The next breakthrough doesn't happen in isolation.
It happens when ambitious biotech founders, forward-thinking investors, pharmaceutical leaders and experienced clinical development experts come together.
THE NEXT MILESTONE is a new, invitation-only gathering designed to connect the people financing biotech innovation with those bringing it closer to patients.
Great science needs the right connections.
Securing investment is only one part of the journey. Turning that investment into meaningful clinical progress requires the right expertise, decisions and partnerships.
THE NEXT MILESTONE creates a space for the conversations that matter most.
Where investment meets innovation
Explore what makes emerging biotech companies attractive to investors and how clinical milestones influence long-term value.
Where experience meets ambition
Connect with leaders who understand the challenges of building, financing and advancing innovative therapies.
Where conversations become opportunities
Meet people you might not otherwise encounter, in an intimate setting designed for genuine dialogue.
The right people. In the same room.
A curated gathering of biotech innovators, investors, pharmaceutical leaders and clinical development experts.
One afternoon of meaningful conversations about the capital, partnerships and decisions that move breakthrough therapies forward.
Biotech founders & executives
Entrepreneurs and leaders building the next generation of therapeutic innovations.
Investors & venture capital
Investors backing promising science and the teams bringing it forward.
Mid-sized & large pharma
Business development & licensing, external innovation, search & evaluation, R&D strategy and clinical leaders scouting their next partnership.
Clinical development experts
Experts who turn promising opportunities into executable development programs.
Innovation ecosystem partners
Organizations helping biotech companies grow, connect and succeed.
More than another conference.
An afternoon of fresh perspectives and candid conversations, followed by an evening dedicated to building meaningful relationships.
Thought-provoking discussions
Real-world experience
Curated introductions
Quality networking
All in one of Europe's most dynamic life-sciences hubs. Barcelona, 4 February 2027.
Venue details will be announced.
The Conversations That Move Biotech Forward
An afternoon bringing together biotech innovators, investors, pharmaceutical leaders and clinical development experts to explore the decisions that turn scientific breakthroughs into clinical and commercial progress.
Capital & Investment
What makes a biotech investable, and what are investors really looking for?
From Science to Clinical Milestones
Navigating first-in-human development, clinical evidence and the opportunities presented by AI.
Pharma Partnerships & Licensing
How to turn promising data into the next investment, strategic partnership or development opportunity.
The Million-Dollar Minute
Communicating biotech innovation in a way that captures investors' and pharma partners' attention.
Who Gets Funded?
An honest conversation about investment decisions, access to capital and women-led biotech innovation.
Pitching Masterclass
Welcome Coffee & Networking
Conference & Networking
Drinks, Tapas & Networking
The people you want to meet attend as our guests.
Biotech, pharma and investors are invited personally. Service providers can apply for a limited number of passes, so the room stays balanced.
Guest invitation
ComplimentaryFor biotech founders and executives, mid-sized and large pharma, venture capital and investors, and selected ecosystem partners.
Industry Partner Pass
For CROs, CDMOs, clinical technology companies and other R&D service providers. Includes access to all afternoon sessions, networking breaks, and the evening drinks, tapas & networking.
Pitching Masterclass
An optional morning masterclass (10:00–12:30) for biotech founders on communicating their value to investors and to pharma licensing and partnering teams.
Industry Partner Passes are subject to approval to maintain a balanced audience. A pass covers attendance and networking; speaking opportunities and visibility are available through partnerships.
Be part of the conversations shaping biotech's future.
We're inviting a select group of organizations to help bring THE NEXT MILESTONE to life.
Partnership offers an opportunity to connect with an influential biotech and investment community, demonstrate expertise and support the next generation of life-sciences innovation.
Founding partnerships
Event partnerships
Ecosystem collaborations
Founding partnerships, event partnerships and ecosystem collaborations are available for discussion.
Explore partnership opportunities→Starting in Barcelona. Thinking European.
THE NEXT MILESTONE is being developed as a European series of intimate, high-impact gatherings, connecting local biotech ecosystems with the capital, expertise and relationships needed to move innovation forward.
Catherine Canales
inlinkedin.com/in/catherinecanales↗With nearly three decades of international experience across clinical research, biotech and pharma, Catherine has built her career connecting people, organizations and opportunities.
She founded THE NEXT MILESTONE on a simple belief:
The right connections can accelerate the journey from scientific innovation to patient impact.
Your next connection could change everything.
Whether you're building a biotech company, investing in innovation or helping advance clinical development, we'd love to hear from you.
Participation is subject to confirmation. Registration of interest does not guarantee an invitation.
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