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10th Tumor Models Summit San Francisco
2026-01-28 - 2026-01-29 | Hyatt Centric Fisherman’s Wharf, 555 North Point St, San Francisco, 94133, United States
Join the West Coast’s premier pharma and biotech gathering, the 10th Tumor Models Summit San Francisco, where innovation meets opportunity in tumor modeling.
As the FDA phases out animal testing requirements and NIH redirects funding away from animal-only studies, the oncology landscape is transforming. Exciting modalities like ADCs, bispecifics, T-cell engagers demand smarter, more predictive models. CRISPR and AI are accelerating patient-derived model development at unprecedented speed.
This meeting unites industry leaders with cutting-edge vendors to navigate this pivotal shift. Network with pioneers shaping the future of optimizing model selection strategy, discover breakthrough technologies, and position your pipeline ahead of the curve. The industry is evolving; the time is now to be part of the conversation.
Download the full event guide to find out more: https://ter.li/phkowi

14th Alzheimer's & Parkinson's Drug Development Summit
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-05 | Hyatt Regency Boston Harbor, 101 Harborside Drive, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s pipelines are rapidly expanding beyond amyloid and into next-generation mechanisms such as α-synuclein, neuroinflammation, and metabolic targets. Against the backdrop of a globally surging patient population, the urgency for more effective, disease-modifying interventions has never been greater.
In its 14th year, the Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s Drug Development Summit is committed to spotlighting the latest trailblazing innovation, from novel interventions for disease modification, encompassing protein aggregation, neuroinflammation, metabolic pathways, neurotrophic factors and more to the groundbreaking progress in p-tau217 and fluid-based biomarkers.
The 2026 program is built to explore disease progression, modification and prodromal intervention, so the next generation of therapeutics can prevent as well provide a meaningful impact to neurodegenerative patients in need.
What can you expect?

2 deep dive workshops into in vivo and in vitro modelling advancements
Seminar day on fluid-based biomarker innovation
30+ expert speakers including industry leaders, academic KOLs and patient voices
Multiple tracks of content spanning discovery, preclinical, clinical and regulatory
10+ hours dedicated networking time over 3 days

Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with leading drug developers and discover next-generation therapeutics redefining neurodegenerative treatment.
Find out more here – https://ter.li/ybtrdq

10th Liquid Biopsy for Precision Oncology Summit
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-05 | San Diego Marriot La Jolla, 4240 La Jolla Village Dr, La Jolla, CA, 92037, United States
The past decade has transformed liquid biopsy, which was previously just an exciting concept, into a routine, commercially viable technology that is saving patients’ lives and transforming clinical trials.
Uniting the field in San Diego February 3-5, 2026 for 3 days of data- and strategy-driven presentations and networking sessions, the 10th Liquid Biopsy for Precision Oncology Summit returns to deliver unparalleled insights, data, technology updates, and strategies spanning the entire drug development pipeline – from preclinical discovery, through clinical translation, to regulatory approval, reimbursement, and commercial adoption.
If you are working in precision oncology, or need enhanced insights into your patient population, optimized diagnostic and prognostic tools, or earlier detection of disease, this meeting should be considered a staple entry in your conference calendar. Across ctDNA, MRD, multi-omic biomarkers, and novel analytes, you will see how pharma are strategically integrating liquid biopsies into therapeutic pipelines, how diagnostic companies are designing more sensitive assays, and how the field is overcoming barriers to widespread clinical adoption.

See the full event guide here: https://ter.li/nwkakw
With free* tickets available for biopharma, visit the website to register: https://ter.li/2ewl2u

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2nd Proteomics-Based Drug Discovery Summit
2026-02-03 - 2026-02-05 | Revere Hotel Boston Common, 200 Stuart Street, Boston, 02116, United States
With Novartis committing $750M to ProFound Therapeutics to discover new cardiovascular candidates, and Illumina acquiring SomaLogic for $425 to expand its proteomic capabilities just this year alone, the increasing recognition of proteomics as a transformative force in drug discovery is unquestionable.
Returning to Boston for its second year, the Proteomics-Based Drug Discovery Summit is the premier industry event dedicated to harnessing the full power of proteomics across drug discovery pipelines. Designed for scientific innovators like you, explore how next-generation proteomic platforms are accelerating understanding of pathology, unveiling novel drug targets, and transforming hit-to-lead development.
With a special focus on optimizing proteomics instruments to balance throughput and sensitivity, automating sample processing, unveiling hidden disease mechanisms with PTM analysis, and defining gold-standard analysis methodologies; this forum is ideal for proteomics leaders aiming to expand the druggable proteome and achieve therapeutic options for diseases with unmet need.
As proteomics continues to evolve, make headlines, and revolutionize therapeutic development, unite with 70+ Directors, Vice Presidents and Experts in Proteomics, Chemical Biology, Mass Spectrometry and Bioinformatics to achieve protein level insights to advance your own discovery pipeline.
To know more visit: https://ter.li/t6xjio

