Explore the Agenda

7:30 am Check In & Morning Coffee

8:20 am Chair’s Opening Remarks

Revealing Industry Trends & Strategic Priorities for Next-Generation Bi- & Multispecifics

8:30 am Industry Leaders Panel Discussion:

Chief Executive Officer, Synaptimmune Therapeutics
Chief Scientific Officer, NextPoint Therapeutics
Senior Associate, Xontogeny
  • Using a SWOT analysis approach, what are the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of bispecifics/ multispecifics compared to other drug modalities?
  • In which cases are bispecifics/multispecifics being prioritized for autoimmune and immunology versus oncology?
  • What datapoints are being assessed when it comes to bispecifics/multispecifics from a data package perspective for approval and backing from pharma?
  • What data is lacking across the board for bispecifics/multispecifics?
  • How are novel versus derisked targets being assessed, and what weighting/value is placed on safety and efficacy data, versus other data points?
  • What stimulates interest around bispecific/multispecific assets versus platform technologies that generate target, construct and format menus?

Uncovering Novel Targets to Identify First-In-Class Opportunities for Bispecific & Multispecific Drugs

9:00 am The New Frontier of Solid Tumor TCEs: Achieving High Potency & Safety with B7-H7 Targeting

Chief Scientific Officer, NextPoint Therapeutics
  • B7-H7 is broadly upregulated across multiple high-prevalence malignancies with significant unmet need, while maintaining a restricted and favorable expression profile in healthy tissue
  • NextPoint lead T-cell engager, NPX372, features an optimized molecular architecture specifically designed to achieve an expansive therapeutic index
  • Leveraging a biomarker-driven patient selection strategy and validated preclinical safety data, a streamlined Phase I clinical program has been launched

9:30 am Talk Session Reserved for Lead Partner – Invenra

10:00 am Bi- & Multispecific Molecular Design with Improved Therapeutic Windows through Rational Target Pairing

Chief Executive Officer, Oxford BioTherapeutics Ltd
  • Highlighting differentiated target identification for first-in-class multispecific drugs
  • Benchmarking to known approved TCE drugs
  • Leveraging dual targeting to expand therapeutic window and patient prevalence

10:30 am Structured Speed Networking

This structured networking session provides the perfect opportunity to connect with industry frontrunners and key opinion leaders working at the cutting-edge of bispecific, multispecific and immune cell engager innovation. Establish meaningful connections to build upon at the rest of the conference.

11:00 am Morning Coffee & Refreshments

Exploring the Mechanistic Rationale for Different Target Combinations to Maximize Therapeutic Success

11:30 am Beyond Single Antigen B Cell Depletion: CD19/BCMA Dual Targeting T-Cell Engagers for Durable Immune Reset in Autoimmune Disease

Chief Medical Officer, Oblenio Bio
  • Achieving deeper, more complete disease control by dual targeting of CD19 and BCMA to deplete the full spectrum of pathological B cells driving autoimmunity
  • Maximizing therapeutic window and clinical potential through tri specific TCE engineering that balances potency and safety across CD19, BCMA and CD3
  • Accelerating translation into the clinic by positioning dual targeting TCEs as a differentiated path toward durable immune reset in severe autoimmune disease

12:00 pm Talk Session Reserved for Expertise Partner – ATUM

12:30 pm Beyond CD3: Harnessing Gamma Delta T-cells for Efficient Targeting Across Cancer & Autoimmunity

President & Chief Operating Officer, IN8Bio
  • Exploring gamma delta T cells as a differentiated immune effector population to overcome limitations associated with classical CD3-based T-cell engagers
  • Solving the scarcity issue: Novel TCE design or mechanism to expand gamma-delta T-cells in vivo
  • Leveraging preclinical evidence and clinical insight from gamma delta T-cell therapies to inform safety, efficacy, and broader applicability

1:00 pm Lunch & Networking Break

Private Lunch (Invite Only) with Hosting Partner – MindWalk: A Complete Biointelligence Ecosystem to Empower VHH Discovery with a Function First Approach

Harnessing Masking Strategies & Spotlighting Co-Stimulation Approaches to Maximize Specificity & Drive Stronger Efficacy

2:00 pm Unlocking the Potential of Immuno-Oncology Using Masked Bi- & Multispecifics

