ASAP Summit Agenda
Monday, May 5, 2025
3:20 PM
3:50 PM
to
General Session
Global Alliance Management:
Navigating the Complexities of Global Partnerships in Pharma
David Thompson, CA-AM, CSAP, Vice President, Global Head of Alliance Management, BeiGene
David Thompson, CA-AM, CSAP, Vice President, Global Head of Alliance Management, BeiGene
Monday, May 5, 2025
8:00 AM
2:30 PM
to
Pre-conference Workshop
CA-AM Certification Exam Prep Workshop
(pre-registration required, not include in conference fee)
Lynda McDermott, CA-AM, Founding President, EquiPro International
Lynda McDermott, CA-AM, Founding President, EquiPro International
Monday, May 5, 2025
3:50 PM
4:20 PM
to
Keynote- General Session
The Power of Strategic Partnerships in Protecting People and Driving Business Continuity
Sally Wang, Group Vice President, Global Alliances and Partnerships, International SOS
Sally Wang, Group Vice President, Global Alliances and Partnerships, International SOS
Monday, May 5, 2025
8:00 AM
2:30 PM
to
Pre-conference Workshop
P.I.D. Alliance Management Workshop
(pre-registration required, not include in conference fee)
Vickie Dalton, PsyD., HSSP, Forensically Trained & Clinical Psychologist; Katherine Kendrick, CSAP, CA-AM, Executive Director, Head of Alliance Management, Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Nick Palmer, Partner & Managing Director, BTD;David Thompson, CSAP, CA-AM, Vice President, Global Head of Alliance Management, BeiGene
Vickie Dalton, PsyD., HSSP, Forensically Trained & Clinical Psychologist; Katherine Kendrick, CSAP, CA-AM, Executive Director, Head of Alliance Management, Jazz Pharmaceuticals; Nick Palmer, Partner & Managing Director, BTD;David Thompson, CSAP, CA-AM, Vice President, Global Head of Alliance Management, BeiGene
Monday, May 5, 2025
8:00 AM
2:30 PM
to
Pre-conference Workshop
CSAP Certification Exam Prep Workshop
(pre-registration required, not include in conference fee)
Ann Trampas, CSAP, CA-AM | Professional Development Practice Lead, Phoenix Consulting
Ann Trampas, CSAP, CA-AM | Professional Development Practice Lead, Phoenix Consulting
Monday, May 5, 2025
5:30 PM
7:00 PM
to
Reception
Cinco de Mayo Welcome Reception
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Monday, May 5, 2025
5:00 PM
5:30 PM
to
General Session
Impact of a Single Action
Matt Karst, Vice President New Vendor Acquisition, TD Synnex
Matt Karst, Vice President New Vendor Acquisition, TD Synnex
Monday, May 5, 2025
9:00 AM
12:00 PM
to
Board Meeting
Global Advisory Board Meeting and Lunch - Invitation Only
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Monday, May 5, 2025
1:00 PM
4:00 PM
to
Executive Leadership Forum
Executive Leadership Forum - Invitation Only
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Monday, May 5, 2025
3:00 PM
3:20 PM
to
Welcome
Welcome and Introductions
Nicole Boston, CAE, CA-AM, President & CEO, ASAP; R. Lynn Richard, CA-AM, CSAP, Vice President & Chief Alliance Officer Science and technology, GE Healthcare; Sally Wang, Global Vice President, Alliances and Partnerships, International SOS
Nicole Boston, CAE, CA-AM, President & CEO, ASAP; R. Lynn Richard, CA-AM, CSAP, Vice President & Chief Alliance Officer Science and technology, GE Healthcare; Sally Wang, Global Vice President, Alliances and Partnerships, International SOS
Monday, May 5, 2025
4:20 PM
5:00 PM
to
Keynote- General Session
Mediation, Conflict Resolution,Negotiation and Leadership Strategies for Building Resilient Partnerships
Eugene B. Kogan PHD, Harvard Professor
Eugene B. Kogan PHD, Harvard Professor
Sunday, May 4, 2025
9:00 AM
5:00 PM
to
Board Meeting
ASAP Board of Directors Meeting- Invitation Only
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
2:40 PM
2:45 PM
to
Transition
Transition to General Session
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
9:45 AM
10:15 AM
to
Keynote- General Session
Identifying Opportunities and Maximizing Partner Business Models
Kimberly King, Global Channel Chief, PTC
Kimberly King, Global Channel Chief, PTC
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
to
Mentor Sessions
Mentor Sessions
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
10:15 AM
10:30 AM
to
Meal Function
Break
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
10:55 AM
11:25 AM
to
Keynote- General Session
Navigating Complex Alliances in Biopharma: Strategies for Success and Risk Management
Katherine Kendrick, CA-AM, CSAP, Executive Director, Head of Alliance Management, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Katherine Kendrick, CA-AM, CSAP, Executive Director, Head of Alliance Management, Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
1:55 PM
2:40 PM
to
Breakout Track- Room #3
Strategic Growth Through Innovative Partner Marketing:
Aligning Sales, Strategy, and Engagement for Maximum Impact
Natascha Lee, Global Head, Partner & Alliance Marketing, Cloudera; Michael Garrison, Senior Partner Marketing Manager, IHV & AI, Cloudera
