Biomarkers, CDx & Precision Medicine US 2026
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, San Diego, CA
San Diego.
September 23 - 24.
This is Where the Decision Chain Comes Back Together.
Biomarkers, CDx & Precision Medicine US brings together biomarker discovery, multi-omics, AI pathology, CDx and clinical decision-making and puts them in the same room for two days. The real value comes from the conversations between sessions and the learning, insights and connections it enables.
The programme makes those conversations possible.
The formats make them happen.
Pre-arranged One-to-one Meetings
600 meetings scheduled across both days. A month before the event, you access a fully profiled delegate and SP list and select who you want to meet.
You arrive with a schedule that supports your ambitions.
Closed-door Sessions
Invite-only sessions for senior leaders on the topics that matter most to them. Structured conversations, not panels.
Roundtables
Small groups, senior moderators, focused questions. The format that produces the most direct exchange of the two days.
The AI and Data Zone
Live demonstrations, short technology talks and an AI Networking Lounge, bringing together AI-native platforms in one dedicated space in the exhibition. If you want to see the technology rather than hear about it, this is where you go.
The Start-Up Zone
Ten-minute pitches from early-stage companies on Day 1 & Day 2. The organisations that will matter in five years are already in the room.

Key Event Highlights
An unmissable journey awaits you: from celebrated keynote speakers and insightful private roundtables, to an exclusive gala dinner. Discover the moments that will transform your NextGen Omics & Spatial experience.
Over 600 senior attendees across both days. Most come from pharma R&D: biomarker strategists, translational medicine leads, computational pathologists, regulatory voices and CDx developers, with academic and clinical anchors across the senior speaker roster.
The disciplines represented span biomarker discovery and validation, CDx development, regulatory pathways, multi-omics integration, spatial transcriptomics, multiplex imaging, computational pathology, AI in diagnostics, and clinical translation.
Confirmed attending organisations include AstraZeneca, GSK, Sanofi, Novartis, Merck, Pfizer, BMS, AbbVie, Amgen, J&J, Regeneron, Gilead, Boehringer Ingelheim, Astellas and Genmab, alongside leading academic and clinical institutions including UCSD, Virginia Commonwealth University, McGill, the University of Florida, the University of Houston, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Queen's University Belfast and Cancer Commons.
An unmissable journey awaits you: From celebrated keynote speakers and insightful fireside chats, to the brand new Awards Dinner. Discover the moments that will transform your Biomarkers & Precision Medicine experience.
Explore dynamic panels, engaging roundtables, and hands-on workshops designed to drive innovation and foster collaboration, including:
Panel Discussion: Overcoming Multi-Omics Data Harmonisation & Analysis Challenges
Moderator: RUSLAN SADREYEV, Director of Bioinformatics & Assistant Professor, Massachusetts General Hospital
Panellists:
ARIDAMAN PANDIT, Senior Principal Research Scientist, AbbVie
FELIX FRANCIS, Sr. Manager, Data Management and Analytics Technology Lead, Takeda
LUCA PINELLO, Associate Professor of Pathology, Harvard Medical School
MEDHI DAMAGHI, Assistant Professor & Group Leader, Stony Brook University
SIMONA CRISTEA, Head of Genomics Data Science & AI, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
LUCAS SCHÜTZ, Chief Operational Officer, AriadneAI
Presentation: Comparative Insights In Single Cell RNA-seq & Advances In Large-Scale Multimodal Profiling
ZORA MODRUSAN, Senior Director of NGS, Genentech
Panel Discussion: Guiding Immuno-Oncology Breakthroughs With Spatial Biology
Moderator: ALINA AINBINDER, Scientific Associate Director, Oncology, Takeda
Panellists:
JASMINE PLUMMER, Director, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
JIA-REN LIN, Technical Director of Tissue Imaging Platform, Harvard Medical School
NIR BEN CHETRIT, Assistant Professor, Weill Cornell Medicine
COLLES PRICE, Scientific Associate Director, Takeda
YASSER RIAZALHOSSEINI, Associate Professor & Head of Cancer Genomics, McGill University
Breakfast Roundtables - with topics including
• The Potential Of Multi-Omics In Cell & Gene Therapies
• New Frontiers In Liquid Biopsies
• Integrating Single Cell Data Across Samples
• Overcoming Cell Segmentation Challenges In Multiplex Immunofluorescence Biomarker Imaging
• Single Cell Multi- Omics Integration– From The Pharma Perspective
• Safety Biomarkers In The Age Of Spatial Biology
• Harnessing Spatial Transcriptomics In Immunoscience
• Spatial Analysis Of Cancer Data
• Advancing Spatial Biology Using The Complexities Of Immune Cell Interactions In
Explore dynamic panels, engaging roundtables, and hands-on workshops designed to drive innovation and foster collaboration, including:
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
Roundtable: Regulatory Insights On Bringing A Peptide To Human Trials
Moderator: Paul Reid, Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, Celtic Bio
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
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
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
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Start-Ups
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
Biologics 2024 has been one of the best events I have attended so far in my career.
