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Apr 15, 2026

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM

Accueil

Welcoming participants

Apr 15, 2026

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Auditorium Descartes

Opening and Remarks

François Bonneau

RÉGION CENTRE-VAL DE LOIRE

CONGRÈS FRANCE BIOPRODUCTION

Président du congrès / président du G5 Santé

Apr 15, 2026

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

Auditorium Descartes

Round Table A - 2016–2026–2036: French Bioproduction, a History of Collaboration for Sustainable...

To mark the 10th anniversary of the France Bioproduction Congress, this roundtable discussion takes stock of a decade of major transformations in French bioproduction, marked by landmark projects (Bio-S SERVIER in Gidy, Modulus SANOFI in Neuville-sur-Saône, the expansion of the LFB Biomanufacturing site in Alès) and the advent of new technologies (AI, digitalization, real-time sensors, and automation...). How have these collaborations and innovations contributed to strengthening the sector’s autonomy? What lessons can be drawn for the next 10...

Pierre Boyer

SERVIER FRANCE

Directeur général, Vice-président d’Initiative Pharma

Philippe Charreau

SANOFI

Directeur Manufacturing & Supply France

Didier Véron

CONGRÈS FRANCE BIOPRODUCTION

Président du congrès / président du G5 Santé

Apr 15, 2026

10:00 AM - 10:30 AM

Auditorium Descartes

Round Table B - 10-Year Retrospective: Networking and Successful Collaborations Fostered by the...

In 2016, the France Bioproduction Congress was launched in the Centre-Val de Loire region. Today, it serves as the backdrop for an inspiring story: that of byoRNA, born from the meeting between Chantal Pichon, an mRNA expert at the University of Orléans–INSERM, and Thierry Ziegler, a specialist in biopharma industrialization (Merck, Sanofi, Cellectis). How does a laboratory idea turn into an innovative company? Through 20 years of research on nucleic acids and 25 years of experience in bioproduction process development and...

UNIVERSITÉ ORLÉANS-INSERM

Professeure des Universités-Directrice d'unité de recherche

Apr 15, 2026

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM

Auditorium Descartes

Round table C – From Concept to Reality: CALIPSO and the Rise of Predictive Intelligence for...

Launched in 2021 with a budget of €17.5 million (including €8 million of public funding through Bpifrance/PIA), the CALIPSO project has revolutionized bioproduction by developing: - Smart micro‑sensors for real-time process monitoring - Digital twins and integrated databases enabling advanced modeling - Automation solutions paving the way for more personalized and flexible medicine Led by a high‑level consortium (Sanofi, Capgemini, CentraleSupélec, CEA‑Leti, Ypso‑Facto, GPC Bio, BPI), the project aims to increase productivity by up to...

Patrick Perré

CENTRALESUPELEC

Professeur, directeur de la Chaire de Biotechnologie

Maxime Mock

CAPGEMINI

Scientific Expert Lead - Data Scientist

Eric Calvosa

SANOFI

Project Coordinator Calipso, Global Bioprocess Expert

Béatrice De Keukeleire

BPI FRANCE

Responsable sectorielle santé

Apr 15, 2026

11:00 AM - 11:45 AM

Village Exposants - Espace Daniel Bourdu (niveau -2)

Break - Networking - Stands

Apr 15, 2026

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Salle 1

Workshop A1 - Boost Your Bioproduction with a Comprehensive Digitalization Tool!

Delays that drag on, resource shortages, paper-based errors, lack of visibility… Bioproduction challenges are slowing down your performance. With a comprehensive digitalization tool, turn these constraints into a competitive advantage: - Immediate error reduction - Accelerated batch review - 100% digital traceability - Real-time visibility into your operations Discover how digitalizing your production records can streamline your processes, secure your data, and unlock your teams’ full potential. Join our workshop and step into the era of...

Alexandre PLAUTE

APSALYS

Avant vente & Marketing

Apr 15, 2026

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Salle 2

Workshop A2 - Mechanistic Modeling of E. coli Cultures for Bioprocess Optimization

Mechanistic models provide a quantitative framework for understanding and optimizing bioprocesses, yet their application to microbial cultures in industrial settings remains limited by the complexity of the underlying biophysical phenomena. In this work, we present a comprehensive mechanistic model of Escherichia coli cultures that integrates membrane transport phenomena, intracellular metabolic reactions, and cell division dynamics. The model predicts the influence of key process parameters, including feed composition, feeding strategy, pH,...

Project Coordinator Calipso, Global Bioprocess Expert

Apr 15, 2026

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Salle 3

Workshop A3 - Chromatography Intensification Challenges: Boosting Productivity. Scale‑up...

Introduction: Process intensification is repositioning chromatography as a cornerstone of downstream performance. Priorities now focus on optimizing and intensifying purification steps, controlling costs, and reducing facility footprint. This introduction will present the technological levers that enhance productivity, efficiency, and the environmental impact of chromatographic operations. Speaker: GUY SOUBEYROUX Then join the innovation corner of your choice: • #1 Productivity intensification through new generations of...

