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6th Macrophage-Directed Therapies Summit
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-03 | Hilton Boston Back Bay, 40 Dalton St, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Learning From the Past & Spearheading Macrophage Clinical Acceleration
The 6th Macrophage-Directed Therapies Summit is uniting 60+ biopharma and academia leaders across R&D, Discovery, Biology, Translational, and Clinical Development fields for invaluable networking and insights into all facets of macrophage-directed therapies.
Grab your Full Agenda – https://ter.li/nqf2qd
Despite toxicity concerns for CD47 targets in 2023, the macrophage community persists in exploring innovative targets. Their determination to unveil new data showcasing safety and proof of concept remains stronger than ever, revitalizing momentum in this highly promising industry.
This October, you could meet leading experts from Verseau Therapeutics, Inceptor Bio, Carisma Therapeutics, Elpiscience Biopharmaceuticals, John Hopkins School of Medicine, Resolution Therapeutics, and more, offering exclusive insights into their winning strategies for staying ahead of the curve in the years ahead.
Key Highlights:

Tackling challenges in delivery, administration, animal model selection, reprogramming, manufacturing, and more to optimize choices
Exploring indications for extending beyond oncology to autoimmunity, inflammation, neurodegenerative diseases, and beyond
Assessing the evolving macrophage-therapeutics landscape to uncover innovative targets and the latest data

Register Here for the Best Savings – https://ter.li/o22pxt

4th iPSC Drug Development & Manufacturing Summit
2024-10-01 - 2024-10-03 | The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
With Kenai Therapeutics emerging from stealth with an $82 Million Series A funding round, 2024 has started strong for iPSC drug developers looking to showcase the potential of their pipelines ahead of the next wave of investment. Introducing the 4th iPSC Drug Development & Manufacturing Summit, your longest standing and definitive iPSC focused platform.
No iPSC stone will be left unturned, as key industry experts including Kenai Therapeutics, Cytovia Therapeutics, Aspen Neuroscience, NIST and many more, unite under one roof to transform the future of iPSC cell therapies. For the first time in 4 years, uniting R&D teams, manufacturing experts and business leaders, across 2 tracks of content for 3-days of cutting edge data presentations and strategic cross-functional discussions. Take a look at the full session details today.
With all this and more, don’t miss this golden opportunity to help you and your entire team stay at the forefront of the iPSC cell therapy revolution!

Wearable Injectors and Connected Devices UK
2024-10-14 - 2024-10-15 | London, UK
SAE Media Group’s 5th Annual Wearable Injectors and Connected Devices Conference will explore on-body device design and development whilst also engaging in the latest advances in connectivity and digital health applications for wearable devices with industry perspectives from big pharma representatives. The conference will consider key developments in the wearable injectors field, including the enhanced demand for on-body injectors and digitalised health as the need for at home self-administration and routes for delivery of time-dependent, high volume and viscous drugs grow.

The conference will also cover key regulatory updates such as guidance on MDR requirements from regulatory and notified bodies, and the importance of considering user-experience and developing patient-centric devices. The two-day conference will bring you high-quality insights and industry connections on the latest advances in wearable injectors and connectivity, and a platform for exchanging ideas.
Why attend:

2 full days of networking opportunities.
16+ sessions with 75% of speakers from big pharma companies.
An agenda designed for professionals within the injectables space, focused on the development, implementation and application of wearable injectors and connected devices.
The only conference discussing wearable injectors and connected devices together, other than our USA version of this event.

The Experience:

A collaborative environment for pharma, biotech and device developers to discuss the latest trends and challenges within the wearable injectors and connected device market.
Learn from key industry players about new technologies, strategies and processes for the development of wearable injectors.
Gain insights into the regulatory processes for the approval of wearable injectors and develop a greater understanding of how-to bring devices to market.
Create a dialogue with industry leaders and develop a network with the key stakeholders in the market.
Delve into the world of digital health for the healthcare sector and discuss implementation of connectivity with on-body drug delivery systems.
Examine the importance of usability for at home injectors, and what is needed to make a device appropriate for patient administration.

Reuters Events: Pharma & Patient USA 2024
2024-10-15 - 2024-10-16 | Westin Boston Seaport, 425 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Are you listening to your patient community? It’s not enough. Standing in the shadows and harvesting anecdotal insights won’t build connections, create first-hand knowledge or illuminate your impact to internal stakeholders.

We must step forward and be visible, actively engaging in patient communities and embedding the patient voice internally. YOU are the patient advocate in your company, so overturn tokenistic gestures into meaningful actions that prioritise patients over patents.
This starts now. You must integrate and co-create from the outset, from clinical design to commercial execution to boost adherence, trial participation and create exceptional outcomes. Show that pharma is driven by more than profit – to build a world that empowers all patients and leaves no one in the dark. THIS is the real value of your work.
Welcome to Pharma & Patient USA, the co-created event for patient champions in pharma, who won’t sit back. This October you will engage with leading pharma executives and patient advocates to learn first-hand how to drive change that will build a brighter and more inclusive future in healthcare.
Are you ready to be the new beacon of trust? Join us to be in the room, be visible and be engaged.

