2026 ASAP Summit

Why Attend

  • Accelerate Value Creation: Master emerging partnership models that deliver measurable outcomes faster
  • Navigate Industry Convergence 2.0: Explore how partnerships are reshaping traditional industry boundaries
  • Build Your Future Network: Connect with decision-makers pioneering tomorrow's most impactful alliances
  • Master Partnership Intelligence: Leverage advanced AI tools and data analytics to optimize alliance performance

Registration

Early Bird 
(ends Mar 13)

Regular Rate
Conference Rate - (Includes ASAP membership) $2,299 $2,699
Member Rate $1,839 $2,159

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“The ASAP Summit was transformative for our partnership strategy. The cross-industry insights helped us forge unexpected alliances that accelerated our market entry by nearly six months. The AI integration sessions alone delivered ROI on my attendance within weeks. This isn't just another networking event—it's where meaningful collaborations are born."

Program Highlights

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1:00-5:00 PM

ASAP Board of Directors Meeting (invite only)

6:00-8:00 PM

ASAP Board of Directors Dinner (invite only)

9:00-5:00

Alliance Essentials Course

Full-day supplemental training available.  Requires separate registration and additional fee. Can be added when registering for the Summit

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9:00-5:00

Applied Alliance Management Course

Full-day supplemental training available.  Requires separate registration and additional fee. Can be added when registering for the Summit

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9:00-5:00

Alliance Strategy & Leadership Course

Full-day supplemental training available.  Requires separate registration and additional fee. Can be added when registering for the Summit.

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9:00-4:00

Mastering Alliance Management:  Driving Clarity, Value, & Influence in Alliance Leadership

Full-day supplemental training available.  Requires separate registration and additional fee. Can be added when registering for the Summit

View course description here.  

9:00-12:00 ASAP Advisory Council (invitation only)
12:00-1:00 Advisory Council & ELF Luncheon (invitation only)
1:00-4:00 Executive Leadership Forum (invitation only)
5:00-7:00 Welcome Reception
9:00-9:15 Kickoff & Welcome, Board Chair David Thompson, Summit Co-Chairs Brooke Paige and Fern McSorley
9:15-9:45 Keynote
9:45-10:15
10:15-10:45
10:45-11:00 Morning Break
11:00-12:30

BREAKOUT TRACKS

Track 1 Track 2
12:30-1:30

Community Lunch

1:30-2:00

2:00-2:30

2:30-3:00

3:00-3:30

Afternoon Break

3:30-5:00

BREAKOUT TRACKS

Track 1 Track 2
5:00-7:00

Rooftop Reception - Sponsored by Vantage Partners

7:30 - 8:30 CSAP Breakfast (Invitation Only)
9:00-9:15 Welcome Back, Fern McSorley & Brooke Paige
9:15-9:45 KEYNOTE
9:45-10:15

10:15-10:45 ASAP Today, Nicole Boston
10:45-11:00 Morning Break
11:00-12:30

BREAKOUT TRACKS

Track 1 Track 2
12:30-1:30 Community Lunch
1:30-2:00

2:00-2:30

 

2:30-3:00

 

3:00-3:15

Afternoon Break

3:15-4:30

BREAKOUT TRACKS

Track 1 Track 2
4:30-5:00 Wrap Up and Invitation to ASAP Summit 2027
5:30-7:30 Dine Around Town (included with registration)

Featured Speakers

Fern McSorley

Fern McSorley

Head of Alliance Management

Isomorphic Labs

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Brooke Paige

Brooke Paige, CSAP, 
CA-AM

Global Alliance Management, Neuroscience, Rare Disease & Digital
Novartis Pharmaceuticals

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Elana Bertram

Elana Bertram, JD

Vice President, Legal & Compliance

Validic

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Rod Herrell

Rod Herrell, PhD

Executive Director, Transactions & Alliances

Kyowa Kirin

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Logistics

Venue

Jay Conference Empire

8 West 38th Street

New York, NY 10018

Hotel

ASAP has secured discounted room rates at the following nearby hotels. Rates are likely to increase significantly throughout Manhattan as we get closer so please secure your hotel reservation as soon as feasible. 

  • Hotel Hendricks at $265/night (until Mar 12 or when block is full) - Reserve here
  • Springhill Suites by Marriott at $295/night (until Mar 27 or when block is full) - Reserve here
  • Archer Hotel at $359/night April 25 - 27 & $435/night 4/28 & 4/29 (until Mar 30 or block is full) - Reserve here
Justification Letter

If you need help justifying your participation at ASAP's Summit this year. Download this letter to help justify your attendance.

Professional Development Hours

You may earn 12 credit hours toward CA-AM and CSAP certification renewal.

Sponsors

Interested in learning more about exhibiting or sponsoring? Contact us!

Vantage Partners