Tailored and Focused Immuno-Oncology and Biomarker Conference in 2026
2nd Immuno-Oncology and Biomarker Summit 2026
📍 Philadelphia, USA
📅 19–20 October 2026
Event Overview
The 2nd Edition Immuno-Oncology & Biomarker Conference, organized by Veridon Global, will take place on 19–20 October 2026 in Philadelphia, bringing together leading experts from pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academia and healthcare organizations to explore the latest breakthroughs shaping the future of cancer treatment.
The conference will showcase the rapidly evolving landscape of Immuno-Oncology, covering next-generation immunotherapies, monoclonal and bispecific antibodies, CAR-T and other adoptive cell therapies, immune checkpoint inhibitors, tumour microenvironment research, translational oncology, and innovative combination treatment strategies. Discussions will focus on overcoming resistance mechanisms, identifying novel immune targets, and accelerating the translation of scientific discoveries into clinical success.
Alongside these advancements, the program will highlight how biomarker-driven precision medicine is transforming oncology through AI-powered analytics, multi-omics integration, liquid biopsy, minimal residual disease (MRD) monitoring, radiomics, spatial biology, and advanced companion diagnostics. Sessions will explore how predictive and prognostic biomarkers are enabling smarter patient selection, improving therapeutic outcomes, and supporting the development of targeted and personalized therapies.
With a strong emphasis on collaboration between researchers, clinicians, pharmaceutical companies, CROs, diagnostic innovators, and technology providers, the conference offers a platform to exchange scientific insights, share real-world experiences, and foster strategic partnerships that accelerate innovation across the Immuno-Oncology and biomarker ecosystem.
The Biomarker Blueprint for Immuno Oncology
Explore The Key Highlights
Next-Generation Immunotherapies
ADCs, bispecific antibodies, and cellular therapies
Biomarker-Driven Precision Oncology
From discovery to clinical impact
Strategic Combination Approaches
Enhancing efficacy and overcoming resistance
Translational Research & Immune Monitoring
Preclinical models and real-time technologies for better decision-making
Biomarker Integration in IO Trials
Advancing cancer vaccines and oncolytic viruses
Who Should Attend
Pharma, Biotech, Industry Professionals and Academia in
Immuno-Oncology
Biomarkers
Cell Therapies
Antibodies
Translational Research
Diagnostics
Precision Medicine
Clinical Trials
Drug Development
Commercialization
Cancer Vaccines
Oncolytic Viruses
Genomics
Bioinformatics
Investment
Final Decision Makers
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Scientific Officer
President
Vice President
Executive Director
Assoicate/Senior Director
Manager/Sr. Manager
Head of Department
Attendee Demographics
Why Attend
Exclusive Insights
Latest advances in immuno-oncology, biomarkers, and precision oncology.
Collaboration
Connect with pharma, biotech, and academic leaders.
Combination Strategies
Explore checkpoint inhibitors, ADCs, and cell therapies.
Biomarker Integration
Personalization, trial optimization, and patient selection.
Regulatory Trends
Updates on global frameworks for IO and biomarker-based therapies.
2026 USA Edition Speakers
From Immuno-Oncology Visionaries
to Biomarker Science Pioneers
Rakesh Dixit
Rakesh Dixit
Jun Ren
Jun Ren
Syed Kazmi
Syed Kazmi
Douglas Palmer
Douglas Palmer
Kevin Horgan
Kevin Horgan
Pratik Rane
Pratik Rane
George Pell
George Pell
Robert Kemp
Robert Kemp
Stefan Glueck
Stefan Glueck
Lokesh Agrawal
Lokesh Agrawal
Dr. Jennifer Onwumeh-Okwundu
Dr. Jennifer Onwumeh-Okwundu
Sarbajit Mukherjee
Sarbajit Mukherjee
Raluca Budiu-Predoiu
Raluca Budiu-Predoiu
Gary Steven Friedman
Gary Steven Friedman
Usha Singh
Usha Singh
Dr. Ashok Srivastava
Dr. Ashok Srivastava
Agenda
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00 — Registration and Refreshments | |
| 8:50 | Welcome Note by Veridon Global |
| 8:55 | Opening Address by the Chairperson |
| Session 1: Next-Generation Immunotherapies & Emerging Modalities | |
| 9:00 | Beyond Immune Checkpoints: The Next Wave of Immuno-Oncology |