6th Annual TIL Therapies Summit
2024-10-22 - 2024-10-24 | The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Following the watershed approval of Iovance’s Lifileucel, all eyes are now on TIL therapies as the up-and-coming major therapeutic avenue for solid tumor treatment. Introducing the 6th Annual TIL Therapies Summit! With 30+ expert speakers, 12 new speaker companies, 2 brand-new content-filled tracks and 2 brand-new interactive workshops, you won’t want to miss out!
Hear from TIL industry leaders like Iovance, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Obsidian Therapeutics, Steven Rosenberg’s group from the National Institute of Health and more, as they share ground-breaking TIL discoveries from R&D to commercialization.
Join us in October to capitalize on this golden opportunity to ensure you and your entire team stay ahead of the TIL wave!

5th CFC Summit
2024-10-22 - 2024-10-24 | Hilton Boston Back Bay, 40 Dalton St, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
The 5th Commercializing Flow Chemistry Summit marks a pivotal year, introducing a significant shift in content to address the evolving needs of the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry. This summit zeroes in on advanced scale-up capabilities and stakeholder engagement strategies, responding to a market that is rapidly expanding and forecasted to reach US $4.6 billion by 2032. Attendees will delve into specialized sessions that focus on late–stage process development, enhanced regulatory compliance, and innovative manufacturing techniques like electrochemistry and continuous processing.
This event is crucial for professionals aiming to stay ahead in an industry moving towards more sustainable and efficient production methods. With a fresh emphasis on practical, application-focused content, the summit provides essential insights and networking opportunities, making it a must-attend event for those looking to drive technical and strategic decision-making in their organizations.
To know more visit: https://ter.li/wiczxd

Cell & Gene Therapy Regulatory Affairs Summit
2024-10-28 - 2024-10-30 | Washington Marriott Capitol Hill, 175 L St NE, Washington, WA, 20002, United States
𝘞𝘢𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘜𝘯𝘥𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘎𝘶𝘪𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘤𝘦, 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘮𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘚𝘶𝘣𝘮𝘪𝘴𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘴, & 𝘖𝘣𝘵𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘈𝘱𝘱𝘳𝘰𝘷𝘢𝘭?
The knowledge and connections you gain at the 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹 & 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 will make the difference between success and delay in your IND and BLA applications. You’ll hear from top regulatory experts like David Uguen (𝗢𝗿𝗰𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰𝘀), Shirley Bartido (𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗮 𝗣𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹𝘀), Yao-Yao Zhu (𝗔𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗭𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗰𝗮), and many more.

𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗿𝗼𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 – https://ter.li/8bp1bf
In the fast-evolving world of cell and gene therapy, staying ahead of regulatory changes is critical. The stakes are high, and your applications need to be flawless to speed up approval and bring life-saving therapies to patients faster.
The 𝗖𝗲𝗹𝗹 & 𝗚𝗲𝗻𝗲 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗽𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗔𝗳𝗳𝗮𝗶𝗿𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 will offer you the chance to:

Stay updated on evolving regulatory guidance
Learn from real-world case studies
Explore new CMC guidance

… and more!
𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮 – https://ter.li/8bp1bf
Don’t miss out on your chance to navigate the complex regulatory landscape and accelerate your therapeutic pipelines at this meeting!

7th TPD & Induced Proximity Summit
2024-10-28 - 2024-10-31 | The Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
With a flurry of high capital collaborations and partnership deals from the likes of C4T, Merck KgGA, Monte Rosa, Proxygen, Orum, and momentum building in clinic with BTK degraders, ER degraders and many more assets. It has never been more import to re-join forces at the 7th TPD & Induced Proximity Summit, the longest standing and most comprehensive protein degradation and proximity based conference.
Spanning foundational research and discovery, through to IND-filing and clinical trials, this is the world’s definitive meeting to discuss opportunities and challenges the TPD & Induced Proximity field must address to expand the target space and facilitate the discovery and development of therapeutically relevant degraders, blockers, stabilizers and inducers of protein-protein interactions. Whether you’re entering the space for the first time or a well-seasoned TPD veteran, this forum will equip you with the knowhow and connections to make rapid advances in your work.
The 85+ industry expert speakers include:

Alessio Ciulli, Founder & Director, Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (University of Dundee)
Stuart Schreiber, Founding Chief Executive Officer, Arena Bioworks
Sharon Townson, Chief Scientific Officer, Monte Rosa Therapeutics
Nello Mainolfi, Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer, Kymera Therapeutics
Adrian Gottschalk, Chief Executive Officer, Foghorn Therapeutics
Andrew Hirsch, Chief Executive Officer, C4 Therapeutics
Arthur T. Sands, Chief Executive Officer, Nurix Therapeutics
Chinatsu Sakata-Sakur, Vice President, Astellas Pharma

