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Add-on·Healthcare/Pharma Services·August 4, 2026

HCEsquared adds Interactive Forums

The acquisition adds expert networking and collaboration capabilities to HCEsquared's platform, complementing its dermatology conferences and continuing medical education offerings.

Takeaways

  • Interactive Forums is a advisory board, medical conference, and clinical expert networking for life sciences organizations.
  • HCEsquared is acquiring Interactive Forums with backing from Knox Lane.
  • The business serves pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, and consumer health companies.
BuyerHCEsquared
TargetInteractive Forums
SponsorKnox Lane
TypeAdd-on
IndustryHealthcare
Sub-sectorPharma Services

HCEsquared, backed by Knox Lane, acquired Interactive Forums Inc., a provider of advisory board, medical conference and key opinion leader engagement services connecting life sciences companies with clinical experts.

The acquisition adds expert networking and collaboration capabilities to HCEsquared's platform, complementing its dermatology conferences and continuing medical education offerings.

The deal follows Knox Lane's investment in HCEsquared in 2025 and extends the platform's reach into the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical sectors.