Day 1 – Sept 23, 2026 - ET (Eastern Time, GMT-05:00)
Identifying high-growth regions and market opportunities
Navigating regulatory landscapes and compliance challenges
Building strategic partnerships to accelerate market entry
- Renee Aguiar-Lucander - Chief Executive Officer, Hansa Biopharma
- Mike Patten - Chief Strategy Officer, Harbour BioMed
How prioritizing IPOs, M&A, or revenue, changes governance, hiring, and program selection compared with goals like platform enablement, open science, or measurable patient outcomes
Examining how investor horizons, deal structures and funding mixes shape R&D priorities and whether they align or conflict with longterm societal goals
Access vs. scale: does commercialization reliably increase patient access or create affordability barriers?
Navigating limited patient populations and high development costs
Building awareness and education among healthcare providers
Leveraging orphan drug incentives and regulatory support
- Jennifer Schranz - SVP Global Head of Rare Diseases, Ipsen
Managing supply chain complexities and ensuring scalability
Aligning cross-functional teams for seamless execution
Balancing cost efficiency with quality and compliance
- Anna Argo - CBO, Cytotheryx
- Rachel Ravens - CEO, 42Genetics
- Raven Lin - CEO, Pilatus Biotechnologies
