About BioForward

BioForward is OBN's 'Roadmap for Growth' Life Sciences event, designed to provide the support, skills, know-how and industry connections required to build a commercially successful business. 

Now in its fourth year, the event is attended by leaders and decision makers of growing R&D companies across all therapy and technological areas, along side companies who provide critical support services to emerging companies within the life sciences ecosystem.

BioForward Features:

• An Industry exhibition showcasing up to 50 trusted suppliers, specialising in a range of services, essential for emerging life sciences R&D companies including: Pre-clinical and clinical development, IP, tax & financial management, regulatory compliance, insurance, facilities, location management, manufacturing, lab supplies, communications, sales & marketing, business development, new technology, consultancy, HR & talent
• A full day of pre-scheduled, in-person 1-1 partnering meetings that delegates can schedule at their convenience powered by Hello Partnering​
• Plenty of formal and informal networking opportunities, including the BioForward drinks reception 
• A packed programme of targeted workshop sessions, designed to provide R&D companies with the know-how and practical skills to support the growth of their business and overcome challenges. Workshop topics include:



• An update on the latest grant funding options available
• Biologics Analytical Methods: Trends and Strategies to Accelerate Development - Kindly sponsored by Catalent
• Selecting the right your CRO partner for your growing company - Kindly sponsored by Precision for Medicine
• Manufacturing and Clinical Considerations in Cell & Gene Therapy - Kindly sponsored by Thermo Fisher Scientific
• Overcoming the latest manufacturing & supply chain challenges - Kindly sponsored by Merck
• An update on the latest R&D tax credits incentive and what this means for business - Kindly sponsored by TBAT Innovation
• Business development - how to pitch to potential partners & collaborators
• Roadmap to Regulatory Success in early development - Kindly sponsored by NDA Group
• Building and retaining your team for long term growth

Who should attend?

BioForward has been specifically designed for growing life sciences R&D companies, and high-quality Service Providers who can provide the critical support and advice required to help them build a commercially sustainable business.

We are pleased to be able to offer one complimentary ticket for each R&D Company, with follow on tickets available and a vastly reduced rate. 

Complimentary tickets are also available for life sciences focused PhD Students.



For more information detailed in the flyer, please click here​​.