​Advanced Therapies Welcome Reception hosted by QIAGEN in collaboration with The CGT Circle

​Join us for an exclusive evening of inspiration and connection as we celebrate Philly’s Pioneering Spirit and hospitality as a prelude to the Advanced Therapies USA Congress.

​The BioInnovation Series Welcome Reception will be hosted by QIAGEN with sponsorship from Integral Molecular and our Community partner The CGT Circle.

​We welcome you to spend the evening in Philadelphia with us to catch up with colleagues from Philly and from around the world for a casual reception and networking event in downtown Philadelphia just four blocks from the convention center.

​The event will include:

• ​Welcome remarks from our partners

• ​Topical roundtables around careers and mentorship, advancements in manufacturing, emerging technologies, etc.

• ​Tours of QIAGEN's QiaHub showroom

​Join for an hour or stay for the full evening.

​The night with be packed full of networking opportunities with attendees from across the globe. Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy of Philadelphia’s biotech ecosystem and set the stage for the transformative discussions at the Advanced Therapies USA Congress.

​Event Details:

• ​Date: November 17, 2025

• ​Time: 4:00- 8:00 PM

• ​Location: QIAGEN QiaHub Showroom, 401 N. Broaad St., Philadelphia, PA

​Agenda + Speakers

​4:00-4:30pm Check-In + Networking

​4:30-4:45pm Welcome Remarks

​4:45-7:30pm Networking, Roundtables + Tours

​Roundtable Topics: will be announced soon.

​Host Sponsor: QIAGEN

​QIAGEN's QIAhub in Philadelphia is a state-of-the-art showcase lab located at 401 N. Broad Street. The QIAhub is an important expansion for QIAGEN in the region, bringing its cutting-edge molecular diagnostics and biotech equipment directly into the "Cellicon Valley" life sciences hub. The facility serves as a demonstration and collaboration space for research institutions, biotech companies, and pharmaceutical partners in the Philadelphia area.

​Showcased Technology: Visitors can get a first-hand look at QIAGEN's lab equipment, including its automated sample preparation and digital PCR solutions that are critical for cell and gene therapy development and other life science applications.

​Learn more at www.qiagen.com

​Event Sponsor: Integral Molecular

​Integral Molecular is a research-driven biotechnology company specializing in antibodies, viruses, and membrane proteins. We develop technologies for solving big scientific challenges and advancing therapies against difficult-to-treat diseases. Our products, platforms, and services enable antibody discovery, biotherapeutic safety profiling, vaccine development, protein engineering, and more.

​Community Partner: The CGT Circle

​The CGT Circle is a dynamic network empowering women in cell and gene therapy globally through community-led connections. Founded on the belief that meaningful relationships drive professional success, we create welcoming spaces where women across the entire cell and gene therapy ecosystem can forge lasting friendships, share experiences, and support each other's growth.

​Join us in our mission to harness the collective power of women in cell and gene therapy. Together, we're not just building networks, we're creating a community where women in CGT can thrive.

​Event Series Sponsors:

​BioInnovation is BioBuzz's highly curated event series in Greater Philadelphia exclusively for biopharma industry leaders and professionals. This is event #8 of 9.

​IMPORTANT INFORMATION

​This event is FREE for industry leaders and professionals, startups, nonprofits or government members.

​Vendor and service provider attendance requires a paid ticket and restricted to ensure a high-value program.

​We encourage you to share this with those in your network who are passionate about strengthening Greater Philadelphia’s biotech ecosystem and would benefit from attending.

​NOTE TO VENDORS + SERVICE PROVIDERS

​Vendors that operate in the same category as any of our sponsors will be restricted from attendance unless pre-authorized by the associated sponsor. BioBuzz reserves the right to restrict registration and entry as we deem necessary. Refunds will be provided when tickets if/where necessary.