EUROPE’S OUTSOURCING COMMUNITY
Where external manufacturing partnerships

are made

Europe’s focused senior-level event for biopharma outsourced development and manufacturing

Attended in 2026 by outsourcing leaders from

1,700+

pre-scheduled meetings

700+

attendees

100+

CDMO partners
THE AGENDA

Europe's outsourcing agenda

Two focused tracks cover the strategic and technical priorities shaping outsourced development and manufacturing.

Download the agenda →

TRACK 1

External Manufacturing Strategy

Expert insights in manufacturing network strategy, supply resilience, partner performance and quality oversight.

State of Outsourcing 2027: Priorities For The Year Ahead
New research
How Sponsors Select, Price and Negotiate CDMOs
Procurement insights
The China Question and Resilient Networks
Network strategy
TRACK 2

Technical Operations + CMC

Technical challenges for de-risking technology transfer, process robustness, scale-up and regulatory readiness.

Biotech CMC: Funded, On Time, Right First Time
Biotech Bootcamp
Small Molecules, Biologics, Peptides and Fill-Finish
Modality-specific insights
22 Roundtables, From Tech Transfer to Annex 1

Peer roundtables

LEARN FROM OUTSOURCING LEADERS

Expert insights from senior voices across external manufacturing, technical operations and CMC.

Fal Vaidya

CMC SS&P Senior Director
Gates Medical Research Institute

Vincent Groshenny

Sr Director, External Manufacturing
Elanco

Mairead Looby

Executive Director, Technical Operations
MSD

Gil Roth
President
PBOA
Andrzej Hoczyk
External Supply Organisation (ESO) Head
Polpharma
Bernhard Boehm
Head of External Manufacturing
Animal Health
Boehringer Ingelheim
Thomas Thunnissen
Director Procurement + Partnerships
Leyden Labs
Kaan-Fabian Kekec

Partner
Simon Kucher

Philip Coetzee
Director CMO Management
Daiichi Sankyo Europe
Marta Kijanka

Founder
MK Bio Consultancy

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Meetings booked before you arrive

Compress months of market research, introductions and early RFP conversations into two focused days with our concierge meeting program.  Find out more →

1. Tell us what you are sourcing
Share modality, phase, geography when you register.

2. Your concierge shortlists relevant partners
We match your requirements against verified capabilities from 100+ CDMOs.

3. Meet one-to-one at the event
Focused conversations are built into your agenda.
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“Our strategic partnership ecosystem is being built using the many relationships we made at CDMO Live.” Gates MRI
Winner: Best Event Launch 2026
Recognised by the Association of Event Organisers as best event launch of the year
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REAL CONNECTIONS

THE CDMO LIVE EXPERIENCE

The most valuable conversations do not happen in conference rooms.

From the Cycle Tour and Running Club to the Welcome Reception  and Boat Party, shared experiences create more time to meet peers, build relationships and continue conversations beyond the formal agenda.

“The entertainment package is excellent and creates real connections”
“One of the best events I’ve ever attended. The appetite to share expertise is remarkable.”
Giulio Cavalli
Principal Lead External Manufacturing
“CDMO Live is like having 20 site visits in one place. Genuinely interactive roundtables.”
Chiara Ferrandi
Senior Director, External Quality Operations

“Truly valuable experience. Outstanding quality of discussions, networking in an enjoyable setting”

Melanie Wamsler Network Strategy Lead

SUPER EARLY BIRD

Join Europe's Outsourcing Community

26-27 May 2027  ·  Rotterdam World Trade Center

General Admission

Full access to sessions & networking

€1,999

Super Early Bird
Exclusive to Pharma and Biotech

Outsourcing Leader

For professionals responsible for outsourced development and manufacturing

€99

Applications reviewed for industry relevance

Bringing your team? Save 20% when colleagues register together.

Download 112 pages of talks, case studies, roundtables and interviews from Europe’s biopharma outsourcing leaders.

 

When: 26-27 May 2027

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

Event Dates

25th May 2027: Day Zero + Welcome

26th May 2027: 08:00 – 18.00

27th May 2027: 08:00 – 16.00