Biologics US 2025 (Light)

October 2 - 3, 2025 | San Diego, CA

Uniting North American biopharma leaders in biologics and ADC discovery & development to accelerate innovation, providing the critical insights and partnerships needed for smarter early-stage R&D pipeline decisions

Unlocking Future Insights in Proteins, Antibodies & ADCs Discovery & Development

Biologics have accelerated to the forefront of the US pharmaceutical industry in the past few years, with ever-increasing demand for these large molecule products - but as we move towards more novel targets, how can we overcome the technical & regulatory challenges that come alongside this?

Our Biologics US Congress featuring the Proteins & Antibodies and ADC Discovery & Development programs, sets out to answer this question - over 6 tracks, uncover the next generation of biologics research, from novel engineering strategies to enhance antibody function & AI-driven antibody design to optimizing ADCs and utilizing these beyond just oncology. This revamped program will be packed with interactivity, networking opportunities and exclusive talks to equip you with the knowledge and connections needed to inform your pipeline and ensure the success of your R&D.

Agenda at a Glance

DAY ONE - OCTOBER 2

Track 1: Protein & Antibody Discovery & Engineering

Track 2: Next-Gen Biologic Targets & Fusion-Based Therapeutic Approaches

Track 3: Engineering Conjugates

DAY TWO - OCTOBER 3

Track 1: Tools & Technologies For Antibody Discovery & 
AI/ML-Guided Engineering Approaches
 
Track 2: Translating ADCs to the Clinic
 
Track 3: ADC CMC, Manufacturing & Process Development

What to Expect at Biologics US 2025

Networking & knowledge-sharing is at the heart of what we do, with 200   pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings and over 8 hours of networking solutions don't miss the opportunity to connect with 500 leaders from across pharma, biotech, regulatory and academia.

Engaging Thought Leadership
Experience over 10 interactive discussions, thought leadership debates, and collaborative roundtables, with insights from industry leaders to benchmark your research & development pipeline.

Global Technology Showcase
An international exhibition showcasing cutting-edge technologies and services from premier providers in the scientific field.

Networking Emphasis
Unparalleled networking opportunities, including personalised 1-2-1 meetings, a start-up zone, innovation & collaboration program, vibrant drinks reception, and informal gatherings to foster meaningful connections.

Start-up Zones Program
Inspiring poster displays and presentations unveiling the latest breakthroughs from emerging biotech, pharma, start-up companies.

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500

leading pharma, biotech, regulatory & academic delegates

200
pre-arranged 1-2-1 meetings, facilitating business growth
20
hours of presentations, discussions & interactive content
8
hours of networking breaks, including speed networking & refreshments

NextGen Biomed 2025 Programme Highlights

Explore dynamic panels, engaging roundtables, and hands-on workshops designed to drive innovation and foster collaboration, including:

Proteins, Antibodies & ADCs
Panel Discussion: What Is The Next Game Changer In Antibody Engineering?

Moderator: Karen Silence, Head Preclinical Product Development, ArgenX
Panellists include Berit Olsen Krogh, Senior Research Fellow; and Lundbeck Andrew Buchanan, Principal Scientist, AstraZeneca

Peptides
Roundtable: Regulatory Insights On Bringing A Peptide To Human Trials

Moderator: Paul Reid, Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, Celtic Bio

Oligonucleotides
Workshop: Development Of Targeted Delivery Systems

Two Presentations, followed by a Panel Discussion on 'The Next Chapter Of Oligonucleotide Delivery'
Moderator: Steve Hood, Senior Director, Oligonucleotide ADME Strategy, GSK

Sustainability in Tides & Biologics
Panel Discussion: Navigating The Paradigm Shift Towards Greener Approaches

Moderator: Walter Cabri, Full Professor of Organic Chemistry, University of Bologna
Panellists include Daniel Sejer Pedersen, Chemical Development Specialist CMC API Development, Novo Nordisk;
Anna Maria Papini, Full Professor & Group Leader, University of Florence;
Louis Diorazio, Senior Principal Scientist, New Modalities, AstraZeneca;
Alessandra Tolomelli, Associate Professor, University of Bologna

Immunotherapy & Immuno-oncology
Presentation: How The RNA Technologies Could Help To Prevent Infectious Diseases And Could Be Applied To Various Chronic Disease Immunotherapies?

