Swiss HLG Startup Alumni & Community Event

SAVE THE DATE — Swiss HLG Startup Alumni & Community Event

We’re bringing our alumni and partners together for an afternoon of learning, connection, and inspiration

September 3rd, 2026

Superlab Suisse, Zürcherstrasse 39D, Schlieren, Zürich

Program highlights:
From 14:00 — Doors Open for External Participants

14:30–16:30 IP Workshop HGF Intellectual Property Specialists

Interactive session led by experts from HGF Limited our valued supporters, focusing on practical IP challenges and real-world case discussions (Open for External Participants)

17:00–18:30 Alumni Presentations (Open for External Participants)

From 18:30 Networking Apéro (Open for External Participants)

Looking forward to welcoming our Swiss HLG Startup Alumni Community and external guests for a vibrant afternoon of exchange and collaboration.

Successful Swiss HLG Conference 2026!

What an inspiring Swiss HLG Conference 2026 in Montreux. A heartfelt thank?you to all our speakers, panelists, moderators, partners, and over one hundred attendees for the energy, insight, and openness you brought to this year’s edition last week. Your contributions made the discussions across our three workstreams truly exceptional — from strategic partnerships and innovation models to market access and leadership in collaboration.

The theme “Partner or Perish” resonated strongly this year. With global fragmentation accelerating, collaboration is essential to turn scientific progress into real patient impact. The rise of China as an innovation powerhouse was a recurring topic — and a reminder that Europe and Switzerland must leverage their strengths with intention.

In the end, it’s international collaboration that will shape the future of healthcare innovation. With that in mind, we'd like to express sincere thanks to our supporters without whose valued contributions our conference and events would not be possible.

Save the Date: 23–25 May 2027, Montreux Swiss HLG Conference 2027 — see you there.

Swiss HLG Conference 2026 - Final Programme!

We are excited to reveal the full Conference 2026 Programme!

Under the theme “Partner or Perish? How Collaboration Can Sustain Healthcare Innovation in a Fragmenting World”we’re bringing together leaders across the U.S., Europe and Asia to explore how partnership drives resilience and growth in today’s shifting biotech landscape.

With China’s rapid rise, evolving U.S. policy, tightening capital markets, and looming patent cliffs, collaboration has never been more essential. Our sessions will deliver actionable insights, cutting?edge dealmaking strategies, and regional intelligence to navigate this complexity.

We look forward to welcoming an exceptional lineup of speakers and participants for two and a half days of learning, exchange, and meaningful connections.

Swiss HLG -Conference Program Sunday, Monday, Tuesday 2026 FINAL 07.05.2026Download

20th IPLS Annual Conference

Celebrate 20 Years of IPLS in Stockholm – Where Dealmakers Connect

Join business development leaders from across Europe in Stockholm for the 20th anniversary of IPLS, an international partnering event designed to spark ideas, deals, and lasting relationships.

Networking in the Nordics - meet top decision-makers and innovators from across Europe in one of the world’s most vibrant life science hubs

Partnering - identify new opportunities, strengthen relationships, and expand partnerships across Europe’s life science sector

Develop - what's the big deal? Gain fresh life science insights, market updates, and perspectives to support your business objectives

Connect - grow your international network by day, and continue the conversation at our exclusive evening social events, celebrating 20 years of IPLS in style at the Vasa Museum

For more information and Agenda

You can still take advantage of our Early Bird offer, with a generous €300 savings on our standard rate. Availabe for registrations completed before 31 May 2026

REGISTER HERE

Highlights

Dedicated partnering supported by online partnering platform

Agenda packed with industry insight and collaboration

Pitch & Partner – chance to showcase your business

Opportunities for informal networking

Two evening networking events included in registration fee, including dinner at notorious Vasa Museum

Range of sponsorship opportunites available 

Attended by senior Business Development professionals, including: Head's of BD, CEO's, Partners, Corporate BD Directors, Managing Directors, Chief Corporate Development Officers, Senior BD Managers

Swiss HLG Conference Preliminary Programme 2026

We are thrilled to announce that our speaker line-up for the Swiss HLG Annual Conference is nearly complete!

This year’s edition promises to be one of our most inspiring yet, once again taking in the breathtaking lakeside city of Montreux.

