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Event Information
Conference Name:【No Need to Compete Fiercely, Go Further】 CGT Industry Upgrade Series · Park Tour — Stop 7Guangzhou International Business Incubator
Organizer: Healthcare Innovative Ecosystem Alliance (HIEA)
Co-Hosted by: Xingcheng Biotechnology, Yeasen, LePure Introduction, Austar Group (Hong Kong), VectorBuilder, Shenzhen Shenyan Biological Technology Co. LTD, Life Biosciences, Legend Capital
Organizer: VBPharma
Supporting Organizations: Guangzhou International Enterprise Incubator
Event Duration:March 21, 2024 (Thursday) 13:30
Venue:Conference Room 1, 3rd Floor, Block C, International Business Incubator, No. 3 Juquan Road, Science City, Huangpu District, Guangzhou, Guangdong Province
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Highlights
CGT from an Investment Perspective: Leveraging investor insights to explore investment and financing strategies in the CGT sector, distilling new pathways for capital operations by innovative pharmaceutical companies, and helping enterprises seize growth opportunities and address challenges.
Optimal Supply Chain Solutions: Listen to the client's needs, and supply chain enterprises work together to explore the most suitable solutions, striving to help innovative companies transition smoothly, rapidly, and cost-effectively from IND toBLA。
BD Partnership Strategies for Innovative Pharmaceutical Companies:Gathering Global Perspectives, Grasping Market Pulse, In-Depth AnalysisHow to Introduce Strategic Investment Through Business Development (BD) Partnerships, Optimize Capital Structure, Reduce R&D Risks, and Improve Capital EfficiencyProvide practical guidance to participating enterprises.
This “International Business Incubator” event marks the seventh stop in the Park Tour series. Similar activities will be held in other industrial parks in the future to promote the continuous upgrading and development of the CGT industry. We look forward to engaging in discussions and achieving mutual progress with industry peers, helping the CGT sector go further!
Event Agenda
■ 13:30-13:35
Host's Opening Remarks
Xiao Liu | Vice President of Business and Marketing, Hangzhou Xingcheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd.; Deputy Director of the MAH Special Committee, China Pharmaceutical Enterprise Management Association
■ 13:35-13:40
Address by Park Leadership
Hu Juanhong | Deputy General Manager of Guangzhou Science and Technology Finance Group, Chairman of Guangzhou International Business Incubator
■ 13:40-14:00
Keynote Speech 1 |Preparation and Evaluation of Disease Models in Non-Human Primates
Li Yuefeng | Head of R&D Department, Guangdong Landao Biology
■ 14:00-15:10
Panel 1 | How to Partner with CGT Companies to Navigate from IND to BLA: Stable, Fast, and Cost-Effective?
· Introduction to Core Competencies and Service Value
· How to Engage Constructively with Clients and Foster Mutual Support
Guosheng Tan | Key Account Director, Yeasen
Liu Bin | Chief Marketing Officer, Shenyan Biotechnology
Yi Yanqiong | CEO, Life Biosciences
LePure Biotech
Austar Group
■ 15:10-16:10
Panel 2 | Discussing Industrial Upgrading: Key CMC Points and Solutions for Gene and Cell Therapy
· Avoid generic discussions of regulations
· Discussion on Quality Control Strategies and Specific Service Cases
· Party A states its requirements, and Party B proposes solutions
Lu Bingyan | Vice General Manager, Ruizhen Regenerative Medicine
Gao Tangxin | Blueprint Medicines, Senior Scientist
Xu Yan | R&D Director at Jide Kangmin, Associate Professor at Jinan University
Liu Dong | Xiankangda Quality Director
Liu Liping | Quality Director, Guangzhou Weirongte
Wang Lijun | CEO, Xingcheng Biotechnology
Huang Rui | Executive President, VectorBuilder
■ 16:30-16:50
Keynote Speech 3 |Progress and Trends in the CGT Industry from an Investment Perspective
· Finance as a Tool: Understanding Capital Market Trends
· Industry as the Foundation: Current Status and Outlook of the CGT Sector
Qi Fei | Executive Director, Legend Capital
■ 16:50-17:10
Keynote Speech 3 |BD Collaboration Strategies for Innovative Pharmaceutical Companies
■ 17:10-18:10
Panel 3 | How Can CGT Companies Effectively “Raise and Spend Capital” in the New Landscape?
