The PLG provides conferences and workshops in the UK and Europe. The conferences focus on networking with healthcare industry based business development and licensing executives and to receive and discuss updates on current industry topics and best practice. Most delegates work in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, generic or OTC companies.
Wednesday 17th May 2023 (London)
The role of technology and data in pharma is growing, with BD personnel increasingly focusing on partnering with different technology providers, ranging from mobile phone…
Thursday 27th April 2023 (London)
** Please note this event has been re-scheduled from 30 March due to planned train strikes ** Smart Exits - Preparing a life science business…
Wednesday 29th March to Friday 31st March 2023 (London)
Introduction to Healthcare Business Development & Licensing is a training course run over 3 days focusing on the key elements of Licensing and Business Development.…
Sunday 19th March to Wednesday 22nd March 2023 (Basel, Switzerland)
PLG members can pay €2,550, saving €676 by registering through BioPartner UK, receiving a £GBP invoice and no VAT to pay. Alternatively, request a 10%…
Thursday 1st December 2022 (London)
Come and join us on the 24th floor of our host Cooley's offices at 22 Bishopsgate, London, for our Christmas networking event. The event starts…
Monday 31st October 2022 (Hilton Frankfurt City Centre)
With PLG UK part of the IPLS family, The International Partnering in Lifescience Society (IPLS) cordially invite all member groups to a Networking Drinks Reception…
Monday 26th September to Wednesday 28th September 2022 (Brighton, UK)
It’s a huge pleasure to open up invitations to our 2022 Annual Conference - Bright Here, Right Now to be held in Brighton, England, 26-28…
Monday 26th September 2022 (Grand Hotel, Brighton)
Taking place on Monday 26 September, this years' PLG UK Autumn meeting forms part of the wider IPLS Brighton event taking place at the same…
Thursday 30th June 2022 (London)
Can you build a business on IP you can't or don't patent? Our regular free to PLG members event will be held in London on…
Friday 22nd April 2022 (Online)
Free online partnering event for IPLS national group members, including PLG UK members Pitch: short 15 minute ‘Pitch’ presentations from a range of companies in…
Thursday 31st March 2022 (30 Euston Square)
The PLG Business Development Awards are back live in 2022! Since their inception in 2007 the PLG BD Awards have showcased the best of deal-making…
Thursday 2nd December 2021 (Latham & Watkins office, London)
*Following changes to government guidance the event was held online* Date: Thursday 2 December 2021 Venue: Online 2 x Workshop Sessions: Navigating the IVDR Landscape:…
Wednesday 24th November 2021 (Online)
Effective documentation is essential for every investment opportunity. From design through to messaging every aspect should be tailored to your target audience. Join us for…
Thursday 18th November 2021 (Online)
Key considerations as a buyer from the manufacturing and legal perspective Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, supply contracts have been under the spotlight…
Thursday 30th September to Friday 1st October 2021 (Online)
IPLS ONLINE PITCH & PARTNER Life-Sciences BD&L in 2021 30 September & 1 October 2021 The IPLS Online Pitch & Partner 2 day event will…
Wednesday 29th September 2021 (Taylor Wessing Offices, London & Online)
The PLG are delighted to announce our next event will be held face-to-face (subject to government guidance) on Wednesday 29 September 2021. Places to attend…
Monday 10th May to Friday 14th May 2021 (Online)
PLG Introduction to Healthcare BD Course - Virtual Programme | 10-14 May 2021 Introduction to Healthcare Business Development & Licensing is a training course run…
Wednesday 21st April to Thursday 22nd April 2021 (Online)
Rebound & Recover Life-Sciences BD&L in 2021 Wednesday 21 & Thursday 22 April 2021 0800 - 1800 BST | 0900 - 1900 CEST Wednesday…
Thursday 18th March 2021 (Online)
Deal Highlights of 2020 The deal flow during 2020 continued unabated despite sourcing, meetings and negotiations being switched to virtual platforms. Join us for a…
Thursday 11th March 2021 (Online)