Dates: 10–12 May 2026

Location: Montreux, Switzerland
Theme: “Partner or Perish? How Collaboration Can Sustain Healthcare Innovation in a Fragmenting World”

Bonus: Early registration includes complimentary access to our timely and highly relevant pre?conference workshop “Future proofing your deals in a more volatile world” — a perfect way to kick off your conference experience.

Don’t miss your opportunity to be part of another exceptional Swiss HLG gathering—where industry leaders, innovators, and deal?makers come together to shape the future of healthcare partnerships.

Secure your spot now

REGISTER HERE

Swiss HLG Webinar - Expanding Your Funding and Partnership Toolkit

TO WATCH WEBINAR RECORDING


Join us on March 11, from 14:00 - 16:00 CET for "Expanding Your Funding and Partnership Toolkit" — a deep dive into the innovative financing models transforming the life sciences landscape.
Discover how Royalty Financing and Sovereign Capital Partnerships are reshaping long?term growth strategies. Explore smarter, more strategic funding approaches that accelerate innovation while preserving value.

Speakers:
• Jasper Evers, Partner at Avance
• Sunil Bhilotra, Chief Investment Officer at Arcera

You’ll gain:
•          Actionable insights

•          Real world case examples

•          Practical guidance for your next growth move


If you’re looking to expand your strategic toolkit and stay ahead of industry shifts, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Conference 2026 - Key Note speaker Sophie P. Kornowski

REGISTER HERE

Meet our esteemed Key Note speaker, Sophie P. Kornowski, Pharm. D, MBA at our flagship annual conference in beautiful Montreux on May 10-12.

Sophie will share insights on dealmaking gained over a truly stellar career including as Global Head of Roche Partnering and as CEO of Boston Pharmaceuticals, which executed a $1.2bio deal with GSK in July 2025.

Sophie is currently CEO of Sophiekor Insights, a business consulting and advisory firm. She is an accomplished global healthcare executive and board-level leader with over three decades of experience spanning biopharmaceuticals, diagnostics, health tech and healthcare investment.

Sophie has held senior executive positions at Merck & Co., Roche, Gurnet Point Capital, and Boston Pharmaceuticals, and has played a pivotal role

in numerous global transactions and partnerships advancing innovative therapeutics from discovery through commercialization. In 2009, she was awarded the Legion d’Honneur by Valerie Pecresse, Ministry of Research in France, for her contribution to the advancement in Research, as CEO of Roche in France.

The theme of our conference this year is ¨Partner or Perish? How Collaboration Can Sustain Healthcare Innovation in a Fragmenting World¨. Sophie will share unique learnings from being in the room during mission-critical deals.

Register for our conference before the end of February and take advantage of our earlybird offer:

Swiss Healthcare Start-up Partnering Initiative 2026

Swiss Healthcare Licensing group is happy to announce the Swiss Healthcare Start- up Partnering Initiative which we have successfully run for 3 years. This is an educational program for early-stage healthcare companies to help them become partnering ready.

This complimentary program is offered in collaboration with Johnson & Johnson Innovation and BaseLaunch, and consists of four linked workshops where leading experts will cover essential topics in healthcare business development.

APPLICATIONS CLOSED FOR 2026

Swiss HLG Conference 2026

“Partner or Perish”

How Collaboration Can Sustain Healthcare Innovation in a Fragmenting World


In an era where the foundations of biotech innovation are being fundamentally reshaped - driven by China’s meteoric rise, rapidly evolving U.S. policy dynamics, and tightening capital markets for emerging players - the stakes for dealmaking have never been higher. Add to this the looming patent cliffs for cornerstone therapies, and the message is clear: sustained growth demands strategic reinvention.

Collaboration is no longer an option; it is the lifeline for resilience and global competitiveness.

Unlock Resilience, Acquire Growth
Join us in Montreux for the flagship event that equips you to navigate this fractured global landscape. Across three dynamic verticals - focused on the US, Europe, and Asia - we move beyond abstract challenges to deliver concrete solutions.

This conference is your opportunity to:

Don’t just adapt to the new world order - thrive in it. Register now to discover why partnership is the definitive strategy for sustaining healthcare innovation.

Join us for 2,5 days of thought-provoking discussions, valuable insights, and exceptional networking opportunities with industry leaders and peers. The conference will provide a unique platform to exchange ideas, foster collaborations, and shape the future of healthcare and life sciences together.

REGISTER HERE