Always a popular event, the 2025 PLG Christmas workshops & networking reception, kindly hosted by Cooley, took place on Tuesday 2 December and attracted over 100 guests.
The afternoon agenda started with an introduction to OBN by Stuart Rose, followed by presentation from James West, Bourne Partners and 4 breakout sessions hosted by Cooley.

| 4.30pm | Registration Networking tea and coffee |
| 5pm | Welcome Andrew Dean, Chair, PLG |
| 5.05pm | Identifying Partnering Opportunities Stuart Rose, Chief Executive Officer, OBN |
| 5.15pm | Analysis of Deal Environment James West, Managing Director, Bourne Partners |
| 5.40pm | Breakout Session 1 1. Global Pricing and Competition: U.S. MFN Policies Reshape Pharma Licensing and Collaboration Strategies - Jonas Koponen, Cooley 2. The Art of Staying Out of Court: How to Draft Licensing Deals That Don't Blow Up - Henry Stewart, Cooley 3. Exclusivity Under Pressure: Navigating Competition Law in Pharma Licensing - Caroline Hobson, Cooley 4. Co-Dev & Co-Co Partnerships: Aligning Strategy, Risk and Value - Jenny Davies, Cooley |
| 6pm | Breakout Session 2 - repeat of Session 1 |
| 6.20pm | Summary Session |
| 6.30pm | Networking Drinks Reception |
| 8.30pm | Finish |