Presented by: Daniel Larocque, Innovation Lead, Innovation and Emerging Science, Sanofi

Who is Speaking at NextGen Biomed 2025?

Anna Perdrix
Founder & Co-Chief Executive Officer,
Sixfold Bioscience
Fernando Albericio
Professor,
University of KwaZulu-Natal
Joel Richard
Chief Development Officer,
Enterome
Kelly Loyet
Distinguished Scientist,
Genentech
Livija Deban
Chief Scientific Officer,
Prokarium
Maria Koufali
Director,
UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway
Marta Amaral
Group Head High Throughput Protein Engineering in Large Molecules Research,
Sanofi
Martina Ochs
Project Leader,
CEPI
Philip Beer
Chief Scientific Officer,
Step Pharma
Rick Hibbert
Vice President & Head of CMC Science & Technologies,
Genmab
Sudhir Agrawal
President & Founder,
ARNAY Sciences
Tristan Vaughan
Vice President Protein Engineering,
Immunocore
Aaron John Balana
Scientist III,
Genentech
Aikaterini Gatsiou
Assistant Professor,
Lancaster University
Ajan Reginald
Chief Executive Officer,
Roquefort THerapeutics PLC
Alain Wagner
Director,
Strasbourg University
Alastair Lawson
Vice President and Immunology Fellow,
UCB
Alessandra Tolomelli
Associate Professor,
University of Bologna
Alessandro Gori
Group leader,
National Research Council of Italy
Alexandria Cogdill
Head of Strategic Initiatives, Global Business Development,
Daiichi Sankyo, Inc
Alexey Rak
Head of Bio Structure and Biophysics,
Sanofi
Álvaro Enríquez García
Medicinal chemist,
Eli Lilly
Amita Vaidya
Principal Scientist,
Sanofi
Ammar Ahmed
Senior Scientist,
Imperial College London
Amy Li
Director, Drug Discovery,
T-Therapeutics Ltd
Andreas Reichel
Vice President, Head PMS,
Bayer AG
Andreas Midbøe Hoff
Head of In Silico & AI Department,
Nykode
Andrew Slee
Chief Operating Officer,
Protagenic Therapeutics
Andrew Jamieson
Professor,
University of Glasgow
Andrew Buchanan
Scientist,
AstraZeneca
Andri Vasou
Senior Research Scientist,
Bioarchitech
Aneesh Karatt-Vellatt
CoFounder & CSO,
Maxion therapeutics
Anna Hine
Professor of Protein Engineering,
Aston University
Anna Maria Papini
Full Professor and Group leader of PeptLab,
University of Florence (Italy)
Annelise Vuidepot
Chief Technology Officer,
Immunocore
Ash Otter
Principal Investigator, Emerging Pathogen Serology,
UKHSA
Baldur Sveinbjørnsson
Chief Scientific Officer,
Lytix Biopharma
Bassam Hallis
Deputy Director of Research and Evaluation,
ukhsa.gov.uk
Benjamin Lindner
Data Scientist,
Boehringer Ingelheim RCV GmbH & Co KG
Berit Olsen Krogh
Senior Research Fellow,
Lundbeck
Bernard Maillere
Head of laboratory,
CEA
Bjorn Onfelt
Professor of Applied Physics,
Royal Institute of Technology
Brian Schanen
Global Head,
Sanofi
Bryce Nelson
Head Protein and Antibody Engineering,
Orion
Callum Scott
Head of Development,
Scancell
Carla Vinals
Vice President, Global Regulatory Product Strategy,
Moderna Therapeutics
Carol Sze Ki Leung
Senior Immunologist,
Ludwig Institute, Oxford University
Caroline Lonez
R&D Associate Director,
Celyad
Charlotte Vernhes
Scientific and Medical Affairs Director,
Vaccines Europe
Chris Hart
Chief Executive Officer,
Creyon Bio
Christian Garde
Director,
Evaxion Biotech
Christopher Scott
Professor,
Queen's University Belfast
Christopher Coxon
Senior Lecturer, Medicinal Chemistry,
THE UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Dan Swerdlow
Senior Director,
GSK
Dan Hardy
Chief Executive Officer,
Microsol Ltd
Daniel Larocque
Innovation Leader,
Sanofi Vaccines
Daniel Fonseca
Senior Scientist,
Immunocore
Daniel Sejer Pedersen
Specialist,
Novo Nordisk A/S
Darko Skegro
Associate Director,
Novartis
David Craik
Professor,
The University of Queensland
David Evans
Chief Scientific Officer,
Sirnaomics
David Brockwell
Professor,
University of Leeds
David Pejoski
Cofounder, Co-CEO, COO, Board Member,
Adoram Therapeutics
David Wraith
Professor of Immunology, Director of the Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy,
University of Birmingham
Denise Steckel
Head of Clinical Collaborations Development,
Genentech
Ed Tate
Professor,
Imperial College London
Eef Dirksen
