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R&D Spotlight:
Scaling Up CGT Manufacturing

03 December 2026 | Online, 14:00 London | 15:00 Paris | 09:00 New York

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Discover the latest breakthroughs in scaling cell and gene therapy manufacturing from development through to commercial production.

Explore the challenges of scaling CGT manufacturing while maintaining product quality, consistency and process efficiency, alongside the growing role of AI, automation and digital technologies. Attendees will see cutting-edge technologies in action and join a live expert discussion on practical applications and implementation strategies for more efficient and scalable manufacturing operations. 

  • Stay Ahead of Innovation – Gain insights into the latest technologies and strategies shaping CGT manufacturing.
  • Practical Solutions – Learn how to tackle real-world challenges in large-scale production and streamline workflows.
  • Expert Interaction – Engage directly with industry leaders during live discussions to explore applications, best practices, and emerging trends.

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:

 

  • Cell Therapy Manufacturing
  • Gene Therapy Manufacturing
  • CMC Development
  • Automation & AI
  • Quality Control & Quality Assurance
  • MSAT

60-Minute Agenda

14:00 - 14:15
Olive Surtevantt

Building Capacity, Quality & Operational Readiness

• Identifying operational bottlenecks as manufacturing demand and the number of programs increase
• Preparing technology transfer through effective coordination between research, manufacturing and quality teams
• Building quality systems and testing capabilities that support consistent delivery as operations expand
• Scaling up and out by creating POC (Point of Care) manufacturing
Olive Surtevantt
Olive Sturtevant
Senior Administrative Director, Cell Manipulation Core Facility, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
14:15 – 14:30
Lavakumar

From Process Development to Reliable Clinical Supply

• Designing processes for expansion: building reproducibility and scalability into early process development
• Increasing manufacturing capacity: addressing bottlenecks in staffing, facilities and production workflows
• Maintaining quality as output grows: managing variability, process controls and GMP requirements
Lavakumar
Lavakumar Karyampudi
Senior Director, Cell Therapies, Moffitt Cancer Center
14:30 – 14:45
Terri Gaskell

Approaches to Scaling Allogeneic Manufacturing for Global Supply

• Challenges of allogeneic vs autologous products
• Scale up strategies for these products
Terri Gaskell
Terri Gaskell
Chief Technology Officer, Rinri Therapeutics
14:45 – 15:00

Panel Discussion: Scaling Cell & Gene Therapies for Global Patient Access

• Balancing automation, cost and product quality as manufacturing scales
• The future of autologous vs allogeneic manufacturing platforms
• How digitalisation and AI are transforming manufacturing operations and quality assurance
• Building resilient manufacturing networks through effective tech transfer and strategic partnerships
• Olive Sturtevant, Senior Administrative Director, Cell Manipulation Core Facility, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
• Lavakumar Karyampudi, Senior Director, Cell Therapies, Moffitt Cancer Center
• Terri Gaskell, Chief Technology Officer, Rinri Therapeutics
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.

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