Day 1 - ET (Eastern Time, GMT-05:00)
Join industry leaders for an insightful examination of the current global life science landscape, with a special focus on the United States' competitive position. This panel brings together experienced life science executives to provide a comprehensive view of funding trends and strategic opportunities
- Who is stepping up to fill gaps in early-stage funding, and what new investment models are emerging?
- Which life science companies and therapeutic areas are attracting investor capital in today's market?
- Practical strategies for companies to navigate and thrive in the current funding environment
- How has the rise of China as a life science powerhouse reshaped the global investment patterns, and where does the US and Europe stand in comparison?
- Exploring why private companies are dominating the M&A landscape and how this trend is reshaping biopharma exit strategies
- Practical steps to make your company an attractive target, from building a compelling pipeline to demonstrating market readiness
- Insights into how to navigate mergers and acquisitions, including deal structuring, negotiations, and integration planning
- Key factors driving decisions between acquiring individual assets versus entire pipelines, and how companies can align their strategy with buyer priorities
- Status of the US IPO Market – Transactions that are closing
- IPO Readiness Check – Key financial, operational, structural, and leadership elements you need in place.
- Valuation & Funding Needs – How to determine your worth and secure the right amount of capital.
- Why & How to Go Public – Understanding the motivations, risks, and different pathways (IPO, RTO, SPAC, direct listing).
- Avoiding Pitfalls – Common challenges biotech companies face and how to navigate them.
- IPO Process – Financial Requirements, Listing Requirements, Legal Filings
- Which markets are currently most desirable for startups and why?
- Navigating varied and complex regulatory requirements across China, Europe, and the Middle East
- Discussing the importance of forming local alliances and strategic collaboration partners
- Tailoring your business and commercialization plans to fit the unique dynamics of each regional market
- Understanding how to safeguard your intellectual property and comply with regional data privacy laws while expanding your global footprint
- Understanding what biotech investors prioritize when evaluating Seed and Series A funding opportunities
- Effectively communicate your vision and scientific potential to attract early-stage capital
- Insights into current trends and challenges in securing funding in the biotech sector
- Explore strategies for fostering long-term partnerships with investors to support future growth
- Crafting a compelling value proposition that resonates with investors
- Understanding the unique funding challenges in the medtech sector
- Preparing for regulatory hurdles that impact investment decisions
- Building strategic partnerships that enhance your startup's funding potential
- Leveraging grants, accelerators, and alternative funding sources specific to medtech
- Overview of the growth we’ve seen in the space in recent years
- Highlighting breakthroughs in diagnostics, therapeutics, and digital health solutions tailored to women’s needs
- Understand how investors are shifting focus toward women’s health and what it means for startups
- Discussing how low reimbursement rates affect women's health and what needs to be done to fix this
- A look at home advancing women's brain health is a strategic pathway to strengthening global brain care
- Strategies for securing investment in a competitive and evolving market
- Discussing the key metrics that define viability and ROI in TechBio
- Identify what sets strong TechBio companies apart from short-lived trends
- Examine the long-term potential of TechBio as a profitable business model
- Gain insights into what investors prioritize when evaluating TechBio opportunities
- How to adapt exit strategies in a cautious and unpredictable financial landscape
- Beyond the IPO - exploring alternative pathways to liquidity that are gaining traction in today’s market
- Advice from industry leaders on mastering your exit strategy in a shifting environment
- How to be “exit ready” at all times by maintaining strong financials, a clear growth narrative, and a well-defined plan for providing a return to stakeholders
- What different growth and scaling routes look like in practice
- Further funding rounds, IPO, or acquisition? - how to know which route is best for you
- Understanding what investors expect as you plan for your next steps
- Exploring opportunities to collaborate with industry leaders to accelerate growth
- Discussing how AI-enabled digital health startups are attracting a majority of venture capital funding but what else are investors excited about?
- A look at the consequences of investors prioritizing late-stage funding rounds, and its implications for early-stage startups and market consolidation
- A deeper look into why AI-driven companies are receiving significantly higher valuations compared to their non-AI counterparts
- Looking to the future – what are investors predicting for 2026? And how can digital health companies ensure they standout?
As life sciences evolve, corporate venture capital (CVC) is becoming a critical driver of innovation. With big pharma and tier 1 medtechs shifting focus from internal R&D to external innovation, CVCs are playing a pivotal role in identifying and funding transformative solutions. This panel brings together CVC leaders to share insights into their investment strategies, decision-making processes, and how startups can successfully engage with these global giants
- How do CVC’s balance strategic goals with financial returns?
- Understand the focus areas and key factors that guide CVC decision-making
- Building strong, mutually beneficial relationships with CVCs