Learn the essentials of company accounts and how to analyse them to obtain the information you need to support a deal. Presented by Roger Davies,…
Thursday 4th March 2021 (Online)
Held online, the afternoon session will feature 2 presentations on topics that ran throughout 2020 and what lessons can we learn: Workshop 1 Impact of…
Thursday 21st January 2021 (Webinar)
COURSE FULLY BOOKED - please contact us for future courses or purchase the recording available from Friday Key considerations from a BD, legal and financial…
Thursday 3rd December 2020 (Webinar)
This 2 hour afternoon webinar (2pm-4pm GMT) will review the common contractual mechanisms under which a buyer / licensee can obtain protection from the risks…
Thursday 3rd December 2020 (Virtual)
The final PLG event of 2020, our AGM, Christmas workshop and networking reception, was held virtually on Thursday 3rd December. The event featured 2 workshop…
Thursday 1st October 2020 (Webinar)
PLG UK and European Group Members Register Here Non-Members Register Here Presented by Dr Michael Hübner, New Innovations Lead, Johnson & Johnson Innovation This FIT…
Thursday 1st October 2020 (Online)
Following a break over the summer we are pleased to announce that the PLG virtual pub quiz is back! The 4th pub quiz is to…
Wednesday 16th September to Thursday 17th September 2020 (Virtual)
The IPLS is delighted to announce that the 16th IPLS Annual Meeting will take place in two parts: Part 1: Bright Online : A novel…
Thursday 23rd July 2020 (Webinar)
Collaborative Skills Presented by Ann Dugdale, Alliance Management and Business Development Consultant Peter Marsh, People and Organisational Development Consultant Following the successful “Setting up a…
Thursday 23rd July 2020 (Anywhere)
Following the positive feedback from our previous virtual pub quiz’s we invite all PLG members to join us on our free upcoming PLG virtual pub…
Thursday 25th June 2020 (Comfort of your own home)
After a fun and enjoyable first evening, the PLG Arms will be opening again on Thursday 25th June for a second virtual pub quiz. Please…
Thursday 25th June 2020 (Webinar)
Setting up a Data Room for Due Diligence Presented by John Goodall, AstraZeneca PLG are pleased to announce the first in a series of interactive…
Thursday 30th April 2020 (30 Euston Square, London)
Due to the ongoing uncertainty with the Covid-19 outbreak, the PLG Board have taken the decision to postpone the 13th PLG Business Development Awards Evening…
Thursday 30th April 2020 (Webinar)
Deal Highlights of 2019 Presented by Sharon Finch & Jill Ogden, Medius Associates Review of 2019 top deals and acquisitions Deal trends and therapeutic activity…
Thursday 5th December 2019 (Gowling WLG, London)
Our regular Christmas event will take place on Thursday 5th December 2019 in London at the offices of Gowling WLG. In a change to previous…
Thursday 5th December 2019 (Gowling WLG, 4 More London Riverside, UK)
Continual Professional Development – The Masterclass gives the ideal opportunity to add to your knowledge portfolio by providing practical in-depth analysis and tools for healthcare…
Monday 4th November 2019 (Steigenberger Frankfurter Hof, Frankfurt)
PLG UK, CHLA and the PLCF are delighted to invite you to our Anglo-Canadian-French Business Development networking event prior to CPhI in November. An opportunity…
Thursday 10th October 2019 (Taylor Wessing Offices, London)
Wednesday 18th September to Friday 20th September 2019 (Paris, France)
Disruption or Evolution? Contemporary Trends in Pharma Business Development The EPLC, together with this years' hosts the PLCF, are pleased to welcome you to the…
Tuesday 30th April 2019 (Academy House, Cambridge)
Pharma-Tech Alliances - Mitigating Deal Risk The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) and wearable technologies has given rise to a plethora of opportunities in the…
Thursday 7th February 2019 (30 Euston Square, London)
The PLG celebrates its 35th anniversary on 7th February 2019, in conjunction with the PLG 12th Annual Business Development Awards, and we hope that you…
Tuesday 27th November 2018 (Cercle Interalliée, Paris)
Deuxieme soirée Biotech / Pharma: evolution du business développement et de son environment Date - Tuesday 27th November Time - 6.30pm - 10pm Location -…
