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17-18 February 2027 Munich, Germany
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AGENDA AT A GLANCE

Day 1 | 17 February 2027
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Commercialising Cell & Gene Therapies: Scaling for Global Success
The Future of Biologics Manufacturing: Building Scalable, Resilient and Intelligent Operations
Current State of Oligo & Peptides Manufacturing in DACH Region
Networking Break
Scaling Cell Therapy Manufacturing
Next-Generation Upstream Manufacturing
Analytical Characterization & Quality Control
Lunch
Overcoming Bottlenecks in Viral Vector Manufacturing
Optimising Downstream Throughput
Formulation and Delivery Strategies
Networking Break
Industry Roundtables: The Future of CGT Manufacturing
Industry Roundtables: Solving Tomorrow's Manufacturing Challenges Today
Industry Roundtables: The Future of Tides
End of Conference Day 1
Day 2 | 18 February 2027
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Bridging the CGT Scale-Up & Tech Transfer Gap
Advancing CMC for Next-Generation Biologics
Process Development & Scale-Up
Networking Break
Quality, GMP & Regulatory Control in CGT Manufacturing
Novel Approaches to Biosafety Testing
Supply Chain and Outsourcing Strategies
Lunch
Novel Biosafety and Contamination
AI, Digitalisation & Smart Biomanufacturing
Scaling Oligo & Peptide Manufacturing
Networking Break
Supply Chain, Logistics & Commercial Readiness
 Building Flexible Facilities for a Multi-Modality Future
CMC Strategy and Fill-Finish for Oligos & Peptides
End of Conference
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AGENDA

DAY 1
17 February 2027
08:00 Registration & Coffee
08:50

Chairman’s Welcome Address

Nicoletta Loggia Chief Technology Officer, Orchard Therapeutics, Switzerland
Commercialising Cell & Gene Therapies: Scaling for Global Success
09:00

Scaling Viral Vector & Cell Therapy Manufacturing for Commercial Readiness

  • Overcoming scale-up bottlenecks in viral vector production (lentiviral, AAV)
  • Managing process consistency from development to GMP manufacturing
  • Manufacturing considerations across T-cell, NK-cell, and CD34 stem cell therapies
  • Bridging the gap between small-scale development and industrial production
Nicoletta Loggia Chief Technology Officer, Orchard Therapeutics, Switzerland
09:30
Solution Provider
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10:00
Panel Discussion

Building Sustainable CGT Business Models: From Clinica

  • Impact of funding constraints and milestone-driven investment
  • Cost of goods and manufacturing scalability challenges
  • Ensuring long-term operational and commercial sustainability
  • Aligning manufacturing strategy with market access and growth
Panelists
Chris Baldwin Vice President, Manufacturing and Supply, Resolution Therapeutics, UK
10:30 Networking Break
Scaling Cell Therapy Manufacturing
11:10

Scaling Non-Viral T-Cell Engineering: Bridging Process Development and GMP Manufacturing (TBC)

  • Translation from small-scale development to clinical manufacturing
  • Large-scale CRISPR knock-in and knock-out
  • Maintaining editing efficiency, viability and cell quality
  • Reproducibility across different donors and starting materials
Gulbengu Kuzgun Yuksel Network Head of Quality Cell & Gene Therapy, Roche, Switzerland
11:40
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12:10

Scaling CAR-T Manufacturing: From Clinical Success to Commercial Delivery

  • Overcoming manufacturing bottlenecks in autologous CAR-T production
  • Improving vein-to-vein timelines through process optimisation
  • Increasing manufacturing capacity while maintaining product quality
  • Preparing CAR-T platforms for sustainable commercial supply
13:00 Lunch
Overcoming Bottlenecks in Viral Vector Manufacturing
14:00

Scaling Viral Vector Manufacturing: From Development to GMP Production

  • Addressing scale-up challenges in lentiviral and AAV production
  • Managing process variability between R&D and GMP environments
  • Bridging development processes with commercial manufacturing requirements
  • Reducing risk during tech transfer and engineering runs
14:30
Solution Provider
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15:00

