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2027 CRBE
Summit West

Innovations in Controlled Release and Bioavailability Enhancement of Small Molecules and Large Biologics Delivery Systems

February 23-24, 2027Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA
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40+Industry-led speakers
160+Senior attendees
2Tracked streams
14+Networking hours
20Solution providers
Why attend in February

The next generation of drug product development and manufacturing technology is here.

Now in its 13th year, the 2027 CRBE Summit West returns this February. Connect with 160+ senior drug development innovators and uncover the industry’s latest formulation, product development and delivery technologies for improving performance and manufacturing capabilities.

  • 012 full tracks of technical talks, panels and thought-provoking discussion sessions
  • 02Network with 100s of senior development, formulation and manufacturing attendees and solution providers
  • 03Exhibits, banquet lunches and dinners, workshops, champagne giveaways and networking receptions
  • 04Access all sessions post-Summit on-demand so you can relive your best moments
  • 05Be part of our community of drug product development experts, which will open many doors in the future

2026 keynotes: Stephen Buckley (Novo Nordisk) and Liangfang Zhang (UC San Diego).

La Jolla coastline at dusk, home of the 2027 CRBE Summit West
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines10950 North Torrey Pines Road, San Diego, CA 92037 · February 23-24, 2027
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2026 program highlights

Small molecules to large biologics, in two tracks

A taste of the February 2026 program at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines: oral biologics, long-acting injectables, ADCs and nucleic acid delivery.

Keynote

Novel Drug Delivery strategies to Enhance Bioavailability of Large Biologics & Nucleic Acid Therapeutics

Stephen Buckley, PhD · Vice President, Head of Oral Delivery Technologies, Novo Nordisk

Keynote

Cellular Nanoparticles: Design, Fabrication, and Biomedical Applications

Liangfang Zhang, PhD · Professor, Department of Chemical and Nano Engineering, University of California San Diego

Large molecules

Oral Delivery of Proteins and Peptides: From Molecular Design to Manufacture

Karthik Nagapudi, PhD · Executive Director & Distinguished Scientist, Genentech

Biologics

Enhancing the Stability of ADCs by Traversing the Formulation Design Space

Sasha Ebrahimi, PhD · Senior Principal Scientist, Emerging Drug Delivery Platforms, GlaxoSmithKline

Long-acting

Long-Acting Injectable Products – Design and Biopharmaceutics Opportunities

Chong-Hui Gu, PhD · SVP Head of CMC, Tenvie Therapeutics

Nucleic acids

Escape from the Endosome - 2026: Mechanisms of Intracellular Delivery of Nucleic Acid Polymers

Ismail Hafez, PhD · Director, Formulation and Delivery Sciences, Ionis Pharmaceuticals

01Controlled and Modified Release

Oral Drug Delivery SystemsLong Acting Injectable Drug Delivery SystemsTransdermal Drug Delivery SystemsModified release coating systemsBiodegradable and Biocompatible PolymersNanotechnology in Controlled ReleasePulmonary Drug Delivery SystemsThe Role of Controlled Release in Optimizing Therapeutic OutcomesPatient Centric / Pediatric Dose Development3D Printing in Controlled and Modified ReleaseRegulatory considerationsContinuous manufacturing of Controlled and Modified Release productsContinuous modified release coating systemsContinuous long-acting microsphere manufacturing

02Bioavailability Enhancement

Formulation strategies for improved absorption of poorly soluble and/or poorly permeable drugsLipid-Based formulationsMicronizationNanomedicineNanocarriersSpray Dried Dispersions (SDD)Hot Melt Extrusion (HME)KinetisolBiopharmaceutics classification system (BCS) and its implicationsIn vitro-in vivo correlations (IVIVCs)Continuous manufacturing technologies for Bioavailability Enhancement

03Large Molecule Biologics

Overcoming Gastrointestinal (GI) BarriersOral delivery of peptides and proteinsPermeation EnhancersNanoparticle and Microparticle CarriersMucoadhesive and Targeted Delivery SystemsFormulation ApproachesReceptor-Mediated TransportNovel Delivery DevicesStability and Manufacturing ChallengesClinical and Regulatory ConsiderationsRecent Advances and Future DirectionsOral delivery of GLP-1 receptor agonists
Sessions shown are from the February 2026 program. The 2027 agenda will be announced as speakers are confirmed.See the 2026 agenda →
2026 speakers included

Learn from the scientists shaping drug delivery

Formulation, CMC and drug product development leaders from Novo Nordisk, Genentech, GSK, Sanofi, AbbVie, Merck and Bayer, plus the CDMOs and technology providers behind their pipelines.

