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Share Your Expertise in BioPharma Development & Manufacturing

Experts are invited to CDMO Live Europe to present real-world, data-backed case studies and talks that advance biopharma manufacturing and development with external partners.

 Why Speak at CDMO Live?

  • Showcase your expertise to pharmaceutical and biotech manufacturing leaders
  • Connect with potential partners through our  PartnerMatch platform
  • Shape industry conversation on outsourcing excellence and manufacturing innovation

Two focused tracks for 2026

External Manufacturing Strategy

Designed for senior leaders managing network strategy, resilient supply chains, and quality oversight.

Topics include:

  • CDMO market trend analysis
  • Strategies for resilient manufacturing networks and supply security.
  • Optimising CDMO selection and governance models.
  • Contract, pricing, and partnership negotiation strategies.
  • Digital integration between sponsor and CDMO.
  • Practical case studies in Decarbonization and Scope 3 emissions reduction
  • External Quality oversight and regulatory strategy.

CMC & Drug Product Development

A technical showcase for case studies that accelerate outsourcing of safe, effective first-in-class drugs to patients.

Topics include:

  • Advanced formulation (small & large molecule) and drug delivery systems.
  • Sterile manufacturing and aseptic processing innovations.
  • Manufacturing solutions for complex modalities (ADCs, radiopharmaceuticals, oligos, RNA).
  • Analytical method development and tech transfer.
  • AI-enabled manufacturing and predictive quality.
  • Scale-up from clinical to commercial readiness.

Application Guidelines

We are looking for 20-minute technical talks or strategy case studies which include:

  • A real-world case study – present a specific challenge, the solution, and the measurable results (anonymise sponsor/product if needed).
  • Data-driven – use real metrics, graphs, and before/after comparisons.
  • Visually clear – simple slides, minimal text, impactful visuals.

Exclusivity requirement:

Content must be original to CDMO Live and not presented at other European pharma outsourcing events in the same calendar year. This policy ensures that CDMO Live offers delegates fresh, original insights and protects the event’s value by avoiding duplicate presentations seen elsewhere

Submit your proposal today by completing this online application form.

Our content team reviews all submissions and will contact you if your proposal is selected.