· Say goodbye to cookie-cutter roadshows with randomized dialogue
· Insights and perspectives to help businesses demonstrate their value
· Use "preparedness" to respect uncertainty
· Innovative One-to-Many Interview-Style Project Pitch
Zhou Penghui | Founder, Fanen Biotech
Tan Yiran | Director of Business Development, Baiji Biopharmaceuticals
Zhang Yang | Director, Healthcare Industry Group, CITIC Securities
Qi Fei | Executive Director, Legend Capital
Invitations Ongoing...
Guest Introduction
Liu Xiao
Vice President of Business and Marketing, Hangzhou Xingcheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Deputy Director of the MAH Special Committee, China Pharmaceutical Enterprise Management Association
Liu Xiao, Ph.D. in Strategy from the University of Montpellier, France,Nankai University EMBA, holds a Master’s degree in Biology from the University of Manchester and pursued graduate studies in Finance at the University of Hong Kong; currently enrolled in the Master’s program in Psychology at Arizona State University in the United States. Industry Professor at UCMT, Honorary Director of GDA. Senior Engineer in Measurement, Testing, and Instrumentation across China. Thesis Advisor for Doctoral programs in Health Management and Business Administration (DBA) as well as for MBA programs at the University of Montpellier, France; Distinguished Lecturer for workshops at the Faculty of Business and Economics, University of Hong Kong, and at Nankai University Business School; Instructor for the Advanced Leadership Training Program on Biopharmaceuticals at Peking University Health Science Center; Guest Lecturer at Yihong Business School. Deputy Chairman of the MAH Special Committee under the Chinese Pharmaceutical Enterprise Management Association; Chief Researcher at the Life Sciences Enterprise Research Center of E-Pharma Manager; Special Researcher at the China Biomedical Infrastructure Alliance. Planner/Host of the “ChatCGT” column.
Previously served as Head of Marketing for Greater China at Danaher Biotechnology Group, and held positions including Asia-Pacific Marketing Director, Greater China Marketing Director, Consumables Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, and Product Manager at companies such as Cytiva, GE Life Sciences, PerkinElmer, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.
Li Yuefeng
Director of R&D Department, Guangdong Landao Biotechnology
Li Yuefeng has been engaged in the research and development of primate experimental animal models and experimental techniques for 11 years. He specializes in advanced techniques such as surgical preparation of cerebral infarction models in monkeys and stereotactic drug administration in experimental monkeys. He is proficient in the preparation and evaluation of various disease models in monkeys, including Parkinson’s disease (PD) models and spinal cord injury models, as well as technical skills such as monkey brain anatomy, arterial indwelling catheter implantation, cerebrospinal fluid collection, cesarean section, and MRI and PET-CT imaging scans. He has participated in multiple projects funded by the National Natural Science Foundation of China, the Provincial Special Support Program, the Municipal Brain Science Project, and provincial-level science and technology programs. He has published 10 SCI-indexed papers and authored one monograph.
Yi Yanqiong
CEO of Life Biosciences
Lu Yanyan
Ruizhen Regenerative Medicine, Deputy General Manager
Gao Tangxin
Blueprint Medicines, Senior Scientist
Xu Yan
R&D Director at Jide Kangmin, Associate Professor at Jinan University
Xu Yan, Master’s Supervisor and Associate Researcher at the Institute of Biomedical Translation, Jinan University. She has long been engaged in research on the differentiation of Vγ9Vδ2 T cells, their anti-tumor mechanisms and clinical applications, as well as the assessment and detection of immune function in the Chinese population. She has published multiple papers as first author or co-first author in journals such as *Cellular & Molecular Immunology*, *Journal for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer*, and *Frontiers*. She has presided over one Young Scientists Fund project of the National Natural Science Foundation of China and one project of the Guangdong Provincial Foundation for Basic and Applied Basic Research, and has been granted one national invention patent.
Liu Dong
Xiankangda Quality Director
Liu Liping
Quality Director, Guangzhou Weirongte
Wang Lijun
CEO of Hangzhou Xingcheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
Tan Guosheng
Yeasen, Director of Key Accounts
Qi Fei
Legend Capital, Executive Director
Dr. Fei Qi joined Legend Capital in 2014 and currently serves as an Executive Director, focusing on investments in frontier biotechnology, healthcare digitalization, and cross-border global expansion.