Improving Yield, Consistency & Cost Efficiency in Viral Vector Production

  • Enhancing process robustness and reproducibility at scale
  • Tackling low yields in complex vector manufacturing processes
  • Optimising upstream and downstream performance for efficiency gains
  • Balancing cost pressures with clinical and commercial demand
15:30 Networking Break
16:00
Roundtable Discussion
 Can CGTs Become Truly Commercially Viable?  
 Fixing the Scale-Up & Tech Transfer Gap in CGT  
 What Does “GMP” Really Mean for Early-Phase ATMPs?  
 Industrialising CGT: Automation vs Practical Reality  
 Building Scalable CGT Manufacturing Models for the Next Decade (TBC) 
Gulbengu Kuzgun Yuksel Network Head of Quality Cell & Gene Therapy, Roche, Switzerland
17:00 Cocktail Reception
17:15 End of Conference Day 1
DAY 2
18 February 2027
08:00 Registration & Coffee
08:50

Chairman’s Welcome Address

Bridging the CGT Scale-Up & Tech Transfer Gap
09:00

Why CGT Tech Transfer Fails — From R&D to GMP Reality

  • Fundamental mismatch between lab-scale and GMP manufacturing environments
  • Limited opportunity for full-scale optimisation due to cost and material constraints
  • Environmental and operational differences between development and production sites
  • Hidden failure points emerging only during GMP execution
Marion Hitchcock Managing Director Gene & Cell Therapies Incubator, Bayer, Germany
09:30
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10:00

Manufacturing Strategies Across CD34 Stem Cell, T Cell & NK Cell Therapies

  • Platform-specific manufacturing challenges across CD34 stem cells, T cells, and NK cells
  • Optimising process development and scale-up for different cell therapy modalities
  • Technology transfer considerations from clinical to commercial manufacturing
  • Ensuring process robustness, comparability, and manufacturing consistency across diverse cell therapy platforms
10:30 Networking Break
Quality, GMP & Regulatory Control in CGT Manufacturing
11:10

Rethinking QA in CGT — From End-Point Release to Continuous Quality Control

  • Shift from traditional end-point QC to in-process quality monitoring
  • Real-time process data to prevent deviations instead of reacting via CAPA
  • High variability in CGT driving increased deviation and investigation burden
  • Balancing speed-to-patient with GMP compliance requirements
11:40
Solution Provider
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12:10

Navigating GMP & Regulatory Complexity in Cell & Gene Therapy

  • Non-harmonised expectations across EMA vs FDA and global regulators
  • Evolving GMP expectations for early-phase vs commercial CGT manufacturing
  • Assay validation, comparability, and starting material scrutiny challenges
  • Regulatory uncertainty during tech transfer from academic to GMP environments
13:00 Lunch
Novel Biosafety and Contamination
14:00
Panel Discussion

How can CGT manufacturers strengthen biosafety controls without slowing development?

  • Managing contamination risk across donor material, starting materials, viral vectors, and open processing steps
  • Balancing rapid methods, assay sensitivity, and GMP/regulatory expectations
  • Strengthening investigation and decision-making pathways when atypical results arise
  • Building scalable contamination-control strategies as programmes move from early clinical to commercial supply
14:30
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15:00

Building a Phase-Appropriate Biosafety Strategy for Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing

  • Defining biosafety-testing needs according to modality, process risk, and clinical stage
  • Integrating cell-bank, raw-material, in-process, and product testing into one coherent control strategy
  • Reducing turnaround-time risk while maintaining confidence in product safety and quality
  • Preparing biosafety methods and controls for tech transfer, scale-up, and commercial readiness
15:30 Networking Break
Supply Chain, Logistics & Commercial Readiness
16:00

Managing Critical Material Shortages in CGT Manufacturing

  • Viral vectors, plasmids and raw material bottlenecks
  • Long lead times and limited supplier base
  • Impact of material constraints on GMP production timelines
  • Practical mitigation strategies used by manufacturers today
16:30

What Breaks When CGTs Move from Clinical to Commercial Supply?

