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Welcome to the attendee resource center for the CMC Strategy Forum Europe! All attendees are encouraged to review the information provided to ensure you are prepared for your experience.
CMC Strategy Forum Europe: 23-26 June 2026
Venue: Prague, Czech Republic
Online Scientific Program: The full scientific program will be available soon.
Click on the sections below for detailed information:
Wednesday, 20 May 2026 | Hotel Accommodations
Last day to reserve your hotel accommodations at the host hotel at the special group rate. Please note: program registration does not include lodging, so be sure to book your hotel room before the deadline. The reservation link will be available soon.
Monday, 6 June 2026 | Registration
Last day to register for in-person attendance. Registration closes at 5 PM Pacific (PDT). Registration will be available in March 2026.
Vienna House by Wyndham Diplomat Prague
Evropska 15 Prague, Czech Republic 16041
Telephone: 800.407.9832
Join us at the Vienna House by Wyndham Diplomat Prague in Prague, Czech Republic for CMC Strategy Forum Europe 2026! Vienna House by Wyndham Diplomat Prague is a sophisticated Art Deco-style hotel located in Prague's peaceful diplomatic district, just minutes from the historic city center via the adjacent Dejvická metro station. With stunning views of Prague Castle, it offers something for everyone.
Reservations
A room block is reserved for Forum delegates at the special group rate of 4000 CZK for a single room (plus 50.00 CZK per person, per night). The deadline to reserve your accommodations is 20 May 2026. Room rates are per night and include breakfast buffet and VAT (12%), high-speed internet, and access to the fitness center.
The hotel requires a credit card to guarantee your reservation. Individual reservations can be cancelled free of charge up to 7 days before arrival. After this deadline, all nights will be fully charged.
After 20 May 2026, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis. We recommend that attendees book their hotel accommodations well before the deadline to secure this rate.
NOTE: Check-in time is 2:00pm and check-out time is 12:00pm.
Early Departure Policy: Guests who check out before their scheduled departure date will be charged for the full duration of their original booking. CASSS is not responsible for guest reservations, or any fees incurred due to early departure.
Parking and Transportation
Attendees traveling by plane can utilize Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG, 12 km away).
Our prime location in the diplomatic district puts you minutes from the historic city center and public transportation.
Hotel parking is available at an additional charge as well as on-site car rental.
By staying at the host hotel, you help CASSS meet its contractual obligations and keep future registration fees reasonable. Please take this into consideration when making your accommodation decisions.
*Room types are not guaranteed and are based on availability when the individual reservation is made.
Forum Overview
The 2026 CMC Strategy Forum Europe will bring together industry, regulatory, and academic professionals to discuss key emerging CMC issues that affect biotechnology in an open and transparent workshop format. Adhering to the established CMC Forum series model, the Forum highlights topics and regulatory updates pertinent to Europe.
Program Overview
The three-day program features speaker presentations, panel discussions, workshops, and networking opportunities that allow you to engage with fellow attendees in meaningful discussions on key emerging CMC issues affecting biotechnology. Be ready to network, collaborate, and expand your knowledge.
2026 Session Topics Include:
- Applications in CMC Manufacturing
- Evolution of Endotoxin Testing
- Next-Generation Analytics and Technology Enablers (ICH Q14)
- Predictive Stability Models (ICH Q1)
- Regulatory Hot Topics
Benefits of Attending
- Hear relevant, timely updates from leading experts in the field.
- Discuss current and trending topics in the industry.
- Network with peers from industry, regulatory, academia, and consulting, from entry-level to senior-level, from small companies to government agencies.
- Connect with a global community.
CASSS is committed to protecting its attendees, participants, and staff members to the highest degree possible when attending our conferences. To ensure we provide a safe environment, CASSS strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, and all other routine vaccinations to protect you from infectious diseases, serious illness, and hospitalization. CASSS will follow guidances established by the facility hosting the conference and/or local and state health authorities in which the conference is located.
For the safety of all attendees, we expect everyone to take everyday preventive actions prior to, and during the conference, to stay safe and healthy. These actions include, but are not limited to:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- If you are sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Wash your hands often.
Wearing a face mask throughout hotel common space and conference designated areas is recommended but not required.
If you tested positive for COVID-19, have been directly exposed to the virus, or exhibit any symptoms of the COVID-19 virus, you should isolate and not attend the in-person conference.
CASSS will follow local guidelines, including the current measures from the Czech Republic Ministry of Health: https://mzd.gov.cz/category/covid-19/
CASSS is committed to monitoring the local status for in-person conferences and will update our guidelines as necessary. Registrants will be informed about any changes through various communication channels, including email and website, as needed.
If you have any other questions, please contact the CASSS office at 510-428-0740.
We encourage you to promote your participation in the program on social media. Please download the customizable images to highlight your role and experiences with the Forum.
Be sure to tag CASSS use #CMCEurope2026 in your posts!
Will the speaker presentations be available post-program?
Yes, the sessions with approved sharing permissions will be available. Resources will be available 3-4 weeks post-event. All registered attendees will be alerted via email when content is available.
Will I receive any materials as an attendee?
As a registered attendee, you will receive the following: name badge, lanyard, padfolio, and pen. You also have the option to personalize your name badge at registration check-in with custom ribbons to identify your attendee role, such as First-Time Attendee, Committee Member, Associate Director, and more. In addition to these resources, you will have access to snacks and drinks during the session breaks.
Is There a Dress Code?
The dress code we suggest is business casual. Meeting rooms are often on the cooler side, so please remember to bring a jacket or sweater as room and body temperatures do vary.
Participants in 2025 Included:
"I experienced a fascinating level of interaction, knowledge sharing and belonging (we are all working towards the same goal - access to healthcare!). As a first time attendee I felt as if I have gained years of experience within these 3 days."
—Christina Ludwig, CMC Strategy Forum Europe 2025 Attendee" If you had to choose just one conference to attend 'in person', and you have a role interfacing the EU region, then this should be that conference."
—Andrew Lennard, CMC Strategy Forum Europe 2025 Attendee
Code of Conduct
CASSS is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and CASSS staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, industry, partners, exhibitors, CASSS staff members, service providers, and all others are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct.