The BioM Crash Course Biotech II (Advanced) builds directly on the foundational knowledge of BioM Crash Course Biotech I and provides a deeper, application-oriented understanding of key topics across the biotechnology value chain.
Taking place from 23 September – 28 October 2026, the course combines five live virtual sessions and one in-person networking evening in Martinsried.
The program focuses on how biotechnological innovations are developed, evaluated and translated into real-world applications – from scientific concepts to regulatory and business decisions.
Participants will gain practical insights into:
- Advanced immunology and modern immunotherapies
- Clinical trial design and operations
- Drug development pipelines and regulatory approval processes
- Biomanufacturing, GMP and industrial scale-up
- Intellectual property, licensing and technology transfer
- Current high-impact trends such as AI in biotechnology
Participants receive a BioM Certificate of Attendance indicating the individual session topics they attended!
A special highlight is the on-site networking event on 23 Ocrober 2026. The in-person networking evening is strongly recommended, as it is an integral part of the course. It offers valuable practical insights through a keynote session and start-up site visit, while giving you the opportunity to expand your professional network and exchange directly with experts and peers. The evening is designed to connect theory with practice, encourage discussion and reflection, and foster meaningful exchange within the BioM community. (More information coming soon.)
Who should attend?
The course is ideal for professionals in biotech, pharma and life sciences with prior knowledge who want to deepen their understanding and strategically assess technologies, development processes and market applications.
It is particularly suited for participants of the Crash Course Biotech I ready to move from understanding to applying and evaluating biotechnology in practice.
The course also addresses interdisciplinary teams, startup founders, business development and marketing professionals, as well as investors seeking deeper industry insights - and is open to anyone interested in the technologies shaping today’s life sciences landscape.
More information and registration under: BioM Crash Course Biotech II (Advanced)