Monday 19th November to Wednesday 21st November 2018 (Marriott Lingfield Park)
Introduction to Healthcare Business development is a three day training course covering the key elements of Licensing and Business Development. It has a 12 strong…
Thursday 11th October 2018 (Morgan, Lewis & Bockius Offices, London)
We are pleased to invite you to our next free members event on Thursday 11th October 2018. Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP have kindly…
Wednesday 19th September to Friday 21st September 2018 (Montreux, Switzerland)
Registered participants can now take advantage of the online partnering system available during this event. The online partnering system enables participants to contact and arrange…
Tuesday 11th September 2018 (Cercle Interalliée, Paris)
Différences Culturelles en Negociation Date - Tuesday 11th September Time - 8.30am - 10.30am Location - Cercle de l'Union Interalliée, Paris Speaker - CHRISTIAN MALLY,…
Tuesday 3rd July 2018 (The Royal Society of Chemistry, London)
Tuesday 3 July 8-10:30am The Royal Society of Chemistry, Burlington House, London, W1J 0BA Access the latest thinking from Europe's leading cancer research organisation. The…
Wednesday 16th May 2018 (Novartis Campus, Basel)
Innovation in Healthcare: From Technology to Business Models and Transactions The Swiss Healthcare Licensing Group and the Pharma Licensing Club France are delighted to invite you…
Tuesday 24th April 2018 (AstraZeneca Building, Cambridge)
Deal Structure Considerations and Learning We are heading to Cambridge for our free Spring meeting, hosted by AstraZeneca and sponsored by KPMG. The event starts…
Thursday 1st March to Friday 2nd March 2018 (Hilton London Tower Bridge, London, UK)
The 3rd OTCToolbox/PLG OTC Conference and Networking Event will take place at the Hilton London Tower Bridge, London, UK, on Thursday 1st & Friday 2nd…
Thursday 8th February 2018 (The Law Society, London)
Details of our 11th Annual PLG Business Development Awards Evening are now here! The Medius Deal Watch team will once again start the afternoon off…
Sunday 28th January to Tuesday 30th January 2018 (Flueli Ranft)
Reset Partnering - Step Out of the Box! Please visit www.swisshlg.com for more information
Thursday 7th December 2017 (Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP, London)
This year our Christmas networking drinks reception will be hosted by Morgan, Lewis & Bockius UK LLP at their offices overlooking St. Paul’s. The 60…
Wednesday 15th November to Friday 17th November 2017 (Marriott Lingfield Park)
Introduction to Healthcare Business development is a three day training course covering the key elements of Licensing and Business Development. It has a 12 strong…
Wednesday 18th October 2017 (Covington & Burling LLP, London)
Hosted by Presented by Covington & Burling: Digital Health: Legal and Regulatory Considerations Background on digital health transactions Examples of recent digital health deals Real…
Friday 13th October to Saturday 14th October 2017 (Dubrovnik, Croatia)
The PLG CEE has pleasure to invite you to Dubrovnik, Croatia for the annual PLG CEE Conference on Friday 13th & Saturday 14th of October…
Thursday 5th October 2017
Ensuring Smooth Tech Transfer between Start-ups and Universities Please visit www.swisshlg.com for more information
Thursday 28th September to Friday 29th September 2017 (NH Collection Eurobuilding Hotel, Madrid)
New Partnering System now LIVE! All pre-booked delegates able to upload their own profile and arrange personal one-to-one meeting diary with automatic scheduling. Please visit…
Wednesday 27th September 2017 (NH Collection Eurobuilding Hotel, Madrid)
This year, the meeting point for our most important local event will be the beautiful city of Madrid, at the Eurobuilding Hotel. This year our…
Wednesday 27th September 2017 (Alderley Park, Cheshire)
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Wednesday 14th June to Friday 16th June 2017 (Marriott Lingfield Park)
Introduction to Healthcare Business Development is a three day training course covering the key elements of Licensing and Business Development. It has a 12 strong…
Wednesday 31st May 2017 (Dijon, France)
This year the French branch of the European PLG Association, the Pharma Licensing Club France, have partnered with a French regional Association, Business For Care, grouping…
