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 catalyse the growth of your company. 

The sixth annual BioForward event took place on 24 September 2024 at the Oxford Technology Park, and was attended by over 300 leaders and decision makers of growing R&D companies across all therapy and technological areas, alongside companies who provide the specialist services, products, advice and expertise essential for all companies as they grow. 

BioForward Featured:

• An Industry exhibition showcasing 50 trusted industry suppliers across: 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 targeted workshops, with topics that included:

1. The importance of 'Learning & Development' for growing teams
2. What SMEs should consider when choosing a location
3. Getting your company story right from the start
4. Building strong financial foundations to successfully navigate your fundraise
5. An essential guide to insuring your growing R&D SME
6. Partnering with the right manufacturer to accelerate your research
7. Accelerating growth through collaboration with the right industry partners
8. Leveraging IP to impact your business growth

• A full day of pre-scheduled, in-person 1-2-1 partnering meetings powered by PartneringONE
• Plenty of formal and informal networking opportunities throughout the day

➡ View a short clip of our previous BioForward conference here​, and click here ​to access the image gallery from the 2024 event.