Assembling over 500 TPD & Induced Proximity enthusiasts from across every corner of the landscape, we have left no stone unturned to deliver the full breadth and depth of protein degradation and modulation research with SureTACs, EpiTACs, RIPTACs, Molecular Gates, and so much more.
View the agenda here: https://ter.li/8nvx3c

6th Gene Therapy Analytical Development & CMC Summit
2024-10-30 - 2024-11-01 | The Westin Copley Place, 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Twelve gene therapies have been approved by the FDA to date to treat a variety of diseases, including the first ever gene edited therapeutic. The CMC package required to effectively demonstrate safety and efficacy of increasingly complex gene therapy products to regulators needs to keep pace.
The 6th Gene Therapy Analytical Development & CMC Summit will unite 250+ analytical development, CMC, QC, and process development experts to showcase innovative analytical and process development methods, assess their readiness, and ultimately guarantee safety, quality, efficacy, and consistency of gene therapies to regulators.
VIEW THE FULL EVENT GUIDE
Join your peers this July to:

Understand how to transition your potency assay from early to late-stage
Explore how NGS methods can better inform your genome titers
Accurately measure partials in your samples
Produce contaminant-free and high yield vector batches at scale

Secure your place here or get in touch with the team – info@hansonwade.com

Autoimmunity Pharma & Biotech Partnering Summit
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-13 | The Westin Boston Seaport District, 425 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Spurred by George Schett and Andreas Mackensen’s remarkable CAR-T results in SLE, the immunotherapy revolution for autoimmune diseases is the next “million-dollar question”.
The Autoimmunity Pharma & Biotech Partnering Summit is the only event of its kind, laying enabled partnering on top of hyper-relevant scientific discussion specifically for immune reset and reconstitution therapies.
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60+ attending companies across modalities so pharma can decide which horse to back in this quickly evolving space
1-2-1 meetings bookable via the partnering portal for efficient and high yielding conversations between decision makers
15 big pharma leads across business development, search and evaluation, immunology research and venture giving the best, most comprehensive opportunity to meet the full teams assessing due diligence and asset synergy
100% alignment on interests and intentions, increasing the surface area for synergy in research and collaboration goals
Secure your place here or get in touch with the team – info@hansonwade.com

Hit ID Summit
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-14 | Hilton Boston Back Bay, 40 Dalton St, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Discover the future of drug discovery at the inaugural Hit ID Summit! As chemical libraries and hit screening methods—including DNA-encoded libraries, high-throughput screening, fragment-based screening, and AI—continue to evolve, now is the time for medicinal chemists, computational chemists, and drug discovery leaders and innovators to unite at a dedicated forum. This unique event presents the opportunity to share innovative ideas and actionable insights that will revolutionize hit finding strategies and propel the entire drug development process forward. From delving into the latest hit-finding technologies and methodologies, bridging the gap from target identification to molecule discovery and transforming hits into promising leads.
Join us for an unmissable experience where the biggest names in pharma and biotech come together including AstraZeneca, Bristol Myers Squibb, GlaxoSmithKline, Insitro, Sanofi & more. This is your chance to stay ahead of the curve and drive innovation in your hit identification and drug discovery strategies.
Don’t miss out on this unique opportunity to network with over 50 hit strategy specialists and drug discovery experts. With insights from industry giants like AbbVie, AstraZeneca, Novartis, Pfizer, Sanofi, and UCB, gain invaluable knowledge and forge meaningful connections that will take your work to the next level.
To know more visit: https://ter.li/fifhhn%20

8th Dermatology Drug Development Summit
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-14 | Revere Hotel Boston Common, 200 Stuart Street, Boston, 02116, United States
The advanced therapy immuno-inflammatory dermatology market is undergoing unprecedented expansion, as Johnson & Johnson make a $3.35B play for bispecific candidates, Alumis secured $259M series C and Galderma, Incyte, and Eli Lilly unveil late-breaking data.
With a fast-evolving drug development landscape, remaining at the forefront of promising targets is now more crucial than ever. That’s why we’re delighted to announce the return of the 8th Dermatology Drug Development Summit (November 12-14 | Boston, MA), the definitive industry-led forum uniting 130+ large pharma, biotech, and clinician KOLs to discover and develop best-in-class drugs for immuno-inflammatory skin disease.
Explore the end-to-end conference program here: https://ter.li/5j7wx4
Featuring 30+ expert speakers from the likes of Alys Pharmaceuticals, LEO Pharma, Incyte and AbbVie, program highlights include:

2 NEW tracks on Discovery & Translation to the Clinic and Clinical & Commercial Strategy, providing more depth of content supporting disease pathogenesis understandings and novel target validation, through demonstrating durable clinical efficacy whilst navigating nuanced market access challenges
4 hands-on workshops pairing data-driven insights with collaborative problem-solving discussions to drive therapeutic progress in Hidradenitis Suppurativa, JAK Inhibitors and Assets Targeting Multiple Indications, plus laying foundations for Recruitment and Retention finesse.