Thursday 25th May to Friday 26th May 2017 (Rome, Italy)
Getting Mediterrenean Healthcare Companies Closer The full details regarding the event and how to register are available at http://fenicia-events.eu/plg-hlg Italy Healthcare Licensing Group website www.italyhlg.it
Thursday 18th May to Friday 19th May 2017 (Leipzig)
For full details of this event please visit the Pharma Lizenz Club Deutschland (PLCD) website www.plcd.de
Thursday 2nd March to Friday 3rd March 2017 (London)
2nd OTCToolbox/PLG OTC Conference and Networking Event - Companies Attended 2017 The 2nd OTCToolbox/PLG OTC Conference and Networking Event took place in London, UK on…
Thursday 9th February 2017 (Blue Fin Venue, London)
We are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the PLG Business Development & Licensing awards at our 10th Annual Awards Evening being held in London on Thursday…
Sunday 29th January to Tuesday 31st January 2017 (Jugendstilhotel Paxmontana, Flüeli Ranft)
Healthcare Megatrends How do they impact business models and deal structures? In the privatized setting of Jugendstilhotel Paxmontana, Flüeli-Ranft. Save-the-date of the Swiss HLG’s Winter…
Thursday 15th December 2016 (Gowling WLG Offices, London)
A traditional and popular fixture on the PLG events calendar, the evening will start from 5.30pm with a workshop presentation by Patrick Duxbury (Partner, Intellectual…
Wednesday 7th December to Friday 9th December 2016 (Wellcome Genome Campus, Cambridge)
The opportunities presented by genomics and biodata are significant, but how to realise their healthcare impact and commercial value remain challenging to evaluate and navigate.…
Thursday 1st December to Friday 2nd December 2016 (Bremen)
For full details about this event please visit the local PLCD website, www.plcd.de
Thursday 24th November to Friday 25th November 2016 (Vicenza)
For full information please visit the Italy HLG website, www.italyhlg.it
Thursday 24th November 2016 (Lugano, Ticino)
Start-ups, Life Science and Business in Ticino Swiss HLG, in collaboration with Inartis, Agire and CP Start-up, are excited to present their joint Start-up conference, to be held…
Tuesday 15th November to Friday 17th November 2017 (Marriott Lingfield Park)
Introduction to Healthcare Business Development is a three day training course covering the key elements of Licensing and Business Development. It has a 12 strong…
Thursday 10th November 2016 (Hilton London Kensington)
The Lambert Toolkit was originally developed in order to improve collaboration between Universities and Business through a series of model research collaboration agreements prepared by…
Thursday 20th October 2016 (Royal College of Surgeons, London)
The future of UK Bioscience – where innovation and collaboration unite This year’s UK Bioscience Forum takes place on Thursday 20 October at the Royal…
Wednesday 19th October 2016 (Bird & Bird Offices, London)
What Happens When Contract Disputes Arise? Free to PLG members, this event will feature a 90 minute workshop with presentations including practical tips on: Consequences…
Wednesday 12th October to Thursday 13th October 2016 (Hilton London Kensington)
LES Britain and Ireland are delighted to host, in association with LES Turkey, this year’s Pan-European conference. See an updated programme here Members will all…
Monday 3rd October 2016 (Barcelona)
Access to Market Driving Partnership We are pleased to announce that our Association will host the first meeting between the French association PLCF and PLGS.…
Thursday 22nd September to Friday 23rd September 2016 (Brussels)
'New Health Economy and its Impact on Deal Making' The 8th European Pharma Licensing Symposium (EPLS) was held in Brussels on 22nd & 23rd September.…
Thursday 19th May to Friday 20th May 2016 (Milan, Italy)
Pharma Partnering: Spotlight on Italy and Central & Eastern Europe The agenda foresees the development of topics covering major trends in the pharmaceutical industry, business development,…
Thursday 19th May 2016 (St Pancras Renaissance Hotel, London)
Culture Clash = Pharma + Digital? What better location for a meeting of old and new than St Pancras. The old steam locomotives have been…
Monday 25th April to Wednesday 27th April 2016 (Novotel London West)
