Advanced Therapies Wales

Advanced Therapies Europe
2026-09-07 - 2026-09-09 | Intercontinental, Barcelona, Spain
Advanced Therapies Europe is a focused conference and networking event for the advanced therapies and regenerative medicine community. It brings together key people across European biotech and life sciences to discuss innovation, investment and bringing new treatments to market.
Sessions explore a wide range of issues across the advanced therapies field, including clinical development, commercial strategy, regulatory planning, manufacturing, market access and patient involvement.

Unlike larger exhibitions, this event focuses on in-depth discussion, targeted networking and knowledge sharing. It is smaller and more selective, with around 600 senior attendees, designed to encourage meaningful conversations and connections.

Advanced Therapies Europe brings together a deliberately balanced mix of 600 senior leaders across the European CGT ecosystem.
Whether you’re developing therapies, investing in innovation, scaling manufacturing, shaping regulation, or providing solutions, there’s a place designed for you.
Tickets from £649 available here

Delivering confidence in precision medicine: strategies for potency, safety, and long-term success
2026-09-09 16:00 - 17:00 (Europe/London) | Online
This webinar explores the scientific and analytical capabilities required to support precision medicine programs across advanced modalities such as cell and gene therapy, and complex therapeutic areas, including oncology and neurology.
Join an expert panel as they explore key considerations in potency assessment, safety monitoring and evidence generation, with a focus on building integrated strategies that support development from early research through long-term follow-up.
Register now to explore real-world perspectives on:

Defining and measuring clinically meaningful potency across CAR-T, in vivo gene therapy, and other CGT modalities, and how potency strategy evolves from early development through regulatory submission
Designing safety monitoring programs that extend beyond clinical trials, including long-term follow-up, registries, and modality-specific risks such as immunogenicity and insertional mutagenesis
Integrating analytical data, clinical endpoints, and real-world evidence into a cohesive evidence strategy that supports regulatory and payer expectations

How manufacturing consistency, analytical controls, and cross-functional alignment contribute to sustained program confidence post-approval.

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Cardiff Cancer Research Partnership Annual Event 2026
2026-09-16 09:30 - 16:30 | Hadyn Ellis Building, Cardiff
Join us for the Cardiff Cancer Research Partners (CCRP) Annual Conference 2026, bringing together researchers, clinicians, students and partners from across the cancer research community for a day of knowledge sharing, collaboration and networking.
The conference will showcase the breadth of cancer research taking place across Cardiff and Wales, with presentations covering clinical research, discovery science, translational research, drug development, precision medicine and data strategy. Attendees will hear from leading experts and emerging researchers, gain insight into current and future research priorities, and explore opportunities to build new partnerships that accelerate progress in cancer care and research.
The event will also feature exhibitor stands from organisations across the cancer research landscape, providing opportunities to connect with colleagues, discover new initiatives and discuss future collaborations.
Whether you are actively involved in cancer research, support research delivery, or are interested in the future direction of cancer care in Wales, this conference offers a valuable opportunity to engage with the wider cancer research community.
Who should attend?

Researchers and academics
Clinicians and healthcare professionals
Research nurses and allied health professionals
Students and early career researchers
Research partners, charities and industry representatives
Anyone with an interest in advancing cancer research in Wales

Tickets are free – Register here

Transitioning to serum-free T cell manufacturing: process considerations and cross-platform scale-up data
2026-09-16 16:00 - 17:00 | Online
Serum is one of the largest sources of variability in T cell manufacturing, driving lot-to-lot inconsistency, sourcing constraints, and contamination risk. This data-led session shows you how a chemically defined, serum-free workflow removes that dependency, so you can build more reproducible processes from early development through clinical scale.
Chengkang Zhang will walk through experimental data on the impact of serum removal at each stage of manufacturing: improved lentiviral vector transduction efficiency, robust T cell expansion in serum-free culture, and clinical-scale performance across multiple platforms. You will see cross-platform results spanning T-flasks, G-Rex, Xuri, and Cocoon systems, plus practical evidence on how oxygen transfer and media exchange strategies shape expansion outcomes.
Attend this webinar to:

Take away a data-backed framework for evaluating and implementing serum-free T cell culture in your own workflows
See experimental data showing improved lentiviral vector transduction efficiency and consistent expansion after serum removal
Compare cross-platform scale-up performance across T-flasks, G-Rex, Xuri, and Cocoon systems, from research through clinical manufacturing
Learn the critical success factors that determine a successful transition, including cell handling, media management, and dissolved oxygen control

