PEGS Europe 2024 + KACTUS: Innovating Protein and Antibody Engineering

PEGS Europe 2024 + KACTUS: Innovating Protein and Antibody Engineering

By Mallory Griffin

We are thrilled to announce our attendance at the Protein & Antibody Engineering Summit (PEGS Europe) 2024, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from November 5-7, 2024. Hailed as "the best biologics technology meeting in Europe," this premier conference is renowned for bringing together experts in protein and antibody engineering. With over 1,500 attendees, 300 speakers, and over 250 poster sessions, PEGS Europe is a must-attend event for anyone in the biotherapeutics field.

What is PEGS?

The Protein & Antibody Engineering Summit (PEGS) Europe is an annual conference dedicated to advancing protein and antibody engineering. This event offers exceptional networking opportunities, insightful keynotes from industry leaders, and in-depth sessions covering a wide range of biologics technology. Key topics include AI/ML, multispecific antibodies, antibody-drug conjugates, and oncology. PEGS Europe 2024 promises to be an unmissable opportunity for professionals to engage with the latest innovations and trends in the field.

Event Overview 

Venue: Montjuic Palau de Congressos- Fira Barcelona Av. de la Reina Maria Cristina, s/n 08004 Barcelona, Spain 
Dates: November 5th to 7th, 2024
  • Conference Day 1: Tuesday, 5 November 2024 07:30 AM to 07:35 PM
  • Conference Day 2: Wednesday, 6 November 2024 07:30 AM to 07:45 PM
  • Conference Day 3: Thursday, 7 November 2024 07:30 AM to 06:10 PM
KACTUS Booth: #1518
Attendees of PEGS Europe 2024 can take advantage of special hotel rates at several nearby accommodations in Barcelona. The conference organizers have partnered with hotels close to the CCIB venue to offer convenient and affordable lodging options, ensuring a comfortable stay for all participants. The discounted rate for lodging ends September 27th so book your stay soon to lock in these rates

Event Schedule 

The PEGS Europe 2024 Summit features daily sessions on antibody engineering, therapeutic development, and emerging biotech trends. Each day includes morning and afternoon sessions, networking breaks, and poster viewing opportunities, culminating in evening events and keynotes. To learn more about the full conference schedule and to get more details please download the full PEGS Europe schedule

Day 1 Tuesday, 5 November 2024

  • Registration and Morning Coffee from 07:30 AM to 08:25 AM

  • Chairperson’s Remarks from 08:25 AM to 08:30 AM

  • Morning Sessions from 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM (e.g., Augmenting Antibody-Drug Discovery, Mammalian Display, etc.)

  • Grand Opening Coffee Break from 10:30 AM to 11:10 AM

  • Late Morning Sessions from 11:10 AM to 12:30 PM (e.g., Computationally Designed Repertoires, Chimeric Antigens, etc.)

  • Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing from 12:45 PM to 01:45 PM

  • Afternoon Sessions from 01:45 PM to 03:50 PM (e.g., Deep Screening, Broadly-Neutralizing Antibodies, etc.) 

  • Refreshment Break from 03:50 PM to 04:34 PM

  • Late Afternoon/Evening Sessions from 04:34 PM to 07:35 PM (e.g., Conditional Activation, Big Data in Antibody Discovery, etc.)

Day 2 Wednesday, 6 November 2024

  • Registration and Morning Coffee from 07:30 AM to 08:25 AM

  • Chairperson’s Remarks from 08:25 AM to 08:30 AM

  • Morning Sessions from 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM (e.g., Targeted Radiotherapies, EpiTACs, etc.)

  • Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall from 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM

  • Late Morning Sessions from 11:15 AM to 12:45 PM (e.g., Brain Shuttles for CNS Diseases, etc.)

  • Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing from 12:45 PM to 01:45 PM

  • Afternoon Sessions from 01:45 PM to 03:20 PM (e.g., Rational Design of Brain Delivery Platforms, Bispecific Antibody Discovery, etc.)

  • Plenary Keynote Sessions from 03:20 PM to 04:35 PM

  • Refreshment Break from 04:35 PM to 05:15 PM

  • Late Afternoon/Evening Sessions from 05:15 PM to 07:45 PM (e.g., Antibody-Based Oral Factor VIII Mimetic Drug, Engineering Antibodies, etc.)

Day 3 Thursday, 7 November 2024

  • Registration and Morning Coffee from 07:30 AM to 08:25 AM

  • Chairperson’s Remarks from 08:25 AM to 08:30 AM

  • Morning Sessions from 08:30 AM to 10:00 AM (e.g., AI in Antibody Discovery, Antigen Strategies, etc.)

  • Coffee Break in the Exhibit Hall from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM

  • Late Morning Sessions from 10:45 AM to 12:15 PM (e.g., Multi-Modal Learning of Protein Properties, Computational Design of Membrane Protein Structures, etc.)

  • Luncheon in the Exhibit Hall with Poster Viewing from 12:45 PM to 01:55 PM

  • Afternoon Sessions from 01:55 PM to 04:10 PM (e.g., Design of Protein with Language Models, Modular Binding Proteins, etc.)

  • Closing Sessions from 04:10 PM to 06:10 PM e.g., P2X7-Blocking Nanobodies, Antibody Discovery Strategies, etc.)


Insightful Presentation Alert

Stay tuned to find out more about our insightful presentation at PEGS Europe this fall! 

About KACTUS

KACTUS excels in crafting and producing an array of superior-grade, highly active recombinant proteins and enzymes, catering to diverse sectors like antibody drug discovery, immunotherapy, gene therapy, and mRNA therapeutics. Our expansive catalog, boasting over 2500 recombinant proteins, encompasses a wide spectrum of targets, species, tags, and labels, each thoughtfully chosen to address the specific, unmet needs of scientists engaged in drug development. The hallmark of our product selection process is a rigorous emphasis on exceptional quality and a steadfast commitment to ensuring reliable supply, thereby upholding the highest standards of excellence and client satisfaction.

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