16th World ADC London
2026-02-23 - 2026-02-26 | ExCeL London, Royal Victoria Dock, 1 Western Gateway, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The Longest Standing & Pre-Eminent European ADC Forum
16th World ADC London | 800+ Industry Attendees | 240+ Companies | 110+ Global Speakers
With traditional ADCs now fulfilling their potential to reshape oncology care, the bioconjugate community is doubling down on differentiation to ensure the next generation delivers meaningful patient impact.
Returning as the longest-standing and definitive ADC forum in Europe, 16th World ADC London 2026 is the must-attend event for anyone working in or looking to learn about bioconjugates. Leverage cutting-edge R&D, strategic insights, and unparalleled networking to advance ADC innovation and maximise therapeutic potential.
Agenda Highlights:
The 2026 programme features 5 end-to-end content streams covering discovery, preclinical translation, clinical lessons, process & analytical development, and manufacturing & supply chain. Sessions are infused with trailblazing approaches to overcome patient resistance and accelerate ADCs into earlier-line oncology treatments. Topics include:

Novel cytotoxic and non-cytotoxic payloads
Dual payload ADCs
Bispecific and biparatopic ADCs
Non-antibody and fragment conjugates

Global Speaker Faculty:
Hear from 110+ experts across Europe, North America, and Asia sharing actionable insights to advance your pipeline, including:

Elaine Hurt, Executive Director & Head, Tumour Targeted Delivery Bioscience, Oncology R&D, AstraZeneca
Guillaume Bergthold, Executive Director, Clinical Development, Daiichi Sankyo
Alan Russell, VP Research & Head, R&D Technology & Innovation, Amgen
Andras Strassz, Chief Medical Officer, Heidelberg Pharma
Marija Vrljic, VP, Antibody Technologies, ALX Oncology (New Company)
Jonathan Davis, Director, ADC Discovery, Helix Biopharma (New Company)
Zhenwei Miao, Founder & Chairman, Adcoris Biopharma (New Company)

Who Will Attend:
Join 800+ senior ADC decision-makers from biopharma, clinical research, service providers, investors, and regulators, uniting to shape the future of ADC development.
Explore the full agenda for a complete breakdown of all sessions, speakers, and networking opportunities.

SmartLab Exchange Europe
2026-02-23 - 2026-02-24 | Leonardo Royal Hotel Amsterdam, Netherlands
Across pharma, biotech, chemicals, FMCG, and beyond, laboratory leaders are facing the same challenge: how to turn the vision of a smart, digital lab into reality. From harmonising data and making it AI-ready to unlocking the true value of automation, the journey from concept to execution is complex – but critical.
SmartLab Exchange Europe 2026 is where innovation meets implementation. This exclusive, invitation-only event brings together senior laboratory, R&D, and digital transformation leaders to focus on practical strategies that make digitalisation work in practice. Over two days in Amsterdam, you’ll explore how to overcome data silos, scale automation, and drive adoption – from the bench to the boardroom.
Through curated roundtables, one-to-one meetings, and real-world case studies, you’ll gain actionable insights on:

How to efficiently sort your lab data so that it becomes ‘FAIR’
Practical steps to make sure data is AI-ready
Case studies from those already implementing AI and Automation to prove the value that can be unlocked
How to overcome resistance and drive change across teams and systems

Who Should Attend?
Senior professionals in R&D, QA/QC, IT, and digital transformation roles from pharma, biotech, chemicals, FMCG, and food & beverage organisations.
Learn More:
View the event guide to explore the full agenda, speaker lineup, and venue details to see why the SmartLab Exchange Europe is the must-attend event for laboratory leaders.
Spaces are strictly limited. Secure your invitation today and join us in Amsterdam for two days of strategic collaboration and innovation.

Measuring Impact in Medical Affairs Summit
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-26 | Revere Hotel Boston Common, 200 Stuart Street, Boston, 02116, United States
The Measuring Impact in Medical Affairs Summit is uniting Medical Affairs leaders from across pharma and biotech to define, benchmark, and standardize meaningful KPIs that capture the true value of Medical Affairs activities.
As Medical Affairs cements its role as the strategic bridge between R&D and commercialization, the pressure to quantify and communicate impact has never been greater. In an era of tighter budgets, digital transformation, and AI-driven analytics, teams must move beyond activity tracking to demonstrate measurable outcomes that drive scientific, stakeholder, and commercial success.
This year, join 50+ experts from Boehringer Ingelheim, Abbvie, Alexion, Travere, Regeneron, and more to explore how leading teams are designing metrics that reflect quality over quantity, leveraging AI to enhance insight generation, and co-creating the next generation of KPIs defining Medical Affairs excellence. Don’t miss the only meeting dedicated to transforming Medical Affairs from an activity-based to an impact-driven function.
Find out more: https://ter.li/ymwe2l

3rd IMPACCT Real World Evidence Summit Europe
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-26 | Radisson Blu Hotel, Rusland 17, Amsterdam, 1012 CK, Netherlands
As regulators and payers increasingly elevate the importance of RWE in submission and reimbursement requirements, the upcoming EHDS regulation marks a landmark move towards data sharing, and increasingly robust AI transforms big data analysis, it has never been more critical to harness RWE to uncover unmet needs, demonstrate treatment value beyond the clinical trial setting, and influence decision-making across regulators, payers, providers, and patients.
The 3rd IMPACCT Real World Evidence Summit Europe is the only industry meeting dedicated to uniting experts in RWE, Evidence Generation, and Medical Affairs to consolidate, innovate and apply RWE across the drug development lifecycle, from external control arms to reimbursement.
With a tight focus on leveraging AI for big data analysis, accessing standardised and high-quality datasets, and creating a robust integrated evidence strategy, join 60+ industry pioneers from AstraZeneca, Pfizer, Novartis, Boehringer Ingelheim and more to collaboratively establish best practice and bridge the evidence gap between clinical research and practice.
To learn more and download the agenda, please click here.