Jean-Philippe Boursier

Downstream Hardware Specialist

Valentin Giroux

CYTIVA

Cell Culture Specialist

Guy Soubeyroux

CYTIVA

Senior Director – Sustainability

Apr 15, 2026

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Salle 4

Workshop A4 - Optimizing Process Conditions for Scalable, Serum-Free Lentivirus Production in...

The clinical and commercial success of gene therapies depends on scalable, efficient, and cost-effective viral vector manufacturing platforms. Lentivirus (LV) production faces key challenges that impact both yield and product quality. Adherent, static culture systems (such as multi-trays and roller bottles) support efficient transfection and maintain healthy cells, resulting in high titers and good viral quality. However, scaling up with these systems involves handling large numbers of vessels, which introduces operational complexity and...

Thomas Robert

UNIVERCELLS TECHNOLOGIES

Senior Innovation & Scientific Affairs Lead

Saci Iken

UNIVERCELLS TECHNOLOGIES

Account Manager South Europe / North Africa

Apr 15, 2026

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Salle 5

Workshop A5 - Beyond greenwashing: how to drive real sustainability through collaboration

Sustainability is not only a corporate objective—it is a responsibility shared across teams and functions. Through a structured process review exercise, participants will assess where improvements can be made. Examples of Merck’s greener solutions and initiatives will provide practical guidance for integrating sustainability into everyday decision-making.

Mehdi Boukami

MERCK

Field Marketing Specialist - Single-Use Technologies

Apr 15, 2026

11:45 AM - 12:45 PM

Salle 6

Workshop A6 - Lactococcus lactis: a promising and efficient platform for the bioproduction of...

Lactococcus lactis, a gram-positive bacterium considered the model lactic acid bacteria, emerged at the beginning of the 21st century as a good alternative for protein expression and characterizations. Already largely used in industry for production of fermented foods and consumed by humans for hundreds of years, this “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS) microorganism can express soluble and membrane proteins, including therapeutic proteins and bacterial and viral antigens for vaccination even at the industrial scale. L. lactis is an...

Annie Frelet-Barrand

INSTITUT FEMTO-ST

Chercheure CNRS HDR / Equipe BIND

Apr 15, 2026

12:45 PM - 2:15 PM

Village Exposants - Espace Daniel Bourdu (niveau -2)

Lunch cocktail reception - Networking - Stands

Apr 15, 2026

2:15 PM - 2:35 PM

Auditorium Descartes

Conference No. 1 - Facilitating Process Intensification through Mechanistic Modelling: Application...

The manufacturing of blood-derived therapeutics remains challenging due to complex purification sequences and the need to increase the industrial productivity in order to make better use of plasma donations. Simplification of processes by the use of affinity chromatography is promising but facing reuse and scale issues to overcome. Aptamer affinity resins with its high resistance to harsh cleaning solutions will allow extensive resin use and multi-column continuous chromatography can reduce significantly size of industrial equipment. However,...

Damien Bataille

LFB Biotechnologies

Responsable département procédés

Conference No. 2 - CALIPSO Sensors & CEA: A Public–Private Partnership Strengthening Our...

The Calipso project between CEA-Leti and GPC is nearing completion. It focused on developing innovative sensors and systems for the in-line and at-line measurement of critical USP (pH, conductivity, dissolved gas temperature) and DSP (endotoxins, HCP) parameters. This presentation will first address the main results obtained during this project, the level of maturity and innovation provided by the sensors, and the field results. It will then discuss the partnership between the the newly created industrial start-up Calipso Sensors and...

Nadège Nief

CEA

Adjointe à la division Santé du CEA-Leti

Cyril Van Robais

CALIPSO SENSORS SAS

Directeur Opérationnel

Zsolt Popsé

GLOBAL PROCESS CONCEPT SAS & CALIPSO SENSORS SAS

Workshop B1 - Building Tomorrow’s Bioproduction Together Through Precision Fermentation

Join a dynamic, hands‑on session to explore how precision fermentation can scale and transform the bioproduction of biotherapies. Together, we’ll identify the key barriers, uncover the most promising opportunities, and co‑create actionable challenges that will feed into upcoming cross‑regional hackathons. A fast‑paced format combining group work, exchanges, and matchmaking — designed to spark ideas and shape tomorrow’s industrial solutions.

Maëlle Ferrier

MEDICEN PARIS REGION

Responsable filière Biotech & Pharma

Apr 15, 2026

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Salle 2

Workshop B2 - Game On !! Exploring Upstream workflows with Next-Gen Filtration & Separation...

The first part of this interactive workshop will be a game exploring the flexibility of our Upstream workflow solutions, from the bioreactor culture stage through to the harvest stage in single-use bags, providing a complete solution regardless of the selected clarification strategy. The second part will allow participants to put the identified solution into practice using our brand new Single-Use Configurator.

