PEGS Europe 2025 x KACTUS

By Hannah Flaherty

October 8, 2025

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What is the Protein Engineering & Cell Therapy Summit?

The Protein Engineering & Cell Therapy Summit (PEGS) is a globally recognized event at the forefront of therapeutic discovery. It unites top researchers, biopharma professionals, and technology developers to drive innovation in fields like antibody engineering, immunotherapy, gene editing, and machine learning. Known for its collaborative environment and scientific depth, PEGS helps shape the future of biologics by fostering exchange across critical disciplines.

Event Overview

Venue: Lisbon Congress Center, Praça das Indústrias 1, 1300-307 Lisbon, Portugal

Dates: November 11 to 13, 2025

Conference Day 1: Tuesday, November 11 7:30 AM to 7:35 PM

Exhibit Hall Open 10:30 AM to 7:35 PM

Conference Day 2: Wednesday, November 12 7:30 AM to 7:45 PM

Exhibit Hall Open 10:30 AM to 5:15 PM

Conference Day 3: Thursday, November 13 7:30 AM to 5:40 PM

Exhibit Hall Open 10:00 AM to 1:55 PM

Booth #317

Featured Talk

Designing solutions for challenging antigens: making complex MHCs and multipass membrane proteins accessible targets

Speaker: Anil Kumar, PhD
Date & Time: Thursday, November 13, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Session: C2C: Antibodies Against Membrane Protein Targets
Duration: 15 minutes

Posters

C1A: Display of Biologics

Transforming Tumor Research: Engineering MHCs as Versatile Reagents
GPCR VLPs & Nanodiscs for Drug Discovery

Event Schedule

PEGS Europe brings together the world’s leading minds in antibody and protein engineering to explore the tools, platforms, and strategies advancing therapeutic discovery and development. The three-day summit features scientific sessions, poster forums, and dedicated networking designed to foster collaboration and innovation. Explore the full PEGS Europe agenda for a closer look at what’s ahead.

Tuesday, November 11

Conference Sessions: 7:30 AM to 7:15 PM
Exhibit Hall & Poster Viewing: 10:30 AM to 7:35 PM
Grand Opening Coffee Break: 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Luncheon: 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM
Refreshment Break: 3:50 PM to 4:35 PM
Welcome Reception: 6:35 PM to 7:35 PM

Wednesday, November 12

Conference Sessions: 7:30 AM to 7:45 PM
Exhibit Hall & Poster Viewing: 10:30 AM to 5:15 PM
Coffee Break: 10:30 AM to 11:15 AM
Luncheon: 12:45 PM to 1:45 PM
Refreshment Break: 4:35 PM to 5:15 PM

Thursday, November 13

Conference Sessions: 7:30 AM to 5:40 PM
Exhibit Hall & Poster Viewing: 10:00 AM to 1:55 PM
Coffee Break: 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM
Luncheon: 12:45 PM to 1:55 PM (Last Chance for Poster Viewing)

About KACTUS

KACTUS specializes in the development and production of high-quality, bioactive recombinant proteins and enzymes that support innovation across antibody drug discovery, immunotherapy, gene therapy, and mRNA therapeutics. With a catalog of over 2,500 recombinant proteins spanning diverse targets, species, tags, and formats, we are committed to meeting the evolving needs of scientists in translational research. Our focus on rigorous quality control and reliable supply ensures the consistency and performance that today’s therapeutic development demands.