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Formutech

event information

1 Conference | 20+ Speakers | 80+ Industry Leaders

mRNA Process Development

& Manufacturing |

LNP Formulations

FORMUTECH

The FormuTech Summit returns in 2026 with an expanded vision, uniting a global community of innovators shaping the future of RNA-based therapeutics. As mRNA and LNP technologies rapidly evolve toward more sophisticated, scalable, and globally accessible applications, the summit serves as a key meeting point for industry leaders, scientists, engineers, and regulators to exchange insights and accelerate progress. Hosted in Lisbon, one of Europe’s most dynamic and fast-growing biotech hubs, FormuTech 2026 provides an exceptional environment for strategic collaboration, scientific dialogue, and high-value networking.

This year’s edition will spotlight the most pressing and high-interest themes identified by the community — including emerging technologies and process automation, regulatory and compliance expectations, data integrity and governance, and the growing need for analytical harmonization across RNA and LNP platforms. Attendees will explore advancements in digital and AI-enabled development, next-generation characterization tools, improved approaches for reliability and reproducibility, and innovative strategies to elevate product quality, safety, and manufacturability. The summit will also highlight collaborative models, cross-functional workflows, and the role of global governance in supporting the maturation of RNA technologies from exploratory R&D to large-scale deployment.

Across two days, FormuTech Summit 2026 will deliver a curated scientific agenda featuring expert presentations, panel discussions, case studies, and interactive sessions addressing the most urgent challenges and opportunities in mRNA and LNP development. Participants will gain practical, actionable insights to accelerate development timelines, strengthen analytical readiness, improve regulatory alignment, and adopt transformative technologies that are reshaping the future of RNA therapeutics.

FormuTech Summit 2026 continues its mission to bring together the leading minds of the RNA ecosystem. Join us in Lisbon to connect with global experts, discover breakthrough innovations, and contribute to shaping the next era of mRNA and LNP science.

What you will get

01

Meet top experts

02

Learn from Speakers

03

Expand Your Network

04

Enjoy the conference

learn

The key practical points 2026

Next-Generation LNP Engineering
Explore innovative lipid libraries, formulation optimization strategies, and advanced delivery systems designed to improve potency, targeting, and therapeutic performance of mRNA-LNPs.

Advanced Characterization Technologies for RNA & LNPs
Discover the latest analytical approaches for evaluating particle size, structural heterogeneity, purity, and stability using cutting-edge technologies such as HPLC, mass spectrometry, Raman spectroscopy, and Cryo-EM.

AI-Driven RNA Design & Predictive Development
Learn how AI-powered platforms and algorithm-driven pipelines are accelerating RNA sequence optimization, formulation screening, and translational predictability across in silico, in vitro, and in vivo systems.

Real-Time Process Monitoring & PAT Integration
Understand how in-line analytical tools and Process Analytical Technology (PAT) frameworks are enabling enhanced process control, improved reproducibility, and reduction of critical impurities such as dsRNA.

Improving Stability & Global Accessibility of RNA Therapeutics
Examine emerging strategies to improve thermostability, freeze-drying performance, and long-term storage of RNA-LNP formulations for broader global deployment.

Emerging RNA Formats & Synthetic Biology Approaches
Gain insight into new mRNA formats, synthetic biology tools, and next-generation RNA engineering technologies enabling more efficient and versatile therapeutic applications.

Scalable Manufacturing & Industrialization Strategies
Explore scalable production models, automation, and manufacturing innovations supporting the transition of RNA therapeutics from R&D to commercial-scale GMP production.

Regulatory Expectations & CMC Readiness
Understand evolving global regulatory perspectives on RNA medicines, including analytical expectations, quality frameworks, personalized therapies, and compliance strategies for complex RNA products.

Organ-Specific Targeting & Non-Viral Delivery Systems
Discover innovative approaches for tissue-selective delivery, non-viral formulations, and next-generation targeting strategies designed to expand the therapeutic reach of RNA medicines.

Future Trends Shaping the RNA Therapeutics Landscape
Preview the technologies and scientific advances expected to define the next era of RNA therapeutics, including AI-enabled development, self-amplifying RNA, personalized cancer vaccines, and advanced RNA delivery platforms.

what

you’ll discover at conference

Over 20+ Sessions , several networking opportunities in a special venue chosen by our team makes this event unique and unforgettable

Over 20+ Sessions

Pre-Conference Cocktail Reception

Panel Discussions

Speed Networking

Exhibition Hall

Gala Dinner with Live Music

who

Should attend

Members of board, C-level, Senior Vice Presidents, Vice Presidents, Directors and Heads of departments of:

  • Analytics
  • Analytical Science
  • Bioprocessing
  • Cancer Immunotherapy
  • Clinical Development
  • Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Control (CMC)
  • Commercialisation
  • Comparability
  • Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
  • Drug Product Development
  • Drug Substance
  • Impurities
  • Innovation Chemistry
  • In-Vitro Transcription
  • Formulation
  • Lipid Nanoparticles (LNP)
  • Manufacturing, Science &
  • Technologies (MSAT)
  • Messenger RNA (mRNA)
  • mRNA-Based Therapies
  • Oncology
  • Plasmid DNA (pDNA)
  • Process Analytical Technology (PAT)
  • Product Characterisation
  • Process Development
  • Production Engineering
  • Purification
  • Ribonucleic Acid (RNA)
  • RNA Therapeutics
  • Quality Assurance (QA)
  • Quality by Design (QbD)
  • Quality Control (QC)
  • Research and Development (R&D)
  • Regulatory
  • Safety
  • Scale Up
  • Supply Chain
  • Vaccines

Meet

The FormuTech Speakers 2026

Eike F. Joest

Head of Innovation mRNA Manufacturing at Merck KGaA

Rein Verbeke

Senior postdoc at Ghent University (NanoMedicine Centre)

Ashish Sarode

Director at Sanofi, mRNA Center of Excellence (CoE)

Steve Pascolo

Principal Investigator at University Hospital of Zurich

Maciej Drozdz

Co-founder and CBO at MiMo Biotech

Barbara Beneduci

mRNA Modality Leader - EMEA at Merck KGaA

Olivia Merkel

Professor and Chair of Drug Delivery at LMU Munich

Aishu Parthasarathy

Associate at Sofinnova Partners

Mark Dickman

Professor of Bioanalytical Science and Engineering at University of Sheffield

Ka-Wai Wan

Leading Senior Pharmaceutical Assessor at MHRA (Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency)

Christopher van der Walle

Head of Formulation Science at Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)

Jeremie Parot

Senior Research Scientist at SINTEF

Katie Randall

Senior Associate Scientist at Sanofi

Xiaojing Gao

Assistant Professor at Stanford University

Quentin Huaulmé

Senior Research Scientist at Sartorius Polyplus

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FormuTech summit

14 – 15 October, 2026 | Lisbon, Portugal

Industry Package

1,595€

  • 2-Days Full Access
  • Coffee-Breaks & Lunch
  • Doc. Package
  • e-Poster Submission
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