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Save the date for April 28–29, 2027 – Shanghai, China

The next era of global innovation and dealmaking in China

Where China meets global biotech

See you next year!

Thanks for joining ChinaBio™ Partnering Forum. We hope to see you in 2027.

Yiming Liu

Cooley

As a long-standing sponsor, Cooley has seen firsthand how ChinaBio™ Partnering Forum consistently serves as the premier nexus for cross-border life sciences dealmaking in and out of China. The quality of engagement at this year’s event, from the high-level panel discussions to the targeted partnering sessions, highlights the innovation, resilience and vibrancy of the China biotech ecosystem. Informa Connect continues to set the gold standard for fostering the global collaborations that drive the industry forward.

Thank you for a record-breaking event!

A historic ChinaBio™ Partnering Forum event experienced more life science leaders networking and partnering than ever.

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.

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.