LEAP HR: Life Sciences Europe 2026
2026-02-24 - 2026-02-26 | Novotel London West, 1 Shortlands, Hammersmith, London, W6 8DR, United Kingdom
Now in its 8th year, LEAP HR: Life Sciences Europe is where the industry’s most ambitious HR leaders come together to find new solutions to their most pressing people challenges that they can immediately deploy to demonstrate meaningful business impact. Uncover the boldest strategies for driving talent agility, embedding AI and analytics, and building future-ready workforces – proven to cut costs, boost engagement, and accelerate growth.
This is the only forum dedicated to the unique and specific HR, L&D, and TA opportunities and challenges faced by life science organisations of all sizes across Europe. Join us next February to collaborate with like-minded HR leaders and uncover how to attract, develop, and retain top talent in a rapidly changing landscape.
Over three jam-packed days, gain actionable takeaways with proven ROI through case studies, structured networking, dedicated panels, roundtable discussions, and speed learning sessions. Topics range from employment engagement in uncertain marketers to AI-driven HR innovation, creative compensation design, and more.
You’ll connect with peers who are reimagining HR’s role as driver of strategic value and organizational impact, sharing real-world case studies, practical solutions, with the ROI behind every leap.
To learn more and download the agenda, please click here.

Targeted Therapies Partnering & Licensing Summit Asia
2026-02-26 - 2026-02-27 | The Westin Tokyo, 1-4-1 Mita Meguro-ku, Tokyo, Tokyo 153-8580, Japan
Accelerate Licensing & Co-Development in Asia: Providing Pharma De-Risked Assets to Fuel Pipelines Faster, & Biotech Access to International Partnerships & Capital
With fast, cost-effective clinical infrastructure, generous government incentives, and simplified regulatory pathways, Asia’s biotech ecosystem has emerged as a global launchpad for innovation. Western pharma and biotech companies are increasingly turning to de-risked assets from Asia to supercharge their clinical pipelines and gain a competitive edge.
For NewCo, private and public biotech or small pharma, this accessible forum offers:

High seniority and quality of attendees across pharma and other biotech
Targeted focus, purpose-built format, and One-on-One Partnering™ portal allowing you to make meaningful connections easier and more efficient
Informative presentations and discussions nuanced to considerations for deal-making across targeted therapies

VIEW THE FULL EVENT GUIDE
Secure your place here or get in touch with the team – info@hansonwade.com

7th Annual AI in Drug Discovery Conference
2026-03-09 - 2026-03-10 | Hilton London Kensington, 179-199 Holland Park Ave, London, W11 4UL, United Kingdom
The 7th Annual AI in Drug Discovery Conference, hosted by SAE Media Group, takes place
9-10 March 2026 at Hilton London Kensington. This event explores how AI, machine learning, and automation are transforming drug discovery – from generative design and molecular modelling to clinical trial optimisation.
Attendees will hear from Big Pharma and Biotech senior leaders including Novartis, GSK, AstraZeneca, Sanofi, and more, with sessions covering LLMs, autonomous agents, and MLOps. With sponsors like Schrödinger, the conference delivers cutting-edge insights, high-level networking, and practical strategies to accelerate innovation.
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5th Annual Novel Conjugates Summit
2026-03-17 - 2026-03-19 | Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
Novel conjugates have become one of the most competitive and rapidly evolving areas in the precision oncology landscape. Companies are looking beyond traditional ADCs towards novel mechanism of action payloads and differentiated targeting formats for overcoming drug resistance, improved therapeutic windows and to make an impact in cancers which don’t respond to traditional ADCs, as well as the exploration of non-oncology indications.
The 5th Novel Conjugates Summit is the industry’s only dedicated meeting for an insider view into which novel approaches are currently being explored, what benefit each approach has and the directions the space is heading.
Attendees gain valuable competitive insight into emerging technologies, early data, and the rationale behind each approach, from established pharma leaders to the newest biotech entrants. Whether your goal is to benchmark your pipeline, explore partnership opportunities, or stay ahead of fast-moving design trends, this summit offers a front-row seat to the next wave of conjugate innovation.
View the program: https://ter.li/m5sjll

