Over 170 delegates representing leading biotech companies, global pharma organisations and internationally renowned academic institutions
50 presentations, case studies and panel discussions focused on the key issues in cell line optimisation, process development and biological production
4 interactive streams:

    Cell Line Development: Novel Tools and Techniques
    Process Development: Upstream and Downstream Process Optimisation
    Cell Line Development: Ensuring Stability and Quality of Cell Lines
    Biological Production: Manufacturing and Cell Banking Case Studies

14 pre-scheduled one to one meetings, exhibition and informal networking opportunities

Building on the success of last year’s event, Oxford Global Conferences are proud to present the 3rd Annual Cell Culture and Bioprocessing Congress, taking place on the 17th and 18th of November 2014 in London. This Congress is an executive platform for over 170 experts working in cell line development, cell line engineering, up and downstream operations, fermentation and biologics production.

A huge increase in global demand for biopharmaceutical products has increased the value of the cell culture industry significantly in the past few years; it is poised to reach a worth of over $6 billion by 2018. This Congress brings together leading experts to discuss ways to support this growth and overcome industry-wide challenges, and will be supported by key industry solution providers like Merck Millipore, Eppendorf, UPM, Solentim and Hamilton. Problems to be discussed include cell line stability, cell line authentication, scale-up improvements, contamination control and increasing reliability and consistency between batches.

On Day One, our panel of experts will discuss the latest advances in cell line and process development. Topics will include transfection of primary and hard-to-transfect cells, novel tools for 3D cell culture, new technologies for media optimization, high throughput cell culture techniques, achieving high titre cell cultures, disposable technology and automated cell line processes.

Day Two of the event will include case studies covering the most important challenges in biological production. Presentations will address how to develop commercially suitable cell banks, improve manufacturing flexibility, standardize single-use technology, ensure successful technology transfer and optimise cell lines for manufacturing. Our panel of industry leaders will also discuss key advances in cell line development, including the genetic characterisation of cell lines using NGS, cell line authentication technologies, contamination prevention methods and innovative cell culture assays.

The 3rd Annual Cell Culture & Bioprocessing Congress forms part of Oxford Global’s highly successful Biologics Series. Upcoming events in the series include:

    8th Annual Proteins & Antibodies Congress, 2nd and 3rd of April 2015, London
    www.proteins-congress.com
    2nd Annual Peptides Congress, 2nd and 3rd of April 2015, London
    www.peptides-congress.com
    3rd Annual Biosimilars & Biobetters Congress, 2nd and 3rd of April 2015, London
    www.biosimilars-congress.com

Agenda

The Event

In keeping with Oxford Global’s highly successful life sciences series, an expert panel of 40 speakers will present a full conference programme covering the topics outlined below.

Day 1 Stream 1

Cell Line Development

    Transfection of primary and hard-to-transfect cells
    Novel tools for 3D cell culture
    New technologies for media optimization
    Stem cell mixture purification
    High-throughput cell culture techniques
    Successful fermentation methods

Day 1 Stream 2

Process Development

    Increasing the efficiency of upstream processes
    Integrating upstream and downstream processing
    Novel downstream processing platforms
    High-titre cell culture processes
    Process development case studies:
        Scale-up improvements
        Disposable bioreactors
        Automated cell line processes

Day 2 Stream 1

Cell Line Development

    Cell line characterisation using NGS
    Cell line engineering for high expression levels
    Cell line selection
    Technologies for cell line authentication
    Methods for preventing contamination
    Techniques to improve the stability of cell lines
    Advanced cell culture assays

Day 2 Stream 2

Biological Production

    Bio-manufacturing case studies:
        Gene therapies
        Viral vaccines
        Monoclonal antibodies
    Developing commercially suitable cell banks
    Improving manufacturing flexibility
    Standardization of single-use technology
    Ensuring successful technology transfer and process validation
    Optimizing cell lines for manufacturing
Agenda

The Event

In keeping with Oxford Global’s highly successful life sciences series, an expert panel of 40 speakers will present a full conference programme covering the topics outlined below.

Day 1 Stream 1

Cell Line Development

    Transfection of primary and hard-to-transfect cells
    Novel tools for 3D cell culture
    New technologies for media optimization
    Stem cell mixture purification
    High-throughput cell culture techniques
    Successful fermentation methods

Day 1 Stream 2

Process Development

    Increasing the efficiency of upstream processes
    Integrating upstream and downstream processing
    Novel downstream processing platforms
    High-titre cell culture processes
    Process development case studies:
        Scale-up improvements
        Disposable bioreactors
        Automated cell line processes

Day 2 Stream 1

Cell Line Development

    Cell line characterisation using NGS
    Cell line engineering for high expression levels
    Cell line selection
    Technologies for cell line authentication
    Methods for preventing contamination
    Techniques to improve the stability of cell lines
    Advanced cell culture assays

Day 2 Stream 2

Biological Production

    Bio-manufacturing case studies:
        Gene therapies
        Viral vaccines
        Monoclonal antibodies
    Developing commercially suitable cell banks
    Improving manufacturing flexibility
    Standardization of single-use technology
    Ensuring successful technology transfer and process validation
    Optimizing cell lines for manufacturing
 

Who will attend

The Cell Culture & Bioprocessing Congress is an exclusive event designed for senior level attendees from leading pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology, diagnostics, CRO and solution provider companies, along with highly esteemed members of academic and government institutions. Delegates typically include VPs, Directors and Global Heads of:

Delegates will benefit from:

• An executive format providing intimate interaction with industry peers’ ideas and experiences through case study presentations and panel discussions
• Networking opportunities and sharing ideas with other senior peers
• Pre-scheduled one-to-one meetings between you and solution providers will provide you with an opportunity to forge partnerships and discover solutions
• Post event follow up offering all documentation from the meeting and re-booking discounts
• Tailor-made agenda – hand pick any conference and panel sessions you wish to attend

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