The Pharma Partnering EU Summit 2027 will take place on May 2027 in Basel, bringing together senior executives, decision-makers, investors and innovators from the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The summit is designed as a dedicated platform for business development, licensing, strategic partnerships and deal-making across the global life sciences ecosystem.

The event focuses on the key activities driving growth and innovation in the pharma and biotech sectors, including Business Development & Licensing (BD&L), research collaborations, alliance management, mergers and acquisitions, investment and fundraising. Participants can explore opportunities to identify new products, technologies, partners and investors while gaining insights into current trends in pharmaceutical partnering.

A central objective of the Pharma Partnering EU Summit is to facilitate meaningful commercial connections. The event provides opportunities for companies to present their assets, platforms, technologies and solutions to senior decision-makers interested in licensing and strategic collaboration. Structured networking and partnering activities are designed to help participants move from initial discussions towards potential business relationships and transactions.

The summit is particularly relevant to professionals involved in pharmaceutical licensing, biotech business development, external innovation, research and development partnerships, co-development, investment, M&A and strategic alliances. By bringing together companies from different parts of the life sciences industry, the event creates an environment for exchanging market intelligence, evaluating opportunities and developing international partnerships.

Basel provides a fitting setting for the European edition of the summit, as the city is one of Europe’s major centres for pharmaceutical and biotechnology activity. The international character of the event enables participants to connect with organizations and decision-makers from across the global pharma and biotech landscape.

With its strong focus on business development and transactions, Pharma Partnering EU Summit 2027 offers a focused environment for discovering new opportunities, developing strategic relationships and advancing pharmaceutical and biotechnology innovation. For executives and organizations seeking licensing partners, investment opportunities, research collaborations or broader strategic alliances, the summit provides an important meeting point within the European life sciences ecosystem.

6 May 2027 — 7 May 2027
8:00 am

Marriott Hotel Basel

Link to the conference