11th Innate Killer Summit
2026-03-23 - 2026-03-25 | The Westin San Diego Bayview, 400 W Broadway, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
The 11th Innate Killer Summit stands at the forefront of innovation in innate immunity, offering an unparalleled platform for exploring the next generation of NK cell-based therapies and innate immune strategies. As the biopharma industry accelerates its focus on immuno-oncology and cell therapy, this is the only summit that brings together leading experts and decision-makers to address the scientific, clinical, and commercial challenges shaping the dynamic NK field.
This year’s faculty includes trailblazers from companies driving NK cell innovation, such as Artiva Biotherapeutics, Alloplex Biotherapeutics, Glycostem, Indapta Therapeutics, ImmuneBridge, and Senti Bio, alongside academic leaders from institutions like the University of Pennsylvania and MD Anderson Cancer Center. Their insights will illuminate breakthroughs in NK cell engineering, combination strategies, and scalable manufacturing solutions that are crucial for advancing these therapies from the bench to the bedside.
Attendees will gain exclusive access to discussions on optimizing NK cell persistence, enhancing cytotoxicity, and overcoming tumor microenvironment challenges. The program also delves into clinical trial progress, regulatory pathways, and investment trends, providing a comprehensive view of how NK cell platforms are transforming cancer treatment and unlocking new therapeutic frontiers.
The summit provides a unique opportunity to capture the latest scientific developments, strategic partnerships, and commercialization strategies that are redefining the immunotherapy landscape. Expect candid conversations with industry leaders, data-driven insights, and forward-looking perspectives on how innate immunity is shaping the future of oncology.
To know more visit: https://ter.li/5fn4q8

Immune Resetting: B-Cell Mediated & Beyond
2026-03-24 - 2026-03-26 | AKA Back Bay, Boston, MA
Immune Resetting: B-Cell Mediated & Beyond Summit is redefining the conversation around immune modulation and therapeutic innovation. As the global biopharma industry accelerates its focus on autoimmune and inflammatory diseases, this summit provides an exclusive platform for uncovering the next wave of breakthroughs in B-cell biology and beyond.
The event brings together leading immunologists, clinical researchers, and pharma executives to explore how precision targeting of B-cell pathways is transforming treatment paradigms. From novel mechanisms of immune resetting to advanced biologics and cell-based strategies, attendees will gain unparalleled insights into the science driving durable responses and improved patient outcomes.
Connect with experts from Cabaletta Bio, GentiBio, Kite Pharma, FAU, Cullian Therapeutics, Kali Therapeutics, University of Pittsburgh, Bristol Myers Squibb, Oblenio Bio, and more.
Beyond the science, the summit addresses critical challenges in translating these innovations into the clinic, covering biomarker development, regulatory considerations, and scalable manufacturing solutions. With autoimmune disorders and chronic inflammation representing multi-billion-dollar markets, the discussions will highlight how emerging therapies can meet unmet needs and unlock new commercial opportunities.
Expect deep dives into cutting-edge research, candid conversations on investment trends, and strategic perspectives from industry leaders shaping the next generation of immune-modulating therapies.
Join the summit to discover how immune resetting is not just a scientific milestone but a transformative force in global healthcare, positioning biopharma at the forefront of innovation and patient-centric solutions.
See what the current attendees are looking forward to:
“I look forward to hearing and seeing the latest developments in immune resetting and meeting with a diverse group of researchers in this field. I am also excited to present Hinge’s GEM-DIMER molecule, HB2198, for depletion of CD19/CD20 expressing B cells.”
Senior Director – Preclinical Development, Hinge Bio
“I am interested to share our observations for B-cell depletion and reconstitution in Rese-cel treated individuals and hear what others have seen in their trials.”
Principal Scientist, Cabaletta Bio

9th Gene Therapy Development Summit
2026-03-24 - 2026-03-26 | Revere Hotel Boston Common, 200 Stuart Street, Boston, 02116, United States
Gene therapy is entering a defining new chapter. After a period of challenge and recalibration, the field is regaining momentum, driven by resilient teams who remain committed to transforming patients’ lives. With renewed confidence, fresh investment, and major acquisitions signalling a return to growth, the industry is refocusing on overcoming the critical barriers of safety, efficacy, scalability, and commercial viability.
The 9th Gene Therapy Development Summit returns to Boston as the premier meeting point for the global gene therapy community. Bringing together 70+ senior leaders, academic and technical experts from organisations including Bayer, Astellas Pharmaceuticals, REGENXBIO, AskBio, Ocugen, CureDuchenne Ventures and more, this industry-led forum provides an unrivalled opportunity to share insights, restore confidence, and chart a sustainable path forward for gene therapy development.
Designed to span the full end-to-end development pipeline, the summit connects professionals across pre-clinical development, manufacturing, analytical development, clinical operations, and regulatory affairs. Across 3 days of cutting-edge strategic and technical sessions, attendees will gain practical learnings on next-generation delivery technologies, gene editing, assay development, and scalable manufacturing strategies, all with a focus on optimising clinical impact and improving risk–benefit profiles.
Networking sits at the heart of the summit experience. With 10+ dedicated networking breaks, a CEO & Investor Panel, and carefully curated opportunities to meet peers, partners, and decision-makers, the event is built to foster meaningful, long-term industry connections. Whether you are looking to exchange technical insights, explore collaboration opportunities, or build strategic partnerships, this is the place to connect with the people shaping the future of gene therapy.
Featuring 70+ world-leading speakers, including C-level executives, scientific innovators, and regulatory leaders, the summit offers a truly comprehensive and collaborative environment for learning, discussion, and deal-making. From early-stage development through to clinical and commercial success, this is your definitive forum to stay ahead in an evolving gene therapy landscape.
To learn more about the event, visit our website here: https://ter.li/b0hfxq