Chengkang (CK) Zhang, Associate Director, R&D, Lonza, brings extensive experience in mammalian cell culture and chemically defined media development for cell therapy, and is the inventor of several cell culture technology patents.
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Advanced Therapies Wales Symposium 2026
2026-09-17 | Swansea University Bay Campus
Join us at the 4th Annual Advanced Therapies Wales Symposium, the only annual event in Wales dedicated to Advanced Therapies, taking place on Thursday 17 September, 09:00–17:30, at the stunning Great Hall, Swansea University Bay Campus.
Set against a vibrant waterfront backdrop, this flagship gathering brings together researchers, clinicians, industry partners, and policymakers to explore the full pathway from bench to bedside. This year’s theme, “Branching Out – Growing Through Collaboration,” highlights the power of partnership to accelerate innovation and patient access.
Whether you are new to the field or an experienced specialist, the symposium offers an inclusive environment to learn, connect, and contribute. Expect a dynamic programme, inspiring speakers, engaging discussions, the opportunity share your work in poster form, and plenty of interesting exhibitor stands.
Network with colleagues, exchange ideas, and take part in the conversations shaping the future of advanced therapies. Keep an eye out for speaker announcements and poster submission details coming soon. Register early to secure your place – join a growing community driving cutting-edge therapies from discovery into real-world clinical impact across Wales and beyond.
Tickets available here.

Precision in Practice: Stratifying patients in cancer research
2026-09-24 10:00 - 15:00
Join us for a day of networking to learn what others are doing across Wales in the field of precision and mechanistic oncology.
Location: Committee Room 1, Glamorgan Building, Cardiff University, King Edward VII Ave, CF10 3WA
Learn how cancer researchers at all career stages, in labs and hospitals throughout Wales are using different methods, technologies, and resources to advance the development of personalised and precision medicine approaches to diagnostics.
Cancer researchers at all career stages are welcome.
Keynote: Professor Andrew Beggs (University of Birmingham)
Patient voice: Craig Maxwell
Plus talks from Welsh funders, spin-outs, early career researchers, data specialists, clinical and non-clinical researchers
Lunch will be provided.
Tickets available here

Health and Care Research Wales Conference 2026
2026-10-08 08:30 - 16:30 | Sofia Gardens, Cardiff
Join us for a day of networking to learn what others are doing across Wales in the field of precision and mechanistic oncology.
Key Sessions

Faculty Breakfast Session: Focused on early career pathways (“Pathways, people and possibilities: navigating your research career”).
Genomics: Collaborating for impact by unlocking genomics for better health and care.
Industry Collaboration: Building research careers via NHS and university partnerships.
Cardiovascular Network: Connecting for impact through the National Cardiovascular Research Network for Wales.
Community Research: Connecting communities and embedding research outside hospital settings

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15 Years of AMC Event
2026-10-15 08:30 - 17:00
We are excited to celebrate 15 years of the Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products Manufacturers Community – AMC with our community. To mark the occasion, we are putting together a special agenda and would love to showcase the impact the AMC has had over the years.
If you have examples of collaborations, new jobs, or manufacturing advancements that have come from the AMC, please get in touch.
Agenda and more details to be announced soon.
Tickets from £100 including a year’s membership – available here

60th Anniversary Cancer Research Wales Conference
2026-10-23 08:30 - 19:00
We’re celebrating our 60th anniversary with a conference showcasing the fantastic research and researchers we fund across Wales.
2026 is Cancer Research Wales’s 60th year, having been founded in 1966.
The conference will take place on Friday 23rd October 2026 at Glamorgan Cricket in Cardiff.
Abstracts and posters
Abstracts invited across all Cancer Research Wales-funded researchers. All abstracts must be accompanied by a poster and available for display on the day of the conference.

Researchers will be invited for selected flash talks
Poster prizes will be awarded.
The deadline for submitting abstracts is 30 September 2026.
The standard size for a research poster should be 48 inches by 36 inches (121.9 cm x 91.4 cm).