Group Leader,
Byondis B.V.
Elisa Marelli
Research Scientist,
Scancell
Emma Grant
Senior Analytical Development Scientist,
Immunocore
Emma Stanley
Director, Program Lead - Head of Antibody Discovery,
Mestag Therapeutics
Erik Vernet
Vice President - Scientific Data Registration,
Novo Nordisk
Fazel Shabanpoor
Lab Head Peptide And Oligonucleotide Therapeutics,
The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
Felix Schumacher
Program Leader Targeted Therapeutics,
Hoffmann La Roche Ltd
Francisca Wollerton
Senior Director of Protein Engineering and Novel Modalities,
AstraZeneca
Gabriel Wong
Senior Director Physician, Clinical Research, Immunology,
AstraZeneca
Gal Gur
VP Business Development,
Anima Biotech
Georgios Skretas
Director, Institute for Bioinnovation,
Biomedical Sciences Research Center "Alexander Fleming"
Giulio Russo
Senior Scientist,
Merus NV
Hans Melo
Chief Executive Officer,
Menten Biotechnology Labs
Hans Van Der Vliet
Chief Scientific Officer,
LAVA Therapeutics
Helen Bright
Chief Scientific Officer,
Centauri Therapeutics
Helene Kaplon
Translational Scientist,
Servier
Henry Maun
Staff Scientist,
Genentech
Hester Van Zeeburg
PM immunomonitoring,
Mendus AB
Ian Hamley
Professor of Physical Chemistry,
University of Reading
Ijeoma Uchegbu
Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience,
University College London
Immanuel Lerner
Chief Executive Officer,
Pepticom
Isabelle Sermadiras
Associate Principal Scientist,
AstraZeneca
Iulia Oita
CMC manager,
Ziphius Vaccines
Janos Tibor Kodra
Principal Scientist,
Novo Nordisk
Jean Ge
Patent Attorney,
Wolf Greenfield
Jenny Fitting
Head of AAV and Protein Science,
Bayer
Jill Walker
Immuno-Oncology Diagnostic Franchise Leader, Precision Medicine & Genomics,
AstraZeneca
John Maher
Chief Scientific Officer,
Leucid Bio
Jonathan Kwok
Chief Executive Officer,
Infinitopes
Joost Uitdehaag
Head of Biology,
Crossfire Oncology
Jörg Wischhusen
Professor,
University Hospital Würzburg
Jutta Eichler
Professor,
University of Erlangen-Nurnberg
Karen Silence
Head Preclinical Product Development,
Argenx BVBA
Kate Smith
Senior Director, Head of UK Protein and Cell Sciences,
GSK
Kerry Chester
Professor,
UCL
Kevin Fitzgerald
Chief Scientific Officer,
Epsilogen
Kevin Maskell
Research Director,
Bioarchitech
Kirsty Crame
Vice President Clinical Strategy & Development,
Medigene AG
Knud Jørgen Jensen
Professor,
Copenhagen University
Komal Kedia
Associate Principal Scientist,
Merck US
Kuda Muchandibaya
Lecturer for Supply Chain Management & Logistics,
Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences
Laura Starkie
Director,
UCB
Laura Collins
Director Bioinformatics,
Immunocore
Leonardo De Maria
Principal Scientist,
AstraZeneca
Louis Diorazio
Senior Principal Scientist,
AstraZeneca
Lucia Ferrazzano
Junior Assistant Professor,
University of Bologna
Luis Gómez-Morales
Scientific Project Manager,
Pepkon
Mads Hald Andersen
Professor, VP,
IO Biotech
Malin Lemurell
Executive Director & Head of Medicinal Chemistry CVRM Biopharmaceuticals R&D,
AstraZeneca
Mani Mudaliar
Director, Quantitative Biomarkers,
Exscientia
Marc Vendrell
Professor of Translational Chemistry,
University of Edinburgh
Maria Fawaz
Associate Principal Scientist,
Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, New Jersey, U.S.A.
Maria DeBruin
Director, Analytical Research and Development,
MSD
Marie McAvoy
Chief Scientific Officer,
Nanosyrinx
Marina Fedorova
Scientific Investigator,
GSK
Mark Eccleston
Chief Executive Officer,
ValiRx Plc.
Mathieu Cinier
Scientific Director,
Affilogic
Matthew Burrell
Associate Director,
AstraZeneca
Mattias Malm
Senior Scientist,
Ferring Pharmaceuticals
Micaela Graglia
Analytical Chemist, Molecular Design,
Silence Therapeutics
Michael Dyson
Vice President,
Ichnos SA
Michael Delaney
Principal Scientist,
NovoNordisk
Michal Shoshan
Founder & Chief Executive Officer,
metaLead Therapeutics AG
Mihaela Bozic
Scientist,
T-Therapeutics
Mikhail Kuravskiy
Principal Scientist,
UCB
Morten Lindow
RNAHub Founder & Mission Lead,
Roche
Nadim Akhtar