Increased drug development landscape visibility, including clinical case studies from early to late-stage programs, all with dedicated Q&A time, for Monoclonal Antibodies, Oral and Topical Small Molecules, Oral Peptides, siRNA Lipid Conjugates, Bispecific Antibodies and more!
Here’s a snapshot of who you will meet:
Takeda | MoonLake Immunotherapeutics | Seagen | Astria Therapeutics | Aditum Bio | Shaperon | Lynk Pharma | CAGE Bio | Sanofi | Edesa Biotech | Arcutis Biotherapeutics | AbbVie | GSK | Carocell Bio | Enveda Biosciences | Zura Bio | Incyte | UNION Therapeutics | Merck | Hudson Therapeutics | J&J | LEO Pharma | Recludix Pharma | Lynk Pharmaceuticals
Stay ahead of the scientific and commercial challenges in inflammatory disease drug development to set yourself up for success in 2025!
Quick links: Website | Event Guide | Contact Us

Advanced Therapies USA
2024-11-12 - 2024-11-13 | Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia
The Advanced Therapies Congress showcases the future of advanced therapies. Bringing Europe’s largest cell and gene therapy conference and exhibition to Philadelphia, the event is for the leaders of the world’s ATMP developers and their most senior executives in charge of the latest tech and strategies that are driving the industry forward. This year, we will be expecting 1000+ attendees, 200 speakers, 100+ sponsors and exhibitors, join us now!
To know more visit: www.terrapinn.com/adtusa/pj/index

World Companion Diagnostics & Liquid Biopsy Summit APAC
2024-11-13 - 2024-11-14 | Conrad Centennial, 2 Temasek Blvd, Singapore, 038982, Singapore
In the last 12 months, precision healthcare in the Asia-Pacific region has seen a surge in technology advancements, including NGS and laboratory developed tests, approvals such as a companion diagnostic test for lung cancer, and evolving regulations throughout the region.
The World Companion Diagnostics & Liquid Biopsy Summit APAC has been put together to provide a dedicated forum for key stakeholders from biopharma, diagnostic providers and leading academics to overcome critical challenges in liquid biopsy and companion diagnostic (CDx) testing.

Where: Conrad Centennial, Singapore
When: November 13-14, 2024
Who: 100+ precision medicine experts from across the APAC region and wider globe

Download the event agenda here: https://ter.li/3qxsp8
This unique and important forum is uniting experts from Singapore, Australia, China, Japan, Taiwan, the USA and more to create a comprehensive framework for successful drug-companion diagnostic co-development and robust biomarker testing to accelerate patient access to personalized healthcare for improved outcomes in the APAC market.
This conference is FREE* to attend for drug developers and academics, see the website for full terms and conditions here: https://ter.li/ewpxoe

2nd Donor Selection & Cell Source Summit
2024-11-18 - 2024-11-20 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Diego – Mission Valley, 7450 Hazard Center Dr, San Diego, CA, 92108, United States
Join us at the 2nd Donor Selection & Cell Source Summit – an unparalleled event dedicated to revolutionizing donor testing, screening, and cell source selection. This is your chance to be at the forefront of scalable allogeneic manufacturing and streamline both supply chain and process development.
Why Attend?

Dive Deep: Explore the latest global regulatory requirements and donor testing innovations.
Cutting-Edge Insights: Learn about breakthrough genome sequencing data transforming donor selection.
Forge Connections: Network with leading companies like Bristol Myers Squibb, ImmuneBridge, and Deverra Therapeutics.
Exclusive Access: Discover strategies to partner with donation sites and secure access to elite donor pools.

By refining our donor selection processes today, we can revolutionize the future of allogeneic therapies and significantly enhance patient outcomes.
Learn more here.

8th Antifibrotic Drug Development Summit
2024-11-19 - 2024-11-21 | Hilton Boston Back Bay, 40 Dalton St, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
The landmark FDA approval of the first MASH therapeutic, the orphan drug designation for systemic sclerosis trials, and the rapid advancement of IPF treatments through clinical phases have ignited a transformative era in fibrosis research. Now more than ever experts are doubling down on fibrosis.
As the focus on innovative therapies intensifies, there is a pressing need for cutting-edge strategies that can overcome preclinical and clinical challenges has never been more critical. With that, I’m delighted to announce the return of the 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 for its 𝟴𝘁𝗵 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 as the fibrosis community’s premier event, uniting industry experts and key opinion leaders across Pulmonology, Hepatology, Rheumatology, Nephrology, Cardiology, and Gastroenterology.
Gathering decision makers to share cross fibrosis insights on innovative strategies to navigate the shared fibrosis challenges from discovery to novel targets, preclinical models, biomarkers, and early-stage clinical trials. Gain exclusive insights and strategies to apply to your own research accelerating the development of truly transformative, disease-modifying, ‘antifibrotic’ therapeutics.
Whether focusing on 𝗜𝗣𝗙, 𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗛, 𝘀𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝘀𝗰𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗸𝗶𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗮𝗰 𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝘀, 𝗳𝗶𝗯𝗿𝗼𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗕𝗗 or 𝗮𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, this summit is your collective forum to propel innovative and efficacious antifibrotic therapeutics to patients in need.
Join us at the 8th AFDD Summit to be part of the conversation, share your insights, and discover the innovations that are transforming fibrosis treatment.
To know more visit: https://ter.li/01itbv