Please send your completed abstracts to conference60@cancerresearchwales.org.uk
Tickets are free – register here

Cell 2026
2026-11-12 08:00 - 2026-11-13 17:00 | Novotel London West
What is Cell?
A new era is emerging in cell and gene therapy where innovation in bioprocessing, manufacturing, and therapeutic development is accelerating at pace.
Do you have the insights, technologies, and partnerships to lead this transformation? Cell brings together the full cell culture and advanced therapy community—from early discovery to commercial delivery. Across three focused programmes, this is where ideas scale, data drives action, and next-gen therapies come to life.
We’re building a global network of pharma, biotech, academia, and regulatory leaders, shaping the future of advanced therapy production and delivery. From optimising cell systems and engineering scalable platforms, to integrating AI and next-gen manufacturing tools— Cell is your access point to the breakthroughs redefining the industry.
This programme spans three programmes exploring the entire value chain involved in bringing the next generation cell & gene therapies to market.

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Genomics Showcase 2026 North
2026-11-19 | Venue Cymru, Llandudno
Join us and be part of a dynamic day of discovery, learning, and inspiration, as Wales showcases some of the latest advances in genomics.
Genomics – the study of a person’s entire DNA (all the information that makes them unique) – is transforming medicine and healthcare.
Whether you’re a health professional, researcher, patient, member of the public interested in this exciting topic, industry representative, or policymaker, this in-person event is a chance to connect with others, share experiences, and explore how genomic science is changing lives.
Join us and be part of a dynamic day of discovery, learning, and inspiration, as Wales showcases some of the latest advances in genomics.
This first Showcase in North Wales offers a welcoming space for knowledge sharing, collaboration, and innovation. The programme includes engaging talks, panel discussions, and interactive sessions for all to enjoy. Attendees will hear about cutting-edge research, how science is being applied in real-world situations, and how genomics is shaping the future of health and medicine in Wales and beyond.
The event and programme have been designed together with Genomics Partnership Wales’ Patient and Public Sounding Board, ensuring that patient voices are at the heart of the day. It is designed to offer value, insight, and inspiration for everyone.
Highlights include:

Informative sessions from leading genomic researchers and health professionals
Patient talks to highlight and understand lived experiences

Opportunities for networking and collaboration
Tickets are Free – register here

Advanced Therapies World
2026-12-05 08:00 - 2026-12-06 17:00 | Teatro Venue, Riyadh, Saudia Arabia
Advanced Therapies World brings together the leading minds in cell, gene, and regenerative medicine, with a strong focus on the rapidly evolving ecosystem across Saudi Arabia and the wider GCC.
Designed for biotech innovators, pharma leaders, CDMOs, investors, and policymakers, this highly curated event offers two days of strategic networking, deep-dive content, and high-value collaboration aligned with regional priorities.
From mainstage keynotes and technical workshops to invite-only summits and focused working groups, every element is built to accelerate progress — whether you’re entering the Middle Eastern market, localising manufacturing, advancing clinical trials, or building partnerships that support long-term growth in one of the world’s most ambitious emerging biotech hubs.
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The Festival of Genomics & Biodata
2027-01-27 - 2027-01-28 | ExCeL, London, ExCeL, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The UK’s largest Life Sciences event!
This is where scientists, clinicians, business leaders, tech companies, investors, patient organisations and policymakers come together to learn, network, collaborate, participate, discover and ultimately translate the latest innovations in science and technology into better patient outcomes. The Festival now covers so much more than genomics! It’s now a great spend of time for just about anyone working in life sciences.
The Festival focusses on AI, biodata, cancer diagnostics, drug discovery, genomic medicine, multi-omics, single-cell, spatial, women’s health….and so much more!
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Advanced Therapies 2027
2027-03-09 - 2027-03-10 | ExCeL, London, ExCeL, One Western Gateway, Royal Victoria Dock, London, E16 1XL, United Kingdom
The Advanced Therapies Congress is Europe’s largest commercial cell and gene therapy conference and exhibition. The event is for the leaders of pioneering ATMP companies and their most senior executives in charge of the latest tech and strategies that are driving the industry forward.
The conferences brings together a community of 3,300 global executives at ExCeL London, to be inspired by 300 speakers and 75 start-ups over 2 incredible days. The Advanced Therapies Congress features speakers from across the entire value chain of cell and gene therapy development; forward-thinking pharma, biotech and start- up companies, researchers, clinicians, academics, HTAs, payers and regulators.
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