  • Tech transfer failures impacting supply continuity
  • Scaling manufacturing networks under GMP constraints
  • Misalignment between development timelines and manufacturing reality
  • Operational challenges in sustaining commercial supply
17:00 Closing Remarks
17:15 End of Conference Day 1
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AGENDA

DAY 1
17 February 2027
08:00 Registration & Coffee
08:50

Chairman’s Welcome Address

Nicoletta Loggia Chief Technology Officer, Orchard Therapeutics, Switzerland
The Future of Biologics Manufacturing
09:00

Commercial Manufacturability by Design: Why Scale-Up Success Starts During Development

  • Integrating manufacturability into early development
  • Bridging process development and commercial manufacturing
  • Embedding QbD and process understanding from day one
  • Avoiding costly scale-up and tech transfer failures
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09:30
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10:00
Panel Discussion

The Biologics Factory of 2030: AI, Digital Twins and the Future of Manufacturing Excellence

  • Where AI is delivering value today
  • Digital twins versus reality
  • PAT and real-time process understanding
  • Building GMP-compliant digital manufacturing environments
Panelists
Daniel Hurni Supply Chain Enterprise Capability Lead, Roche, Switzerland Dr. Ulrich Rümenapp Senior Biotech Program Lead, Bayer, Germany Bettina Knapp Head of Digital Operations Drug Substance, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma, Germany
10:30 Networking Break
Next-Generation Upstream Manufacturing
11:10

The Intensification Paradox: When More Upstream Productivity Creates Downstream Problems

  • Are upstream teams optimising the wrong KPIs?
  • When increased titres overwhelm downstream capacity
  • Facility implications of intensified processes
  • Balancing yield, quality and throughput
11:40
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12:10

AI-Driven Upstream Development: Can Digital Twins Predict Scale-Up Success?

  • Current state of digital twin deployment
  • Predictive cell culture modelling
  • AI-assisted process development
  • Separating hype from practical value
13:00 Lunch
Optimising Downstream Throughput
14:00

Maximising Yield Without Compromising Quality in Commercial Biologics Manufacturing

  • Reducing product loss across the manufacturing process
  • Balancing yield and product quality
  • Process robustness at commercial scale
  • Cost-of-goods optimisation
14:30
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15:00

From Process Understanding to Product Quality: Linking CPPs, CQAs and Downstream Performance

  • Process understanding strategies
  • Managing critical quality attributes
  • Data-driven validation
  • Regulatory expectations for commercial manufacturing
15:30 Networking Break
16:00
Roundtable Discussion
 Integrating AI into GMP Environments Without Compromising Compliance (TBC)  
Alessio Epifanio Director, Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability, J&J Innovative Medicine,, Italy
 Bridging the Gap Between Process Development and Commercial Manufacturing (TBC)
Daniel Hurni Supply Chain Enterprise Capability Lead, Roche, Switzerland
 Biomanufacturing Without Silos: Connecting Development, Manufacturing, Quality and Supply Chain  
 Building Supply Chain Resilience in an Era of Geopolitical Uncertainty 
 Beyond the Contract: What Does a True Manufacturing Partnership Look Like?
17:00 Cocktail Reception
17:15 End of Conference Day 1
DAY 2
18 February 2027
08:00 Registration & Coffee
08:50

Chairman’s Welcome Address

Advancing CMC for Next-Generation Biologics
09:00

Platform Processes Are Not Plug-and-Play: Adapting CMC Strategies for Complex Biologics

  • When platform processes accelerate development
  • When customisation becomes essential
  • CMC considerations for ADCs and emerging modalities
  • Balancing speed and flexibility
09:30
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10:00

Quality by Design in Practice: Strengthening Process Understanding for Commercial Scale-Up

