Day OneTuesday, 29 April 2025 - GMT (Greenwich Mean Time, GMTZ)

M&A Masterclass

Part 1:

1. How can M&A impact your business?
2. What alternatives are there?
3. M&A lifecycle:
   1. Preparing for M&A
   2. Consideration mechanics
   3. Doing the deal
   4. Integration
4. Anti-trust/FDI – More transactions caught as scope of regulatory review broadens

Part 2: Fireside chat: How to Turn a 10-Person Biotech into a $1.1Bn Acquisition in 7 Years

Renee Aguiar-Lucander, Former CEO, Calliditas

• Motivation Behind the Acquisition
• Process Overview
• Outcome and Lessons Learned
• Future Considerations

Part 3:

• Open Floor for Questions
  • How to prepare a biotech company for M&A discussions?
  • What specific attributes do buyers look for in a biotech firm?
  • How can biotechs leverage M&A as a growth strategy?
• Wrap-Up Discussion
  • Summarize key takeaways from the workshop.
  • Highlight actionable insights for biotech companies considering M&A

How to Take Your Company Public: Insights and Strategies for Biotech Success

• When is the right time for a biotech to go public, and what are the key steps to prepare?
• How can companies navigate complex financial and regulatory environments across global markets?
• What do investors look for, and how can biotechs build trust and confidence with them?
• What are the most common pitfalls during the IPO process, and how can they be avoided?

Creating a successful biotech company is about more than breakthrough science—it's about building an organization where people and ideas can thrive. In this panel, experienced biotech leaders will discuss how to shape leadership teams and cultural frameworks that drive innovation, resilience, and long-term success. They’ll share hard-earned lessons, practical strategies, and actionable insights for cultivating a dynamic and purpose-driven workplace.

• The Role of Leadership in Shaping Culture: How strong, authentic leadership creates a foundation for positive and productive company culture

• Meeting Evolving Employee Expectations: What today’s biotech talent values in organizational culture—and how to stay aligned

• Culture as a Catalyst: Practical steps to foster innovation, collaboration, and a growth mindset across all levels of the company