Natascha Lee, Global Head, Partner & Alliance Marketing, Cloudera; Michael Garrison, Senior Partner Marketing Manager, IHV & AI, Cloudera
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
5:00 PM
7:00 PM
to
Reception
General Reception
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
9:00 AM
9:45 AM
to
Keynote- General Session- with Fireside Chat at end
Digital Transformation in Healthcare
Leveraging Partnerships for Better Patient Outcomes
Bret Borota | Director of Healthcare, AWS Industries ,Amazon Web Services
Lynn Richard, CSAP, CA-AM | Vice President, Chief Alliances Officer, Strategic Alliances, Science & Technology, GE Healthcare
Bret Borota | Director of Healthcare, AWS Industries ,Amazon Web Services
Lynn Richard, CSAP, CA-AM | Vice President, Chief Alliances Officer, Strategic Alliances, Science & Technology, GE Healthcare
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
7:30 AM
8:30 AM
to
Meal Function
Breakfast
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
1:00 PM
1:45 PM
to
Breakout Track- Room #1
Insight Exchange: Building Cross-Industry Ecosystems:
Lessons, Challenges, and Opportunities for Innovation
Lisa Mendoza, PhD, CA-AM, Head of Partner Success, Dyno Therapeutics
Lisa Mendoza, PhD, CA-AM, Head of Partner Success, Dyno Therapeutics
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
1:00 PM
1:45 PM
to
Breakout Track- Room #2
The Power of Strategic Partnerships: How to Create Value in a World of Increasing Complexity
Vantage Partners
Vantage Partners
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
1:45 PM
1:55 PM
to
Transition
Transition
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
3:15 PM
3:45 PM
to
General Session
Driving Mutual Success in an Evolving Biopharma Landscape
Tracy M. Blois, Ph.D., Head of Alliance Management, Amgen
Tracy M. Blois, Ph.D., Head of Alliance Management, Amgen
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
to
VIP Reception
VIP Reception for ASAP Global Members (by invitation)
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
1:00 PM
1:45 PM
to
Breakout Track- Room #3
Cybersecurity and Resilience in Multi-Partner Ecosystems
Abeer Burhan, CA-AM, Business Development Sr. Specialist - Cybersecurity M.S., Association of Corporate Counsel
Abeer Burhan, CA-AM, Business Development Sr. Specialist - Cybersecurity M.S., Association of Corporate Counsel
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
11:55 AM
1:00 PM
to
Meal Function
Lunch
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
1:55 PM
2:40 PM
to
Breakout Track- Room #1
Navigating Portfolio Challenges and Uncovering New Growth Opportunities
David Hickman, CA-AM, CSAP, US Alliances Leader, KPMG-US
David Hickman, CA-AM, CSAP, US Alliances Leader, KPMG-US
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
1:55 PM
2:40 PM
to
Breakout Track- Room #2
Reimagining Stakeholder Engagement: Creating Value and Driving Impact
Jan Twombly, CA-AM, CSAP, President, The Rhythm of Business
Jan Twombly, CA-AM, CSAP, President, The Rhythm of Business
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
10:30 AM
10:55 AM
to
Keynote-General Session
Alliance Leadership in the Age of AI
Louis Rinfret, PhD, Founder & CEO, allianceboard
Louis Rinfret, PhD, Founder & CEO, allianceboard
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
11:45 AM
12:30 PM
to
Breakout Track- Room #2
Insight Exchange: Managing the Alliance Surge – Best Practices for Workload Optimization
Christoph Huwe, PhD, CA-AM, CSAP, Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Christoph Huwe, PhD, CA-AM, CSAP, Bayer Pharmaceuticals
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
3:20 PM
3:30 PM
to
Welcome Back
Welcome Back
R. Lynn Richard, CA-AM, CSAP, Vice President & Chief Alliance Officer Science and Technology, GE Healthcare
R. Lynn Richard, CA-AM, CSAP, Vice President & Chief Alliance Officer Science and Technology, GE Healthcare
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
8:45 AM
9:15 AM
to
General Session
Cybersecurity and Resilience in Multi-Partner Ecosystems:
Safeguarding Data and Building Trust
Craig Patterson, Global Channel Chief, exabeam
Craig Patterson, Global Channel Chief, exabeam
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
11:30 AM
11:45 AM
to
Meal Function
Break
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
4:00 PM
4:30 PM
to
Panel on AI
The Future of Strategic Alliances:
Navigating Ecosystems in the Age of AI
Ko Mistry, Head of Global Channels and Alliances, Grammarly; Mary Davis, Sales Strategy & Operations Executive, Channel Focused, HPE
Ko Mistry, Head of Global Channels and Alliances, Grammarly; Mary Davis, Sales Strategy & Operations Executive, Channel Focused, HPE
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
11:00 AM
11:30 AM
to
General Session
Harnessing the Power of Generational Collaboration for Long-Term Success
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
