CONFERENCE DAY TWO

8:00 am Check-In & Morning Coffee

8:50 am Chair’s Opening Remarks

  • Xenia Sango Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, VivaZome Therapeutics

Bridging the Clinical & Regulatory Gap for the Safe & Efficacious Development of Exosome-Based Therapeutics

9:00 am EVerGel for Crohn Perianal Fistula: Exosomes Embedded in Hydrogel

Synopsis

  • Showcasing preclinical data in perianal fistula
  • Highlighting quality control and regulatory challenges of a formulation with a hydrogel
  • Outlining the regulatory preparation of a phase 1b/2a clinical trial in Crohn fistula

NEW DATA!

9:30 am Roundtable Discussion: Harmonizing the Exosome & Extra-Cellular Vesicle Regulatory Landscape Towards Better Definitions, Practices & Guidelines for Therapeutic Success

  • Ina Sarel Head of Chemistry, Manufacturing, Controls, Quality & Regulatory, NurExone Biologic

Synopsis

  • What are the current gaps in knowledge of submissions, and what can we learn from current therapeutic progress in the clinic?
  • How does the current regulatory guidance provide clarity on CMC changes for exosome-based therapeutics?
  • How can the exosome biopharma industry and regulators continue to support each other to ensure global harmony and better therapeutics to patients faster?

10:00 am Morning Break & Networking

Unlocking Exosome Therapeutics Manufacturing: Strategies for Stability, Scalability & Efficiency

10:30 am Advancing Exosome-Based Therapies: From Bench to Bedside

Synopsis

  • Overcoming current manufacturing challenges
  • Innovating novel delivery mechanisms for enhanced efficacy
  • Showcasing clinical trial data and future directions

NEW DATA!

11:00 am Advancing the Effective Production & Scale-Up of Exosomes Towards GMP-Grade Compliance

  • Ina Sarel Head of Chemistry, Manufacturing, Controls, Quality & Regulatory, NurExone Biologic

Synopsis

  • How to effectively scale exosomes for GMP-grade manufacturing from research to clinical
  • Exploring strategies for minimizing batch-to-batch variations by optimizing sourcing processes, culture conditions, and ensuring uniformity in starting materials for efficient scale-up
  • Ensuring quality EV isolation from a purified population of the right cell types and consistent supply using scalable processes

NEW DATA!

11:30 am Panel Discussion: Accelerating Scalable & Cost-Effective Extra-Cellular Vesicle Manufacturing for the Development of Therapeutics for Regenerative, Precision & CGT Therapies

Synopsis

  • Exploring cost-efficient exosome sources such as bodily fluids to reduce the high production costs associated with cellderived exosomes
  • Understanding the complexities involved in setting up pipelines for the purification and production of engineered exosomes to optimize cost considerations throughout the development process
  • Delving into the factors contributing to the cost of engineered exosomes, including production methods and regulatory compliance, for strategic planning to manage expenses effectively

12:00 pm Lunch Break & Networking

Building an Investable Exosome Therapeutic Platform from Discovery R&D Towards Market Readiness

1:00 pm Roundtable Discussion: into Market Conditions for Exosome/EV Therapy Development

  • Xenia Sango Chief Executive Officer & Managing Director, VivaZome Therapeutics

Synopsis

  • Understanding how market conditions can influence investor interest and funding availability for exosome and EV therapy development
  • Demonstrating clinical promise and addressing regulatory hurdles to mitigate investor concerns and maintain confidence in exosome and EV-based therapies
  • Exploring the potential for new innovations in exosome and EV development to attract investment in exosome therapy development

1:30 pm Strategic Development of a Native Extracellular Vesicle Platform Technology for Regenerative Medicine Therapeutic Applications

  • Doug Arm Chief Operating Officer, EV Therapeutics

Synopsis

  • EV Therapeutics has broadened our portfolio to include a novel, native EV technology, synergistic with our modified EV therapeutic platform
  • This platform technology has strong MOA data and is supported by positive clinical use data outside the USA
  • Prioritizing this native EV technology enables EV Therapeutics to chart a more rapid path towards clinical trials and US regulatory approval

NEW DATA!

2:00 pm Quantitative Protein Profiling of Extracellular Vesicles as a Platform for Therapeutics

Synopsis

  • AI-based Quantitative protein profiling of extracellular vesicles is a powerful platform that can revolutionize therapeutics and the efficacy of treatment
  • Using EVs to develop a non-invasive diagnostic biomarker of endometriosis
  • Development of EV-based therapy for Alzheimer’s disease

NEW COMPANY!

2:30 pm Afternoon Break & Networking

Innovating Exosome-Based Therapeutics to Tackle Oncology Indications Success

3:00 pm Up in ARMMs – A Novel Delivery System for Multiple Payloads

  • Hans Hofland Senior Vice President - Preclinical Development, Turn Biotechnologies

Synopsis

  • What are ARMMs
  • Gene Editing for Stargardt Disease
  • Other potential clinical uses for ARMMs

NEW DATA!

3:30 pm Exosome-Displayed Fusion Proteins Unlock TNF Receptor Superfamily Agonism for Cancer Immunotherapy

Synopsis

  • Overcoming the challenge of TNFRSF agonism: limitations of traditional protein biologics
  • Engineering multivalent exosome display using a novel type II transmembrane anchor
  • Demonstrating superior agonist activity: In vitro and in vivo validation

NEW COMPANY!

4:00 pm Showcasing Natural Killer (NK) Cell Derived EVs as a New Treatment for Patients with Relapsed/Refractory Cancers

  • Jacki Kornbluth Co-Founder & Chair for Scientific Advisory Board, Vanquish Bio

Synopsis

  • Demonstrating NK EVs’ strong and broad anti-tumor activity without harming healthy cells
  • Developing a new off-the-shelf biological product widely available to treat cancer patients who fail current treatments
  • Identifying a quantitative biomarker of NK EV activity

NEW COMPANY!

4:30 pm Chair’s Closing Remarks

4:40 pm End of 7th Exosome-Based Therapeutic Development Summit 2025