I am delighted to invite you on behalf of the IIB to the second forum in our series of networking events and the Sabre Celebration to be held on Friday 16 May 2025 from 4.30 for a 5.00 pm start.

Champagne Sabre Celebration: BioPacific Partners sponsors the annual Sabre Champagne celebration to recognise the latest cohort of MBioEnt’s who have just submitted their theses.

Guest Speaker:

Peter Surman, Chief Scientific Officer, Douglas

Dr Hartley Atkinson, Founder and CEO, AFT Pharmaceuticals

Sunshine Lai, General Manager, China Sales, NIG Nutritionals Limited

Topic: ‘Engaging with ‘Rest-of-World’

The global landscape is undergoing significant change, and as we anticipate the emergence of a new world order, the NZ life science industry faces a choice: passively wait for developments, succumb to uncertainty, or proactively shape its future. The upcoming forum presents a unique opportunity to initiate discussions with companies that have successfully expanded into international markets through rest-of-world pathways. By engaging with these industry leaders, the forum aims to uncover strategies, challenges, and opportunities that can help New Zealand companies navigate global shifts and establish a stronger international presence.

What you need to know

When: 4.30-6.30 pm drinks and canapés (for 5.00 pm presentation), Friday 16 May 2025

Where: SBS Reception Lounge, at the IIB and SBS entrance to the Thomas Building, 3a Symonds St

Parking: The University is well serviced by bus routes, and car parking is available under the University of Auckland Business School (the Owen G Glenn Building) on Grafton Rd.