5th LNP Formulation & Process Development Summit
2026-04-06 - 2026-04-08 | The Westin Boston Seaport District, 425 Summer Street, Boston, MA, 02210, United States
Returning to Boston in April 2026, the 5th LNP Formulation & Process Development Summit is the only industry-led meeting covering end-to-end LNP development. This Summit will be providing the latest scientific content to advance your LNP development for a variety of payloads and therapeutic applications, from mRNA vaccines to next-generation cell and gene therapies.
The 2026 program will dive into 3 parallel tracks, including: Analytical Development & Characterization, Formulation & Delivery and Process Development & Manufacturing. This is your opportunity to divide and conquer, where you can send different members across your team amongst 250+ LNP innovators, to ensure you gain a comprehensive understanding of the entire LNP development pipeline. From early formulation through to commercial-scale production, you can return to your company equipped with the insights needed to accelerate your LNP-mediated medicines.
Learn more in the official event guide here: https://ter.li/y6ipkw
Curated in collaboration with our Scientific Advisory Board, Annette Bak (AstraZeneca), Luis Brito (Beam Therapeutics), and Ching Kim Tye (Sanofi), this premier forum is designed to deliver LNP-specific networking and knowledge sharing. Our unmissable agenda highlights include:

Attracting Investment & Acquisition Opportunities with Capstan Therapeutics, GV and Chiesi Global Rare Diseases
Achieving Extrahepatic Targeting with LNPs with Alnylam, Servier and Novartis
LNPs for Cell & Gene Therapy Delivery with Yoltech Therapeutics, Innorna and Corner Therapeutics
Interactive LNP-Focused Workshop Day with Novo Nordisk, GSK and Editas Medicines
Gain a Refresher on LNP Core Principles with Land Therapeutics, Beam Therapeutics and Arbor Biotechnology
Formulating Thermostable LNPs with Eli Lilly & Co and AstraZeneca

Keen to find out more? Access our event overview on the LNP website here: https://ter.li/y6ipkw

3rd Annual GLP-1 Based Therapeutics Summit
2026-04-14 - 2026-04-16 | Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
Welcome to the 3rd GLP-1 Based Therapeutics Summit – the essential industry forum dedicated to solving the critical challenges of GLP-1 combinations, mastering tolerability, drug delivery, and seizing the multi-billion dollar opportunity in non-obesity indications.
Driven by unprecedented clinical success, this revolutionary drug class has created multi-billion dollar franchises, but the market is now reaching a critical juncture where differentiation is everything. The pressure is on to move beyond monotherapy and unlock new levels of efficacy in areas like neuroscience and cardiorenal protection, promising unparalleled potential to conquer widespread chronic diseases.
The 3rd GLP-1 Based Therapeutics Summit stands as the global forum for experts dedicated to accelerating this vital progress. This year, we’re diving deep into the game-changing potential of multi-agonist combinations, next-generation tolerability, and strategic commercial planning.
Hear from the titans of the pharmaceutical industry, including Eli Lilly, AstraZeneca, Merck, and Takeda, as well as innovative biotechs and financial institutions who will share their groundbreaking research and strategies for developing best-in-class treatments that transform patient lives.
View the full event guide: https://ter.li/p453jn

SmartLab Exchange USA
2026-04-20 - 2026-04-21 | The Logan Philadelphia, One Logan Square, Philadelphia, PA, 19103, United States
The SmartLab Exchange USA is an exclusive, invitation-only event designed for senior laboratory, R&D, and digital transformation leaders across pharma, biotech, chemicals, FMCG, and food & beverage. This two-day forum brings together more than 60 decision-makers to tackle one of the industry’s most pressing challenges: how to make lab digitalization work in practice.
Every lab is on a different point in its digital journey – whether upgrading legacy systems, implementing robotics, or leveraging generative AI to streamline workflows. But the obstacles are universal: harmonizing data, scaling automation, and driving adoption across teams. The SmartLab Exchange USA focuses on practical strategies to overcome these hurdles and accelerate transformation.
What to Expect:

Interactive Roundtables: Collaborate with peers to solve common challenges.
One-to-One Meetings: Connect with curated solution providers offering tailored answers to your priorities.
Case Studies & Keynotes: Learn from industry leaders who have successfully implemented digitalization and automation.

Unlike traditional conferences, the SmartLab Exchange USA offers a highly personalized experience – no crowded exhibition halls, just focused discussions and strategic networking. This is your opportunity to benchmark your approach, discover innovative solutions, and build partnerships that will shape the future of your lab.
Who Should Attend:
Senior professionals in R&D, QA/QC, IT, and digital transformation roles who are responsible for driving innovation and operational excellence.
Spaces are strictly limited. Secure your invitation today and join us in Philadelphia for two days of strategic collaboration and innovation.

PFS & Injectable Drug Devices East Coast
2026-04-27 - 2026-04-29 | Sheraton Boston Hotel, 39 Dalton Street, Boston, MA, 02199, United States
As part of SAE’s leading PFS Series, the 2026 conference will once again bring together top experts, industry leaders, and innovators for a three-days of key insights and networking. The conference will feature a comprehensive pre-conference focus day dedicated to advancements in device design, followed by a dynamic two-day main conference featuring keynote plenaries, interactive panel discussions, and specialized topic streams covering the most pressing industry challenges and breakthrough solutions.
For more information, click here.