  • Building process understanding early
  • Linking CPPs and CQAs
  • Supporting comparability and validation
  • Regulatory expectations for scale-up
10:30 Networking Break
Novel Approaches to Biosafety Testing
11:10

Building a Risk-Based Biosafety Testing Strategy for Complex 

  • Defining biosafety-testing requirements based on product modality, process risk, and development stage
  • Integrating rapid and compendial methods without compromising data integrity or regulatory acceptability
  • Establishing clear decision pathways for atypical results, investigations, and batch-impact assessment
  • Aligning development, quality, manufacturing, and external testing partners around a coherent testing strategy
Baerbel Grossmann Associate Director Global Regulatory Affairs CMC Biologics, Sanofi, Germany
11:40
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12:10

From Cell Bank to Commercial Supply: Strengthening Contamination Control Across the Biologics Lifecycle

  • Building viral-safety strategy into cell-bank qualification
  • Identifying contamination risks across the manufacturing process
  • Using monitoring and trend analysis to strengthen control
  • Protecting supply continuity during investigations and scale-up
13:00 Lunch
AI, Digitalisation & Smart Biomanufacturing
14:00
Panel Discussion

Smart Manufacturing for a Sustainable Future (TBC)

  • AI and digital tools for greener manufacturing operations
  • Improving resource efficiency through connected manufacturing
  • Building resilient and sustainable production networks
  • Measuring sustainability through real-time operational insights

 

Alessio Epifanio Director, Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability, J&J Innovative Medicine,, Italy
14:30
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15:00

Digital Twins for Bioprocess Development and Manufacturing: Are We There Yet?

  • Current capabilities and limitations
  • Process modelling and multivariate analysis
  • Predicting scale-up performance
  • Moving from equipment-level models to end-to-end process simulation
15:30 Networking Break
Building Flexible Facilities for a Multi-Modality Future
16:00

Single-Use vs Stainless Steel: What Will Define the Next Generation of Biomanufacturing?

  • Drivers behind the shift toward single-use technologies
  • When stainless steel still makes strategic sense
  • Supporting flexible manufacturing models
  • Implications for scale, cost, and operational efficiency
16:30

Designing Facilities for Process Intensification and Perfusion Manufacturing

  • Facility implications of intensified processing
  • Supporting perfusion at commercial scale
  • Infrastructure requirements for higher productivity
  • Balancing flexibility and capacity
17:00 Closing Remarks
17:15 End of Conference Day 1
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AGENDA

DAY 1
17 February 2027
08:00 Registration & Coffee
08:50

Chairman’s Welcome Address

Nicoletta Loggia Chief Technology Officer, Orchard Therapeutics, Switzerland
Current State of Oligo & Peptides Manufacturing in DACH Region
09:00

Challenges in the Synthesis of Isotopically Labelled Peptides

Volker Derdau Head Center of Excellence Isotope Chemistry, Senior Distinguished Scientist, Sanofi, Germany
09:30
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10:00
Panel Discussion

Overcoming Operational and Regulatory Challenges in the DACH Region

  • Navigating regional regulatory expectations for complex oligos and peptides
  • Strategies to address supply chain risks and raw material availability
  • Integration of digital tools and analytics for process control and quality assurance
  • Best practices for cross-site technology transfer and operational excellence
Panelists
Karoline Bechtold-Peters Director Science & Technology - Scientific Office/Drug Product Development/Global Biologics & CGT, Novartis, Switzerland
10:30 Networking Break
Analytical Characterization & Quality Control
11:10

Advanced Analytics for TIDES Molecules

  • LC-MS methods for complex peptides and oligonucleotides
  • Impurity profiling and identification of critical quality attributes
  • Stability-indicating methods to monitor degradation pathways
  • Reference standards & method validation
11:40
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12:10

Digitalisation and Automation in QC Labs

  • Integrating automated platforms for high-throughput analysis
  • Real-time release testing: opportunities and limitations
  • Predictive analytics and AI for process and product quality monitoring
  • Data integrity, regulatory compliance, and digital record-keeping
13:00 Lunch
Formulation and Delivery Strategies
14:00

