CDMO Live Europe 2026 Agenda

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The Future of External Manufacturing

19-21 May 2026, Rotterdam

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Expert Insights for Outsourcing Excellence

Critical insights into winning outsourcing strategies, with interactive training you can apply immediately.

Two focused learning journeys:

External Manufacturing Strategy

For senior leaders optimising CDMO partnerships, supply chain resilience, and quality oversight.

Key Topics

Network strategy, performance management, contract innovation, capacity planning, sustainability, digital integration.

Don’t Miss

Strategic Partnership Training

Drug Development + CMC

For technical leaders ensuring flawless tech transfer, process robustness, and regulatory confidence in outsourced development.

Key Topics
Tech transfer, analytical method development, formulation challenges, scale-up, complex modalities , submission readiness.

Don’t miss:
Biotech CMC Bootcamp

Shilpi Ghosh

Global External Manufacturing Chapter Lead
Roche

Jeroen Janssens

ExM Technical Operations Lead
MSD

Thomas Thunnissen

Director Procurement + Partnerships
Leyden Labs

Melanie Wamsler

Network Strategy Director
Takeda

Kaan-Fabian Kekec

Partner
Simon Kucher

Gil Roth

President
PBOA

Bernhard Boehm

Head of External Manufacturing
Animal Health
Boehringer Ingelheim

Philip Coetzee

Director CMO Management
Daiichi Sankyo Europe

Maik Talarczyk

Head PMO ESO
Sandoz

Fal Vaidya

CMC SS&P Senior Director
Gates Medical Research Institute

Robert Williams

PSCI Chair + Snr Director, Sustainable Procurement
AstraZeneca

Mairead Looby

Executive Director, Technical Operations
MSD

Salomon Engels

Head of External Manufacturing
Par Health

Carole Delauney

President
pharmaDEL

Andrzej Hoczyk

External Supply Organisation (ESO) Head
Polpharma

Enrica Tomasutti

Global Category Manager – Finished Goods
Bayer

Julien Laizé

Director External Manufacturing CTM
Valneva

Ryan Kelly

Senior Director, Supply Chain Security+ Brand Protection
Rx-360

Christelle Dagoneau

Principal Consultant
CD BioPartners

Kyriakos Kansos

CDMO Consultant
Fuliginous Management Consulting

Matthew Holt

Managing Director
Collaborative Sourcing

Fabrice Le Garrec

Founder
OSICS Network

Marta Kijanka

Founder
MK Bio Consultancy

Enric Bosch Radó

Global Third party manager Chemicals Manager
Boehringer Ingelheim

Harch Ooi

VP of Manufacturing and Chemistry
IsoBio Inc

Thom Frielink

Senior Associate
Curie Capital

Mukesh Sehdev

Head of CMC
Citryll

Peter Machielsen

Founder
PMac BioPharmaConsultancy

Frank Binder

Managing Director
GSCA

Clarita Simon

Director
Simon Kucher

Raman Sehgal

Host
Molecule to Market

George Ntortas

CDMO Consultant
Fuliginous Management Consulting

4 reasons to attend

Experience the future of contract manufacturing

Keynotes + Market Trends

Learn from the industry leaders and analysts who will share their insights into the fast-changing landscape.

Outsourcing Excellence

Join roundtable discussions to share best practices with outsourcing experts and peers.

121 Partnering Meeting

Experience Rotterdam

Take part in a series of experiences around Rotterdam to inspire networking and interactions between attendees.

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“In an environment where time is money, a conference like CDMO Live is the best ever. They created a fantastic platform where information can be shared in roundtables and in quick ‘meet and greet’ sessions with CDMOs to see if there is a synergy. I will be back next time.”

Philip CoetzeeDirector CMO Management, Daiichi Sankyo Europe

"CDMO Live brilliantly navigates the evolving landscape of contract manufacturing, from talent management to sustainable innovations, setting a pivotal foundation for future industry collaborations.”

Dr. Roxana TimmermansContract Manufacturing Leader, MSD

“It was great to learn from industry leaders and experts about their experiences in optimising drug development & manufacturing processes. We enjoyed connecting with various Bio/Pharma outsourcing professionals to discuss how we can meet their needs!”

Onyx Scientific

"As the only trade association in North America & the EU that represents the CMO/CDMO sector, PBOA is glad to support CDMO Live and help foster more conversation and connection in this critical industry."

Gil RothCEO, PBOA

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When: 19-21 May 2026

Where: Rotterdam World Trade Center, Beursplein 37, Meent 110, 3011 AA Rotterdam, Netherlands

Event Dates

19th May 2026: 12:00 – 18.00

20th May 2026: 08:00 – 18.00

21st May 2026: 08:00 – 16.00

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