edge and high-level platform for in-depth interaction with industry leaders, top investors, and pioneering innovators, aiming to collectively decode the success paradigms of the global biotech and pharmaceutical industries. Whether you are an entrepreneur seeking breakthroughs or an investor looking for the next growth curve, this will be an intellectual feast not to be missed—a vital stage to help you connect with potential opportunities and expand the boundaries of collaboration.

Event Feature

In addition to the content-rich agenda and exciting project roadshows, to support efficient deal-making, this year’s event provides a structured 1:1 partnering system, modeled after the successful BIO partnering format. Participants will have the opportunity to meet with key stakeholders across the biopharma ecosystem, including:

Business development & licensing leaders
Early-stage and clinical-stage biotech founders
Venture capital and strategic investors
Innovation teams from global pharma
Enabling technology and platform leaders

SAPA-JPM 1-on-1 Event Highlights

Strategic Networking & Industry Insights

Participants will have the opportunity to meet with key stakeholders across the biopharma ecosystem, including:

Business development & licensing leaders
Early-stage and clinical-stage biotech founders
Venture capital and strategic investors
Innovation teams from global pharma
Enabling technology and platform leaders

This pre-JPM gathering sets the stage for productive discussions during the main conference week.

1:1 Partnering Sessions (1:30 PM – 4:00 PM)

To support efficient deal-making, the event provides a structured 1:1 partnering system, modeled after the successful BIO partnering format.

Each meeting slot is:

30 minutes
Pre-scheduled through our partnering portal
Held in private meeting spaces to accommodate confidential BD or investment discussions

The partnering system allows attendees to send, receive, and accept meeting requests ahead of time to ensure that every interaction is purposeful - whether for in-licensing, out-licensing, co-development, fundraising, NewCo or strategic alliances.

Who Should Attend

This event is designed for:

Biotech companies seeking partnerships, financing, or visibility
Pharma BD teams scouting innovative platforms and assets
Investors evaluating early- and late-stage investment opportunities
Technology platforms offering discovery, development, or delivery solutions
Service or vendor companies supporting drug development and commercialization

Whether your goal is to initiate conversations or accelerate ongoing dialogues, this forum helps you start JPM week with momentum.

Registration for this event is now open. Slots are limited. Sign up ASAP to secure your spot!

📅 Registration for the regular agenda ends on 23:59PM (ET) January 7, 2026.

💰 Fees for the regular agenda: please refer to the table below

📅 Sign up for the 1:1 Partnering Sessions

Fees for the Roadshow or 1:1 Partnering Sessions: $2,000

Event Registration

Event Agenda

Start Time	End Time	Session
12:30PM	1:00PM	Check-in & Registration
1:00PM	1:05PM	Opening Remarks
1:05PM	2:05PM	BD Panel Discussion: Creating value beyond borders: forging strategic partnerships to accelerate innovation
2:05PM	2:35PM	Biotech Roadshow
2:35PM	2:50PM	Coffee Break
2:50PM	3:50PM	Investment Panel discussion: Creating global value: smart capital formation and cross-border company building
3:50PM	3:55PM	Closing Remarks
3:55PM	6:00PM	Reception
1:30PM	4:00PM	1:1 Partnering