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5th Gene & Cell Therapy CMC: Process Development, Quality and Vector Manufacturing

  • 19th – 20th May 2026
  • Germany flag Germany Berlin

The 5th Gene & Cell Therapy CMC: Process Development, Quality & Vector Manufacturing Summit is dedicated to accelerating progress in the CMC, quality, and manufacturing readiness of next-generation gene and cell therapy (GCT) products.

Gain practical insights into meeting CGTP safety and efficacy requirements, navigating evolving regulatory and GMP expectations, and optimizing end-to-end vector development and production.

Explore the latest technologies transforming GCT manufacturing—from digital and automated platforms to advanced analytics and CQAs that strengthen control, consistency, and scalability.

Join leaders in GCT development at the #EGeneCell Berlin in May 2026 to improve process robustness, enhance product quality, and accelerate translation from development to commercial scale.

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Join leading developers, manufacturers, and regulators at the 5th Gene & Cell Therapy CMC: Process Development, Quality & Vector Manufacturing Summit, taking place May 19–20, 2026 in Berlin, Germany.
#EGeneCell 2026 brings together the experts shaping the next generation of AAV, LV, non-viral vector, and cell therapy manufacturing, with a focused agenda dedicated to CMC strategy, process development, quality, analytics, and scalable vector production.

As advanced therapies move rapidly toward late-stage clinical and commercial reality, the summit provides a critical platform to address regulatory expectations, comparability requirements, cost pressures, manufacturing bottlenecks, and evolving analytical standards across the CGT landscape.

 

Why Attend?

Experience a deep dive into next-wave technologies, new regulatory guidance, and emerging industry standards that are redefining how gene and cell therapies are designed, manufactured, and controlled.
#EGeneCell 2026 highlights innovations in:

  • Closed & modular manufacturing platforms
  • Continuous processing and intensified workflows
  • AI/ML-driven analytics and digital CMC
  • High-productivity vector engineering & novel capsids
  • Advanced CQAs, potency assays, and functional release testing
  • Automation & robotics for aseptic CGT operations

This event is designed to equip teams with actionable solutions to scale complex therapies while safeguarding quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Industry Trends, Pain Points & Critical Issues

  • Regulatory Tightening & Evolving Guidance

New expectations for potency assays, comparability, and raw material control are increasing CMC complexity.

  • Manufacturing Scalability & Cost Pressure

Challenges include:

  • high cost of AAV/LV materials
  • limited productivity in current platforms
  • need for intensified, closed, or continuous processes
  • Vector Production Bottlenecks

Supply constraints and technical bottlenecks remain in plasmids, capsids, and critical materials used in IVT and viral production.

  • Supply Chain Instability

Qualification, dual sourcing, and vendor management are becoming strategic priorities.

  • QC Complexity & Assay Challenges

Long lead times, non-standardized potency assays, and growing testing requirements are slowing release timelines.

  • Digital & Automation Gaps

Many manufacturers struggle to implement digital CMC, data integration, and automated workflows despite clear regulatory and economic benefits.

What to Expect at #EGeneCell 2026

  • Expert-Led Keynotes & Case Studies

Real-world lessons from biotech, pharma, regulators, and CDMOs.

  • Technical Deep Dives

Process development, analytics, comparability, CQAs, vector engineering, and closed-system manufacturing.

  • Panel Discussions

Regulatory harmonization, scalability, cost-of-goods reduction, and digital transformation.

  • Networking & Collaboration

Meet CMC, QA/QC, MSAT, manufacturing, regulatory, and process experts shaping the CGT industry.

  • Technology Showcases

Discover cutting-edge tools for vector production, automation, analytics, and next-generation bioprocessing.

Who should attend:

Chief Executives, Vice Presidents, Directors, Heads, Leaders, and Managers specialising in:

Gene & Cell Therapy Modalities

  • Adenovirus
  • Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV)
  • Lentivirus (LV)
  • Viral Vectors
  • Non-Viral Vectors
  • Chimeric Antigen Receptor T Cells (CAR-T)
  • T-Cell Receptor (TCR) Therapy
  • Natural Killer (NK) Cell Therapy
  • Tumor-Infiltrating Lymphocytes (TILs)
  • Stem Cell Therapy
  • Regenerative Medicine
  • Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs)
  • Gene Therapy Medicinal Products (GTMPs)
  • Cell-Based Medicinal Products (CBMPs)

CMC, Process & Manufacturing

  • Chemistry, Manufacturing & Controls (CMC)
  • Process Development (Upstream & Downstream)
  • Analytical Development
  • Process Characterisation
  • MSAT (Manufacturing Science & Technology)
  • Technology Transfer
  • Scale-Up & Industrialisation
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Production Engineering
  • GMP Manufacturing
  • Aseptic Processing
  • Viral Vector Manufacturing
  • Raw Materials & Critical Materials
  • Facility Design / Cleanroom Strategy

Quality, Safety & Regulatory

  • Quality Assurance (QA)
  • Quality Control (QC)
  • GMP Compliance & Inspection Readiness
  • Product Characterisation
  • Comparability & Lifecycle Management
  • Release Testing
  • Bioassays & Potency Assays
  • Regulatory Affairs (EU, FDA, MHRA, PMDA)
  • Regulatory CMC Strategy
  • Biosafety
  • Toxicology & Preclinical Safety
  • Risk Management

Analytics & Innovation

  • Analytical Science
  • Bioanalytics
  • Microbiology
  • Immunology & Immuno-Oncology
  • Immunochemistry
  • Omics & Molecular Analytics
  • Digitalisation & Automation
  • PAT (Process Analytical Technology)
  • Data Science & AI Applied to CMC
  • Quality by Design (QbD)

 

R&D, Clinical & Commercial

  • Research & Development (R&D)
  • Preclinical Development
  • Clinical Development
  • Clinical Manufacturing
  • Medical Affairs
  • Market Access
  • Commercialisation & Product Strategy
  • Supply Chain & Logistics
  • Cold Chain / Cryopreservation

Join Us

The 5th Gene & Cell Therapy CMC Summit is the premier platform for staying ahead in process development, quality, regulatory strategy, and manufacturing innovation.
If you are working to develop, scale, or commercialize gene and cell therapies, this summit will deliver the insights, solutions, and partnerships essential for success.