LEAP HR: Emerging Biopharma
2024-11-19 - 2024-11-20 | The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Mark your calendars for November because LEAP HR: Emerging Biopharma is back! Returning to Boston from November 19-20, this event is designed specifically for CHROs, CPOs, and Heads of HR at the heart of Emerging Biopharma organizations. Over the course of two days, we will unite the most senior leaders from Emerging Biopharma companies across the US for unmissable content and invaluable networking opportunities.
In today’s rapidly evolving biotech landscape, there has never been a more crucial time for HR leaders to come together. With limited resources and funding, the challenges are greater than ever. LEAP HR: Emerging Biopharma provides a platform to address these challenges head-on, offering strategies to enhance HR efficiency and prepare for a future brimming with investment and growth opportunities.
This event is your best opportunity to delve deeply into the pressing issues that senior leaders face daily. Topics will include rethinking organizational efficiencies, adapting to new agile working methodologies, and genuinely engaging and retaining critical biopharma talent. Through a series of insightful sessions, participants will explore how to build high-impact strategies that align closely with business needs and help navigate today’s volatile biotech market.
Unveiling of 30+ case studies showcasing how HR leaders are overcoming industry challenges, gain actionable insights into engaging and developing employees, retaining essential talent, and preparing for future adversities. By sharing these real-world examples, you will leave equipped with the tools you need to foster resilience and innovation within their organizations.
Join us in Boston this November for LEAP HR: Emerging Biopharma and become part of a dynamic community of HR leaders dedicated to shaping the future of the biopharma industry. Don’t miss this chance to network with peers, gain fresh perspectives, and develop strategies that will help your organization thrive in an increasingly competitive market. Be prepared to return to your organization with renewed energy and practical solutions to drive success in the challenging yet promising world of Emerging Biopharma.
Find out more now: https://ter.li/jqplmd

Portfolio Strategy & Decision Making for Biopharma Summit
2024-11-20 - 2024-11-21 | Wyndham Boston Beacon Hill, 5 Blossom St, Boston, MA, 02114, United States
Join us at the inaugural Portfolio Strategy & Decision Making for Biopharma Summit – the must-attend event for pharma and biotech leaders seeking to sharpen their portfolio strategies in today’s dynamic market.
Gain exclusive insights into leveraging advanced data analytics, forecasting tools, and innovative approaches to enhance decision-making. This summit will showcase real-world case studies and best practices from both established big pharma and agile biotech companies, helping you navigate market volatility with confidence.
Network with over 60 industry leaders and engage in discussions focused on boosting cross-functional collaboration and exploring partnership opportunities. Learn how to align stakeholders, mitigate risks, and drive sustainable growth through strategic portfolio management.
In an era of rapid change and unprecedented challenges in the biopharma market, this event is essential for staying ahead. Don’t miss the opportunity to equip yourself with the tools and knowledge to adapt, respond, and implement strategies that ensure portfolio success.
Key Themes Include:

Advanced data analytics for better decision-making
Risk mitigation and portfolio optimization
Cross-functional collaboration and partnerships

Join us to analyze, adapt, and respond to today’s biopharma challenges—position yourself for success!

3rd Liquid Biopsy Surveillance Summit
2024-11-21 - 2024-11-22 | The Westin Boston Seaport District, 425 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Liquid biopsies are revolutionizing clinical trials, emerging as a game-changing diagnostic tool for monitoring molecular residual disease and detecting disease resistance. This breakthrough enables precise patient stratification, ensuring they receive the most effective and safe treatments. The 3rd Liquid Biopsy Surveillance Summit returns as the leading East Coast forum solely dedicated to MRD detection in clinical trials to improve stage response monitoring to get patients earlier access to precision treatments.

Expect to hear critical insights from leading biopharma, oncologists and diagnostic providers to utilise liquid biopsies as surrogate endpoints in clinical trials, guide dosing decisions and enable the development of precise drugs for patients with unmet needs in oncology and beyond.
Join your peers from Biomarker, Translational and Clinical Development teams to more accurately monitor drug response through MRD assessments for improved treatment regimens from early to late stage clinical trials to improve patient outcomes.
This event is free to attend* if you work for a drug developer, researcher, or academic institution.
Download the event guide for full details: https://ter.li/ig2qtr
*View the website for full T&Cs: https://ter.li/h7ri3w