Territorial Sales Manager UK,
ACROBiosystems Co., Ltd.
Impressed by the effort to bring people together.
Business Development Director,
Bioassay
Nice set-up, with good support for exhibitors
Director of Client Relations,
ImmunoPrecise
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.
It's designed for start-ups from across the biologics space, working on cutting-edge therapies, innovative platform technologies, products, and solutions and is an ideal platform to share your business plans and promote your science.
There are two options, based on the type of your organisation with prices starting from £1,500 (+VAT) for companies with own therapeutic research pipeline and registration from £3,500 (+VAT) available for companies offering solutions, services or platform technologies.
For further information and to get started submit the application form below.
Criteria:
To qualify your company must be:
- Therapeutic Start-Up, Emerging Technology OR Service Start-Up
- Operating No More Than 5 Years
- 0 – 30 employees
- Pre-Series A Funding
Successful applications receive:
- 1 Full Conference Pass
- 10-Minute Presentation Opportunity
- 1x1m Space in Start-Up Zone
- Logo Featured on Event Website & App as a Participating Start-Up
- Ability to Arrange Peer to Peer Meetings via the Congress App
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
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- 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 winner receiving the highest scores will be announced 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.
Direct connections with scientists working on the same problems from different angles, across modalities, organisations and disciplines.
A clearer view of the emerging platforms and technologies shaping the next phase of the field, from the AI Zone demonstrations and Start-Up Stage pitches.
And if you present: a record of your work in front of one of the most senior pharma, biotech and AI-driven precision medicine audiences in San Diego.

By Air
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center is conveniently located approximately 10 -15 minutes from San Diego International Airport (SAN).
From the airport, guests can reach the resort by taxi, rideshare, or rental car. Follow signs to I-5 South, then take CA-54 East and exit at Bay Boulevard, following local signage to the Chula Vista Bayfront area.
For more information on airport services, visit San Diego International Airport website.
By Public Transport
San Diego’s public transit system provides convenient access to the resort.
From San Diego International Airport, take the San Diego Flyer shuttle or local bus to Santa Fe Depot, then transfer to the San Diego Trolley Blue Line heading toward San Ysidro.
Disembark at H Street Station. From there, the resort is a short taxi, rideshare, or approximately 15–20 minute walk along the bayfront.
Plan your trip using Metropolitan Transit System website or mobile app for real-time schedules.
By Bus
Several MTS bus routes serve the Chula Vista Bayfront area with stops near H Street and Bay Boulevard. From nearby bus stops, the resort is a short walk or rideshare trip.
Check the MTS website for the most up-to-date bus routes and schedules.
By Rail
Guests arriving via Amtrak or COASTER should disembark at Santa Fe Depot in downtown San Diego. From Santa Fe Depot, transfer to the Blue Line Trolley toward San Ysidro and exit at H Street Station.
From the station, continue by foot, taxi, or rideshare to the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center.
Be sure to review Amtrak and MTS schedules in advance to ensure a smooth journey.
By Car
Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center is located along the Chula Vista Bayfront. For the most efficient route, we recommend using GPS or a navigation app for real-time directions and traffic updates.
When traveling during peak commute hours, allow additional time, as traffic can be heavier on I-5 and surrounding highways.
Tip: Check live traffic conditions before departure to help avoid delays.
Parking
On-site parking is available for resort and convention guests, including self-parking and valet options. Parking rates and availability may vary.
For the most current parking information, please visit the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center website prior to arrival.
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 2026, 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.
Oxford Global has learned that third-party companies (recently EHotel Services, Business Travel Management/btravelmanagement and Exhibitors Hotel Reservations Services) are targeting conference attendees with a fraudulent hotel booking scheme.
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 Biomarkers, CDx & Precision Medicine US 2026 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.
San Diego.
September 23 – 24 2026.
Ten years of Biomarkers, CDx & Precision Medicine US.
Three programmes, two days, one decision chain. Join us.


