This Alliance Management Congress continues to be one of the largest, most prestigious annual conferences in North America for Vice Presidents, Department Heads, Directors, and Managers of Alliance Management and Business Development from biotech and pharmaceutical organizations. Our 2009 Congress will include novel case studies, strategies, and techniques from thought leaders who have real-world perspectives to share. Per your feedback and suggestions, the Congress will now be designed as a two track program. The first track will offer topics on "advanced skills鈥 for those working in alliance management for more than 5 years. The second track will offer topics on "fundamental skills鈥 for those working in alliance management less than 5 years. There will be shared keynotes and roundtables.