Catherine BINEAU

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Ingénieur Senior - Applications en Bioprocédés

Marion Gros

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Ingénieur - Applications en Bioprocédés

Arnaud REHEL

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Responsable Single-use France, Wallonie & Afrique

Apr 15, 2026

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Salle 3

Workshop B3 - The 10 g/L Wall Has Fallen in USP: What Is the Impact on Industrialization and DSP?

Since 2025, double digit titers of proteins of interest (primarily mAbs) have been seen in USP bioreactors from PD to pilot scale. However, these very high titers will impact large-scale purification streams (“DSP”) and drive them to evolve. Process intensification will thus move from scientific buzz to an indispensable reality, which is part of a profound transformation of the industry that began long ago. This workshop aims to visualize the impacts of double digit titers on industrial production strategies, taking into account annual...

Apr 15, 2026

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Salle 4

Workshop B4 - Case Study in a Collaborative 3D Serious Game: Immerse Yourself in a Regulatory...

3D serious game. In this workshop we will collectively participate in a rela lerning element of an innovative digital training module. Come and strengthen your knowledge in biopharmaceutical data integrity through a practical scenario.

Benoit Consigny

IMMERSCIO.BIO

Chargé de Développement Commercial

Workshop B5 - Accelerating Bioproduction Release: Overcoming QC Bottlenecks with Rapid Testing

Reducing release timelines is not only about speeding up manufacturing, but also about removing QC bottlenecks while maintaining regulatory compliance. Rapid testing can be a powerful lever, if used wisely. In this workshop, we will walk through where rapid methods can fit across the CHO manufacturing process, from cell line characterization through bulk harvest testing. We will review case studies using rapid molecular and NGS-based technologies to discuss the considerations and impact of these approaches compared to more traditional...

Sandra de Barros

MERCK

Senior Technical Sales Specialist

Apr 15, 2026

4:30 PM - 5:30 PM

Salle 6

Workshop B6

Description coming soon

Apr 15, 2026

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Auditorium Descartes

Conference No. 4 - Premium - Innovation, bioproduction, and merket authorization: Fabentech at the...

As biological threats — whether natural or intentional — continue to rise, the ability to rapidly develop, manufacture and deploy medical countermeasures has become a critical strategic priority for healthcare systems and European sovereignty. Fabentech is at the forefront of this transformation, developing innovative immunotherapies based on polyclonal antibodies capable of effectively targeting complex and evolving pathogens. This approach, combined with a modular technology platform and integrated biomanufacturing capabilities,...

Closing speech on the first day

Apr 15, 2026

7:30 PM - 10:30 PM

Brasserie L'Univers

Networking Cocktail Evening

Brasserie de l'Univers, 8 Jean Jaurès Square, 37000 Tours

Welcoming participants

Opening and Remarks

Round Table A - 2016–2026–2036: French Bioproduction, a History of Collaboration for Sustainable...

Round Table B - 10-Year Retrospective: Networking and Successful Collaborations Fostered by the...

Round table C – From Concept to Reality: CALIPSO and the Rise of Predictive Intelligence for...

Break - Networking - Stands

Workshop A1 - Boost Your Bioproduction with a Comprehensive Digitalization Tool!

Workshop A2 - Mechanistic Modeling of E. coli Cultures for Bioprocess Optimization

Workshop A3 - Chromatography Intensification Challenges: Boosting Productivity. Scale‑up...

Workshop A4 - Optimizing Process Conditions for Scalable, Serum-Free Lentivirus Production in...

Workshop A5 - Beyond greenwashing: how to drive real sustainability through collaboration

Workshop A6 - Lactococcus lactis: a promising and efficient platform for the bioproduction of...

Lunch cocktail reception - Networking - Stands

Conference No. 1 - Facilitating Process Intensification through Mechanistic Modelling: Application...

Conference No. 2 - CALIPSO Sensors & CEA: A Public–Private Partnership Strengthening Our...

Conference No. 3 - Continuous biomanufacturing beyond stirred tank constraints

Round Table No. 2 - Q&A - With the Session 2 speakers

Break - Networking - Stands

Workshop B1 - Building Tomorrow’s Bioproduction Together Through Precision Fermentation

Workshop B2 - Game On !! Exploring Upstream workflows with Next-Gen Filtration & Separation...

Workshop B3 - The 10 g/L Wall Has Fallen in USP: What Is the Impact on Industrialization and DSP?

Workshop B4 - Case Study in a Collaborative 3D Serious Game: Immerse Yourself in a Regulatory...

Workshop B5 - Accelerating Bioproduction Release: Overcoming QC Bottlenecks with Rapid Testing

Workshop B6

Conference No. 4 - Premium - Innovation, bioproduction, and merket authorization: Fabentech at the...

Closing speech on the first day

Networking Cocktail Evening