Speakers from the February 2026 Summit · 2027 line-up to be announced
Liangfang Zhang, PhD
Liangfang Zhang, PhDProfessor, Department of Chemical and Nano EngineeringUniversity of California San Diego
Stephen Buckley, PhD
Stephen Buckley, PhDVice President, Head of Oral Delivery TechnologiesNovo Nordisk
Chong-Hui Gu, PhD
Chong-Hui Gu, PhDSenior Vice President, Head of CMCTenvie Therapeutics
Sasha Ebrahimi, PhD
Sasha Ebrahimi, PhDSenior Principal Scientist, Emerging Drug Delivery PlatformsGlaxoSmithKline
Karthik Nagapudi, PhD
Karthik Nagapudi, PhDExecutive Director & Distinguished ScientistGenentech
Timothy Day, PhD
Timothy Day, PhDCo-Founder & CSOParticella, Inc.
Yogeshwar Bachhav, PhD
Yogeshwar Bachhav, PhDCMC ConsultantAiCuris AG
Julia Rosenberger, PhD
Julia Rosenberger, PhDSenior Scientist, Discovery Pharmaceutical SciencesMerck & Co.
Karunakar Sukuru, PhD
Karunakar Sukuru, PhDGlobal Vice President, Pharma Product Development & Head of Scientific AdvisoryCatalent Pharma Services
Prajwal Thool, PhD
Prajwal Thool, PhDScientist III, Synthetic Molecule Pharmaceutical SciencesGenentech
Stephie Lee, PhD
Stephie Lee, PhDDirector, CMC Drug Product and Analytical DevelopmentBoundless Bio
David Vodak, PhD
David Vodak, PhDChief Science OfficerBend Bioscience
Dave Miller, PhD
Dave Miller, PhDChief Scientific OfficerAustinPx
Fadi Ibrahim, PhD
Fadi Ibrahim, PhDHead of USA Drug Product Development and BiopharmaceuticsSanofi
Elisabeth Kersten, PhD
Elisabeth Kersten, PhDFormulation Development LeadVividion Therapeutics
Shabbir Lobo, PhD
Shabbir Lobo, PhDStaff Scientist, Global Innovations and Product DevelopmentBayer
Tushar Upsunde, PhD
Tushar Upsunde, PhDPrincipal Research Scientist II, Drug DeliveryAbbVie
Ismail Hafez, PhD
Ismail Hafez, PhDDirector, Formulation and Delivery SciencesIonis Pharmaceuticals
Nick DiFranco, PhD
Nick DiFranco, PhDSenior Marketing Manager, Pharmaceutical DivisionGattefossé USA
Firouz Asgarzadeh, PhD
Firouz Asgarzadeh, PhDPresident of Consulting ServicesOSD Pharmaceutical Solutions

Plus 8 more 2026 speakers. See the 2026 agenda →

Call for speakers · 2027

Apply to present in February

We’re building the 2027 West program now. Apply to present a technical talk or join a panel, or put your platform on stage with a speaking sponsorship.

2027 registration pricing

Save $800: October Early-Bird ends Oct 23.

Lock in $800, fees included, before October Early-Bird ends Oct 23, 11:30pm PT. Or bring your team: 3 passes for the price of 2.