As Europe’s leading investment and biopartnering conference, BioTrinity is the nexus of a booming life sciences innovation ecosystem and provides a unique platform for R&D, global…
Thursday 3rd March to Friday 4th March 2016 (Millennium Gloucester Hotel, London)
PDF copies of presentations authorised by the speakers are available to all conference delegates (who will receive a password) by clicking HERE News Stories Debbie…
Thursday 4th February 2016 (Barber-Surgeons' Hall, London)
The 9th Annual PLG Business Development Awards took place on 4th February 2016 at Barber-Surgeons’ Hall. Francois Fornieri from Mithra Pharmaceuticals won the AstraZeneca Business…
Sunday 31st January to Tuesday 2nd February 2016 (Sachseln (near Lucerne))
PATIENT CENTRICITY: WHAT DOES IT MEAN FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT? Hence, what does this mean for business development? What are the opportunities for new type of…
Thursday 3rd December 2015 (Cercle Interalliée, Paris)
This will be the 3rd part of the training assessment of Pharma Assets. For further information please visit www.plcf.org or email Mr Gérard-Philippe Guez at…
Thursday 3rd December 2015 (London)
Our popular Christmas drinks reception evening will take place on Thursday 3rd December at the office of Wragge Lawrence Graham & Co (4 More London…
Thursday 19th November to Friday 20th November 2015 (Milan, Italy)
For further details about this event as they become avaialble please visit www.italyhlg.it.
Thursday 29th October 2015 (TBC)
Speaker and further details are to be announced. For further information please visit www.nplg.org or email Nicoline Wiborg at nw@wiborg.com
Thursday 15th October 2015 (Cercle Interalliée, Paris)
Details for this event will be updated on this site as they become available. Please visit www.plcf.org or email Mr Gérard-Philippe Guez at guez.gp@gmail.com for…
Thursday 15th October 2015 (Fasken Martineau Offices, London)
A free event available to both members and guests. There will be two 45 minute workshops, starting at 6pm, followed by a drinks reception hosted…
Monday 5th October to Wednesday 7th October 2015 (Hilton Berlin, Germany)
For full details please visit www.plcd.de
Thursday 1st October to Friday 2nd October 2015 (Hesperia Hotel, Córdoba)
This year, the meeting point for our most important local event will be the beautiful city of Cordoba, at the Hesperia Hotel from 1st to…
Wednesday 16th September to Friday 18th September 2015 (Berlin, Germany)
'The Disappearing Deal World?' How Companies Secure Deals in an Environment of Big Pharma M&A and Strategic Alliances We are pleased to announce the…
Tuesday 15th September 2015 (Gendarmerie, Berlin)
Available to PLCD members, the 'Chat at the Fireside' will take place on Tuesday evening prior to the start of the XII IPLS.
Thursday 25th June 2015 (Cercle Interalliée, Paris)
Part 2 of this training assessment of Pharma Assets will focus on MD's and OTC. For further information please visit www.plcf.org or email Mr Gérard-Philippe…
Tuesday 16th June 2015 (BIO 2015, Philadelphia)
This event is free of charge (limited to 25) and open for all Scandinavians. For further information please visit www.nplg.org or email Nicoline Wiborg at…
Thursday 11th June to Friday 12th June 2015 (Maritim Hotel, Koenigswinter)
Please see the full programme and booking form attachments that are downloadable above. All the details are also available at www.plcd.de
Thursday 11th June 2015 (Barcelona)
As with previous years, we have selected a nice place which enable us to meet, exchange contact and enjoy the evening, which we organize with…
Thursday 21st May 2015 (River Seine)
Presentation and discussion on the 'Status of Biosimilars in Europe', followed by a cocktail party on the River Seine. For further information please visit www.plcf.org…
Thursday 21st May to Friday 22nd May 2015 (Split, Croatia)
The two day PLG CEE Spring Conference will focus on BD opportunities in the Balkans and the challenges that lie ahead in this fast developing…
Thursday 7th May to Friday 8th May 2015 (Grand Hotel Eden, Lugano)
The topics for this meeting shall focus on the entrepreneurial aspect of our business and provide an overview of start-ups in Switzerland and Italy with case studies of family…