Secure your place at #EGeneCell 2026 in Berlin and be part of the community advancing the future of gene and cell therapy manufacturing.

 

Register by 31st January for the best price! 

The Early Bird Offer expires in 6 days!

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KEY PRACTICAL LEARNING POINTS

  • Advancing CMC Strategy for Next-Gen CGTs

Explore updated guidance and best practices for building robust CMC packages—covering stability, comparability, raw material qualification, and lifecycle management for AAV, LV, and engineered cell therapies.

  • Ensuring CGT Safety, Quality & Regulatory Alignment

Learn how to align processes with evolving expectations from EMA, FDA, MHRA, and global agencies. Gain insights into:

  • potency assays
  • impurity profiling
  • adventitious agent testing
  • viral safety
  • chain of identity/chain of custody
  • Optimizing & Scaling Vector Production

Understand new strategies for improving productivity, reducing cost of goods, and addressing bottlenecks in:

  • AAV & LV upstream yields
  • empty/full ratio control
  • plasmid supply & IVT scalability
  • purification efficiency
  • process intensification and automation
  • Integrating New Technologies

See how digital twins, AI-enabled monitoring, PAT, real-time release, and high-throughput analytics are reshaping CGT manufacturing efficiency and reducing failure risk.

Register by 31st January for the best price! 

The Early Bird Offer expires in 6 days!

Dr. Roland Pach, CH

Global Expert, Cell and Gene Therapy Analytics

Roche

Dr. Roland Pach holds a PhD in molecular parasitology at the University Fribourg analyzing the intracellular trafficking of transgenic RNA in human pathogens.

Prior Roche, he was leading the Analytical Development department at Berna Biotech (former Swiss Vaccine and Serum Institute) and the QC department of Bio-Process Development at Merck Serono.

Roland is the global CMC Analytical Technical Lead in the cancer vaccines and cell- & gene therapy (CGT) area of Roche more than 10 years. In his assigned area, he represents Roche in external development projects, industrial consortiums like CGT BioPhorum and numerous due diligences of in-licensing candidates or companies in the CGT fields.

In his second role at Roche as global technical development leader, he had led successfully new formats like immunotoxins from pre-clinics into entry to human (EiH).

Dr. Carmen Brenner, BE

Director MSAT

Novadip

Before taking a position in Novadip, Dr. Carmen Brenner, who received her PhD in biomedical science, was an R&D project manager at Bone Thera­peutics. Later, Carmen became head of the QC department, first as manager and then as associate director.

Dr. Rahul Kaushik, DE

Founder

Gene Therapy Consultancy 

Dr. Rahul Kaushik is the Founder of Gene Therapy Consultancy, a firm dedicated to accelerating the preclinical development of AAV-based gene therapies. With a mission to democratize specialized AAV knowledge and overcome critical developmental barriers, Dr. Kaushik and his team of AAV experts strive to expedite the delivery of life-saving treatments to patients. Dr. Kaushik possesses extensive expertise in AAV-based in vivo gene therapy product development across diverse disease areas. He has significantly contributed to advancing AAV and Lentiviral-based platform technologies and programs for gene silencing and supplementation strategies within various organizations. With over 16 years of experience, Dr. Kaushik has authored numerous high-impact publications and is committed to advancing effective gene therapies for human diseases through the utilization of advanced viral vectors and improved manufacturing processes.

Dr. Amey Bandekar, US

Associate Director Drug Product Development

Sanofi

Dr. Daniela Stadler, DE

Scientist

Coriolis Pharma

Nicole Nicholas, UK

CMC QC Manager

Purespring Therapeutics

Volker Huppert, DE

Chief Development Officer

Glycostem Therapeutics

Dr. Roland Pach, CH

Global Expert, Cell and Gene Therapy Analytics

Roche

Dr. Carmen Brenner, BE

Director MSAT

Novadip

Dr. Rahul Kaushik, DE

Founder

Gene Therapy Consultancy 

Dr. Amey Bandekar, US

Associate Director Drug Product Development

Sanofi

Dr. Daniela Stadler, DE

Scientist

Coriolis Pharma

Nicole Nicholas, UK

CMC QC Manager

Purespring Therapeutics

Volker Huppert, DE

Chief Development Officer

Glycostem Therapeutics

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What our
participants
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This summit delivers an unmatched blend of scientific depth and practical CMC insights. The discussions around scalable vector manufacturing were immediately applicable to our ongoing programs.

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Sofia

Director of Process Development

A must-attend event for anyone working in gene and cell therapy manufacturing. The quality and regulatory sessions helped us refine our global CMC strategy and prepare for upcoming filings.

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Michael

VP, CMC & Technical Operations

Exceptional networking and high-value content. The focus on automation, digital tools, and CQAs provided a clear path for modernizing our CGT production platforms.

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Elena

Head of Manufacturing Sciences & Technology