GPCRs-Targeted Drug Discovery Summit Europe
2024-11-26 - 2024-11-28 | Millennium Hotel and Conference Centre Gloucester, 4-18 Harrington Gardens, South Kensington, London, SW7 4LH, United Kingdom
As structural biology tools and screening technologies advance, the GPCR super family continues to be a hot area of drug discovery, with the potential to treat a plethora of diseases. For the first time ever, the GPCRs-Targeted Drug Discovery Summit Europe is coming to London, with the aim of overcoming pharmacology challenges and advancing the next wave of GPCR drug discovery.
This November, leading European biopharma experts and trail-blazing opinion leaders of academia are uniting under one roof at this inaugural Meeting to share data, discuss the latest advances in drug discovery. This Summit will deconvolute signalling bias, reveal novel targets for successful therapeutic interventions and fast-track structurally guided GPCR drug discovery across inflammatory, cardiovascular and metabolic indications and beyond.
Bringing together technical experts from Eli Lilly, AstraZenenca, Roche, ThirtyFiveBio, OMass Therapeutics and more, this Meeting aims to unlock previously undruggable targets, reveal the significance of genetic variants of GPCRs, showcase ground-breaking drug discovery tools and streamline the translation of small molecules and biologics into clinically successful therapies.
Join 70+ Senior Scientists, Heads and Directors of Drug Discovery, Biology, Chemistry and Pharmacology for 3 days of technical and data driven case studies and discussions, enabling you and your team to accelerate novel GPCR-targeted drug discovery.
To know more visit: https://ter.li/os0qc7

2nd Cell Therapy for Autoimmune Disease Summit
2024-12-02 - 2024-12-04 | Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown, 201 N 17th Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
The 2nd Cell Therapy for Autoimmune Disease Summit returns to Philadelphia bigger and better after last year’s explosive debut as the only meeting covering every aspect of bringing cell therapies to the autoimmune space.
This year’s agenda brings you the opportunity to learn the A-Zs of accelerating your candidates to be the first in the market and finally bring the cure for an autoimmune indication. Leading experts including Cartesian Therapeutics, Bristol Myers Squibb, the University of Pennsylvania, ImmPACT Bio and more, will cover their latest clinical updates, next-generation candidates, novel antigen targets, and translational biomarkers to turbocharge the development of cell therapies for autoimmune disease.
This is your chance to connect with top cell therapy pioneers, clinicians, investors, and wavemakers who share a focus on accelerating this approach for autoimmune patients to realize a curative treatment.
Find out more here.

6th Cell Therapy Analytical Development Summit
2024-12-03 - 2024-12-05 | Hilton Boston Logan Airport, One Hotel Dr, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
As the field of cell therapy evolves, integrating the latest technologies and robust analytical methods has never been more crucial. Join us at the 6th Cell Therapy Analytical Development Summit to discover how to enhance your analytical strategies and accelerate product development through IND and clinical trials, leading to more efficient regulatory approval.
Why Attend?

Explore the latest advancements in immunophenotype, cell-based, and molecular assays.
Connect with over 40 industry leaders and experts from companies like Bristol Myers Squibb, Takeda, and Kite Pharma to delve into assay matrices, phase-appropriate development, and specifications.
Participate in discussions on overcoming challenges in product characterization, assay development, and scale-up, sharing innovative technologies and best practices to advance cell therapies.

Join us to elevate the development of safe and effective autologous and allogeneic cell therapies to new heights!
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Personalized Vaccine Summit
2024-12-03 - 2024-12-05 | Hilton Boston Back Bay, 40 Dalton St, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
The Personalized Cancer Vaccine Summit (formerly known as the mRNA Cancer Vaccine Summit) returns to Boston bringing together the top industry players developing individualized approaches across several modalities including mRNA, DNA, peptides, viral, dendritic cell and more to share how they are conquering common challenges, developing novel bioinformatic strategies, and achieving clinical efficacy.
This is the only conference uniting biopharma companies working on different vaccine modalities to develop an immune-responsive personalized cancer vaccine for one goal – cure cancer! Join the likes of BioNTech, CureVac, Imvax, NousCom, with our expert speaker faculty of leaders and industry pioneers, for 3 days of content and 15+ deep dive case studies.
Interested? Find out more here. https://ter.li/lg5a1h

5th Genome Editing Therapeutics Summit
2024-12-03 - 2024-12-05 | Hilton Boston Back Bay, 40 Dalton St, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
Just 11 years after Emmanuelle Charpentier and Jennifer Doudna’s seminal CRISPR discovery, Casgevy marks the first approved gene-editing therapy, a major milestone for the field. This breakthrough signals the beginning of a revolution in treating genetic diseases, with a rapidly growing pipeline of precision genome-editing techniques emerging.

The 5th Genome Editing Therapeutics Summit (formerly the CRISPR 2.0 Sumit) is the leading industry event dedicated to advancing gene-editing technologies in therapy. Attendees can expect data-rich presentations, expert panels, and interactive sessions covering both established and emerging technologies. The summit will explore key topics such as novel nucleases, base and prime editing, multiplex editing, and precision tools enabling small and large genome modifications. Additionally, it will highlight epigenome editing, recombinase and transposon-based technologies, and innovative delivery vehicles.
Over three days, industry and academic leaders will present the latest research on cutting-edge therapies, discussing the safety, precision, and regulatory compliance necessary for successful development. This summit is the only event prioritizing drug development first, with a strong focus on creating robust safety profiles, detecting off-target effects, and facilitating investigational new drug (IND) filings.
Participants will gain actionable insights to improve the precision and safety of their technologies, enhancing their ability to perform targeted edits and streamline the path to the clinic for lead programs.
Join us and be part of the gene-editing revolution shaping the future of therapeutic development!