Thursday 30th April 2015 (Hotel Russell, London)
Business Development Driving Strategic Change Featuring two case studies of recent big pharma deals, we will hear from those involved in both of the deals.…
Monday 20th April to Wednesday 22nd April 2015 (Hilton Berlin, Germany)
For full details please visit the PLCD website, www.plcd.de
Tuesday 14th April 2015 (Cercle Interalliée, Paris)
'New Regulations and Classifications on Medical Devices' For further information please visit www.plcf.org or email Mr Gérard-Philippe Guez at guez.gp@gmail.com
Tuesday 24th March 2015
Given the good reception of the working breakfast format, PLGS has prepared new events in collaboration with KPMG, the leading firm of consulting services. The…
Monday 16th March to Wednesday 18th March 2015 (Marriott Lingfield Park, UK)
Thursday 5th February 2015 (Barber-Surgeon's Hall)
The event will begin with two 45 minute presentations, the first from Jill Ogden, Medius Associates will review deals completed in 2014 and the second,…
Sunday 1st February to Tuesday 3rd February 2015 (Flims, Switzerland)
Diversification vs Focus Within the Healthcare Industry: Trends, Challenges & Opportunities 1-3 February 2015, Hotel Waldhaus, Flims, Switzerland Over the last decades, healthcare industry stakeholders…
Thursday 4th December to Friday 5th December 2014 (Berlin, Germany)
The Pharma-Lizenz-Club Deutschland (PLCD) is celebrating its' 15th anniversary at their Autumn meeting to be held in Berlin. The programme is available to download using…
Thursday 4th December 2014 (London)
We look forward again to once again holding our Christmas drinks reception at the offices of Pinsent Masons LLP. We are pleased to confirm that…
Thursday 27th November to Friday 28th November 2014 (Milan, Italy)
For further details regarding this meeting please visit the Italy HLG website, www.italyhlg.it.
Wednesday 29th October 2014 (Skodsborg, Copenhagen)
We welcome Karsten Lindhardt, Vice President, Research & Development, Egalet as our pre-dinner speaker to our next networking dinner event at the stunning Kurhotel Skodsborg,…
Thursday 23rd October 2014 (London)
It's very much third time lucky with this event after two previous events were postponed due to tube strikes, so keep your fingers crossed! The…
Thursday 16th October to Friday 17th October 2014 (Girona)
This year, the meeting point for the PLG Spain's most important local event will be the beautiful city of Girona, at the Carlemany Hotel from…
Tuesday 23rd September to Wednesday 24th September 2014 (Prague, Czech Republic)
The 7th EPLS took place in Prague from 22nd-24th September 2014. Over 150 companies from across Europe and the USA attended the two days of…
Thursday 5th June to Friday 6th June 2014 (Mercedes-Benz World & Brooklands Hotel, Weybridge)
UK HEALTHCARE MARKET - THE RACE FOR GROWTH The UK industry is facing growth challenges on all fronts and no sector is immune. For this…
Thursday 15th May to Friday 16th May 2014 (Hilton Warsaw, Poland)
Registration for the PLG CEE Spring Conference at the Hilton Warsaw is now open and we strongly recommend you register early to avoid disappointment. This…
Thursday 8th May to Friday 9th May 2014 (Frankfurt, Germany)
Wednesday 30th April 2014 (London, UK)
With the 48 hour tube strike going ahead as planned from 9pm on Monday 28th April, we have taken the decision to cancel this event.…
Thursday 27th March to Friday 28th March 2014 (Tower of London, UK)
Although we don’t look old enough, the PLG will be celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2014 with the highlight being the 30th Anniversary Meeting that…
Wednesday 18th September to Friday 20th September 2013 (Dublin, Ireland)
Business Development: From Molecule to Market... and Beyond! We would like to thank everybody who attended the XI IPLS in Dublin for making the event…
Thursday 1st November to Saturday 2nd November 2013 (DoubleTree by Hilton Cambridge)
29-06-2023
EU Pharmaceutical Legislation Reform - what you need to know… more info / booking...
12-07-2023
After almost 40 years, Sharon Finch will be stepping down… more info / booking...
19-09-2023 to 21-09-2023
Following a very successful International Partnering in Lifescience Society (IPLS)… more info / booking...
