We are delighted to announce the 14th MIBio conference, which will take place at the Howard Theatre, Downing College, Cambridge, on 14 October 2026.
MIBio 2026 will bring together leading experts from both industry and academia to explore how the latest discoveries in molecular interactions can be leveraged to develop better therapeutic products that are more effective, patient-friendly, and safe.
Increasing complexity of new therapeutics and growing demands for patient compliance create a strong need for advanced drug delivery technologies and streamlined development processes. Characterization techniques and regulatory processes must respond to a range of novel therapeutic modalities under development. Prefilled devices have become the norm, which fuels innovation in safe and convenient delivery of larger volumes or more concentrated dosage forms. Peptide therapeutics are back in the spotlight for treatment of chronic conditions, which drives innovation in their more efficient delivery via the oral route. MIBio 2026 will delve into the current state-of-the-art and potential future developments in these pivotal areas.
We anticipate welcoming approximately 100 delegates from the biopharma industry, academia, and technology suppliers, creating a stimulating environment for new collaborations and breakthroughs in drug product development.
We invite abstract submissions for poster presentations and welcome applications for sponsorship and exhibitor opportunities. Join us at MIBio 2026 to engage in inspiring discussions and shape the future of biopharmaceutical innovation.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Online Registration
Registration is open
Programme
Programme subject to change
08:00 Registration opens
09:00 Opening remarks
09:15 Title to be announced
Paul Varley | Chief Development Officer, Alchemab Therapeutics
09:45 Title to be announced
Speaker to be announced
10:15 Speed Networking
11:15 Analytical Challenges and Strategies for Mispaired Species Detection and Quantitation in Duet mAb Molecules
Ryte Poskute | Senior Scientist, AstraZeneca
11:45 Exhibitors highlights
12:30 Lunch Break, Exhibition and Posters
13:30 Introduction to the afternoon session
13:45 Title to be announced
David Brayden | Professor of Advanced Drug Delivery, University College Dublin
14:15 Discussion panel
15:15 Coffee break, Exhibition & Posters
16:00 Title to be announced
Joel Gresham| Chief Scientist, Crux Product Design
16:30 Title to be announced
Carine Huon | Senior Container Closure Integrity Scientist, Sanofi
17:00 Concluding remarks
17:10 Conference ends
Call for Posters
CALL FOR POSTERS
Abstracts for poster presentations at MIBio 2026 are now being invited.
Please submit a 200 – 250 words abstract as a Word document to: deborah@constableandsmith.com
Please note that you will need to register to be able to present your poster at MIBio 2026.
DEADLINE - Monday 05 October 2026
POSTER AWARD - We are delighted to announce that a Poster Award will be presented at this year's conference. Please note that registration is required to participate.
POSTER SIZE - If your abstract has been accepted - the poster boards at 2m high x 1m wide so suitable for A0. We have to use Velcro (which will be provided) so not suitable for cloth posters.
Exhibitors & Sponsors
MIBio 2026 Conference Overview
The conference venue at Downing College provides an outstanding space for exhibitions. We are committed to building on the positive feedback received from delegates, speakers, exhibitors and sponsors following the previous MIBio meetings, aiming to make MIBio 2026 an even more engaging and memorable experience.
Attendees
The event will attract scientists and decision-makers from the Biotech and Pharma sectors, alongside academics interested in macromolecular interactions and biopharmaceutical formulation. This creates a unique opportunity for sponsors and exhibitors to gain significant exposure to their target audience.
Exhibitor Package (£995)
- Exhibition space
- A slot in the Exhibitor presentation session (~5 minutes)
- Listing on the Exhibitor page on the conference book and on the conference website
- One free pass
- Contacts of all attendees who have agreed to be contacted
- Early bird discount of £100 will be awarded to Exhibitors who complete the registration before the early bird deadline
Sponsorship Package (£595)
- Name and logo on the conference website with sponsorship acknowledgement
- Name and logo on the conference programme, full page
- Name and logo beamed between presentations throughout the conference day
- One free pass
- Insertion of commercial literature in Delegates Pack
- Early bird discount of £50 will be awarded to Sponsors who complete the registration before the early bird deadline
Favourable deals for combined Exhibitor/Sponsor packages are also available. For more information on available packages, please contact conference secretariat via deborah@constableandsmith.com
MIBio 2026 Student Bursary
The Formulation Science & Technology (FST) Group of the RSC is delighted to offer 10 bursaries to cover the registration for students. In order to apply for the bursary you need to:
- be a student, including PhD students, at any University (note that post-doctoral researchers are not eligible)
- present a poster at MIBio 2026
The 10 bursaries are offered on first come first served basis.
To apply for the bursary please contact deborah@constableandsmith.com with proof of your student status and your poster abstract.
Venue
We are pleased to announce we are returning to Downing College for MIBio 2026.
The Howard Theatre at Downing College, University of Cambridge, sits amidst 20 acres of lawns and trees and yet it is within half a mile of the historic centre of Cambridge. The buildings date back to the beginning of the 19th century and are predominantly neo-classical in style conveying a sense of elegance and spaciousness. Downing is a College of the University of Cambridge which was founded in 1800 through a bequest made by Sir George Downing. It is home to a lively and diverse scholarly community, including about 420 undergraduates, 220 graduates and 53 fellows, supported by over 130 staff. More information about our conference venue including links to location information can be found at this link.
The Howard Theatre
The Howard Theatre is unique in that it combines the latest technologies with traditional classic architecture. Inside the theatre, the decorative ceiling evokes the spirit of Georgian theatre and has been designed by Francis Terry of Quinlan and Francis Terry LLP, while the front-of-house curtain has been designed by Francis Terry as a Grecian street scene, portraying the College among images of classical Greek architecture. The tiered flooring houses auditorium seats crafted from the finest Italian leathers, with upright seating along the side galleries on the first and second floor.
The Howard Theatre is an environmentally-sustainable building with the following features:
- Ground-source heating and cooling throughout the building.
- Solar panels fitted to the Welsh slate roof provide an additional water heating source.
- An exterior structure made from Ketton stone, giving the building both grace and thermal efficiency.
- Rain water harvesting for flushing the toilets and maintaining the allied landscaping.
Hotels
There are a number of hotel options nearby. Here are some suggestions
Arrival Information
VENUE ADDRESS
The conference will be held at Downing College, Cambridge. (Porters Lodge entrance)
Downing College, Regent Street, Cambridge, CB2 1DQ
REGISTRATION
Registration opens at 8am with refreshments served. Then the conference will begin at 9am.
PARKING
Please note there is no parking available on site. There are local park & ride locations and car parks.