BIA to showcase UK biotech in Shanghai
Join the delegation as BIA boosts UK presence at BioShanghai in September
Jane Wall
Managing Director, BIA
BioShanghai will be spread over four days, 17-20 September, with this year incorporating a specific UK forum, organised by DBIST and the British Consulate in Shanghai and supported by BIA and MedCity.
DBIST and the British Consulate are organising a UK delegation around BioShanghai, offering selected innovative companies the opportunities to take part in the conference and the UK Forum, showcase their company at the conference and benefit from tailored visits and introductions (please note that taking part in the delegation is free of charge to companies with the exception of travel and accommodation).
If the following are relevant or you would like more information, contact Cynthia Han:
- An innovative and deal/export ready biotech especially in Techbio, ADC, CAR-T/CGT, Neuroscience and new modalities AND/OR
- Seeking trial resources, licensing deals, strategic R&D partnerships, local investment, soft landing/entity registration
Our Managing Director, Jane Wall, will be there and is supporting the Consulate in engaging BIA and the broader UK biotech ecosystem.
Biotech Week in November with BioCentury
Biotech Week in Shanghai is 10 concentrated days of biopharma activity anchored around BioCentury’s 13th China Healthcare Summit, taking place 2–4 November 2026. The week brings a strong concentration of partnering opportunities and stakeholder engagement, making it an efficient and high-value week to be on the ground.
China-Britain Business Council trade booster programme
The China-Britain Business Council (CBBC) is organising a trade booster programme for companies (cross-sector) providing practical guidance on market entry, routes to market, consumer insights, regulations and commercial strategy. It includes a delegation to the China International Import Expo (CIIE) running 5–10 November in addition to ongoing support.
Fill out the expression of interest form by 31 August or contact Celine Tang for further information.
BIA China special interest group and network
BIA will be re-convening its China special interest group (SIG) for members, bringing together BIA members interested in developing China strategy, embarking on China deals and partnerships or experienced in doing so and keen to share.
The SIG will provide a forum for discussion and guidance on the China ecosystem including China policy/regulatory developments, events and partnering opportunities and to share best practice and experience.
In addition, a broader network of stakeholders will build through webinars, and in-person events in UK and in China where possible. Contact Miriam Gedge if you are interested in taking part.