Streamline cross-functional collaboration, navigate regulatory complexity & harness AI to ensure your team meet launch performance goals
The Pharmaceutical Launch Excellence Summit is Europe’s premier and only forum dedicated exclusively to tackling the biggest challenges facing launch excellence teams today.
Now in its third year, #PHLEX 2026 brings together a growing community of launch excellence leaders at a time when translating launch strategy into measurable performance has never been more critical.
The launch landscape in 2026 is more complex than ever. With regulations such as The Most Favoured Nation reshaping global pricing strategies, ithe need to deliver measurable performance from day one, even the strongest launch strategies are being tested.
Uniting biopharma’s most forward-thinking professionals, we will explore what truly defines launch success today, from real-world examples of AI integration across the launch value chain and navigating regulatory complexity, to driving cross-functional alignment at scale.
Featuring speakers from Merck, Bristol Myers Squibb, Teva Pharmaceuticals, Bayer and more, attendees will gain exclusive insights into the successes, challenges, and lessons learned behind some of the industry’s most impactful launches.
Join the #PHLEX community this December to benchmark your approach, pressure-test your strategy, and optimise launch performance in 2026 and beyond.
Attend the brand-new focus day, designed to help launch leaders navigate some of pharma’s most complex launch environments. Learn how to achieve success in rare disease and oncology launches and participate in an exclusive workshop to build a practical “Launch Excellence Toolkit”, equipping you with the frameworks, KPIs, milestone planning approaches, and performance measurement strategies required to improve launch execution and maximise commercial impact in 2027 and beyond.
Networking Formats to Foster Meaningful Business Collaboration
Connect with our highly engaged community of launch leaders through a wider range of networking experiences. New formats include speed networking, invite-only workshops for professionals across market access, commercial excellence, medical affairs, supply chain and regulatory functions, informal networking runs, and structured roundtable discussions. We’re committed to creating more opportunities for you to build the connections you need to drive stronger launch outcomes.
Content Tackling the Most Complex Launch Challenges of 2026
Our agenda has been revamped and re-energized to address the realities of today’s complex launch environment. Learn how to leverage AI strategically across the launch value chain, leverage the supply chain as a strategic driver of launch success, overcome regulatory challenges, develop market archetypes to drive success across diverse markets, improve cross-functional alignment and more to influence performance and maximise commercial success of your launch.
Moving to Amsterdam!
#PHLEX 2026 is coming to Amsterdam, one of Europe's leading pharmaceutical and life sciences hubs. Bringing together launch excellence leaders from across the industry, the new location offers the perfect environment to network, exchange best practices, and explore the strategies driving successful launches in today's increasingly complex market.
Download the 2025 POST SHOW REPORT
The best highlights from #PHLEX 2025!
The 2nd Annual Pharmaceutical Launch Excellence Summit in London brought together senior leaders from across the pharmaceutical industry for three days of high-impact learning, collaboration, and innovation.
Across the room, a few themes rang loudest: ✅ Start earlier - much earlier. ✅ Forecasting isn’t a number - it’s strategic clarity. ✅ KPIs can’t become checkbox theatre. ✅ AI is moving beyond buzzwords - toward foresight. ✅ Agility is an operating model - and culture is the engine.
Whether you attended or want to catch up, this report captures the highlights. Download your copy and join the growing #PHLEX community committed to transforming launch strategy and improving patient outcomes.
"Maybe my enthusiasm for Launch Excellence makes me a bit biased, but the PHLEX Summit was one of the best conferences I've ever attended! The speakers were outstanding, and the content was packed with insights – from PHLEX table stakes to best practices and innovative ideas at the forefront of the industry. The event was incredibly well-organized, focusing on quality discussions that really engaged everyone. It’s refreshing to be part of a conference that prioritizes high quality content and meaningful exchanges over just selling speaking slots. Overall, I left feeling inspired and ready to implement new ideas!"
“It was an incredibly valuable experience. This event brought together industry leaders and innovators, providing a platform for sharing insights and best practices that are crucial for successful pharmaceutical product launches. Overall, this summit was not just informative; it was transformative, equipping participants with the tools needed to navigate the complexities of product launches effectively. I highly recommend this event to anyone involved in the pharmaceutical industry looking to enhance their launch capabilities and stay ahead in this competitive environment.”