4:30 PM
5:00 PM
to
Innovating Healthcare: Leveraging Strategic Partnerships for Patient-Centered Care, Secure Data, and Digital Health Advancements
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
1:30 PM
2:15 PM
to
Breakout Track- Room #2
The 12 Principles of Collaborative Ecosystems:
Building Trust, Control, and Resilience Through ISO 44007
Norma Watenpaugh, CA-AM, CSAP, Founder & CEO, Phoenix Consulting Group
Norma Watenpaugh, CA-AM, CSAP, Founder & CEO, Phoenix Consulting Group
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
8:30 AM
8:45 AM
to
Welcome
Welcome and Introductions
Sally Wang, Global Vice President, Alliances and Partnerships, International SOS
Sally Wang, Global Vice President, Alliances and Partnerships, International SOS
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
3:10 PM
3:20 PM
to
Transition
Breakout Transition
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
3:30 PM
4:00 PM
to
General Session
AI and the Future of Alliances:
Scaling Impactful Partnerships through Technology and Innovation
Harbinder Khera, CEO, Mindmatrix
Harbinder Khera, CEO, Mindmatrix
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
1:30 PM
2:15 PM
to
Breakout Track- Room #1
Insight Exchange: The Next Era of Digital Health:
Global Innovation for a Healthier World
H. Timothy Hsiao, CA-AM, Senior Innovation Strategy & Management Advisor, Avantigor
H. Timothy Hsiao, CA-AM, Senior Innovation Strategy & Management Advisor, Avantigor
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
7:00 AM
8:30 AM
to
Mentor Sessions
Mentor Sessions
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
10:30 AM
11:00 AM
to
General Session
The Role of AI and Strategic Partnerships in Transforming Drug Discovery
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
10:00 AM
10:30 AM
to
General Session
The Future of Partner Ecosystems:
Change and Navigating Shifts in Global Channels
To Be Announced
To Be Announced
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
5:00 PM
to
Close & Invitation to Summit 2026
Nicole Boston, CAE, CA-AM, President & CEO, ASAP
Nicole Boston, CAE, CA-AM, President & CEO, ASAP
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
9:45 AM
10:00 AM
to
Meal Function
Break
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
2:25 PM
3:10 PM
to
Breakout Track- Room #2
Insight Exchange: Alliance Mastery in Action: Driving Innovation and Resolving Challenges in Biotech Partnerships
Michelle Chakraborti, PhD | Senior Project Manager, Program & Alliance Management, Zymeworks
Michelle Chakraborti, PhD | Senior Project Manager, Program & Alliance Management, Zymeworks
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
7:30 AM
8:30 AM
to
Meal Function
Breakfast
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
2:25 PM
3:10 PM
to
Breakout Track- Room #1
Insight Exchange: Why Ecosystem Strategies Have Flatlined
Robert Porter Lynch, CA-AM, Chief Executive Officer & Thought Leader, The Warren Company
Robert Porter Lynch, CA-AM, Chief Executive Officer & Thought Leader, The Warren Company
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
11:45 AM
12:30 PM
to
Breakout Track- Room #3
Insight Exchange:Transforming Alliances into Strategic Assets:
Driving Growth and Innovation in Biotech Ecosystems
Samuel Gosselin, CA-AM, Alliance Executive
Samuel Gosselin, CA-AM, Alliance Executive
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
12:30 PM
1:30 PM
to
LUNCH
LUNCH
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
5:00 PM
6:00 PM
to
Closing Reception
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
11:45 AM
12:30 PM
to
Breakout Track- Room #1
Insight Exchange:
Navigating Disruption: Strengthening Cross-Sector Partnerships for Innovation and Societal Impact
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
1:30 PM
2:15 PM
to
Breakout Track- Room #3
Navigating Disruption: What the Next Decade Means for Partnerships and Ecosystems
Silvia Torchio, Executive Director, International Commercial Strategy, Sumitomo Pharma
Silvia Torchio, Executive Director, International Commercial Strategy, Sumitomo Pharma
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
9:15 AM
9:45 AM
to
General Session
Building Trust in Complex Ecosystems:
The New Rules of Collaboration
Theresa Caragol, Author of “Partnering Success” and CEO, AchieveUnite
Theresa Caragol, Author of “Partnering Success” and CEO, AchieveUnite
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
2:25 PM
3:10 PM
to
Breakout Track- Room #3
Driving Strategic Growth: Harnessing Cultural Innovation for Stronger Alliances
Anne McConnell, Co-Founder & President, Global Culture Leaders; Nancy Ridge, CA-AM, President & Founder, Ridge Innovative
Anne McConnell, Co-Founder & President, Global Culture Leaders; Nancy Ridge, CA-AM, President & Founder, Ridge Innovative
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
2:15 PM
2:25 PM
to
Transition
Transition
Not Applicable
Not Applicable