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Nov 20 to Dec 18, 2026, 11:30pm PT
$1,000 / person
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  • You save vs. Onsiteper person$600
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Dec 18 to Jan 15, 2027, 11:30pm PT
$1,100 / person
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  • 3-for-2 group pack$733.33 per person, sold in sets of 3$2,200
  • You save vs. Onsiteper person$500
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Ends Feb 5
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Late Early-Bird
Jan 15 to Feb 5, 2027, 11:30pm PT
$1,200 / person
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  • 3-for-2 group pack$800 per person, sold in sets of 3$2,400
  • You save vs. Onsiteper person$400
Starts Jan 15, 11:30pm PT
Ends Feb 20
From Feb 5
Early-Bird
Feb 5 to Feb 20, 2027, 11:30pm PT
$1,400 / person
Pharma / Biotech pass · fees included
  • 3-for-2 group pack$933.33 per person, sold in sets of 3$2,800
  • You save vs. Onsiteper person$200
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From Feb 20
Onsite
Feb 20 to Feb 22, 2027, 11:30pm PT
$1,600 / person
Pharma / Biotech pass · fees included
  • 3-for-2 group pack$1,066.67 per person, sold in sets of 3$3,200
  • In-person sales close11:30pm PTFeb 22, 2027
Starts Feb 20, 11:30pm PT
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Meet 160+ drug development decision-makers
$2,500 / CDMO pass
CDMO / Vendor attendee · fees included
  • Exhibitor booth bundleExhibit booth + 2 passes$7,950
  • On-Demand AccessSession recordings$495
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The 2027 price ladder

Pharma / Biotech prices per person, fees included. Each rate ends at 11:30pm PT on its last day, and the next rate starts at that moment.

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You save vs. Onsite
October Early-BirdNow onEnded
Oct 23, 2026, 11:30pm PT
$800
$533.33$1,600 for 3
$800
November Early-BirdNow onEnded
Nov 20, 2026, 11:30pm PT
$900
$600$1,800 for 3
$700
December Early-BirdNow onEnded
Dec 18, 2026, 11:30pm PT
$1,000
$666.67$2,000 for 3
$600
January Early-BirdNow onEnded
Jan 15, 2027, 11:30pm PT
$1,100
$733.33$2,200 for 3
$500
Late Early-BirdNow onEnded
Feb 5, 2027, 11:30pm PT
$1,200
$800$2,400 for 3
$400
Early-BirdNow onEnded
Feb 20, 2027, 11:30pm PT
$1,400
$933.33$2,800 for 3
$200
OnsiteNow onEnded
Feb 22, 2027, 11:30pm PT
$1,600
$1,066.67$3,200 for 3
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2026 sponsors & exhibitors

Trusted by drug development’s leading CDMOs and technology providers

2027 partners to be announced.

For CDMOs, sponsors & exhibitors

Access the previous attendee list

Partnering with the 2027 Summit will also help you:

  • ✓Enhance commercial relationships with existing clients through platform interaction, meetings, and discussing the latest opportunities
  • ✓Raise your brand awareness to a captive and engaging audience of decision-makers
  • ✓Elevate your profile amongst industry peers and develop a contact base through 1-2-1 networking sessions
  • ✓Generate direct new business opportunities from senior-level attendees currently sourcing drug product development solutions

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Frequently asked questions

When and where is the 2027 CRBE Summit West?

February 23, 9:00am to February 24, 4:00pm PT, 2027, at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, 10950 North Torrey Pines Road, San Diego, CA 92037. Map.

How does the pricing work?

Pharma / Biotech passes start at $800 and step up to $1,600. Each rate ends at 11:30pm PT on its deadline and the next one starts at that moment, so registering early saves the most. Prices include fees. See the full price ladder.

Can I bring my team?

Yes. The 3-for-2 Pharma / Biotech group pack gives you 3 passes for the price of 2. It’s sold in sets of 3, and the per-person price follows the same deadlines as single passes.

I work for a CDMO or solution provider. Which ticket do I need?

CDMO / Vendor attendee passes are $2,500. The exhibitor booth bundle (exhibit booth plus 2 passes) is $7,950. See all booth packages and sponsorship options.

Can’t travel to San Diego?

On-Demand Access is $495. You can also request the 2026 on-demand content for free.

How do I apply to speak?

Send a speaking enquiry with your proposed talk. The 2027 program is being built now.

Who do I contact with questions?

Email info@uberevents.io or text +1 347 583 0215.

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Feb 23–24, 2027 · Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines
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Summit details

When
February 23, 9:00am to February 24, 4:00pm PT, 2027
Where
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, 10950 North Torrey Pines Road, San Diego, CA 92037 · Map
Hotel
Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines (the Summit venue). Room block details coming soon.
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In person. Can’t travel? On-Demand Access is $495.
Groups
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