From Discovery to Delivery: Transforming Obesity Care Through Next-Generation Therapeutics
Welcome to The
Next-Wave Obesity Therapeutics & Drug Development Summit Europe 2026 - The
Next-Wave Obesity Therapeutics & Drug Development Summit Europe 2026 unites global R&D leaders, biotech innovators, clinicians, and investors driving the next era of obesity and metabolic disease treatment.
From peptide and RNA therapeutics to small molecules and multi-agonist strategies, this summit bridges cutting-edge science and commercial execution — turning breakthrough research into accessible, effective therapies.
Who Should Attend
- Obesity & Metabolic Disease Researchers
- Pharma & Biotech R&D Executives
- Drug Development, Clinical & Regulatory Leaders
- Market Access & Commercial Strategy Professionals
- Endocrinologists, Clinician-Scientists & KOLs
- Investors & Business Development Leaders
Industries Represented
- Biopharmaceutical & Biotech Companies
- Peptide, RNA & Metabolic Therapeutic Developers
- CROs & CDMOs
- Clinical Trial Design & Data Analytics Firms
- Market Access & Health Economics Consultancies
- Regulatory Agencies & Policy Experts
Key Themes
Next-Generation Targets in Obesity Therapeutics- Dual, triple, and multi-agonist strategies (GLP-1, GIP, glucagon, amylin)
- Central nervous system and appetite-regulation pathways
- RNA, gene-based, and peptide innovation for metabolic modulation
Clinical Development & Translational Science- Translating mechanism-based research into clinical success
- Biomarker-driven patient stratification and endpoint design
- Long-term safety, tolerability, and efficacy management
Manufacturing & Drug Delivery Innovation- Scaling oral, injectable, and implantable formulations
- Overcoming cold-chain and stability challenges
- Partnerships with CDMOs for rapid, compliant production
Regulatory Strategy & Market Access- EMA, FDA, and MHRA guidance for obesity indications
- Leveraging expedited pathways for metabolic diseases
- Evidence generation to meet HTA and payer expectations
Commercialisation & Strategic Partnerships- Pricing, licensing, and alliance models in obesity therapeutics
- Go-to-market planning for high-growth metabolic portfolios
- Pharma–biotech collaborations for co-development and launch
Digital Health, Real-World Data & Long-Term Outcomes- Integrating wearables and ePROs in obesity trials
- Using AI and RWE to strengthen post-approval value demonstration
- Building sustainable, data-driven obesity care ecosystems
Speakers
- Mitchell Steiner – M.D., F.A.C.S., Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer
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Faraz Naqvi – MD, Founder and Medical Director
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Mélanie Flaender – Senior Project Manager
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Nikole E. Kimes – Founder & Chief Executive Officer
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Gary Barnette – Chief Scientific Officer
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MarieElena Cordisco – NP-C, APRN, Therapeutic Strategy Lead
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Jeanne Blankenship – Executive Consultant, Policy and Public Affairs
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Greg Luerman – VP Research & Partnerships
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Martin Brenner – Chief Executive Officer
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Scott Parkinson – PhD, Co-Founder
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Paul Jones – Chief Strategy Officer & GM, International Markets
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Alok Pachori – PhD, Medical Director, Global Development
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Bryan Jones – PhD, Chief Operating Officer
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Jay Olson – CFA, Managing Director | Biotechnology
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Venue
Hotel SB Plaza Europa
Carrer de les Ciències 11, 13, L’Hospitalet de Llobregat, 08908
Barcelona, Spain