Immuno-Mark Summit, 2026 - Overview

The ImmunoMark Summit 2026, conceptualized and curated by Convolign Business Consulting, will unite global pioneers and innovators in Immuno-Oncology (IO) and biomarker discovery, offering a strategic forum to drive the next generation of biomarkers critical to the success of IO therapies. As immunotherapies continue to reshape the landscape of cancer care, the identification and validation of robust, clinically relevant biomarkers are becoming central to the realization of precision medicine.

This two-day summit will explore cutting-edge advances in IO science, novel biomarker identification, companion diagnostics, translational research, clinical validation, and evolving regulatory frameworks. With two dedicated parallel tracks—Next-Gen Immuno-Oncology (NGIO) and Biomarker & Companion Diagnostics—attendees will gain deep, actionable insights, forge meaningful partnerships, and accelerate the path from discovery to delivery.

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Designed to be dynamic and interactive, the event features expert-led panel discussions, real-world case studies, and one-to-one networking opportunities. Whether you're involved in academia, clinical research, pharma, diagnostics, or regulatory affairs, ImmunoMark Summit 2026 is the essential platform for stakeholders dedicated to advancing biomarker-driven solutions and transforming the future of cancer treatment.

Join us at London, UK to connect with thought leaders, gain actionable insights, and contribute to the global pioneers and innovators in Immuno-Oncology (IO) and biomarker discovery.

Key Highlights

Stream 1 - Immuno Oncology

  • Next-Gen Immuno-Oncology
  • Emerging IO therapeutic approaches beyond PD-1/PD-L1
  • TCR-T and CAR-T Cell Therapy advancements
  • Overcoming IO resistance mechanisms
  • Tumor Microenvironment (TME) modulation
  • Personalized cancer vaccines and neoantigens

Stream 2 - Biomarker & Companion Diagostics

  • Biomarker & Companion Diagnostics
  • Breakthroughs in predictive, diagnostic, and prognostic biomarkers
  • Liquid biopsy technologies for real-time monitoring
  • Companion diagnostics development and commercialization strategies
  • Role of single-cell and multi-omics technologies in biomarker discovery
  • Regulatory trends and reimbursement insights for biomarkers and CDx

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Industry Expert Speakers

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Attendees Across Pharmaceutical & Biotech Companies, Emerging Biotech Firms, Academic & Research Institutions

What makes our Program Unique?

Two parallel, focused streams designed to cater to diverse professional interests—one concentrating on cutting-edge Immuno-Oncology innovations and the other on breakthroughs in Biomarker and Companion Diagnostics—offering participants the flexibility to tailor their learning journey.

A rich blend of scientific advancements, clinical case studies, and commercial strategies ensures that attendees gain a comprehensive view of both theoretical innovations and their practical, real-world applications.

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Facilitated one-to-one networking opportunities and strategic collaborations enable meaningful connections with key stakeholders across the pharma, biotech, diagnostics, and research communities.

Networking

Interactive panel discussions featuring global experts that tackle real-world clinical and commercial challenges, fostering open dialogue and knowledge exchange.

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Special sessions focused on translational medicine and evolving regulatory frameworks, helping attendees bridge the gap between bench and bedside while staying ahead of compliance trends.

collaborative-environment

Conclude Day 1 with a vibrant Drinks Reception and Gala Dinner, providing a relaxed atmosphere to strengthen professional relationships and engage with peers informally.

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Join 300+ industry-focused attendees, ensuring an unparalleled networking experience and a critical mass of decision-makers, innovators, and influencers from across the immuno-oncology and biomarker ecosystem.

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Expert Speakers

Immuno-Oncology

Robert

Dr. Robert Hawkins

Founder & NonExecutive Director

ImmunoKey Ltd

Luigi

Luigi Buonaguro

Director, Innovative Immunological Models

Istituto Nazionale Tumori – IRCCS PASCALE, Naples – IT

Gray

Gray Kueberuwa

CEO

ImmunoKey Ltd

John

John Maher

Chief Scientific Officer

Leucid Bio

John

Louis Boon

Chief Scientific Officer and Board Member

JJP Biologics

Katy Newton

Katy Newton

Chief Scientific Officer

MFX

Wassim Ouhammou Taouni

Wassim Ouhammou Taouni

Junior Research Associate

Confo Therapeutics

Eleonora Peerani

Eleonora Peerani

Director of Precision Medicine R&D

Pear Bio

Sara Tamagno

Sara Tamagno

Former Group Leader - Stem Cells

Adaptimmune

Abhishek Garg

Abhishek Garg

Research Associate Professor

KU Leuven

Faisal Usman

Faisal Usman

QC Technician, MSD Ireland

Matthew Blunt

Matthew Blunt

Associate Professor of Translational Immunology

University of Southampton

Douglas Palmer

Douglas Palmer

Executive Director Head IO Translational Medicine

AstraZeneca

Michelle Barnard

Michelle Barnard

Director of Research

VALIRX PLC

Kesi_Xu

Kesi Xu

Ai Researcher

GSK.ai (AI & Machine Learning Department)

Neha Mehta

Neha Mehta

CAR-T Gene Therapy Expert | Regulatory CMC Facilitator

Novartis

Prasun Chakraborty

Prasun Chakraborty

Founder & CEO

Genevation Ltd., UK

Alexander Eggermont

Alexander Eggermont

Chief Scientific Officer

OncIntel B.V

Ezequiel Blanco

Ezequiel Blanco

CAR-T Cells Specialist & Growth Manager

GMP Check

Sylwia Marshall

Sylwia Marshall

Project Leader

LabGenius Therapeutics

Mark Cragg

Mark Cragg

Chair in Experimental Cancer Biology

University of Southampton

Andrea Candelli

Chief Scientific Officer and Co-Founder

LUMICKS

Ben Houghton

Principal Scientist

Laverock Therapeutics Ltd.