Senior Principal Scientist, New Modalities,
AstraZeneca
Nazneen Dewji
Chief Executive Officer,
Cenna Biosciences
Nesrine Chakroun
Associate Director,
Merus NV
Norbert Furtmann
Sanofi,
Head of AI Innovation NANOBODY® Platform
Obinna Ubah
Principal Scientist,
Elasmogen Limited
Owen Vickery
Associate Principal Scientist in augmented biologics,
Astrazeneca
Patricia Alves
Head of the Sanofi Satellite Lab & Coordinator of Analytical Services Unit and Mass Spectrometry Unit,
Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica
Paul Wassmann
Senior Principal Scientist,
Novartis AG
Paul Reid
Chief Scientific Officer,
Celtic Biotech
Paul Skipp
Professor of Proteomics,
University of Southampton
Pawel Stocki
Vice President R&D,
Ossianix
Pete Gough
Chief Scientific Officer,
Nimble Therapeutics
Peter Ellmark
CSO,
Alligator Bioscience
Peter Sondermann
CEO,
Tacalyx GmbH Privacy Policy Imprint
Prasun Chakraborty
Chief Executive Officer and Founder,
Genevation LTD
Rajika Perera
Chief Executive Officer,
Poseidon LLC
Raymond Tesi
President & Chief Executive Officer,
InMune Bio
Reeta Daswani
Senior Scientist,
Sixfold
Rita Martello
Scientific Director, NBE DMPK Lead,
Merck KGaA
Rodrigo Abreu
Principal Scientist,
LifeArc
Sagar Kathuria
Biophysicist - Protein Engineering,
Sanofi
Sandeep Talapatra
Science Lead - Protein Science,
GSK
Sandor Batkai
Co-founder, Head of Medical Research and Intelligence,
Cardior Pharmaceuticals GmbH
Sandra Tremmel
Microbiology Engineer, Pharma Technical Product Quality- Analytical Sciences,
F. Hoffmann-La Roche Ltd
Sandrien Janssens
CMC Director,
Mosanna Therapeutics
Santiago Parpal
Principal Scientist,
Sprint Bioscience
Sara Mangsbo
Chief Innovation Officer,
Ultimovacs
Sarah Stuart
HTC Team Leader,
GSK
Sarah Hindson
Senior Scientist,
GSK
Saul Martinez Montero
Senior Director, RNA Therapeutics,
Dyne Therapeutics
Saurabh Sen
Associate Director, Cell Line Development, Mammalian Platform Biologics,
Sanofi
Simon Krah
Associate Director,
Merck Healthcare KgaA
Simon Plyte
Chief Scientific Officer,
Biomunex Pharmaceuticals
Simon Hufton
Section Head Molecular Immunology, Division of Biotherapeutics,
MHRA
Simone Friedrich
Director Antibody Discovery & Development,
iOmx Therapeutics
Sonia Macia
Chief Medical Officer,
Aromics Therapeutics
Sophia Karagiannis
Professor of Translational Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy,
King's College London
Sritama Bose
Head of Chemistry Research and Innovation,
Nucleic Acid Therapy Accelerator MRC
Stefan Z
Senior Director - Global Head of Antibody Discovery & Protein Engineering,
Merck Kgaa Darmstadt Germany
Stephen Miller
Principal Scientist,
Genentech
Steve Hood
Senior Director, Oligonucleotide ADME Strategy, DMPK,
GSK
Steven Schmitt
Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer,
Myria Biosciences
Stine Friis Thorsen
Director Clinical Development,
Evaxion Biotech
Sue Charlton
Head of Clinical Evaluation,
UKHSA
Talip Ucar
Senior Director - AI Research,
AstraZeneca
Tatyana Ponomaryov
Principal Scientist,
Plasticell Limited
Thomas Kraft
Principal Scientist,
Roche
Tim Hickling
Immunogenicity Expert Scientist,
Roche
Tomáš Hanke
Professor,
University of Oxford
Tomasz Witkos
Associate Director,
AstraZeneca
Trevor Smith
Vice President,
Inovio
Vaios Karanikas
Biomarker Experimental Medicine Leader, Oncology,
Hoffmann La Roche Ltd
Vincent Dewar
Head of Immunoassay,
GSK
Vincenzo de Filippis
Associate Professor Biochemistry,
University of Padova
Vladimir Gligorijević
Senior Director, AI/ML,
Genentech
Walter Cabri
Professor,
University of Bologna
Wen Chang
Associate Vice President Discovery and Early Development,
AcuraStem
Will Nesbit
Director - Process Chemistry, CMC,
Bicycle Therapeutics
Wolfgang Koch
Senior Scientist,
F-star Therapeutics Inc
Xiao Wan
Senior Researcher - Biology,
Nucleic Acid Therapy Accelerator (NATA)
Yann Abraham
Associate Director AI for Single Cell,
Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
Yi Yang
Principal Scientist,
Ferring Pharmaceuticals A/S
Zahra Rattray
Senior Lecturer,
University of Strathclyde

