Manufacturing
Join Europe’s Premier Outsourcing Community
CDMO Live 2026 is the global meeting place for leaders in outsourced biopharma development and manufacturing.
Across three days in Rotterdam, you’ll gain actionable insights, connect with partners through curated one-to-one meetings, and experience networking like no other.
1,200+
550+
80+
50 page summary of CDMO Live 2025 with key takeaways from all the sessions.
Designed to Accelerate Your Outsourcing Strategy
Meet Your Next Partner
Connect in pre-arranged PartnerMatch meetings with 80+ curated CDMO partners
Expand Your Network
Join the Boat Party and other experiences designed to inspire better networking
Master Outsourcing Excellence
Peer-to-peer roundtable discussions to share best practices and market insights
Accelerate Your Skills
Take part in hands-on Strategic Partnership Training & Biotech CMC Bootcamp + more
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.
Drug Development + CMC
Key Topics
Tech transfer, analytical method development, formulation challenges, scale-up, complex modalities, submission readiness.
PBOA
Founder
Kath Consulting
MSD
Partner
Simon Kucher
Chief Procurement Officer
Bayer Consumer Health
Senior Director, External Manufacturing Business Lead
UCB
Animal Health
Boehringer Ingelheim
Vice President External Supply Integration Quality<br>
Johnson & Johnson
Senior Director
External Manufacturing
LEO Pharma
Powered by PartnerMatch
Attendees will be connected to relevant, targeted partners in our curated 1-2-1 meeting program.
Recommendations
The event is the perfect platform to exchange ideas and build strong partnerships. I’ll definitely come back next year!"
It's a very welcoming event."
Pharma & Biopharma Outsourcing Association
I loved the intimate format and the time for networking with fellow industry leaders."
Book your ticket
General Admission
Full access to sessions & networking
€1999 Super Early Bird
€2759 FULL PRICE
20% Team Discount
Unlock discounts when you build your outsourcing strategy together
Apply discount when registering
🔥 Limited Places Available. Applications will be reviewed for industry relevance
/ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
CDMO Live is Europe’s leading event for biopharma outsourcing – connecting external manufacturing leaders with insights and partners.
Attendees share valuable lessons in how to accelerate drug development and manufacturing, de-carbonise by reducing Scope 3 emissions, and optimise contract manufacturing networks for operational efficiencies, resilience, and quality.
Find you next partner with PartnerMatch, our 1-2-1 curated meeting programme that connect sponsors with relevant partners who can help them with drug development and manufacturing.
Experience Rotterdam with us. We have a number of experiences planned across this unique city. Read more here
You can register for the event by visiting the registration page on the PharmSource website: Book your ticket
The registration fee includes access to all sessions, workshops, networking events, and the exhibition hall. Meals and refreshments during the event are also covered.
Early bird discounts currently are available.
The World Trade Center is part of Postillion Hotels, making it our first choice hotel.Find out more on their website
The venue is in the heart of the city, within easy walking distance of the Rotterdam Centraal Station.
Rotterdam is officially the best-connected large European city, with high-speed train connections to European business hubs, two international airports close to the city and excellent connectivity by road and water.
- 2 international airports within 24-minute reach: Schiphol and Rotterdam Airports are both close.
- 300+ direct international destinations
- High-speed train connections to all major European cities, including London via EuroStar
Absolutely. Networking sessions are scheduled throughout the event, including dedicated networking breaks, evening receptions.
The event is powered by PartnerMatch, our special networking app and concierge service to help you connect with relevant partners. Learn more about PartnerMatch
Access to the app will open up 4 weeks ahead of the event.
Exhibiting at our event gives you the opportunity to showcase your products and services to a targeted audience, generate leads, and build brand awareness. You’ll also have access to all event sessions and networking opportunities.
To become an exhibitor, please visit the exhibitor information page on the PharmSource website and fill out the application form. Our team will get in touch with you to discuss the options available to exhibit and to sponsor the event.
For more information about exhibiting, please contact our team at su*****@*****************ks.com . We’re here to assist you with any questions or concerns.
World Trade Center
Rotterdam
19-21st May 2026
World Trade Center, Rotterdam, Beursplein 37, Meent 110, 3011 AA Rotterdam, Netherlands
A Life Science Networks Event
Event information
Event Dates:
19th May: 12:00 – 18.00
20th May: 08:00 – 18.00
21st May: 08:00 – 16.00
Book your ticket
