Online Programs
Year-round learning for alliance excellence
ASAP members receive exclusive access to a year-round calendar of one-hour online educational programs, designed to strengthen alliance and partnering excellence at every career stage.
Each session delivers practical insight, expert perspective, and peer-informed learning you can apply immediately, whether you lead a global alliance portfolio or are building your foundation in strategic partnerships. All programs are included with membership.
Members who register receive access to the recording if they are unable to attend live and permission is granted by the presenter. Not yet a member? Join ASAP to unlock this benefit and a full suite of professional resources supporting your success.
Best Practices Series
- Understanding the Alliance Life Cycle: A Best Practice Exploration (Recording)
Annick de Swaef, CSAP, CA-AM, Yocoto and Ann Trampas, CSAP, CA-AM, University of Illinois - Strategic Fit or Flop? Crafting the Right Alliance for the Right Purpose (Recording)
Adam McNair, Audley Consulting Group - Due Diligence in Action: Picking the Right Partners Before You Commit (Recording)
Ruben Herrera, CSAP, CA-AM Inspiretek - Building Trust that Drives Long-Term Value (Recording)
Sang Le, Zai Labs - From Strategy to Reality: Turning Vision into Action Plans (Recording)
Ben Gomes-Casseres, CSAP, CA-AM - March 4, 2026 - When Governance Fails: Strengthening Mechanisms Amid Uncertainty(Recording)
Andrea Smith, CA-AM, Otsuka Pharmaceuticals - Mar 11, 2026 - Launch Strong, Manage Smart: Making Alliances Thrive from Day One (Recording)
Dino Bertani, Zealand Pharma - April 15, 2026 - Building Successful B2B Platforms and Ecosystems Register Now
Bettina Rotermund, Siemens - June 18, 2026 - Applying ISO Standards to Strengthen Life Science Alliances Register Now
Annlouise Goodermuth, CSAP, CA-AM, Moderna
AI Impacts on Alliance Management Series
- AI in Action: Use Cases in Alliance & Partner Operations (Recording)
Doug Williams, Incyte - April 8, 2026 - Embracing Digital Dexterity for Alliance Management Register Now
Nick Heath, Takeda - June 2026 - Revolutionizing Contract Management: Gen AI Solutions Tailored for Alliance Managers
Adam Gates and Sameet Bagga, Merck (invited) - August 2026 - Trust Transparency and AI at Scale
Ko Mistry, Grammarly (invited)
Career Development Series
- Career Pathways in Strategic Alliances & Partnering (Recording)
Sharon Morgenbesser, PhD, CA-AM, Alloy Therapeutics and Bill Thomas, CA-AM, PTC - May 2026 - Positioning Your Next Career Move on LinkedIn
Austin Belcak (invited) - July 2026 - Career Power of Being the Connector: How Alliance Professionals Build Influence, Opportunity and Longevity
Brian Klapper (invited)
Alliance Insights Series
This series showcases ASAP's sponsors sharing their thought leadership with our alliance management community.
- September 2025 - Alliance Management in Challenging Economic Times (Recording)
Jan Twombly, CSAP, CA-AM, The Rhythm of Business - August 2025 - Building Your AI Roadmap for Alliance Success (Recording)
Louis Rinfret, PhD, alliancebaord
Coming Soon
Alliance Excellence Series
- May 7, 2026 - New Generation Alliances: Driving Radical Innovation Across Europe's Maritime Sector Register Now
Caterina Cobino, Fincantieri - December 9, 2026 - Designing, Governing, and Scaling Alliances for Impact Register Now
Curtis Asante, PhD, CA-AM, LifeArc & Kate Harris, Cancer Research Horizons