From Lab to Launch:
De-Risking The Biologic Cold Chain
San Diego | June 9-10, 2026
Join Leading Industry Peers in California!
The Leading Minds Network powered by ELPRO and Cold Chain Technologies, invites you to a special collaborative learning experience in beautiful San Deigo, CA. Join leading pharmaceutical and life science, biotech, healthcare and logistics peers to network and share GxP-compliant best practices. This day-long relaxing, retreat-style setting is your opportunity to benchmark ideas, share challenges and gain valuable insights into a variety of today's pharma and life science logistics challenges.
This event is COMPLIMENTARY (no fee) to industry professionals. Pre-registration and confirmation are required. Hotel and travel costs associated with attending this event are not included. Seating is limited--reserve your spot today!
June 8
Networking Kick-Off Reception & Cocktails (6:00pm - 8:00pm)
June 9
Full Day Seminar & Networking Luncheon (8:30am to 5:00pm)
8:30-9:00
Registration & Coffee – Opening Remarks
9:00-9:15
Cold Chain Readiness for the Era of Biologics & Advanced Therapies
9:15-10:00
From Lab to Launch: Building a Scalable Cold Chain
10:00-10:45
Ultra Cold & Cryogenic Transport: Lessons from Cell & Gene Programs
10:45-11:15
Networking Coffee Break
11:15-Noon
Navigating Complex Logistics in Radiopharmaceutical Supply Chain
10:00-12:45
Real‑Time Control Towers & Exception Management
12:45-1:45
Networking Luncheon
1:45-2:30
Roundtable Discussions: Regulators & Risk Leaders: What FDA Looks for in 2026
2:30-3:15
Direct‑to‑Patient Logistics: Opportunities & Risk Matrix
3:15-3:45
Networking Coffee Break
3:45-4:30
Tech‑Enabled Freight Alternatives & Sustainability in Cold Chain
June 10
Tour of Cold Chain Technologies Hub (9:00am - Noon)
Includes light breakfast and lunch
Past Seminar Attendees:
Amgen, AbbVie, Biogen, Pfizer, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Kite/Gilead, Lilly, Moderna, Johnson & Johnson, Novo Nordisk, AstraZeneca, Bluebird Bio, GSK, Bristol-Myers Squibb, PCI Pharma, Illumina, Genentech, Bayer, Merck/MSD, Roche, Lundbeck, Sanofi, Boehringer Ingelheim, Catalent, and more.
Venue Location & Accommodations
Catamaran Resort Hotel & Spa
3999 Mission Boulevard
San Diego CA 92109
(858) 488-1081
www.catamaranresort.com