5th ADC Analytical Development Summit
2026-04-28 - 2026-04-30 | Hotel Commonwealth, 500 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA, 02215, United States
The 5th ADC Analytical Development Summit is the industry’s only dedicated technical forum focused exclusively on solving the analytical challenges unique to antibody–drug conjugate (ADC) development. Designed for analytical, bioanalytical, and CMC leaders, the summit brings together senior experts from across pharma and biotech to advance analytical rigor, deepen product understanding, and enable regulatory-ready ADC submissions as modalities grow increasingly complex.
Why Attend

Across three content-packed days, attendees will gain practical insights to:
Optimize physicochemical, potency, and impurity analytical methods
Decode ADC heterogeneity and move beyond average DAR measurements
Develop biologically relevant bioassays for next-generation ADCs
Navigate evolving regulatory expectations and strengthen CMC strategies
Streamline analytical method transfer to QC and CDMOs

With actionable case studies and real-world lessons, you’ll stay ahead as bispecifics, dual payloads, and novel conjugate formats progress through development pipelines.
Program Highlights

22+ expert speakers from leading biopharma and biotech companies
3 in-depth workshops on advanced ADC analytical strategies
4+ panel discussions addressing current technical challenges
12+ hours of structured networking with 80+ senior analytical scientists

Featured Speakers Include
Francis Poulin (Takeda), Melvin Flores (Sutro Biopharma), John Valliere-Douglas (Pfizer), Adrienne Wildt (AbbVie), Susan Clardy (Pyxis Oncology), and Stacey Cummins-Bitz (Eli Lilly), alongside experts from AstraZeneca, Merck, BMS, Johnson & Johnson, and more.
Download the full Event Guide to explore the complete agenda, workshops, and speaker faculty: https://ter.li/opm2ur

3rd Peptide-Based Therapeutics Summit 2026
2026-04-28 - 2026-04-30 | Hilton Boston Logan Airport, One Hotel Dr, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Peptide therapies are rapidly becoming a disruptive modality, led by Merck’s oral PCSK9 inhibitor and Johnson & Johnson’s IL23R, with the hope to develop best-in-class drugs with improved chemistry, formulation and clinical efficacy.
To shine a light on the progress of this field, the highly anticipated 3rd Peptide-Based Therapeutics Summit returns to Boston as the industry’s only dedicated platform to turbocharge the next generation of peptide discoveries through development and towards life-saving treatments.
Gathering industry leaders including Parabilis Medicines, Circle Pharma, Abbvie, Merck, Chugai Pharmaceuticals and many more, this is your premium forum to explore:

Novel computational tools
Optimize analytical assays
Formulating cell-specific delivery methods
DMPK translatability towards clinical success of peptide therapies

With the likes of Alnylam, Pfizer, MIT, Rapafusyn Pharma, a stealth start-up and more already booked on to join, be part of 100+ stakeholders from CEOs to Scientists in disciplines ranging from peptide drug discovery R&D, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology and formulation to accelerate this goldilocks modality from concept to commercialization.
For more information, click here.

2nd Neuroscience Innovation Partnering & Licensing Summit
2026-04-28 - 2026-04-29 | Revere Hotel Boston Common, 200 Stuart Street, Boston, 02116, United States
Returning for its second year and building on the momentum of an inaugural edition that drew 100+ senior attendees, the 2nd Neuroscience Innovation Partnering & Licensing Summit is engineered to facilitate multiple high-impact, in-person meetings without the distractions of a broader, less-focused setting. Deliberately timed as an exclusive touchpoint for neuroscience business leaders to reconnect between JPM and BIO through a dedicated one-to-one partnering system, bespoke matchmaking, and 100% alignment in research interests. Those attending will receive a significant competitive advantage by hearing insights on aligning data packages with expectations and by nurturing relationships with key contacts in a more exclusive setting.
Who Attends This Differentiated Business Development Initiative?
Global Pharma: Heads of Business Development, Search & Evaluation, and Asset Scouting for Neuroscience – comparing pipelines and enabling technologies to fuel future innovation.
Innovative Biotech: C-level executives and BD leaders across neurodegeneration, psychiatry, neuro-oncology, and pain – seeking feedback, validation, and strategic partnerships with pharma and investors.
Investors & Venture Capital: Leaders focused on neuroscience investments with a higher risk appetite – looking for insights into pharma strategy and access to breakthrough opportunities.
With Novartis, Roche, Biogen, and AbbVie all signing deals in the last 6 months alone, now is the time to understand how to align with pharma’s interests, to capitalize on activity and appetite for best or first-in-class neuroscience assets.
Learn more: https://ter.li/o2406m

