Event Details
Returning for a third year in 2025, the RNA Vaccines and Therapeutics Conference will focus on the most recent developments in the rapidly evolving science of encoded RNA medicines
Hosted by CPI, Imperial College London, and The BioIndustry Association (BIA), this 2‑day event will bring together a diverse range of experts from academia, biotech, pharma, and governmental and non-governmental agencies with a mix of invited and abstract selected speakers together with poster sessions.
Through a collaborative and interdisciplinary approach, including interactive panel discussions, we will explore the challenges and opportunities involved in developing and delivering the next generation of RNA medicines.
Join us for this exciting opportunity to share your own work and learn from leading industry experts, share ideas, and build new connections within this rapidly advancing field.
Ticket prices range from: £330 for a student, £450 for an early bird ticket, and £570 standard ticket. Click below for more information and to book.
Agenda Day 1
9:15 – 9:30 — Welcome address — Robin Shattock, Professor — Imperial
9:30 – 10:15 — Keynote — Pieter Cullis, Professor — The University of British Columbia
10:15 – 11:05 — Session 1 — Manufacturing UK/LMIC — Dr Malika Davids Pooran — Biovac, Adithya Nair — University of Sheffield, Libby Forster — CP
11:05 – 11:35 — Networking break
11:35 – 12:40 — Pramuditha Mendis — University of Sheffield, Luca Marchetti — University of Trento, Zoltán Kis — University of Sheffield, Simon Daniel — Imperial College London.
12:40 – 13:40 — Lunch and Networking
13:40 – 14:40 — Panel discussion — GMP analytical release — Rok Sekirnik — BIA Separations, Mark Dickman — University of Sheffield, Dr Malika Davids Pooran — Biovac, Harvey Branton — Exmoor
14:40 – 15:30 — Poster session — Elisa Pettinà — University of Trento, Prerna Bora — University of Sheffield, Richard Broadhead — Quantum-Si, David Peeler — Imperial College London, Lily Brewster — University of Sheffield, Bojan Kopilovic — University of Sheffield.
15:30 – 16:00 — Networking break
16:00 – 17:10 — Session 3 — Advanced analytics and purification strategies — Rok Sekirnik — BIA Separations, Tara Buse — Southern RNA, Mark Dickman — University of Sheffield, Hamilton Bennett — Moderna
17:10 – 17:45 — Keynote
17:45 — Day 1 close
Agenda - Day 2
9:15 – 9:20 — Welcome
9:20 – 10:05 — Keynote — Frank DeRosa — Sanofi
10:05 – 11:05 — Session 4 — RNA design + architecture — Carmen Manas Torres — 4basebio, Laia Rigat Nogareda — Imperial College London, Wen Yin — Astra Zeneca
11:05 – 11:35 — Networking break
11:35 – 12:00 — Quick fire pitches
12:00 – 13:00 — Session 5 — Delivery mechanisms, devices and alternative routes — Helen McCarthy — QUB, Ashish Dhir — 4basebio, Sophie Hammer — Evonik Operations
13:00 – 14:00 — Lunch and networking
14:00 – 14:55 — Session 6 — Delivery mechanisms, devices and alternative routes — Juliana Haggerty — CPI, Parker Moss — Wellcome Leap
14:55 – 15:25 — Networking break
15:25 – 16:00 — Session 7- Sustainability in RNA — Zoe Wash — CPI.
16:00 – 16:30 — Networking break
16:30 – 16:40 — Poster prizes
16:40 – 16:55 — Conference close — Brendan Fish — CPI
Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities available include branding, exhibition space, and networking with leading experts in academia, biotech, and pharma. Get involved and be part of the future of RNA innovation.
Bursaries
This year, we have a new opportunity for bursaries to support attendance at our conference for those from Low and Middle Income Countries (LMICs). To apply, please fill out the form with a summary of your abstract and additional information on why you’d like to attend. These will be reviewed, and you’ll be notified if successful. Please note we have limited bursaries available and therefore these are not guaranteed. If successful, you’ll receive a free ticket and money towards your attendance for travel/accommodation. The amount will be dependent on the number accepted, but will be between £600 and £1000 each. Please note that there will be an agreement to sign and payment, which will take place after the conference, on the supply of appropriate invoices. Any costs incurred prior to acceptance and agreement signature will not be reimbursed by the conference.
Choice Locations are pleased to offer this on-line booking service for accommodation to the delegates attending the RNA Conference in London on 23rd and 24th September 2025.