Waters Waters European Biopharma Analytical Forum

Join us for an inspiring and engaging event, gathering the biopharmaceutical analytical community in Europe.

WEBAF is a two day, interactive in-person only event for the European biopharma community. It is a unique opportunity to learn from experts from the most exciting biopharma industries, exchange ideas and tips with peers and be a part of an ever-growing community.

We will present new data on the recently launched Xevo MRT from this year’s ASMS, showcasing its performance and speed without compromise.

Additionally, we’ll cover imaging mass spectrometry, including lipid analysis of clinical samples and drug analysis.

Waters: European Biopharma Analytical Forum

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Agenda

The agenda is a carefully selected mix of keynote lectures, parallel sessions, panel discussions and workshops. We’ve included plenty of time for networking and interacting with new colleagues, collaborators and friends.

   WEBAF Opening Session - Wednesday, 23rd October - 10:00am CEST
   WEBAF Closing Session - Thursday, 24th October - 15:00pm CEST

Session streams will cover

• Nucleic Acids and CGT: Characterization and Monitoring
• Proteins and Peptides: Bioprocess and Attribute Monitoring
• Bioseparations
• Advanced Characterization

Programme

Wednesday, 23rd October

• 10:00 Welcome and Introduction
• 10:10 Partnering with Waters for Biopharmaceuticals analyses, our latest innovations
• 10:45 Using ultra-short columns for the chromatographic analysis of new modalities Honorine Lardeux / University of Geneva
• 11:30 Coffee Break
• 12:00 Presentations and Q&A with our Partners: Wyatt & Genovis
• 13:00 Lunch and Networking
• 14:00 Parallel Tracks (incl. Coffee Break)
  • Parallel A - Proteins and peptides: bioprocess and attribute monitoring
    • Characterization of antibody variants in process development, Filip Bergqvist / Cytiva 
    • Accelerated lead cell line selection through early CQA screening with N-glycan middle-up mass analysis, Rémi Bussat / KBI Biopharma S.A
    • Comprehensive analysis and characterization of glycan pairing in Fc-containing biotherapeutics: Addressing current limitations and implications for N-glycan impact, Maximilian Meudt / Boehringer Ingelheim
    • Round Table: Protein characterization and monitoring 
  • Parallel B - Nucleic acids and CGT: characterization and monitoring
    • Multiple Attribute Monitoring of therapeutic mRNA, Thomas Menneteau, Quality Assistance
    • In-line Process Analytics for Advanced, Adrian Aperti / Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine
    • Customer Talk / Title TBC, Centre for Process Innovation Limit (CPI)
    • Round Table: Nucleic acid and CGT characterization and monitoring
• 16:10 Parallel Workshops
  • RNA and LNP sample preparation and analytical workflows
  • Compliment LC Separations with Light-Scattering Technology
  • LC-MS Tools for Proteins & Peptide Therapeutics
• 17:00 Close of day 1
• 18:30 Dinner in the hotel

Thursday, 24th October

• 09:00 Introduction & Agenda
• 09:15 The future of mass spectrometry for biopharmaceutical product understanding
• 10:00 Parallel Tracks (incl. Coffee Break)
  • Parallel A - Advanced Characterization
    • Investigation into the separation of isobaric peptides by cyclic ion mobility mass spectrometry, Camille Jenny / Novartis
    • Customer talk / Title TBC, Michael Rühl / BioSpring
    • Customer talk / Title TBC
  • Parallel B - Bioseparation
    • Field Flow Fractionation as the perfect tool for gene therapeutics, Jérémie Parot / SINTEF
    •  Customer talk / Title TBC,  Pharmaron
    • Customer talk / Title TBC, Avido Bio
    • Panel Discussion - Panel Discussion
• 12:10 Lunch and Networking
• 13:10 Parallel Workshops
  • Advancing SEC for Biopharmaceutical Characterisation - from peptides to LNPs
  • LC-MS Tools for Oligonucelotides
  • Get in-depth sample information with advanced mass spectrometry
• 14:00 MAM deployment for QC analytical testing of recombinant therapeutic protein and replacement of conventional analytical methods, Diego Bertaccini / Merck
• 14:45 Closing Session
• 15:15 Close of day 2

VENUE INFORMATION

We have reserved rooms at the Radisson Blu Resort & Spa Split at special rates. Radisson Blu Resort & Spa, Put Trstenika 19, 21000 Split, Croatia. Note: Travel and accommodation costs incl. tourist taxes are not included in the WEBAF registration fee. 

PRICING INFORMATION

€349 incl. taxes payable by all WEBAF delegates – Price includes the following:

• Two days conference tickets
• Lunch and refreshments during the conference
• Evening dinner (23rd Oct.)

Want a taste of WEBAF? Why not check out our Presentations from Waters European Biopharma Forum 2023 on-demand?

Are you ready to join us in Split, Croatia?

Please REGISTER NOW to confirm your attendance at WEBAF 2024. On the following pages, you will also be able to book your accommodation. Further information about the agenda and speakers will be provided to registered attendees as it becomes available.