Biopharma Analytical Innovation Summit 2026
Join Agilent on September 16th for an immersive day at the Biopharma Analytical Innovation Summit 2026, where industry experts, scientists, and biopharma professionals come together to explore the latest advancements shaping analytical workflows. This seminar offers a dynamic blend of thought‑leading presentations, technical innovation sessions, and focused biopharma tracks designed to showcase cutting‑edge technologies—from next‑generation mass spectrometry to advanced fluorescence detection and MAM solutions. Attendees can expect valuable insights from renowned speakers, opportunities to tailor their experience through specialized tracks, and meaningful connections during interactive discussions and networking sessions—all aimed at empowering smarter, more efficient analytical strategies in today’s evolving biopharmaceutical landscape.
Desmond Hotel
One Liberty Blvd
Malvern, PA 19355
08:30 a.m. - 09:00 a.m. - Breakfast
09:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. - Innovation Tracks
11:30 a.m. - 03:15 p.m. - Biopharma Tracks
03:15 p.m. - 03:45 p.m. - Panel Discussion
03:45 p.m. - 04:30 p.m. - Networking Social
Hosted at the Desmond Hotel following the panel discussion, attendees are invited to enjoy a selection of light appetizers and refreshments while networking with industry peers and featured speakers. This relaxed setting provides an excellent opportunity to continue conversations from the day’s sessions, exchange ideas, and build valuable connections for future collaboration.
During our innovation sessions you will hear from industry experts on a wide arrange of topics within the Biopharma Analytics ecosystem, highlighted by our Inaugural Talk presented by Dr. Kishan Chandra of United States Pharmacopeia. These sessions will set the tone for the day and lead into our Biopharma Tracks in the afternoon.
| Time | Topic | Presenter |
| 09:00 a.m. - 09:30 a.m. | Enhancing Analytical Confidence in mAbs: USP’s Integrated Approach with Emerging Standards and Reference Standards | Dr. Kishan Chandra, United States Pharmacopeia |
| 09:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Reinviting QC with Next Generation TOF Mass Spectrometer |
Russell Burge, Agilent Technologies |
| 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | Transforming CQAs: An Introduction to HRMS Powered-MAM Solutions | Melissa Sato, Agilent Technologies |
| 10:30 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. | BREAK | |
| 10:45 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. | Advancing Trace-Level Detection with the latest Fluorescence Technology | Maddie Roeckel, Agilent Technologies |
| 11:15 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. | BREAK |
Our Biopharma Tracks offer attendees the flexibility to participate in sessions aligned with their specific areas of interest. Participants may choose from focused content in Peptide Therapeutics, Oligonucleotide Therapeutics, or Protein and Antibody Therapeutics. No advance track registration is required, allowing attendees to move freely between sessions and tailor their experience to their individual objectives.
| Time | Peptide Therapeutics Track Moderator and panelist - Dr. Akhilesh Kuril, Flamma Labs |
Oligonucleotide Therapeutics Track Moderator and panelist - Dr. Jace Jones, University of Maryland |
Protein & Antibody Therapeutics Track Moderator and panelist - Dr. Julie Zhang, USP |
| 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. | Expanded Analytical UHPLC Capabilities for GLP-1 Agonists Characterization Presented by: William Long, Agilent Technologies |
Unraveling Synthetic Oligonucleotide Stability through Force Degradation Studies Presented by: Russell Burge, Agilent Technologies |
Applications of the Suite of USP General Chapters for Analytical Methodologies based on Scattering Phenomena Presented by: Dr. Edmond Biba, United States Pharmacopeia and Derek Lohman, Agilent Technologies |
| 12:15 p.m. - 01:15 p.m. | Accelerating GLP-1 RA Impurity Profiling with the Agilent Pro iQ Plus Followed by Sequence Analysis using ECD and Introduction to Quantitative Workflows Presented by: Thomas Walker, Agilent Technologies |
Automated Sample Preparation for Biopharmaceutical Analysis Presented by: Kenda Evans, Agilent Technologies |
Enhancing Biotherapeutic Development: Applications of Capillary electrophoresis Presented by: Ralph Palmeri, Agilent Technologies |
| 02:00 p.m. - 02:45 p.m. | Demonstration:Infinity III LC What's Inside: Live in Action Demonstrated by: Maddie Roeckel, Agilent Technologies |
Demonstration: BioConfirm Software Biomolecule Analysis Demonstrated by: Thomas Walker, Agilent Technologies |
Demonstration: MAM Software Data to Decisions Demonstrated by: Melissa Sato, Agilent Technologies |
| 02:45 p.m. - 03:15 p.m. | Capturing Variability in Peptide LC: The Hidden Impact of Column Chemistry & Surfaces Presented by: April Rachamim, Agilent Technologies |
Beyond Traditional LC: Enhanced Separation of Biopharma Species with 2D-LC Presented by: Sandeep Kondaveeti, Agilent Technologies |
An Integrated Workflow for Sensitive Intact Protein Quantitation of Monoclonal Antibodies Presented by: Thomas Walker, Agilent Technologies |