Unlocking Future Insights in Biologics Research & Development

 

18 - 19 March 2027
InterContinental London - The O2, London, UK


Antibody Society

Proudly supported by The Antibody Society &
Peptide Drug Hunting Consortium,
our Scientific Programme Partners

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We're a CPD Certified Event!

Continuing Professional Development 

NextGen Biomed 2026 is accredited by The CPD Standards Office. Delegates will receive a CPD certificate and 14 hours of CPD credits after attending the event.

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Discover more about our ecosystem of channels for the biologics R&D community

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Be part of the new wave of Biomed R&D innovation

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Showcase your offering to leading pharma and biotech decision makers

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Explore dynamic panels, engaging roundtables, and hands-on workshops

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JOIN US FOR OUR HIGH-ENERGY WORKSHOP DAY

Kick off the workshop day with three powerhouse tracks diving into the future of biotherapeutics: Protein & Antibody Engineering, Protein & Antibody Design, and Novel Computational Tools & Technologies. From cutting-edge strategies in engineering and design to the game-changing digital platforms shaping discovery, this dynamic day—powered by Seromyx, Chemical Computing Group, and Schrödinger—sets the stage for innovation, collaboration, and breakthrough science.

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Look Back at NextGen Biomed 2026

From beginning to end, NextGen Biomed showcased the remarkable innovation within our community.

The event featured engaging content and discussions across the entire value chain—from antibody engineering advancements to sustainable practices in TIDES chemistry—underscoring our collective commitment to advancing immunotherapy and biologics R&D.

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The Start-up Zone

The start-up zone provides a unique opportunity for you to exhibit, network, and pitch to our global audience of pharma, biotech, and investment professionals. 

Designed for start-ups from across the biologics space, its the perfect platform to share your business plans and showcase cutting-edge therapies and innovative platform technologies.

Find out how to get started with your application, below.

Key Event Highlights

An unmissable journey awaits you: from a high-energy pre-event focus day to celebrated keynote speakers and insightful fireside chats. Discover the moments that will transform your NextGen Biomed experience. 

Featured Speakers for NextGen Biomed 2027

Alexia Hapeshi
Associate Research Director,
NanoSyrinx
Andrew Creese
Scientific Director, Analytical Development at Immunocore,
Immunocore
Aneesh Karatt Vellatt
Chief Scientific Officer,
Maxion Therapeutics
Annarita Di Tacchio
Research Scientist ,
AstraZeneca
Antti Vuolanto
CEO,
Herantis Pharma
Bryce Nelson
Head of Antibody Discovery,
Orion Pharma
Carolina Säll
Principal Scientist,
Novo Nordisk
Christian Graf
Fellow Scientific Office Biologics,
Novartis
Christian Rohlff
CEO,
Oxford Biotherapeutics
Christine Rothe
CDO,
iOmx Therapeutics
Colette Johnston
VP,
EnaraBio Limited
Ekaterina Grinko
Business Innovation & Partnerships Lead Obesity/GLP-1,
Novo Nordisk
Erik Anders Vernet
Sr Dir,
Novo Nordisk A/S
Giuliana Vozza
Senior Scientist,
AstraZeneca
Hanne Nielsen
Director, Center for Biopharmaceuticals and Biobarriers in Drug Delivery,
University of Copenhagen
Hans Melo
Chief Executive Officer,
Menten Biotechnology Labs
Héloïse Quillay
Principal Scientist, Lab Head,
Sanofi
Hilde Stals
Director CMC,
Argenx BVBA
Hilmar Warenius
CEO and Co-founder,
Syntherix Ltd
Jamie Baker
Professor of Chemistry,
University College London
Kai Hilpert
Associate Professor Infection and Immunity,
London City University
Knud Jørgen Jensen
Professor,
Copenhagen University
Krzysztof Brzózka
CSO,
Ryvu Therapeutics
Lorenzo Albertazzi
Associate Professor TU/e Department of Biomedical Engineering,
Eindhoven University of Technology
Maria Sörhede Winzell
Senior Director,
Camurus
Mariusz Olejniczak
CEO,
WPD Pharmaceuticals
Mark Frigerio
VP, Head of Platform Technology & Science,
Bicycle Therapeutics plc
Matthew Burrell
Associate Director,
AstraZeneca
Michael Davies
Chief Executive Officer,
Carocell Bio
Michael Wallington
Director, Oncology RWE & Epidemiology,
Pfizer
Olga Obrezanova
AI Principal Scientist,
AstraZeneca
Origène Nyanguile
Professor,
HES-SO Valais-Wallis
Paul Sauter
Senior Director Chemistry & Bioconjugation,
VERAXA Biotech GmbH
Philip Beer
CSO,
Step Pharma
Preeti Bakrania
Head of Partnerships, Platforms,
LifeArc
Rachel Evans
Director Translational Medicine,
AstraZeneca
Ruud Coumans
Director of Protein Chemistry and Project Leader Antibody-Drug Conjugates,
Byondis
Stefan Dübel
Director,
Technische Universitat Braunschweig
Steve Hood
Director, Oligonucleotide ADME Strategy, DMPK,,
GSK
Thomas Jostock
Associate Director,
Novartis Pharma
Thomas Powell
Senior Scientist,
Immunocore
Vaios Karanikas
Translational Biomarker Sciences Group Head,
Roche
Winston Haynes
Vice President, Computational Sciences and Engineering,
LabGenius
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

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.

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.

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Getting There

Full details regarding accommodation, travel directions, health and safety, and other logistical information for the event will be added here in the coming months.