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CDMO Live Americas 2026
19-21 October, 2026
Boston, MA
Your invitation to join pharmaceutical external development manufacturing leaders for an exclusive, complimentary experience.
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Where External Manufacturing Partnerships Are Made
Join us 19-21 Oct 2026 for the second edition of this exclusive event in Boston.
Discover the latest market trends and best practices shaping the future of outsourcing
Exclusive Access for Senior Leaders
Designed for senior pharma and biotech decision-makers for outsourced manufacturing the VIP guest pass offers a tailored experience for those shaping outsourcing strategy at scale.
What’s included:
- All Content, Training and Roundtables
- Networking Events, including Welcome Reception and Boat Party
- Exclusive invite to Drug Development or External Manufacturing Leaders Dinners (pending approval)
Designed for Manufacturing and Development Leaders
Outsourcing Excellence
Join roundtable discussions to share best practices with outsourcing experts and peers.
121 Partnering Meetings
Powered by PartnerMatch platform, our curated meeting programme connect sponsors with relevant partners.
Unique Experiences
Take part in a series of experiences around Rotterdam to inspire networking and interactions between attendees.
Market Intelligence
Learn from the industry leaders and analysts who will share their insights into the fast-changing landscape.
What our community have to say
"CDMO Live is a key event for connecting with peers across the pharma industry.
The event is the perfect platform to exchange ideas and build strong partnerships. I’ll definitely come back next year!"
Maik TalarczykDirector ESO, Sandoz The event is the perfect platform to exchange ideas and build strong partnerships. I’ll definitely come back next year!"
"CDMO Live was a truly enriching experience. My favourite moments were exploring creative solutions with peers in roundtable discussions. The event strikes the perfect balance between content and personal engagement. Team Bayer will be back next year!"
Enrica TomasuttiGlobal Category Manager, Bayer “In an environment where time is money, a conference like CDMO Live is the winning formula. It's a fantastic platform where information can be shared in roundtables and 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 "CDMO Live was an incredibly valuable experience. It provided a unique platform to foster dialogue between government agencies and key players. The insights gained will undoubtedly inform our policy development and procurement activities."
Claire GreenawayCounter CBRN, Ministry of Defence UK "CDMO Live has been fantastic. I'm really impressed. The meetings, atmosphere, vibe and even the aesthetic.
It's a very welcoming event."
Gil RothCEO, It's a very welcoming event."
Pharma & Biopharma Outsourcing Association
"Thank you for the amazing CDMO Live. It was extremely insightful and interactive.
I loved the intimate format and the time for networking with fellow industry leaders."
Salomon EngelsSnr Director, External Supply Chain & Sourcing, Endo I loved the intimate format and the time for networking with fellow industry leaders."
"CDMO Live is such a valuable event - a fantastic opportunity to connect with CDMO and Procurement leaders. The atmosphere was electric, with a real focus on collaboration and building relationship. we're buzzing with energy and new connections!"
Matthew HoltCo-Founder & Managing Director, Collaborative Sourcing Expert Insights for Outsourcing Excellence
Critical insights into winning outsourcing strategies, with interactive training you can apply immediately:
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.
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.
Gretchen Peck
Sr. Director, Strategy & Program Management
Pfizer
Praveen Prasanna
Snr Director External Manufacturing
Eli Lilly
Adora Padilla
Head, CMC Project Leadership and Vaccine Strategy
AstraZeneca
Marta Wosinska
Senior Fellow
The Brookings Institution
Joseph Graskemper
General Manager, Early Phase Development & Manufacturing
Biogen
Abhi Naravane
Head of Global Manufacturing
Network Strategy
Vertex
Network Strategy
Vertex
Gil Roth
President
PBOA
PBOA
Omar Kassim
Head of Global External Manufacturing
Takeda
Amit Jain
Senior Director Drug Product Development
QurAlis
Kaan-Fabian Kekec
Partner
Simon Kucher
Amber Meriwether
Corporate Strategy
Astellas
Alfredo Vidal
Director, Risk Management
Commercial Supply Chain
Vertex
Commercial Supply Chain
Vertex
Ben Locwin
Vice President
Reliant Life Sciences
Bridget Ferrari
Director, Supplier Sustainability
Takeda
Adam Siebert
Managing Director
L.E.K. Consulting
Scott Hilderbrand
Vice President, ADC CMC
Crescent Biopharma
Crescent Biopharma
Kat Kozyrytska
Strategy & Portfolio Advisor
Clarita Simon
Director
Simon Kucher
Tyson Fetzer
VP Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations
Genetix Biotherapeutics
Frederik Krekeler
Head of Procurement Consumer Health NA
Bayer
Bayer
Michael Mercaldi
Vice President, Strategic & Technical Operations
Torque Bio
Jennifer Chadwick
Founder & Principal
JC Consulting LLC
Christopher Locher
CEO
Versatope Therapeutics
Rahela Gasparac-Knezic
President & Principal Consultant
HeliPharm Consulting LLC
Reza Oliyai
President and CEO
Oliyai Consulting Corporation
Oliyai Consulting Corporation
Raman Sehgal
Host
Molecule to Market
Molly McGaughan
Managing Director
Firm
Firm
Denyse Baker
Associate Vice President Global Quality External Engagement
Eli Lilly
Tamika Drummond
Founder and CEO
3Kinnect Solutions
Kurt Nielsen
President
Longview Leader
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