
April 28–29, 2027 – Shanghai, China
The next era of global innovation and dealmaking in China
The premier life science partnering event for connecting innovators and investors to drive Asia-Pacific's life sciences advancements
Why ChinaBio™ Partnering Forum
Meet the right partners
We focus on what matters. Opportunity, clarity and access. No noise. No filler.
Understand the market – fast
Get clear, focused insight on what’s changing in China and APAC: capital, BD strategy, regulation, AI, modality shifts and more.
Dealmaking that works
Purpose-built partnering, senior attendees, streamlined conversations, everything optimised for results.
A program shaped by industry leaders
Our agenda is built with the industry, not for it and refined with input from our advisory board to pinpoint what leaders want to hear.
Get involved
The event offers multiple ways for you to be part of the event. Explore the options below to learn more about how you can get involved.
GENERAL ATTENDEE
Reconnect and meet key decision makers for two days of in-person partnering meetings, expert panels, and networking opportunities.
PRESENT YOUR COMPANY
We want to hear all about your company’s latest innovations! Get the attention you deserve from real decision makers.
SPONSOR & EXHIBIT
Stand out among the innovators of the life science industry through a sponsorship package.
2026 Pharmas in attendance
Why China?
Shanghai’s expanding pipeline of startups and innovative intellectual property creates significant opportunities for licensing and collaboration in the life sciences sector. As a key hub for global partnerships, ChinaBio™ Partnering Forum plays a crucial role in connecting international stakeholders with Shanghai’s leading innovators, driving advancements in healthcare solutions and redefining the future of life science worldwide.


2026 Startup Spotlight winner
Congratulations to the Startup Spotlight at ChinaBio™ Partnering Forum 2026 winner, NeuroVanda Therapeutics.
Built on deep insights into disease biology, NeuroVanda focuses on the development of transformational oral therapies targeting the most important drivers of neurodegenerative diseases. We have established a proprietary targeted protein degradation platform leveraging a differentiated E3 ligase which offers superior selectivity and efficiency in clearing aggregated proteins.
Thank you to Pfizer for sponsoring this year's competition again, and to all our other finalists and entries.
Shaped by the industry
Bringing together leaders from across biotech, pharma, investment and professional services, our Advisory Board helps ensure ChinaBio™ Partnering Forum remains relevant, timely and focused on what matters.
Sponsors confirmed for 2026:
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FAQ
Below you will find answers to questions we get asked more often about ChinaBio® Partnering Forum. If your question is related to partneringONE, please visit PARTNERING FAQS
HOW CAN I PROCESS A REPLACEMENT?
Please contact CSService1@informa.com along with the below details:
- Original Attendee:
- Name of replacement:
- Salutation (Ms,Mr,Dr,prof):
- Job title:
- Company name:
- Company address (including Zip code):
- Phone number:
- Email address:
HOW CAN I AMEND MY DETAILS?
Please contact CSService1@informa.com along with your full name, company name, and the details of the amendment.
HOW LONG DO REFUNDS TAKE TO PROCESS?
Refunds take 4-6 weeks to process.
HOW CAN I GET A VISA INVITATION LETTER?
Please note that only registered delegates can request a visa invitation letter. Once registered please contact CSService1@informa.com with the below details:
- Date of Arrival:
- Date of Departure:
- Passport Number:
- Passport Expiry Date:
- Nationality:
- Date of Birth:
HOW CAN I ACCESS MY PARTNERING ACCOUNT?
Once registered please allow up to 24 hours for your partneringONE account to be activated and to receive your login information. Please note that you will be able to see other registered companies on the platform and start requesting meetings when partneringONE opens on March 24, 2027.
If you require assistance with your partneringONE account, please visit PARTNERING FAQS or email the team directly at partneringteam@partneringone.com.
HOW CAN I SET UP A GUEST ACCOUNT?
- Go to you profile page and then over to the Delegates/Guests box located on the right-hand side.
- Click on the Guests tab and then on the button that says, “Invite Guest”.
- Enter the email address of your guest and then click send
Your guest will receive an email with a link that will allow them to log in to your account. During their first-time logging in they will be asked to verify their email address and fill out some brief information about themselves so that you know who is entering your account.
Please visit Partnering specific FAQS here
CAN I PAY VIA INVOICE/WIRE TRANSFER?
Credit card payment is required at check out for all our 2027 events to complete your registration. Once you made the payment, you will receive a paid invoice/payment receipt within 2 working days. And you will also receive an access to our partnering system within 24 hours from registration and payment completion.
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE YOU EXPECTING AT CHINABIO® PARTNERING FORUM?
ChinaBio Partnering Forum convenes over 1,800 attendees, representing 30 countries and 500+ companies, making the event the industry's largest gathering of biopharma professionals in Shanghai.
WHERE CAN I FIND THE AGENDA AND SPEAKERS?
Event agenda is available to view here: https://informaconnect.com/chinabio-partnering/agenda/2/
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO PRESENT YOUR COMPANY AT CHINABIO® PARTNERING FORUM?
Onsite Presentation Fees:
- Biotech and Midsize Pharma: $800
- Academic Innovator and Next Generation: $600
Digital Presentation Fee
- Biotech and Midsize Pharma:
- Academic Innovator and Next Generation:
IMPORTANT: Each presenting company will require (1) one presentation fee and (1) one registration fee per company.
VENUE INFORMATION
ChinaBio Partnering Forum will take place at theShanghai International Convention Center, 2727 Binjiang Blvd,
Lujiazui, Pudong,
Shanghai, China, 200120
More information on the venue and how to get around can be found here.
CANCELLATION POLICIES
Information on cancellation, payment and replacement policies can be found HERE
HOW CAN I PROMOTE MY ATTENDANCE?
Please visit marketing toolkit HERE.



