Advanced Formulation Strategies for Stability, Efficacy and Developability of Biologics and Complex Modalities

  • Designing robust formulations to improve stability and shelf-life of biologics and advanced therapies
  • Managing aggregation, viscosity, and degradation challenges in high-concentration formulations
  • Selecting optimal excipients and buffer systems for antibodies, ADCs, and novel modalities
  • Integrating developability assessments early to reduce downstream formulation risks
14:30
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15:00

Innovative Drug Delivery Approaches for Next-Generation Biologics and Targeted Therapies

  • Advancing delivery technologies for improved tissue targeting and therapeutic efficiency
  • Overcoming biological barriers to enhance bioavailability and intracellular delivery
  • Evaluating delivery systems such as nanoparticles, LNPs, and sustained-release platforms
  • Aligning formulation design with clinical performance and patient-centric delivery requirements
15:30 Networking Break
16:00
Roundtable Discussion
 AI-Powered Drug Discovery & Digital Innovation 
 Next-Generation TIDES Modalities & Therapeutic Innovation 
 Advanced Delivery Technologies & Targeted Therapeutic Systems  
 Partnering for Success: The Future of Pharma-Biotech Collaboration in TIDES
17:00 Cocktail Reception
17:15 End of Conference Day 1
DAY 2
18 February 2027
08:00 Registration & Coffee
08:50

Chairman’s Welcome Address

Process Development & Scale-Up
09:00

New Approach to Recombinant Peptides

  • Next-generation recombinant peptide manufacturing
  • Scaling peptide production efficiently
  • Advances in purification & analytics
  • Integrated CMC for recombinant peptides
Dr. Cecile Brocard Head of Downstream Development, Boehringer Ingelheim, Austria
09:30
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10:00

Process Optimisation and Continuous Improvement for Complex Peptides and Oligonucleotides

  • Process intensification strategies for complex peptides and oligonucleotides
  • Implementing digital tools and automation to enhance process control
  • Reducing variability and improving reproducibility across batches
  • Lessons learned from troubleshooting scale-up challenges
10:30 Networking Break
Supply Chain and Outsourcing Strategies
11:10
Panel Discussion

Building Resilient and Agile Supply Chains for Biologics, Oligos and Peptides

  • Strengthening end-to-end supply chain resilience in a volatile global environment
  • Managing cold chain, logistics and distribution risks for complex modalities
  • Improving visibility and digitalisation across global supply networks
  • Aligning supply chain strategy with clinical, scale-up and commercial demand
11:40
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12:10

Strategic Outsourcing Models and CDMO Partnerships for Efficient Manufacturing

  • Selecting the right CDMO partners across development and commercial stages
  • Balancing in-house capabilities vs outsourcing for cost, speed and flexibility
  • Strengthening governance, quality oversight and performance management of CDMOs
  • Optimising tech transfer and collaboration models for seamless external manufacturing
Dr. Ulrich Rümenapp Senior Biotech Program Lead, Bayer, Germany
13:00 Lunch
Scaling Oligo & Peptide Manufacturing
14:00

Process Scale-Up Strategies for Efficient and Reproducible Oligonucleotide and Peptide Manufacturing

  • Transitioning from lab-scale synthesis to GMP and commercial-scale manufacturing
  • Managing scale-dependent challenges in solid-phase synthesis and purification
  • Ensuring process robustness, reproducibility and batch-to-batch consistency
  • Establishing scalable manufacturing platforms for clinical and commercial supply
14:30
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15:00

Overcoming Manufacturing and Quality Challenges in Large-Scale Oligo and Peptide Production

  • Addressing impurity control and purification challenges during scale-up
  • Optimising yield, cycle time and cost of goods (COGS) in large-scale production
  • Ensuring analytical consistency and quality control across manufacturing scales
  • Strengthening tech transfer and CDMO collaboration for seamless industrialisation
15:30 Networking Break
CMC Strategy and Fill-Finish for Oligos & Peptides
16:00

