MAPA-MAPS Summit 2025

The MAPA–MAPS Australasia Medical Affairs Summit 2025, held at the ICC Sydney, brought together more than 300 medical affairs professionals, thought-leaders, innovators, and cross-functional partners from across Australia and New Zealand. Over two days, the Summit became a vibrant meeting point for the community — a place where ideas flowed easily, new connections were forged, and the future direction of medical affairs in our region came into sharp focus.

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The 2025 theme, “Bold Ideas, Bright Futures: Brilliance in Medical Affairs,” set the tone for a program that challenged conventional thinking while highlighting the immense potential of our profession. From plenary discussions on precision medicine, real-world evidence, and digital innovation, to highly interactive workshops across therapeutic and functional domains, the Summit offered participants a genuine chance to explore the evolving landscape of medical affairs in depth.

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What distinguished this year’s event was the energy and openness of the community. Conversations in the breakout rooms, corridors, and networking sessions often continued long after the formal sessions ended. Attendees described the experience as “the most influential gathering in the medical affairs calendar” — a place to gain clarity, sharpen capabilities, and be inspired by peers who are collectively redefining best practice in our region.

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Speakers and facilitators brought diverse expertise — spanning clinical development, regulatory science, health economics and market access, patient engagement, digital health, and leadership. Across the board, there was a consistent message: the next era of medical affairs will be shaped not by routine execution, but by the courage to experiment, collaborate, and imagine new possibilities.

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For first-time attendees, the Summit was a discovery of just how dynamic and forward-thinking Australasia’s medical affairs community has become. For returning participants, it reinforced why this annual gathering has become the must-attend event for those who want to stay ahead of emerging trends, connect with like-minded colleagues, and contribute to the growth of the profession.

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This page hosts the slides, materials, and outputs from the 2025 Summit — a resource for those who attended and a window for those exploring the event for the first time. Whether you join us every year or are just discovering the MAPA–MAPS community, these materials reflect a shared ambition: advancing medical affairs excellence across our region and elevating the impact we deliver for patients, clinicians, and the broader healthcare ecosystem.