“During the summit, I gained invaluable insights into the latest trends and challenges in our field. It was an amazing opportunity to connect with experts and exchange experiences. Global Commercial Evaluations Lead, Angelini Pharma
PharmaLEX summit has been is a valuable forum where you can meet passionate launch excellence expert having the opportunity to learn and openly discuss today's challenges.”
“Good meeting with interesting presentations / discussions” Head of Legal, Global Procurement and Transformation, Sanofi “As a vendor for launch and sales-force excellence, the conference provided a valuable opportunity to learn more about currently important topics in a wide breadth of pharma companies.”
“I am delighted I attended the Launch Excellence Summit. Listening to Industry peers, exchanging best practise is stimulating and ensures we progress as an industry and learn from each other, benefiting the patient, the Health Service and our organisation. I can see us developing a Launch Excellence Community which is surely something that is of value to us all.”
“Really amazing event meeting like minded people within the industry wanted to improve the way in which Pharma can bring products to market and partner with healthcare systems.”
“The event has been of great value both for networking perspectives but also to hear from industry peers about key topics linked to launch.”
"Maybe my enthusiasm for Launch Excellence makes me a bit biased, but the PHLEX Summit was one of the best conferences I've ever attended! The speakers were outstanding, and the content was packed with insights – from PHLEX table stakes to best practices and innovative ideas at the forefront of the industry. The event was incredibly well-organized, focusing on quality discussions that really engaged everyone. It’s refreshing to be part of a conference that prioritizes high quality content and meaningful exchanges over just selling speaking slots. Overall, I left feeling inspired and ready to implement new ideas!"
The PHLEX Summit was one of the most valuable events I’ve attended. It brought real honesty, practical insights, and a clear reminder that launch excellence is driven by people, not tools. I left inspired and better equipped to support teams in the future.”
“The Pharmaceutical Launch Excellence Summit was an outstanding experience: insightful, inspiring, and full of actionable ideas. I’m leaving with new perspectives and valuable learnings to drive impact.”
“Great opportunity to connect with peers and discuss common challenges we are all looking to solve for.”
“The Launch Excellence conference was one of the best organized events I have attended, logistics were seamless and every detail felt thoughtfully planned. The diversity of speaker expertise brought truly complementary perspectives on launch challenges. I especially valued the interactive format, that encouraged honest discussion. I left inspired and with genuine new connections across the industry.”
“Grateful to all organisers and participants for creating a truly insightful, open, and forward-thinking environment that pushed the conversation on launch excellence to a new level.”
“I really enjoy the networking opportunities and the content to better understand the Launch activities on the Brand side. We are all in the same boat and should increase our benchmark and exchanges for the sake of the patients we serve.”
“This event gave me a great insight into how universal some of the challenges in launch excellence can from the largest pharma companies to the smaller family-owned ones.”
“Great to see a conference dedicated to the broad discipline of Launch Excellence. There aren't many of these, so the opportunity to hear from colleagues and their practice; pragmatism; areas of innovation and the drivers behind these is hugely valuables.”
“Superb launch excellence dedicated meeting, leading the charge in unpacking advancements for strategy and execution excellence for pharma.”
“Excellent forum for knowledge sharing, best practices, learnings.”
Why PHLEX Exists
The traditional launch playbook no longer works PHLEX brings senior pharma leaders together to share what’s actually working today and build launch strategies fit for a far more complex landscape.
What Makes PHLEX Different
Built for leaders who own the launch Grounded in real‑world launch experience, PHLEX focuses on commercial impact and brings together a senior, decision‑making audience for honest, practical conversations.
What You’ll Walk Away With
You’ll leave with clearer direction for navigating complex launch environments, practical frameworks for aligning teams, fresh approaches to driving uptake and long‑term value, and a stronger peer network facing the same launch pressures.
Who You’ll Meet
PHLEX brings together senior leaders across launch excellence, brand and commercial strategy, market access and pricing, medical affairs, and patient engagement—all focused on one goal: delivering launches that outperform expectations.
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