R&D Spotlight:
Advancing Formulation Development

22 October 2026 | Online, 14:00 London | 15:00 Paris | 09:00 New York

SPONSORED BY

Lonza Capsugel

Explore the latest advances in AI-driven technologies and novel formulation strategies transforming drug development

This tech showcase will spotlight cutting-edge approaches to enhancing solubility and bioavailability, including predictive modeling, data-driven formulation design, and innovative delivery systems. Attendees will see these technologies in action and engage in a live discussion with industry experts to uncover real-world applications and address formulation challenges.

  • Supercharge Your Formulation Design – Harness AI-driven tools to accelerate the development of optimised drug formulations with improved efficiency and precision
  • Enhance Solubility & Bioavailability – Discover novel formulation strategies and delivery technologies that overcome key drug development barriers
  • Connect Live With Formulation Trailblazers – Engage directly with leading scientists and innovators driving the next wave of formulation advancements

This is your chance to see the latest tools in action, understand their real-world impact, and leave with practical takeaways to apply in your own research.

VPs, Directors & Senior Managers from leading pharma & biotech companies and research institutions in the following fields and more:

 

  • Formulation Development
  • Drug Product Development
  • Science & Technology
  • Formulation Science
  • Process Engineering
  • Technology Development

60-Minute Agenda

14:00 – 14:15
Andreas_Bernkop-Schnürch

Reimagining Oral Delivery of Peptide and Protein Drugs

1. Barriers to the oral administration of peptide & protein drugs
2. Development of self-emulsifying delivery systems for GLP1 analogues
3. Oral bioavailability of GLP-1 analogues: what is achievable?
Andreas_Bernkop-Schnürch
Universitaet Innsbruck-1
Andreas Bernkop-Schnürch
Professor & Head of Institute of Pharmacy, University of Innsbruck
Universitaet Innsbruck-1
14:15 – 14:30
vivek gupta

Non-Invasive Routes for Large Molecules

1. Understand the key challenges and physiological barriers associated with non-invasive delivery of large molecule therapeutics
2. Explore the design principles and material considerations behind engineering multifunctional carriers
3. Evaluate preclinical data demonstrating the pharmacokinetic, biodistribution, and therapeutic performance of these engineered carriers
vivek gupta
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Vivek Gupta
Associate Professor, Duquesne University
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14:30 – 14:45
Camille Dumont Manager, Capsule Applications, Innovaform Accelerator

Solving Formulation Challenges with Advanced Capsule Technologies - From Enteric Protection to Customized Capsule Solutions

Camille Dumont Manager, Capsule Applications, Innovaform Accelerator
Lonza Capsugel
Camille Dumont
Manager, Capsule Applications, Innovaform Accelerator
Lonza Capsugel
14:45 – 15:00
Camille Dumont Manager, Capsule Applications, Innovaform Accelerator

Breaking the Barriers To Oral Delivery: What’s Next For Macromolecule Bioavailability?

• Current bottlenecks from the industry's point of view
• Oral bioavailability: What can be achieved? Can we go beyond?
• Bioavailability for macromolecules
• The pros & cons of available technologies for oral delivery of macromolecular drugs
Camille Dumont Manager, Capsule Applications, Innovaform Accelerator
Lonza Capsugel
Panel Discussion + Live Q&A. Moderated by Camille Dumont - All speakers will join the panel discussion.
Lonza Capsugel
15:00

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Agenda

13:40 – 14:00

Industry Presentation: TACAs: Opening up the Target Space to a New Frontier

PETER SONDERMANN
Chief Executive Officer, Tacalyx
14:00 – 14:20

Industry Presentation: Innovative Strategies For Efficient NK Cell Redirection

LUKAS PEKAR
Lab Head, Merck KGaA
14:20 – 14:40

Solution Provider Presentation

For sponsorship opportunities please contact: sponsorship@oxfordglobal.com
14:40 – 15:00

See The Technology In Action + Live Q&A

15:00

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About Technology Showcases

Our Technology Showcases are interactive, online events that bring together leading experts and innovators to share insights on the latest technology in a specific field.

This series is designed for industry professionals, scientists and researchers to stay ahead of the latest innovations. Each showcase spotlights a critical real-world success story, where leading experts share how cutting-edge technologies are transforming research and overcoming key challenges.

Each showcase features two expert talks from leaders in the field, followed by an in-depth exploration and demonstration of new technologies from our Solution Providers and a live Q&A. Gain practical insights and witness technologies in action.