2nd Covalent Drug Discovery & Development Summit
2024-12-10 - 2024-12-12 | Hilton Boston Logan Airport, One Hotel Dr, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Discover & Develop Selective, Clinically Validated & Novel Covalent Therapeutics to Expand the Targetable Proteome & Non-Cystine Amino Acid Space in Oncology, Immunology & Beyond
The covalency renaissance continues as biopharma race to unlock hard-to-target proteins across oncology, immunology and CNS. Yet, key challenges remain in balancing reactivity and sensitivity, de-risking the ligandability of alternative residues, and tackling PKPD disconnects and efficiency bottlenecks,
Bringing together 100+ covalency experts, the 2nd Covalent Drug Discovery & Development Summit returns as the only dedicated forum to comprehensively cover discovery to translation and clinical development of covalent therapeutics.

Dates: December 10-12, 2024
Location: Hilton Boston Logan Airport, Boston, Massachusetts
Event Program: https://ter.li/bz5jjg

Dive into extensive technical content spanning target selectivity, hit screening, lead optimization and covalent warhead design, network with over 100 heads, directors and VPs of Proteomics, Medicinal Chemistry, Chemical Biology, Discovery Biology and Pharmacology, and hear from the brightest minds of academia as they share their latest findings.
Download the program here: https://ter.li/bz5jjg
Register your place here (and take advantage of group discounts of up to 20% when registering your team of two or more!): https://ter.li/8257lj

4th Rare & Genetic Kidney Disease Drug Development Summit
2024-12-10 - 2024-12-12 | Revere Hotel Boston Common, 200 Stuart Street, Boston, 02116, United States
With recent accelerated approval wins, positive clinical trial readouts, progression through clinical pipelines and exciting mergers and acquisitions, it has certainly been an industry-defining year for the rare and genetic renal space.
In the context of rapid progress and a mounting desire to propel game-changing novel therapies that will add to the arsenal of therapeutic options for patients, the 4th Rare & Genetic Kidney Disease Drug Development Summit returns to Boston. This unique event for the industry, academic KOL, and patient advocacy nephrology community provides an unrivalled opportunity to discuss acceleration of clinical advancements in orphan kidney disease populations.
Join Mironid, AstraZeneca, Novartis, Maza Therapeutics, Harvard Medical School, and more as you dive into critical topics investigating IgAN, FSGS, PKD, Alport Syndrome and more therapeutic areas to foster partnerships and accelerate game-changing therapies into the clinic and to rare renal diseases patients in need.
View the full event program here: https://ter.li/ncjxqh

7th RNA-Targeted Drug Discovery & Development Summit
2024-12-10 - 2024-12-12 | Hilton Boston Back Bay, 40 Dalton St, Boston, MA, 02115, United States
With Remix Therapeutics joining forces with Roche and Daiichi Sankyo partnering with Depixus, there have been many valuable collaborations entering the RNA-targeting field, accelerating efficacious and selective small molecules targeting RNA directly, RNA-binding proteins, and RNA/protein complexes.
Hence, as the go-to meeting for the RNA-targeting small molecule community, the 7th Annual RNA-Targeted Drug Discovery & Development Summit returns to Boston this December. Increase your knowledge of RNA tertiary structures, delve into innovative preclinical modeling strategies, and identify optimal chemical features for advancing specific, efficacious, and safe small molecules.
Curated in collaboration with large pharma, innovative biotech, and leading academics, the 7th RNA-Targeted Drug Discovery & Development Summit returns with 3 jam-packed days and unrivaled networking opportunities with the key stakeholders to accelerate the discovery of disease-relevant RNA, optimize small molecule design, and uncover novel targets on proteins, enzymes, and RNA/protein complexes to increase the landscape of treatable diseases.
Unite with 100+ RNA Science, Medicinal Chemistry, Structural Biology & Biophysics experts from the likes of AstraZeneca, Sanofi, Novartis, PTC Therapeutics, ReviR Therapeutics, Rgenta Therapeutics, Accent Therapeutics, and more at the most comprehensive and definitive event for the community, the 7th RNA-Targeted Drug Discovery & Development Summit, to accomplish faster and smoother translation of RNA-targeted therapies towards the clinic.
To know more visit: www.rna-drugdiscovery.com

