Business Development & Investment Panel Discussion — Exploring the Future of Peptide-Therapeutics Through Successful Funding Rounds, Biopharmaceutical Partnerships & Collaborations

9:15 am - Thursday 30th April 2026

The biopharmaceutical sector continues to innovate peptide discovery innovations, from new macrocycles to new delivery methods and are thriving on strategic alliances, which allow for cross-functional sharing of knowledge, and experience to advance peptide drugs to patients faster. Hear first-hand how investors and key biotechs are keeping up with the peptide momentum through investments, alliances and collaborations.

Key questions to be addressed include:

  • How to strategize the complexities, risks and decision-making strategies for choosing the right platform to invest and advance innovative approaches in the peptide industry?
  • What are the key areas and spaces that peptides can fill in the biotechnology sector?
  • What does it take for a small biotech to survive and get noticed from an investor or big pharma?

Speakers:

Chief Executive Officer
Unnatural Products
Founder, President & Chief Scientist
EPOC Scientific
Managing Director
Vida Ventures
Co-Founder & Chief Scientific Officer
Vivtex