| 9:25 | CAR-T, TCR & Next-Generation Cell Therapies in Solid Tumors |
| 9:50 | Bispecific Antibodies, ADCs & T-Cell Engagers: Expanding the IO Arsenal |
| 10:15 — Morning Refreshments and Poster Presentations | One-to-One Networking Meetings | |
| Session 2: Tumor Biology, Immune Resistance & Translational Research | |
| 10:45 | Understanding the Tumor Microenvironment: Turning Cold Tumors Hot |
| 11:10 | Translational Research: Accelerating Bench-to-Bedside Immunotherapy |
| 11:35 | Mechanisms of Resistance to Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors |
| 12:00 | Novel Immune Targets Beyond PD-1 & CTLA-4 |
| 12:25 | Rational Combination Immunotherapy Strategies |
| 12:50 | mRNA Cancer Vaccines, Oncolytic Viruses & Emerging IO Platforms |
| 13:15 — Lunch and Poster Presentations | One-to-One Networking Meetings | |
| Session 3: Personalized Immunotherapy & Clinical Development | |
| 14:15 | Personalized Immunotherapy & Neoantigen Targeting |
| 14:40 | AI in Immuno-Oncology: Predicting Response & Optimizing Patient Selection |
| 15:05 | Adaptive Clinical Trial Designs for Immunotherapy Development |
| 15:30 | Managing Immune-Related Toxicities While Maximizing Clinical Outcomes |
| 15:55 | Panel Discussion: The Future of Immuno-Oncology—What Will Define the Next Decade? |
| 16:25 — Evening Refreshments and Poster Presentations | One-to-One Networking Meetings | |
| Session 4: Innovation, Partnerships & Commercialization | |
| 16:50 | Pharma–Biotech Partnerships Accelerating IO Innovation |
| 17:15 | Closing Remarks from the Chairperson |
Download the full agenda to view all sessions, panel discussions, and networking slots.
Download Agenda Download Past Edition Agenda| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 8:00 — Registration and Refreshments | |
| 8:50 | Welcome Note by Veridon Global |
| 8:55 | Opening Address by the Chairperson |
| Session 1: Biomarker Discovery, AI & Precision Medicine | |
| 9:00 | Biomarkers to Business: Driving ROI in Precision Oncology |
| 9:25 | AI-Driven Biomarker Discovery and Digital Pathology |
| 9:50 | Multi-Omics & Multimodal Biomarkers: Integrating Genomics, Proteomics and Imaging |
| 10:15 — Morning Refreshments and Poster Presentations | One-to-One Networking Meetings | |
| Session 2: Emerging Biomarkers & Clinical Translation | |
| 10:45 | Accelerating Biomarker Validation in Clinical Trials |
| 11:10 | Biomarkers in Early Drug Discovery & Translational Research |
| 11:35 | Emerging Biomarkers: HER2-Low, KRAS, ctDNA and Beyond |
| 12:00 | Liquid Biopsy & Minimal Residual Disease (MRD): Clinical Implementation |
| 12:25 | Single-Cell Sequencing & Spatial Biology in Precision Oncology |
| 12:50 | Radiomics & Digital Imaging Biomarkers: Transforming Cancer Diagnosis |
| 13:15 — Lunch and Poster Presentations | One-to-One Networking Meetings | |
| Session 3: Companion Diagnostics & Biomarker-Guided Drug Development | |
| 14:15 | Drug–Diagnostic Co-Development: Aligning Clinical & Regulatory Strategy |
| 14:40 | Companion Diagnostics in Immuno-Oncology Clinical Trials |
| 15:05 | Panel Discussion: The Future of Companion Diagnostics in Precision Oncology |
| 15:35 | FDA, IVDR & LDT Landscape: Navigating Global Regulatory Changes |
| 16:00 | CDx Assay Development, Analytical Validation & Commercial Readiness |
| 16:25 — Evening Refreshments and Poster Presentations | One-to-One Networking Meetings | |
| Session 4: From Biomarkers to Clinical Impact | |
| 16:50 | Biomarker Adoption in Clinical Practice: Overcoming Implementation Challenges |
| 17:15 | Panel Discussion: Future Biomarker Technologies Shaping Precision Medicine |
| 17:40 | Closing Remarks from the Chairperson |
Download the full agenda to view all sessions, panel discussions, and networking slots.
Download Agenda Download Past Edition Agenda9:25 Bispecifics & T-cell Engagers: Winning Design Strategies
9:50 ADC + IO Combinations: Redefining Targeted Immunotherapy
11:10 Mechanisms of Resistance: Primary vs Acquired
11:35 Immunotherapy Toxicity & irAEs: Prediction and Management
12:00 Microbiome & Metabolism: Impact on IO Outcomes
12:25 Biomarker-Driven Combination Strategies
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