Biomarker and Companion Diagnostics

Aleksandra_Cegiel

Aleksandra Cegiel

Study Physician

JJP Biologics

Chandan Seth Nanda

Chandan Seth Nanda

CEO & Founder

ToxiProofAI

Emaneula

Nicolas Penayo

Market Development Manager

Roche

Yashaswini Chandra Mouli

Yashaswini Chandra Mouli

Senior Research Associate

Achilles Therapeutics plc

John Smeraglia

John Smeraglia

VP Head on Global Integrated Bioanalysis

AstraZeneca

Debora Souza da Costa

Debora Souza da Costa

Principal Scientist- Biosample Project Leader

Roche

Sreejith Raveendran

Sreejith Raveendran

Assistant Professor/ Senior Lecturer in Biotechnology

Teesside University

Annick de Vries

Annick de Vries

Life Sciences Consultant

Annick BioInsight Consulting

Manel Kraiem

Manel Kraiem

Chief Development Officer (CDO)

Skymab Biotherapeutics

Felipe Galvez Cancino

Felipe Galvez Cancino

Group Leader

University of Oxford

Alessandro Gori

Alessandro Gori

Research Scientist and Group Leader

National Research Council of Italy

Aliya Sarmanova

Aliya Sarmanova

Clinical Development Lead | Oncology and Genetics | Liver Cancer Indication

Roche

Martin Merello

Martin Merello

Commercial Head of Precision Medicine

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine

Robert Boyd

Robert Boyd

Chief Scientific Officer

Elasmogen Ltd., UK

Mark Eccleston

Mark Eccleston

CEO

ValiRx, UK

Elham Ataei Alizadeh

Elham Ataei Alizadeh

Pharmacokinetic and Pharmacodynamic Data Scientist

Boehringer Ingelheim

Jay Kamdar

Jay Kamdar

Sr. Clinician Cardiology, Immuno-Oncology and Acute Internal Medicine

HCA Healthcare

Yariv Hefez

Yariv Hefez

SVP Head Global Business Franchise Oncology

Merck Group

Alain Wagner

Alain Wagner

Research Director CNRS

BioFunctional Chemistry Lab

Catherine Gilbert

Catherine Gilbert

Field Application Scientist

Seer Inc.

Rudi Schlaefli

Dr. Rudi Schlaefli

Business Development Manager Europe

Secretech Sweden AB

Matteo Tosolini

Matteo Tosolini

Biopharma Business Development Manager EMEA

Hologic Diagenode

Jessica Apulei

Jessica Apulei

Epigenomics Applications Specialist

Hologic Diagenode

Nina Garrett

Nina Garrett

CTO

Abingdon Health

Elizabeth Ross

Elizabeth Ross

Director Scientific Business Development, SME Histopathology

CellCarta

Killian O'Sullivan

Killian O'Sullivan

Product Manager

HAWK Biosystems

Alfredo Maria Gravagnuolo

Dr. Alfredo Maria Gravagnuolo

Company Director

The NanoBioTechnology Hub, Manchester, United Kingdom

Sponsors & Partners

Platinum Sponsors

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Visiting Partners

Media Partners

Delegates

Who Should Attend?

Pharmaceutical & Biotech Companies:

  • Drug Discovery Scientists
  • Clinical Development Leads
  • Translational Medicine Experts
  • Regulatory Affairs Professionals
  • Business Development Executives

Emerging Biotech Firms:

  • Startup Founders and CEOs
  • R&D Scientists
  • Investor Relations Officers
  • Clinical Operations Managers

Academic & Research Institutions:

  • Principal Investigators
  • Postdoctoral Researchers
  • Graduate Students
  • Tech Transfer Office Representatives

Other Key Attendees:

  • CROs & CDMOs
  • Regulatory Bodies
  • Venture Capitalists

Key Departments

Research & Development (R&D):

  • Preclinical Research
  • Translational Research
  • Biomarker Discovery
  • Target Identification & Validation

Clinical Development:

  • Clinical Operations
  • Medical Affairs
  • Clinical Pharmacology
  • Early/Translational Clinical Programs

Translational Medicine:

  • Clinical Biomarker Teams
  • Genomics/Proteomics Analysis
  • Companion Diagnostics Development

Regulatory Affairs:

  • Regulatory Science
  • Companion Diagnostic Submissions
  • Health Authority Engagement

Business Development & Strategy:

  • Licensing & Partnerships
  • Corporate Strategy
  • Innovation Scouting

Data Science & Bioinformatics:

  • Multi-omics Data Analysis
  • AI/ML in Biomarker Discovery
  • Real-World Evidence Integration

Why Attend?

Discover the latest innovations in Immuno-Oncology therapies and biomarker science, including novel targets, therapeutic strategies, and emerging technologies that are shaping the future of precision medicine.

Gain actionable insights from world-renowned researchers, pharmaceutical leaders, diagnostic experts, and regulatory authorities, offering a 360° perspective on scientific, clinical, and commercial developments.

Engage with a diverse and influential community of professionals, including scientists, clinicians, diagnostic developers, and business leaders—ideal for building new collaborations, partnerships, and career opportunities.

Explore real-world strategies for biomarker validation, clinical trial design, and regulatory approval, empowering attendees with practical tools to drive innovation from the lab to the clinic.

Participate in dynamic and interactive formats, including thought-provoking panel discussions, solution-focused case studies, and in-depth presentations that go beyond theory to tackle real challenges and success stories in the field.

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