About BioForward
The one-day conference will feature:
• Panel discussions on major issues and challenges in developing biotech, pharmaceutical or medtech products and services
• ‘How to’ sessions discussing a range of industry issues with key influencers and experts
• A trade exhibition featuring specialists from preclinical and clinical development, manufacturing, quality, regulatory, human resources, IP, tax/investment/grants, business strategy and marketing
• Plenty of partnering and networking opportunities
Who should attend?
BioForward is aimed at professionals from early stage and emerging life sciences companies who are keen to gain the knowledge, skills, connectivity, and support necessary to maximise their chances of success and efficiently navigate through the various development phases to market and beyond
BioForward Agenda – Thursday 4 October
08.00 – 09.00 Delegate registration
08.00 – 18.00 Exhibition open
09.30 – 09.45 Welcome
09.45 – 10.30 Panel One: Driving Innovation through Collaboration & Open Access Kindly hosted by Gold Sponsor, Merck
10.30 – 11.15 Networking & Partnering break
11.15 – 12.00 Panel Two: Making the Most of Your Financial Resources – Business, Finance & Support
12.00 – 12.45 ‘How To’ Session One: How to develop effective relationships within the industry (Merck Satellite Session)
‘How to’ Session Two: How to Secure and Retain the Right Talent for Your Organisation
12.30 – 13.30 Networking Lunch & Partnering
13.30 – 14.30 ‘How To’ Session Three: Getting your regulatory strategy on track from the start
13.45 – 14.30 Panel Three: Making the Most of your Data Assets – IP, Strategies, Platforms and Productivity
14.30 – 15.15 Panel Four: Manufacturing Challenges – Cost, Quality, Location, Availability
14.30 – 15.30 ‘How To’ Session Four: Location Location Location – Choosing the best location for your business
15.15 – 15.45 Networking & Partnering break
16.00 – 16.45 ‘How To’ Session Five: How to protect your data and what you need to know about GDPR
‘How To’ Session Six: How to develop positive news flow and manage your corporate reputation
17.00 – 18.00 Closing Networking Drinks