Speakers

Speakers of Biologics US 2024 Included:

Amita Datta-Mannan
Associate Vice President,
Eli Lilly
Hans Van Der Vliet
Chief Scientific Officer,
LAVA Therapeutics
Lauren Goodrich
Vice President,
Nimble Therapeutics
Matt Chu
Director,
Astellas Pharma US
Natalie Grinshtein
Director, ADC discovery,
Pfizer
Nazneen Dewji
Chief Executive Officer,
Cenna Biosciences
Olivier Kitten
Chief Executive Officer,
Affilogic
Robert Lutz
cso,
Iksuda Therapeutics
Suk Hyung
Senior Principal Scientist,
Genentech
Yi Xing
Senior Director,
Seismic Therapeutic
Alan Wahl
CEO,
Abacusbioscience
Aming Zhang
Head of AD and QC,
Pyxis Oncology
Andrew Vendel
Senior Director, Immunology,
Eli Lilly
Brandon Coyle
Associate director,
Gilead Sciences
Brian Avanzino
Principal Scientist,
Amgen
Brian Hall
Scientist,
Sanofi
Caitlin Masterman
Associate Director, Technical Development,
Gilead Sciences
Chris Hart
CEO,
Creyon Bio
Daniel Kirchhofer
Senior Fellow,
Genentech Inc.
Denise Steckel
Head of Clinical Collaborations Development,
Genentech
Jack Ostrowski
Director Protein Science,
Avidity Biosciences
Jan Schnitzer
Chief Executive Officer,
Proteogenomics Research Institute for Systems Medicine
Jay Jones
Scientist,
Pfizer
Jean Ge
Patent Attorney,
Wolf Greenfield
Jeffrey Leyton
Associate Professor,
University of Ottawa
Jinquan Luo
Director,
Johnson & Johnson
Julie Beaudet
CMC Sr. Staff Scientist,
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals
Kim Janda
Professor,
The Scripps Research Institute
Li Feng
Partner,
Finnegan
Lian Yi
Principal Scientist,
Genentech
Linda Horner
Chief Administrative Patent Judge,
United States Patent and Trademark Office
Madhura Deshpande
Principal Scientist,
Bristol Myers Squibb
Maria Hedlund
Principal Scientist, Toxicology,
Avidity Biosciences
Melissa Schutten
Senior Director,
Pfizer
Michael Cochran
Director, Chemistry,
Avidity Biosciences
Michael Sierks
Professor,
Arizona State University
Mike Schopperle
CEO,
CureMeta
Mimmi Ballard
Director, ADQC, Bioassays,
Vir Biotechnology
Nathan Alves
Associate Professor / Director of Translational Research,
Indiana University School of Medicine
Paul Richardson
Director Discovery Chemistry,
Pfizer Ltd
Philip Kim
Professor,
University of Toronto
Purbasa Patnaik
Associate Director,
Exelixis
Rajika Perera
Chief Executive Officer,
Poseidon LLC
Ramana Doppalapudi
Vice President, Chemistry,
Avidity Biosciences
Sasha Ebrahimi
Principal Investigator and Associate Fellow,
GSK
Steven Ballet
Professor,
Free University Brussels
Sylvia Yip
Intellectual Property Counsel,
Zentalis Pharmaceuticals
Udaya Rangaswamy
Director, Translational Biology,
Rondo Therapeutics
Wei Wang
Professor,
UC San Diego Health
Yang Su
Associate Director, Oncology (ADC Biology),
Bristol Myers Squibb
Yuan Cheng
Director,
Amgen