Integrated CMC Strategies for Efficient Development of Oligonucleotide and Peptide Therapeutics

  • strategies from early development to commercial manufacturing
  • Managing complexity in synthesis, purification and analytical control for oligos and peptides
  • Aligning process development with regulatory expectations and quality requirements
  • Enabling scalable and robust manufacturing platforms for clinical and commercial success
Hagen Cramer Chief Technology Officer, QurAlis, USA
16:30

Advancing Fill-Finish Operations for Oligonucleotides and Peptides: Ensuring Quality and Scalability

  • Overcoming fill-finish challenges for low-dose, high-potency oligonucleotide and peptide drugs
  • Ensuring product stability and integrity during formulation, filling and packaging
  • Selecting appropriate primary packaging systems for different delivery formats
  • Scaling aseptic fill-finish processes from clinical to commercial production
17:00 Closing Remarks
17:15 End of Conference Day 1

MEET THE SPEAKERS

Volker Derdau BIG PHARMA

Volker Derdau

Head Center of Excellence Isotope Chemistry, Senior Distinguished Scientist
Sanofi
Germany
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Baerbel Grossmann BIG PHARMA

Baerbel Grossmann

Associate Director Global Regulatory Affairs CMC Biologics
Sanofi
Germany
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Marion Hitchcock BIG PHARMA

Marion Hitchcock

Managing Director Gene & Cell Therapies Incubator
Bayer
Germany
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Dr. Cecile Brocard BIG PHARMA

Dr. Cecile Brocard

Head of Downstream Development
Boehringer Ingelheim
Austria
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Karoline Bechtold-Peters BIG PHARMA

Karoline Bechtold-Peters

Director Science & Technology - Scientific Office/Drug Product Development/Global Biologics & CGT
Novartis
Switzerland
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Bettina Knapp BIG PHARMA

Bettina Knapp

Head of Digital Operations Drug Substance
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma
Germany
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Alessio Epifanio BIG PHARMA

Alessio Epifanio

Director, Environmental Health, Safety & Sustainability
J&J Innovative Medicine
Italy
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Gulbengu Kuzgun Yuksel BIG PHARMA

Gulbengu Kuzgun Yuksel

Network Head of Quality Cell & Gene Therapy
Roche
Switzerland
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Nicoletta Loggia CHAIRMAN

Nicoletta Loggia

Chief Technology Officer
Orchard Therapeutics
Switzerland
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Heads of External Manufacturing & Supply Chain
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Supply Chain & External Manufacturing
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CMC, Product Development & Tech Transfer Leaders
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Business Development & Alliance Management
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Innovation, Digitalisation & Automation Leaders
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Who Should Sponsor?

