IPLS Stockholm 2026

14–16 September 2026
Sheraton Stockholm
Tegelbacken 6, 101 23 Stockholm, Sweden
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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

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IPLS Stockholm

Be part of the friendly, relaxed, and highly collaborative networking experience that has defined IPLS for more than 20 years. Designed to bring people together in a genuinely open atmosphere, IPLS is where meaningful conversations turn into lasting professional relationships.

Members of local Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Licensing Groups (HLG, PLC, PLG) will recognise the winning formula: industry-led business development content combined with informal, high-quality networking - elevated to a truly international stage.

For over two decades, IPLS has been a trusted platform for deal-making and strategic connection, offering the perfect balance of insight and interaction. Stay ahead of industry trends through expert-led sessions, while taking full advantage of structured partnering meetings and spontaneous conversations alike.

IPLS Stockholm has been shaped by members from eight national groups, representing companies across the full life science deal spectrum. Together, they bring diverse expertise, perspectives, and market insight to create a dynamic, relevant, and engaging programme - IPLS is the only event industry designed by business development professionals for business development professionals.

Agenda

14 September 2026 at 12:00 — 14 September 2026 at 13:00
Welcome Networking Lunch

Registration opens with networking lunch

14 September 2026 at 13:00 — 14 September 2026 at 15:30
One-to-One Partnering Opens
14 September 2026 at 15:30 — 14 September 2026 at 15:45
Break
14 September 2026 at 15:45 — 14 September 2026 at 16:00
Welcome & Introduction from IPLS
14 September 2026 at 16:00 — 14 September 2026 at 17:30
What's the Big Deal?

Instinct and Experience: the art and science of dealmaking success

14 September 2026 at 17:30 — 14 September 2026 at 19:30
Welcome Networking Drinks Reception

Hosted in Breakout Bar at Sheraton Stockholm

15 September 2026 at 08:00 — 15 September 2026 at 09:30
One-to-One Partnering
15 September 2026 at 09:30 — 15 September 2026 at 10:00
Break
15 September 2026 at 10:00 — 15 September 2026 at 11:00
Keynote: Nordic Impact on Global Healthcare
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Renée Aguiar-Lucander
15 September 2026 at 11:00 — 15 September 2026 at 11:30
Break
15 September 2026 at 11:30 — 15 September 2026 at 12:30
Deal Insights: Market Update and Key Trends
15 September 2026 at 12:30 — 15 September 2026 at 14:00
Lunch
15 September 2026 at 14:00 — 15 September 2026 at 15:00
Panel Discussion: Nordic Business Development & Deal-Making
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Malin Jonsson Boezelman
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Line Holten Reimer
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Klaus Simonsen
15 September 2026 at 15:00 — 15 September 2026 at 15:30
Break
15 September 2026 at 15:30 — 15 September 2026 at 16:30
Panel Discussion: Nordic VC & Biotech
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Jones Jendi
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Linda Spahiu Elvesjö
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Karl Tobieson
15 September 2026 at 16:30 — 15 September 2026 at 18:00
One-to-One Partnering
15 September 2026 at 18:30 — 15 September 2026 at 19:00
Coach Transfer to Vasa Museum

Transport provided to take guests from Sheraton Stockholm to Vasa Museum

15 September 2026 at 18:45 — 15 September 2026 at 19:45
Networking Drinks Reception

Drinks reception on viewing platform overlooking The Vasa

15 September 2026 at 19:45 — 15 September 2026 at 22:00
Dinner alongside The Vasa

Enjoy dinner sitting next to the fully restored 17th century warship The Vasa, standing 57 metres tall

15 September 2026 at 22:00 — 15 September 2026 at 22:30
Return Coach Transfer to Sheraton Stockholm
16 September 2026 at 08:00 — 16 September 2026 at 13:00
One-to-One Partnering Opens
16 September 2026 at 09:30 — 16 September 2026 at 12:00
Visit to Karolinksa Institutet (optional)

Optional visit to the Karolinksa Institutet

16 September 2026 at 12:00 — 16 September 2026 at 13:30
Networking Lunch
16 September 2026 at 13:30
Close

Conference Speakers

Renée Aguiar-Lucander
CEO
Hansa Biopharma
Malin Jonsson Boezelman
Senior Director Business Case Evaluations and Interim Head of Alliance Management
AstraZeneca
Line Holten Reimer
Chief Investment Officer
Gubra
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Klaus Simonsen
Vice President, Head of External Research & Innovation
Lundbeck
Jones Jendi
COO
Industrifoden
Linda Spahiu Elvesjö
Principal
Sound Bioventures
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Karl Tobieson
CEO
Linc

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

Accommodation

Need a bedroom? Staying at the host venue is recommended, enabling extended networking.

Benefit from discounted IPLS rate when booking at host venue, Sheraton Stockholm

Access discounted IPLS rates

Previous Events

IPLS

The IPLS is the umbrella group for eight Business Development and Licensing (BD&L) national organisations in France, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Spain, United Kingdom, Canada and the Nordics.

Each organisation boasts a broad membership of manufacturing companies drawn from the Pharmaceutical, Consumer Health and MedTech industries but also an array of supporting companies such as contract manufacturers, commercial agencies and professional services all dedicated to networking, education and best practice in life-science partnering and deal making.

Our society was formed in 2003 with the mission to coordinate international activities and liaison between all of its members.

The IPLS is a not-for-profit organisation.

Planning Group

IPLS Stockholm has been developed by members of 8 national groups, representing companies across the life-science deal landscape. Each member brings specific skills, experience and industry viewpoints to shape a comprehensive overall agenda.

Philippe Rozo
Philippe Rozo
President, IPLS
Board Member, PLCF (France)
Lars Boerger
Lars Boerger
Vice-President, IPLS
Board Member, PLCD (Germany)

Get in Touch

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Have a question about partnering, networking or general attendance?

Please get in touch with any questions, we’d be delighted to arrange a call to discuss how attending IPLS Stockholm can benefit you and your business

Email | [email protected] 

Phone | +44 (0)1737 355700

14–16 September 2026
Sheraton Stockholm
Tegelbacken 6, 101 23 Stockholm, Sweden

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