Interested in Sponsoring Biologics US 2025?

Become a driving force in accelerating the volume of safe, effective first-in-class drugs to reach patients. Biologics US offers a unique platform to enhance your brand visibility and connect with thousands of biopharma decision-makers. Our branded event opportunities, immersive experiences, and content services enable you to engage, educate, and collaborate with the innovators shaping the future of R&D today


Interested in Sponsoring NextGen Biomed?

Become a driving force in accelerating the next generation of biologics and immunotherapy medicines to patients. NextGen Biomed offers a unique platform to enhance your brand visibility and connect with thousands of pharma, biotech, and R&D experts. Our branded event opportunities, immersive experiences, and content services enable you to engage, educate, and collaborate with the community shaping the future of biomedicine today.

2025 Sponsors Include

GenScript

The 1-2-1s are the best thing about Oxford Global events, well organised and good number of relevant contacts. Good high level contacts from big companies.

 

Advanced Therapies Specialist Team Leader,
Genscript

Biosystems Acro

Biologics 2024 has been one of the best events I have attended so far in my career.

 

Territorial Sales Manager UK,
ACROBiosystems Co., Ltd.

Bioassay

 

Impressed by the effort to bring people together.

 

Business Development Director,

Bioassay

IpA

 

Nice set-up, with good support for exhibitors

 

Director of Client Relations,

ImmunoPrecise

New Opportunities

The Start-up Zone

Are you developing a cutting-edge therapy, platform or technology? Our Start-Up Zone is designed to support emerging companies looking to increase their visibility, find potential partners or early adopters, and meet their investment goals – connecting them with our community of pharma, investors, and mid-to-large size biotechs.

Located in the Exhibition Hall, the Start-Up Zone allows therapeutic pioneers to showcase their approach, conduct invaluable 1:1 meetings and deliver a quick-fire pitch.

There are two options, based on the size of your organisation with prices starting from $1990.

For further information and to get started submit the application form below.

Criteria:

The Start-Up Zone is designed for therapeutic start-ups, academic spin-outs, and early-stage technology/service providers.

 

To be eligible for inclusion, you must meet the following criteria:


•    0 – 5 years operating
•    0 – 30 employees
•    Pre-Series A funding

 

What you will receive:

  • 1 full conference pass
  • 10-minute pitch on the Start-Up Stage
  • 1x1m space in Start-Up Zone for own partnering meetings; cocktail table provided, start-up to bring 1x pull-up banner
  • Logo featured on website & event platform as a participating start-up
  • Ability to arrange 1:1 meetings via the congress app

2025 Best Poster Presentation Competition & Award

The NextGen Biomed Best Poster Presentation Competition & Award includes the best poster presentation award and is intended to honour an outstanding individual performance for a scientific work by either an early career or established scientist, including PhD student and PostDocs.  

