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BIO-Europe 2026

Panel Business of Biotech track

Navigating partnering and business development in a shifting global landscape

Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · 1:00–2:00 PM CET Business of Biotech Stage, Koelnmesse

About this session

As the biotech and pharma sectors enter a pivotal year marked by rapid scientific breakthroughs, evolving regulatory landscapes, and shifting economic pressures, dealmaking remains the steady anchor amid unpredictable market tides. This session unravels the forces shaping the future of biopharma partnerships and M&A in 2026, including the financing climate, emerging therapeutic trends, and geopolitical factors influencing cross-border transactions.

Speakers

  • Kipp Kreutzberg

    VP Global Sales and Marketing, Full-Service Commercialization · Syneos Health

    Moderator

  • Fraser Hall

    President, Head of Intercontinental Region · Biogen

    Panelist

  • Peter Louwagie

    SVP Corporate Development · Genmab

    Panelist

  • Miki Nakamori

    Executive Director, Head of Scouting & Transaction, Primary Focus Genetic Regulation/Blindness & Regeneration · Astellas

    Panelist

  • Stephen Pitt

    Global Head of Search & Evaluation · CSL Behring

    Panelist

  • Partha Ray

    Senior Director, Global Oncology Partnering · Ipsen

    Panelist