5th GPCRs-Targeted Drug Discovery Summit
2026-04-28 - 2026-04-30 | The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
The GPCR field is experiencing a renaissance, driven by renewed investment, clinical progress, and next-generation technologies unlocking hundreds of previously untargeted receptors. Furthermore, we’ve recently seen Takeda and Iambic Therapeutics’ $1.7bn partnership to advance AI-driven small molecule programs, and Kainova Therapeutics securing $32m CAD to accelerate immuno-oncology and inflammation therapies, momentum in the GPCR space continues to build. The race is on to validate new GPCRs, understand dynamic activation mechanisms, and develop assays that better predict therapeutic efficacy and guide smarter candidate selection.
Returning as the only industry-led meeting dedicated to GPCR drug discovery, the 5th GPCR-Targeted Drug Discovery Summit features a jam-packed agenda with:

12+ companies unveiling never seen before data
12+ C-Level speakers
9+ presentations on non-small molecule GPCR-targeting drug discovery

This is the place to learn about the latest targets, tools, and therapeutic strategies. Join 80+ GPCR-focused leaders across biopharma to share insights, build collaborations, and accelerate next-generation therapeutics from discovery to clinic.
To know more visit: https://ter.li/etb3m3

3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit
2026-05-05 - 2026-05-07 | The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Patient engagement has shifted from a “nice to have” to a strategic necessity.
With regulators expecting defensible evidence, executives demanding clear ROI, and funding under tighter scrutiny, every engagement initiative must show measurable value. Yet many organizations still struggle to demonstrate the true impact of their work.
The 3rd Measuring Patient Engagement Summit is the only event dedicated entirely to transforming patient engagement into credible, quantifiable outcomes. Over three days, more than 70 senior leaders from pharma, biotech, and patient advocacy will come together to share frameworks, tools, and real-world approaches that prove how patient insights drive results across development, access, and commercialization.
Through interactive workshops, case studies, and collaborative sessions, attendees will:

Shift from anecdotal reporting to robust, outcome-based evidence
Benchmark strategies, co-develop frameworks, and measure impact across multi-year programs
Translate engagement activities into meaningful influence for regulators, executives, and patient communities
Walk away with peer-tested methods, practical tools, and actionable insights to elevate engagement from activity to strategic value

Measuring activity isn’t enough anymore – demonstrating impact is what moves the industry forward.
This summit offers a unique non-competitive environment where you can benchmark your approaches, collaborate directly with peers, and gain practical tools to clearly demonstrate the value of patient engagement. For teams facing tighter budgets, heightened scrutiny, and rising expectations from stakeholders, it’s the essential gathering to shift from anecdotal stories to evidence-backed impact, and to elevate patient‑centric initiatives into strategic, measurable drivers of organizational success.
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Investigative & Preclinical Toxicology Summit 2026
2026-05-12 - 2026-05-14 | The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
Optimize Model Selection, Accelerate Timelines, Improve Predictivity of Toxicity
Dates: May 12-14 | Location: Boston, MA
Why Attend
With nearly 90% of drug candidates failing in the clinic and one-third of those failures driven by safety preclinical toxicology has reached a critical inflection point. Traditional models are no longer sufficient to predict human risk, leading to costly late-stage attrition and stalled pipelines.
The 2026 summit marks a new era for toxicology. Following the FDA’s 2025 roadmap to reduce reliance on animal testing, adoption of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), including in vitro, microphysiological, and computational models, is accelerating. CROs and technology developers are releasing innovative platforms, but challenges remain around predictivity, validation standards, and regulatory alignment.
What You’ll Learn
This industry-led forum is the only meeting dedicated to benchmarking what truly works in predictive toxicology. Key focus areas include:

Evaluating in vivo, in vitro, and in silico strategies
Sharing real IND case studies
Defining fit-for-purpose model selection across modalities
Advancing NAM adoption while ensuring regulatory compliance

Who Should Attend
If you are responsible for:

De-risking first-in-human decisions
Implementing innovative toxicology strategies
Improving safety translation from preclinical to clinic

…this summit is your essential forum to separate innovation from hype and build strategies that stand up both clinically and regulatorily.
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Organiser Name: Hanson Wade
Contact: Nisha Poyser-Reid
info@hansonwade.com
(+1) 617 455 4188

