The 8th Bacteriophage Therapy Summit, scheduled to take place from March 24 to 26, 2026, in London, will bring together global leaders from biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, academia, and regulatory agencies to accelerate the clinical and commercial translation of phage-based therapies.
Over the years, this summit has established itself as one of the most influential international forums dedicated exclusively to phage therapy, with a strong focus on addressing the scientific, regulatory, manufacturing, and market-access challenges facing the field.
Target: Driving Phage Therapy from Research to Real-World Impact
As the global antimicrobial resistance (AMR) continues to threaten healthcare systems, phage therapy has gained renewed attention as a targeted, adaptable, and potentially scalable alternative to conventional antibiotics. The 2026 summit will focus on addressing critical bottlenecks, aiming to move phage therapy beyond compassionate use and early trials toward standardized, commercially viable therapeutic solutions.
The three-day program includes pre-conference workshops followed by two full conference days featuring case studies, panel discussions, and strategic deep dives. These discussions will include designing robust and scalable clinical trial strategies, regulatory expectations from agencies across the UK, EU, and US, manufacturing challenges, leveraging engineered phages, lysins, and synthetic biology, and discussions on integrating AI and bioinformatics in phage discovery and development, various commercialization models, etc. This agenda is designed to support both early-stage innovators and companies advancing toward regulatory approval.
The summit will host 55+ expert speakers representing leading bacteriophage companies, regulatory bodies, research institutions, and healthcare organizations, who are actively shaping the future of phage therapeutics. Their insights will span real-world clinical data, regulatory case studies, and commercial success stories.
Event Details at a Glance
- Event: 8th Bacteriophage Therapy Summit
- Dates: March 24–26, 2026
- Location: London, United Kingdom
- Format: Pre-conference workshops + main conference
- Organizer: Hanson Wade
More information, including the full agenda and speaker lineup, is available via the official summit website. Check here.
