About this Event
For our 10th milestone anniversary, we are bringing the KAPAL Annual Conference to Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla—in the heart of one of the world's most dynamic biotechnology and life science ecosystems.
Under the core theme “From Connection to Transaction” (Connecting Partners, Enabling Growth · A New Chapter for Korea–U.S. Life Science Collaboration), KAC 2026 moves beyond networking to directly catalyze concrete business transactions, technology licensing, cross-border research collaborations, and strategic investment opportunities between Korea and the United States.
The 10th Annual Conference features six core focus areas: Business Development (글로벌 사업개발), IP Strategy & Litigation (특허 전략 및 분쟁 대응), Licensing (기술이전 및 라이선싱), Impact of AI in Health Care (헬스케어 AI 혁신), Funding (바이오 투자 유치 및 펀딩), and Local Life Science Community Talks (지역 생명과학 커뮤니티 전문가 세션).
Track 1: Business Development
Global market expansion playbooks, strategic B2B partnering, co-development models, cross-border M&A, and strategic alliances with multinational biopharma.
글로벌 사업개발 · 전략적 제휴 · 파트너링 · M&A
Track 2: IP Strategy & Litigation
Global patent portfolio management, Freedom-to-Operate (FTO) analysis, patent lifecycle strategy, IP valuation, and cross-border patent dispute & litigation defense.
글로벌 특허 전략 · 지식재산권 소송 및 분쟁 대응 · FTO 분석
Track 3: Licensing
In-licensing & out-licensing deal structures, pipeline asset valuation, term sheet negotiations, cross-border technology transfers, and real-world biopharma licensing cases.
글로벌 기술이전 · 라이선싱 계약 · 파이프라인 가치평가
Track 4: Impact of AI in Health Care
Generative AI in drug discovery and molecular design, AI-accelerated clinical development, digital diagnostics, and transformative applications of AI across healthcare systems.
헬스케어 AI 혁신 · AI 신약 개발 · 디지털 의료 전환
Track 5: Funding
Biotech venture capital trends, institutional investor perspectives, seed-to-growth fundraising strategies, and cross-border investment syndication between Korea and the U.S.
바이오 투자 유치 · VC 포럼 · 펀딩 전략 · 자본 조달
Track 6: Local Life Science Community Talks
Interactive sessions featuring Southern California & U.S. life science innovators, academic pioneers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders sharing insights and career mentorship.
지역 생명과학 커뮤니티 토크 · 산학연 네트워킹 · 전문가 교류
*KAPAL 멤버가 되시면 KAC 등록시 등록비 할인을 받으실 수 있습니다.
*When you become a KAPAL member, you can get a discount for KAC registration.
Discount code: KAPAL (please make sure to click the 'apply' button in the 'promo code' section)
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Event venue & nearby stays
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Diego La Jolla, 4550 La Jolla Village Drive, San Diego, United States
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