EU-Japan Biotech & Pharma Partnering Conference 2026

EU-Japan Biotech & Pharma Partnering Conference

1. Online Partnering from 16-18 September 2026

2. Onsite Partnering Event on 5 October 2026 in Osaka, Hotel Hankyu International

• Onsite Partnering
• Luncheon Session
• Panel Discussion
• Poster Display 
• Reception including Short Pitch Session

3. On 6 October morning, activies to connect with the life sciences innovation ecosystem in Osaka Prefecture – for European companies visiting Japan only

Event Overview

This international partnering event will bring together companies, research institutions and clusters from the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors in Europe and Japan.

By using this dedicated partnering platform, participants can interact directly with one another to efficiently arrange meetings with potential partners in advance, both online and at face-to-face, thereby creating new opportunities for business and research collaboration.

In addition to partnering meetings, the on-site event in Osaka will feature other networking opportunities such as pitch sessions and a reception.

What to do after registering

1. Create your profile
2. Search for participants and company profiles
3. Communicate directly using the platform’s messaging and meeting request features
4. Schedule meetings in advance
5. Take part in online meetings or  face-to-face meetings and other sessionsat the Osaka venue,

What you can do on this platform

1. Browse profiles of registered companies, organisations and clusters

You can browse the profiles of  registered biotech-, pharma- and other related companies seeking partnerships. including their  therapeutic area, provided service or technology and desired areas of collaboration.

2. Pre-event communication and booking of meetings with other attendees

• Send messages directly to companies of interest using the chat function
• Use the meeting request function to arrange preferred dates and times and schedule meetings in advance

3. Register for other sessions at the on-site partnering event in Osaka, such as poster display, panel discussion and reception

• Details on how to apply for the poster display,  short pitches at the reception will be sent to registered users of this platform in early September. Please register to the platform beforehand if interested in these opportunities. 
• You can indicate your attendance for the various sessions (luncheon pitch, panel discussion and reception) at the time of registration. These settings can be modified from your account after registering.
• Please note that speakers for the luncheon pitch will be selected by the event organisers.

Target fields

1. Drug discovery
2. Drug discovery support including AI-assisted drug development
3. Regenerative medicine
4. Digital Therapeutics such as drug-device combinations, non-pharmacological therapy systems

Eligibility

Access to this platform is reserved for representatives of enterprises, research and educational institutions and other related organisations, that are active in the below target fields and located in the European Union, Iceland, Norway, Liechtenstein, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo,  Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Türkiye, Moldova and Ukraine or Japan. (as of June 2026).

Profile Review

• Organisers will review new registrants' profiles. Only organisations that meet the above target fields and eligibility conditions will be validated and admitted to the event.

Other important notes

• Advance registration on this platform is required for participation in the on-site event in Osaka. On-the-day registration will not be possible.
• It will not be possible to join any of the on-site sessions in Osaka remotely. Remote participants can only join online meeting sessions held in September.
• The registration details you provide when applying will be used and shared between the organiser and co-organisers only to the extent necessary for the administration and operation of this event, in accordance with the Terms of Use of this platform (b2match). Subject to applicable laws and regulations, we may also use this information to provide you with information about related events and initiatives.