Chief Scientific Officer, Xilio Therapeutics Inc.
  • Xilio is deploying its clinically validated masking technology to advance several highly differentiated bi- and multispecific molecules towards clinical development
  • XTX501, Xilio’s PD1/masked IL-2 bispecific has the potential to be a foundational backbone therapy for combination regimens across a broad range of solid tumors, and the program is on track to advance into the clinic this year
  • XTX601, Xilio’s masked CLDN18.2 T-cell engager and Xilio’s masked PSMA+STEAP1 dual-TAA targeted T-cell engager with co-stimulation both have firstin- class potential and further demonstrate the power of our masking technology to unlock the potential of T-cell engagers

2:30 pm Talk Session Reserved for Expertise Partner – WuXi Biologics

3:00 pm Designed for Contact, Tuned for Control: A CD2-Integrated T-Cell Engager Strategy for Superior Anti-Tumor Immunity

President, Research & Development, EvolveImmune Therapeutics, Inc.
  • EvolveImmune Therapeutics is pioneering next generation multispecific CD3-T-cell engagers (TcEs) with integrated CD2 costimulation, to optimize T-cell fitness for deeper and more durable patient benefits
  • The EVOLVE platform provides superior T-cell activation, proliferation and tumor cell killing compared to first generation bispecific CD3-TcEs, without excess cytokine release or tonic T-cell activation
  • EVOLVE104 is a trispecific TcE that binds to the UL Binding Proteins 2/5/6 (ULBP2/5/6) on tumor cells and both CD3 and CD2 on T-cells. EVOLVE104 demonstrates a promising preclinical profile, including enhanced T-cell activation and killing of ULBP2/5/6-positive tumor cells compared to first generation bispecific CD3-TcEs. No safety concerns were identified in nonclinical toxicity studies
  • EVOLVE104 is currently being evaluated in a first-in-human Phase 1a/1b trial with advanced urothelial carcinomas and squamous cell carcinomas (NCT07217171). Study objectives include assessing the safety, efficacy, pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of EVOLVE104 and identifying the recommended phase 2 dose (RP2D)

3:30 pm Afternoon Networking & Poster Session

Connect with peers in a relaxed atmosphere and continue to forge new and existing relationships while exploring the latest advancements in bispecific and multispecific discovery, design and developability. To register your poster submission, please contact info@hansonwade.com

4:00 pm Conditionally Active CD3 & CD2 Costimulatory T-Cell Engagers for Solid- Tumor Indications

Chief Executive Officer, Synaptimmune Therapeutics
  • Conditional CD3 activation via hidden CD3 binder in TROY-Ig scaffold mitigates cytokine release
  • CD2 costimulation and CD58 adhesion lowers the threshold for CD3 activation in T-cells
  • CD2 costimulation and conditional CD3 activation TROY-Ig scaffold enables increased anti-tumor efficacy in solid tumor microenvironment

4:30 pm Talk Session Reserved for Expertise Partner – Alloy Therapeutics

5:00 pm Co-Stimulatory Bispecific Engagers for the Treatment of Solid Tumors

Senior Scientist, Translational Biology, Rondo Therapeutics
  • Developing a suite of CD28 agonistic antibodies optimized for bispecific engineering to target solid tumors
  • Addressing the limited translation of transformative outcomes of T-cell engagers in hematologic cancers, into solid tumors
  • Integrating CD28 costimulation into bispecific therapeutics to enhance T-cell effector function and drive robust anti-tumor responses in the solid tumor setting

Innovation Showcase

Join this fast‑paced session of short, back‑to‑back presentations from leading solution providers, showcasing tools and services accelerating bi- & multispecific discovery and development. Designed for drug developers to efficiently evaluate capabilities, compare approaches, and identify partners addressing real‑world R&D challenges.

5:30 pm Talk Session Reserved for Innovation Partner – Nona Biosciences

5:45 pm Open Speaking Slot for Service Providers

  • If you have a solution tailored specifically to the bispecific, multispecific and immune cell engager space, this dedicated speaking slot enables you to showcase your approach through data-driven insights and real-world case studies, equipping delegates with practical scientific learnings on how cutting-edge design strategies are tackling key development challenges
  • Interested in partnering with us? Contact sponsor@hansonwade.com to learn how you can secure this speaking slot to showcase your expertise

6:00 pm Chair’s Closing Remarks & End of Conference Day One