7th TCR-Based Therapies Summit
2026-05-18 - 2026-05-20 | The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
New assets have entered clinic, whilst dozens more have been disclosed, and recent investments such as, T-Therapeutics’ $91M Series A extension to advance their bispecific towards the clinic and Anocca’s SEK 440M raise, pinpoint how funding and portfolio decisions have the power to define the trajectory of the TCR field.
It is in this context that the 7th TCR-Based Therapies Summit returns to unite fellow biopharma experts in address shared challenges and to bridge the gap between promising clinical data and long-term, commercially viable TCR-based approaches.
Across three focused days, enter into open discussions, benchmark with peers, participate in practical problem-solving and hear new data in presentations led by Immunocore, Enara Bio, Regeneron, Eureka Therapeutics, T-Cypher Bio, Zelluna Immunotherapy, and Aethon Therapeutics.
Join us in empowering the community to shape a more durable, scalable, and commercially robust future for TCR-based therapies.
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4th Nasal Formulation & Delivery Summit
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-21 | Hilton Boston Logan Airport, One Hotel Dr, Boston, MA, 02128, United States
Biopharma investment into the formulation, delivery, and commercialization of intranasal therapies is at an all-time high, and there has never been such an opportunistic time to pursue nasal delivery. Alongside the market projection for intranasal therapies being forecasted to reach $21.2 billion by 2032, 2025 breakthroughs included Atzumi being approved for migraine treatment, and Eli Lilly’s Baqsimi now being applied to severe Hypoglycemia. The clock is ticking for biopharma to master their formulations first time for systemic and CNS targeting, streamline preclinical and clinical trial success, and achieve regulatory approval to drive products to market.
In response to this recent momentum, the 4th Nasal Formulation & Delivery Summit is uniting 70+ biopharma professionals across C-levels, Formulation, Intranasal, and roduct Development to overcome drug and device combination challenges, perfect preclinical translation, and alter formulations, to achieve commercial viability for intranasal products. This is the only forum specifically dedicated to industry-focused intranasal formulation, targeting both systemic and CNS delivery. We will combine a hyper-relevant technical focus with a commercial angle to help see your products through concept to clinic.
In uniting large pharma, expanding mid-sized biotech, and startup innovators, you will achieve technical excellence for your formulation and delivery that will future-proof commercialization, and meet potential partners who will co-develop your intranasal therapies. Adopt groundbreaking insights on pre-clinical and clinical intranasal study data for different delivery methods to obtain practical takeaways that will transform the trajectory of your intranasal success. Join biopharma in igniting a new era of innovation where intranasal delivery holds the power to unparalleled medical benefits.
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LEAP HR: Life Sciences West
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-21 | Wyndham San Diego Bayside, 1355 N Harbor Dr, San Diego, CA, 92101, United States
Returning for its 8th year, LEAP HR: Life Sciences West brings together 100+ senior HR leaders from scaling and stabilizing biotech organizations to navigate volatility and drive measurable business impact.
Across three days of high-impact sessions, including case studies, benchmarking, roundtables, and structured networking, attendees will gain practical strategies to build lean HR functions, retain top talent, and respond to immigration shifts and political change.
This is the only forum dedicated to the unique people challenges facing West Coast life sciences organizations. Join us this May to connect, benchmark, and lead with confidence in a rapidly evolving market.
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5th ALS Drug Development Summit
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-09 | The Colonnade Hotel, 120 Huntington Ave, Boston, MA, 02116, United States
The 5th ALS Drug Development Summit returns to Boston as the ultimate platform honing industry R&D for safer, more effect and patient-relevant drugs that serve the community, driving a cure for sporadic and familial ALS.
With a brand-new agenda spanning early target exploration through to clinical design, biomarker strategy, and regulatory engagement, attendees will gain comprehensive insights into genetically validated targets, the evolving biology of TDP 43, adaptive trial design, and embedding the patient voice throughout development.
Join us for 3 days of unmissable data-driven content, with 2 tracks spanning discovery to access for the whole team:
Track A: Discovery, Preclinical & Translational – designed for CSOs, pre-clinical researchers, discovery scientists, directors of biology and research, novel modality scientists, in viva/in vitro modelling experts and many more, connect with an intimate group of discovery and preclinical experts for a more discursive session.
Track B: Clinical & Regulatory – tailor-made for medical directors, CMOs, clinical program leaders, translational and clinical development heads and clinicians and more; share expertise from diverse clinical challenges and innovation in ALS.
Designed for biotech, pharma, academia, and patient advocacy stakeholders, this unique forum will unite 100+ senior experts and 30+ speakers from companies including AbbVie, Biogen, Novartis, Eli Lilly, QurAlis, Prilenia, Sanofi, and many more.
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5th Extrahepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit
2026-06-02 - 2026-06-04 | Hotel AKA Boston Common, 90 Tremont Street, Boston, MA, 02108, United States
The 5th Extrahepatic Lipid-Based Nanoparticles Delivery Summit returns to Boston in June 2026 as the premier industry forum dedicated to advancing extrahepatic LNP delivery and next-generation targeted lipid nanoparticle technologies. As the field moves beyond liver-focused delivery, achieving precise, selective, tissue-specific targeting remains one of the most critical challenges in genetic medicine. With growing industry validation – including strategic acquisitions by AbbVie and Bristol Myers Squibb – confidence in targeted LNP platforms is accelerating across biopharma.
Over 3 content-rich days, 60+ experts from leading biotech, pharma, and academia will share cutting-edge data and practical insights on delivering mRNA, RNA, gene-editing, and cell therapy payloads to extrahepatic tissues, including immune cells, muscle, and adipose tissue. Attendees will explore novel targeting ligands, active and passive targeting strategies, innovative lipid chemistries, and advanced formulation approaches designed to improve biodistribution, potency, and safety profiles.
The summit will also address critical translational challenges, including targeted LNP analytics, scalability, manufacturability, and immunogenicity – key hurdles in advancing extrahepatic delivery toward clinical success. Through 13+ data-driven case studies, 6 interactive workshops, expert panel discussions, and dedicated networking sessions, participants will gain actionable strategies to accelerate development timelines and de-risk clinical progression.
With representation from pioneering organizations across the delivery ecosystem, this meeting provides a unique opportunity to benchmark progress, forge strategic partnerships, and overcome bottlenecks limiting cell-specific LNP performance. Whether optimizing formulation, engineering targeting ligands, refining preclinical models, or preparing for clinical translation, this summit delivers the technical depth required to stay at the forefront of innovation.
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