Cell Isolation & Processing Systems

Cryopreservation, Storage & Cold Chain Logistics

Viral Vector Manufacturing

Analytical Testing, Quality Control & Release Assays

Gene Editing & Cell Engineering Technologies

Sterility Testing & Microbiology Solutions

Cell Culture Media, Reagents & Consumables

CDMOs & Contract Manufacturing Services

Cell Expansion & Bioreactor Technologies

Raw Materials, Plasmids & Critical Components

Single-Use Bioprocessing Systems

Engineering, Cleanroom & Facility Design

Process Monitoring, Automation & Digital Manufacturing

Regulatory, Validation & Quality Services

Cell Harvesting, Washing & Formulation Technologies

Chain of Identity / Chain of Custody Solutions

Aseptic Fill-Finish Solutions

Clinical Supply Chain & Logistics Providers

Bioprocess Equipment Providers

Engineering And Facility Design Firms

Cell Culture Media Providers

Filters And Chromatography Columns

Cell Line Providers

Automation And Process Analytical Technology Firms

Contract Development Manufacturing Organizations

Fill & Finish And Drug Delivery Solutions

Peptide Synthesis Platforms

Lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) Formulation Providers

Purification & Chromatography Technologies

Automation & Robotics Providers

Linker & Conjugation Technology

Toxicology & Bioanalytical Service Providers

Analytical & Characterisation Solutions

Solid-Phase & Flow Chemistry Systems

Regulatory & Quality Software Providers

Oligonucleotide Synthesis Technology

Drug Delivery Systems

Bioprocessing Equipment

Microfluidics & Continuous Manufacturing Systems

HPLC, LC–MS, & Spectroscopy Systems

Clinical Trial Logistics & Cold Chain Partners

Automated Synthesisers

Bioinformatics & AI Tools

Nanotechnology & Targeted Delivery Platforms

mRNA & RNA Therapeutics Platforms

Peptide & Oligo Design Software

Single-Use Manufacturing Solutions

Cryopreservation & Storage Solutions

Packaging & Delivery Device Innovators

Raw Material & Reagent Suppliers

CROs & CMOs

Stability Testing & Formulation Experts

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TESTIMONIALS
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Dr Heiner Apeler
VP Head of Biologics Development
Bayer Germany

The Biologics and CGT Manufacturing DACH conference 2026 was very well planned and coordinated. It provided high-quality talks for staying up-to-date in our industry and I specifically enjoyed the time for networking.

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John Bridgeman
CSO
Immunokey UK

Thanks for the invite to speak at the event. It was a really enjoyable meeting and a great opportunity to present our work to the community. Identifying key partners for ImmunoKey’s development plan is a critical aspect of getting our therapies to patients; the CGT and Biologics Manufacturing DACH meeting offered us the opportunity to engage with key CDMOs who can help us achieve this goal. 

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Dennis Stelljes
Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement, Biologics External Manufacturing
BMS Switzerland

 Just back from an incredible time at the Biologics Manufacturing DACH congress! I have to be honest - as someone in Procurement, some of the deep-dives into Cell & Gene and biologics development were definitely above my scientific capabilities! However, the exchange of knowledge was fantastic, and it was a privilege to learn from such brilliant minds. A true highlight was the fantastic collaboration with Christopher Pawlak (PhD) . I had the privilege of co-hosting a round table with him focused on the impact of tariffs in the biopharma world. Christoph, thank you for the partnership - it was a truly dynamic discussion! 🤝 One of my biggest takeaways is that we have officially entered the era of "The Great Reshoring". We are moving past the days when drug manufacturing decisions were purely scientific; they are now deeply geopolitical. As we discussed in our round table, we can no longer just react to change. We have to treat scenario planning like a muscle that we train constantly to design for volatility. The event really hit home how much our world is changing - from the incredible progress in biologics manufacturing to the AI evolution. I’m excited to see how we can implement these insights to build resilience and benefit BMS biologics manufacturing. Back to my desk, I will start with socializing the learnings with my colleagues. A huge thank you to Drishti G. for the flawless organization and to Noel Murphy for approving the trip and supporting this critical learning opportunity! 

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Dr Andrew Kelly
Director, Manufacturing Technology
BMS Ireland

Really well organised conference with great attendees and high engagement - I was delighted to have taken the time to attend and really enjoyed sharing my thoughts on Accelerating Biologics Pipeline and ensuing discussion. Thank you to all organisers and facilitators 

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Dr Thomas Villiger
Professor of Bioprocess Technology
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW Switzerland

A fantastic deep dive into the DACH region’s CGT landscape. This conference made one thing clear: efficacy is proven, but industrialization is the new frontier. To truly move the needle, we must look beyond the lab and focus on scaling automation, streamlining supply chains, and tackling COGS. The diversity of voices - from large corporations, to tech suppliers and academic pioneers - provided a 360-degree view of the manufacturing challenges we must solve together. 

Brian O'Connor | VP Global Quality, Orchard Therapeutics, UK
Brian O'Connor
VP Global Quality
Orchard Therapeutics UK

Thanks for the invite. The conference was really excellent, due to the caliber and engagement of the attendees. 