8th Complement-Based Drug Development Summit
2024-12-10 - 2024-12-12 | Hilton Boston Logan Airport, One Hotel Dr, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
With the community hailing the latest FDA-approved therapeutic with Novartis’ inhibitor of the alternative complement for PNH, which inhibitor will be the next to harness the complement system for the development of groundbreaking therapies?
With assets in nephrology, ophthalmology, neurodegeneration, and inflammation all progressing through to the clinic, the immunology landscape is preparing to be shaken up with companies making huge strides to achieve and improve the efficacy of complement-targeted therapies.
Join 100+ industry leaders, scientists, and clinicians at the premier, end-to-end, 8th Complement-Based Drug Development Summit to shape the future of complementtargeted therapies. Across 3 days of content, you can expect discussions spanning:

Strategic targeting and preclinical breakthroughs for the next-generation of complement inhibitors and comprehensive insights into the complexities of the complement pathways and selection of inhibition targets
Navigating complement clinical trials and exploring indication expansion strategy for complement inhibitors beyond their initial disease indication
Exploring the potential for combination therapies to overcome compensatory mechanisms and ensure patient comfort
Moving from targeting rare disease with complement inhibitors to larger patient populations
Navigating efficacy and safety of complement inhibitors to bring safer and more tolerable therapies to patients faster

Key benefits of attending:

Delve into the pathophysiology of different complement pathways for the specific targeting of acute and chronic inflammatory diseases with Apterion Therapeutics, Annexon Bio,and Sanofi to determine the most effective pathway when developing complement inhibitors
Explore the potential for combination therapies with existing complement therapies and other modalities with CSL Behring for a more precise approach to hit inflammation and autoimmune diseases harder beyond complete immunosuppressive approaches.
Discuss the move from targeting rare diseases with complement inhibitors to more common diseases with IgM Biosciences, Grid Therapeutics,and Astellas, to target larger patient populations
Evaluate the value proposition of targeting complement proteins with advanced therapeutics such as RNAi and gene therapies to determine the optimal mode of action and make complement inhibitors more targeted with Beacon Therapeutics and Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals
8 Brand New Data readouts focusing on the translational and clinical stages of complement inhibitor development to help you stay up to date as this field makes strides towards regulatory approval

4th ADC Target Selection Summit
2024-12-10 - 2024-12-12 | DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, San Diego Downtown, 1646 Front Street, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
The 4th ADC Target Selection Summit returns to outline approaches to identify and validate novel targets that can be clinically and commercially successful and discuss rationale behind selecting a target to support with the development of future first-in-class ADCs.
With sessions led by Almac Discovery, AstraZeneca, Bolt Biotherapeutics, and many other industry leaders, leave this meeting equipped to perform a strategic evaluation of when and how to approach developing an ADC against a novel target. Enhance this knowledge with exclusive insight from brand-new biotechs, Epifold and GO Therapeutics striving to leave their mark on the ADC field by sharing their innovative strategy which has reaped success in novel ADC targeting.
Don’t miss this opportunity to join an audience of 80+ highly focused biologists, discovery researchers, computational biologists and bioinformaticians, as well as senior C-level and Alliance Management experts. End your 2024 ADC conference calendar with the perfect balance of scientific and strategic level conversations and gain the know-how to invigorate your target selection strategy and propel more ADCs to first-in-class therapeutics.
View all the industry strategies, innovation sessions and networking opportunities in the FREE event guide here: https://ter.li/un31n9

The 4th Applied Biocatalysis & Enzyme Engineering Summit
2024-12-10 - 2024-12-12 | Wyndham Philadelphia Historic District, 400 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Join industry leaders like Eli Lilly, Merck, Novo Nordisk and Pfizer at the 4th Applied Biocatalysis & Enzyme Engineering Summit (December 10-12, 2024 – Philadelphia, PA). This is your perfect moment to network with enzyme discovery, engineering, biocatalysis, and process chemistry professionals from both industry and academia.
Capitalize on Enzyme Evolution through HTP Screening, Advanced Engineering & Deploy Maturing Biocatalysis Techniques in Small Molecules & Complex Modalities.
Now with a sharper focus on enzyme engineering and expanded coverage of biocatalysis-derived oligonucleotides, peptides and other large biologics. Plus, dive into brand-new biopharma case studies designed to boost enzyme efficiency and therapeutic yields.
Why Attend?
– Revolutionize Biologics Development: Discover cutting-edge oligonucleotide production case studies that are setting new standards in biologics
– Streamline Enzyme Discovery: Learn how to prioritize and engineer enzymes from early-stage proof of concept to accelerate your pipeline
– Fast-Track Decision Making: Master modern prediction methods and sophisticated high-throughput techniques to refine enzyme selection
– Optimize Small Molecule Biocatalysis: Gain insights from pharma-led projects focused on enhancing activity, yields and green chemistry
What to Expect?
– Exclusive interactive discussions exploring ML-informed enzyme design techniques
– Poster session opportunity to showcase your current work and gain feedback from 60+ senior peers
– 20+ industry speakers to inspire you and help you take advantage of biocatalysis in its prime
– Pharma and academia-led workshops to perfect enzyme decision-making and late process optimization
Let’s innovate and elevate drug development pipelines together through the power of green biocatalysis.
To know more visit: https://ter.li/t9gd14
