CDMO Live Americas . October 20-21, Boston 2026

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THE U.S. OUTSOURCING COMMUNITY

Where external manufacturing partnerships

are made

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

1,200+

pre-scheduled meetings

450+

attendees

65+

CDMO partners

THE AGENDA

The U.S. biopharma
outsourcing agenda

Two focused tracks cover the external manufacturing and technical operations priorities shaping outsourced pharma

Download the agenda →

TRACK 1

External Manufacturing Strategy

Manufacturing network leadership, supply resilience, partner performance and quality oversight

Manufacturing Network Optimization + Resilience

Biogen, Eli Lilly, Astellas, Pfizer, Vertex

AI in Manufacturing: New Research + Case Studies

Sanofi, Pfizer, Aizon, MasterControl

D.C. Policy + The Impact on Biopharma External Supply

The Brookings Institute, P.B.O.A.

TRACK 2

Technical Operations + CMC

Expert insights into technology transfer, process robustness, scale-up and regulatory readiness

Scaling ADC Development

Crescent Biopharma, Oliyai Consulting, Axplora

CMC for Small Molecules, Cell & Gene and Sterile Fill-Finish

AstraZeneca, Vertex, Gates MRI, QurAlis, Genetix Biotherapeutics + more

Next-Generation Quality in The Age of AI

FDA, Eli Lilly, Bimeda

LEARN FROM OUTSOURCING LEADERS

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

Rhonda Fendelet

VP, Global External Manufacturing
Johnson & Johnson

Gil Roth

President
PBOA

Gretchen Peck

Sr. Director, Strategy & Program Management
Pfizer

Rondu Vincent

Executive Director of Global Responsible Sourcing
Bristol Myers Squibb

Marta Wosinska

Senior Fellow
The Brookings Institution

Joseph Graskemper

General Manager, Early Phase Development & Manufacturing
Biogen

Director, Risk Management
Commercial Supply Chain
Vertex

Alfredo Vidal

Denyse Baker

Associate Vice President Global Quality External Engagement
Eli Lilly

Anand Ekambaram

Principal
Global BioVax Solutions

Kaan-Fabian Kekec

Partner
Simon Kucher

Adora Padilla

Head, CMC Project Leadership and Vaccine Strategy
AstraZeneca

Scott Hilderbrand

Vice President, ADC CMC
Crescent Biopharma

Reza Oliyai

President and CEO
Oliyai Consulting Corporation

Tyson Fetzer

VP Manufacturing and Supply Chain Operations
Genetix Biotherapeutics

Frederik Krekeler

Head of Procurement Consumer Health NA
Bayer

Michael Mercaldi

Vice President, Strategic & Technical Operations
Torque Bio

Jennifer Chadwick

Founder & Principal
JC Consulting LLC

Praveen Prasanna

Snr Director External Manufacturing
Eli Lilly

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.

“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

REAL CONNECTIONS

THE CDMO LIVE EXPERIENCE

The most valuable conversations do not happen in conference rooms.

From the Welcome Reception and Boston Running Club to the Happy Hour and After Dark 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. The roundtables are genuinely interactive.”

Chiara Ferrandi
Senior Director, External Quality Operations

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

Melanie Wamsler
Network Strategy Lead

BOOK YOUR TICKET

Join America's Outsourcing Community

October 20-21 2026 / Boston Sheraton

Select your pass based on your role in the outsourcing ecosystem:

Outsourcing Leader Pass

for qualifying Pharma and Biotech professionals

$195

General Admission

for CDMOs, suppliers
& service providers

$2,759

SOLD OUT

Team Discount

bring colleagues and
save together

20% OFF

For 3+ team members

🔥 Limited Early Bird Pricing ends September 18, 2026

When: October 20-21 2026

Where: Boston Sheraton, 39 Dalton St, Boston, MA 02199, United States

Event Dates

19th Oct: 19:30 – 21.00

20th Oct: 08:00 – 18.00

21st Oct: 08:00 – 16.00

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