Alvaro Avivar-Valderas | Associate Director - Cell Therapy Technology & Product Engine, Takeda, Spain
Alvaro Avivar-Valderas
Associate Director - Cell Therapy Technology & Product Engine
Takeda Spain

Thanks for putting this together! I enjoyed the discussions, atmosphere and engagement of participants. Great to be there!

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Steffen Schulze
Strategic Analytics & Business Analytics Lead
Roche Switzerland

I thoroughly enjoyed attending the CGT Manufacturing DACH 2026 by IMAPAC. The program featured exceptionally industry-relevant talks that provided deep insights into the current landscape. Beyond the sessions, the networking opportunities were top-tier, thanks to the high caliber of participants. 

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Terry Gray
Field Marketing Manager
Merck

I had the pleasure of collaborating with the IMAPAC team during the Irish leg of the Biologics World event in February 2026. The organisers were exceptionally receptive and helpful, ensuring a seamless experience throughout the planning, exhibition logistics, partnering sessions, and sponsor visibility. Their proactive approach in connecting us with potential partners significantly enhanced our ROI. We are already exploring future opportunities to work with the IMAPAC team.

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Warren Roche
Senior Statistical Expert
Sanofi Ireland

Thank you for your email and organising this wonderful event. It was a pleasure to participate. Congratulations on organising this event. It was a wonderful opportunity to present our work and to collaborate with others in the area. Looking forward to your next event 

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Michael Inglis
Head of Manufacturing Sciences, Analytical Technologies
Chiesi Farmaceutici Global Rare Disease Ireland

Thank you, it was a pleasure meeting you, and your enthusiasm made it an engaging and positive event.

I hope we have opportunity to connect again in the future.

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Shada Warreth
Global Partnerships Implementation Senior Manager
NIBRT Ireland

 Well done on a very informative and successful event.

 

TICKETS

VENUE

Radisson Blu Hotel, London Heathrow

140 Bath Road, Harlington, Hayes UB3 5AW, UK

Travel Options

Travel options Radisson Blu Hotel, London Heathrow 140 Bath Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 5AW
We look forward to welcoming you to our event at the Radisson Blu Hotel, conveniently located just minutes from Heathrow Airport. Please find travel guidance below to help you plan your journey. 
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By London Underground

Take the London Underground Piccadilly Line toward Heathrow Airport.

  • Alight at Heathrow Terminal 2 & 3 Underground Station
  • From the station, the hotel is a short taxi or bus journey away

Estimated travel time: 45–60 minutes from central London.

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From Heathrow Airport

The hotel is located along Bath Road, with regular bus services connecting all terminals.

  • Local bus routes: 105, 111, 140, 285
  • Hotel Hoppa shuttle service also available
  • Alight on Bath Road, a short walk from the hotel

Estimated travel time: 10–20 minutes

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Taxi or Ride-Hailing

Taxis and ride-hailing services are readily available at all Heathrow terminals.

Estimated travel time: 5–10 minutes Estimated cost: £10–£20

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By Car

The hotel is easily accessible by road:

  • Address: 140 Bath Road, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 5AW
  • Located just off the M4 motorway
On-site parking is available at the hotel
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From Other UK Cities

For guests travelling from outside London:

  • Arrive at London Paddington Station
  • Continue via:
    • Heathrow Express (fastest option), or
    • Elizabeth line (cost-effective alternative)
  • Transfer to bus or taxi for the final leg

Accommodation Options

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Radisson Blu Hotel, London Heathrow Venue Hotel

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272 Bath Rd, London UB3 5AY
8 minute walk from venue

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Premier Inn London Heathrow

15 Bath Rd, London TW6 2AB
5 minute drive from venue

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Event venue floorplan
Please find the booth allocation in the table below.
4 Alfa Laval 11 QuickSTAT 12 BSP Pharmaceuticals 14 AsTec Chemicals 17 Unchained Labs 19 Inprocess LSP 18 Kemwell Biopharma