Please submit your poster presentation by no later than 13th January 2025 in the below category:

  • Protein/Antibody Engineering
  • Bioanalysis & Characterisation
  • Next Generation Biotherapeutics
  • Peptides Chemistry & Therapeutics
  • Oligonucleotides Chemistry & Therapeutics
  • Sustainable Chemistry & Manufacturing
    • Open to all scientists, including students (PhD), PostDocs, and established researchers representing pharma & biotech companies and/or academic institutions  
    • Applicants must be the first AND presenting author of the submitted paper and register for the meeting by 13th January 2025 
    • ONLY ONE submission per person will be accepted. If authors submit multiple abstracts for consideration for the competition, only one abstract will be taken into consideration  

Applicants must follow the procedure as follows:  

  • Register and submit an abstract by 13th January 2025 using the registration link to the right on this page. Please ensure you add the poster display option on the registration page to secure your admission into the Best Poster Competition & Award
  • Once registered you will be provided with the online abstract submission form  
  • Prepare the poster or platform and present it (The poster presenter should be at the poster during all breaks.)  
  • The winner with the highest scores will be announced at the Morning Networking Break on Day 3 of the event  

The poster presentations will be evaluated by everyone attending the event on the basis of originality of the approach and quality of the work (e.g. appropriate methodology, interpretation of results, conclusiveness). Attendees will be allowed to cast one vote by selecting their favourite work in the poster area. All votes will be counted at the end of Day 2 at 5pm and results will be announced during the morning networking break on Day 3. .

The winners receiving the highest scores will be announced at the Morning Networking Break on Day 3 and will be given a trophy as well as £600 contribution towards travel & accommodation costs to attend the 2026 NextGen Biomed event. Oxford Global will also provide winners with PLUS Pass – 12 months access to our digital content platform providing access to on-demand presentations, exclusive reports and highlights.  

Plan Your Visit

Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
1380 Harbor Island Drive, San Diego
California
USA, 92101

By Air

From San Diego International Airport (SAN), the hotel is just 1.5 miles from the airport.

  • Shuttle: Use the free Sheraton shuttle, available at Terminal 1 & Terminal 2. Look for the “Hotel Courtesy Shuttle” sign.
  • If Shuttle is unavailable: Take the 992 bus from the airport to the Harbor Island Drive & Sheraton Way stop (5-minute ride). Walk 5 minutes to the hotel.

By Tram/Bus

The total journey from downtown via tram and bus should take around 20-30 minutes.

  1. Take the San Diego Trolley:
    Use the Green Line or another line that connects to the Santa Fe Depot station.
  1. Transfer to Bus or Walk:
    From Santa Fe Depot, take Bus 992 (Airport Route) toward the San Diego International Airport. Exit at the hotel stop near Harbor Island.
  • Alternatively, walk approximately 30 minutes (1.5 miles) along Harbor Drive to the hotel.

Ensure to check the trolley and bus schedules for exact timings.

By Car

  1. From I-5 South: Take the I-5 S towards downtown San Diego.
  2. Exit 17A: Take the exit for Harbor Drive.
  3. Follow Harbor Drive until you reach Hotel Circle South.
  4. The Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina will be on your left.

Parking Options:

  • Self-parking: Available at the hotel for a fee (approx. $35 per night).
  • Valet parking: Available for a higher fee (approx. $45 per night).

Ensure to check for any changes or availability on the hotel's website. 

Information regarding accommodation for this event will be added soon

We are closely monitoring the official guidance from health authorities, local governments, and the World Health Organization in order to support the health and well-being of our global community. The health and safety of our staff, customers and clients remains our number one priority.

As we continue to move forward with hosting our events in-person in 2025, we’ve added a series of Health & Safety guidelines and precautions in order to prepare for event safety. We carry out risk assessments for all our events to evaluate fundamental considerations and how to cover multiple risk scenarios.

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Please note that none of these third-party companies are associated with Oxford Global in any way, nor have Oxford Global authorised them to use their names or trademarks on information they send out to attendees.

If you are contacted by a third-party company by phone or email using Oxford Global’s name or the name of Biologics US 2025 and offering accommodation services, we urge exhibitors and attendees to proceed with extreme caution before signing anything sent by these companies or entering into any conversation or replying to any emails sent from these third-party companies.

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