Dr. Qi Fei has led or participated in investment projects including Baiyang Pharmaceutical (SZ:301015), Sifang Health (HK:0314), Zhongsheng Suyuan, Ruizheng Gene, ETANA, Jiayin Biotechnology, Langxin Biotechnology, Ribobio, Jinshi Gene, Born Dental, Happy Dentistry, PhiSkin Medical, Zhanlue Data, and Oncology News.
Dr. Fei Qi holds a Ph.D. in Cell Biology and a B.S. in Biotechnology from Peking University, and previously served as a Visiting Scholar at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Zhou Penghui
Founder of FAN Biologics
Zhang Yang
CITIC Securities, Director, Healthcare Industry Group
*The above speakers are listed in agenda order, not by rank.
Company Profile
Hangzhou Xingcheng Biotechnology Co., Ltd.
CoJourney is a professional gene and cell therapy CDMO integrating plasmid, viral vector, and mRNA production, preparation, and analytical testing. The company has successful experience in filing Investigational New Drug (IND) applications for plasmids and viral vectors in both China and the United States, achieving zero deficiency letters. CoJourney provides customized services including process development, cGMP manufacturing, analytical method development, and product release testing for plasmids, viral vectors, and mRNA.Founded by senior CMC experts with commercialization experience in the gene and cell therapy field, along with accomplished scientists and entrepreneurs, CoJourney operates with dual headquarters in Zhejiang, China, and Pennsylvania, USA. The company has established GMP manufacturing facilities for plasmids, viral vectors, and mRNA that comply with FDA, EU, and NMPA regulations. Equipped with advanced production and analytical instruments, our team possesses extensive process development capabilities and practical experience. Upholding the philosophy of "Acting with Utmost Sincerity," we leverage robust processes that exceed industry standards to ensure high-purity, high-yield, and cost-effective quality services for our partners, supporting plasmid, viral vector, and mRNA preparation at various production scales from R&D to GMP levels.
Yeasen
Yeasen Biotechnology (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. is a high-tech enterprise focused on core raw materials in the upstream life science industry chain, engaged in the research and development, production, and sales of biological reagents across three major categories: molecular, protein, and cellular. By integrating technological development pathways for molecular enzymes, proteins, antibodies, nucleic acids, and cells, Yeasen has become one of the few companies in China that simultaneously covers all three major categories of biological reagents, possessing both independent R&D capabilities for core technologies and large-scale production capacity. The company offers thousands of biological reagents for R&D, production, and sales, meeting customers’ integrated procurement needs for various types of biological reagents. Its core product portfolio covers the qPCR series,NGSReverse Transcription Series, Nucleic Acid Extraction and Purification Series, PCR Series, Molecular Cloning Series, In Vitro Transcription Series, Antibodies, Protein Purification Series, Protein Analysis Series, Recombinant Proteins, Cell Analysis Series, Cell Culture Series, Cell Transfection Series, Reporter Gene Assay Series, and other product categories, which are widely used in life science research, diagnostic testing, biopharmaceuticals, and other fields.
LePure Introduction
Shanghai LePure Biotechnology Co., Ltd. was established in 2011 and has integrated outstanding brands such as Grise Fluid, Kangsheng Biology, and Stanleyth through an external growth strategy. Its current business scope covers multiple application scenarios, including cell culture, filtration and purification, single-use systems, and industrial-grade contamination-free clean solutions. It has now become a widely recognized leading supplier of the full upstream process chain in the pharmaceutical industry.
Mission and Vision: Driven by technological innovation, we provide high-quality bioprocessing solutions and are committed to becoming the most trusted partner for global biopharmaceutical companies.
Austar Group
Hong Kong Austar Group is an advanced technology-driven provider of pharmaceutical engineering solutions, possessing comprehensive knowledge and expertise in life sciences process technology, applications, industry regulatory standards, and best practices. The company helps clients address challenges related to quality, compliance, and operational excellence, and is committed to delivering turnkey solutions encompassing equipment, engineering, services, and consumables, thereby driving industry progress and creating sustained value.
Austar Life Science Equipment and Consumables is a core business segment of Austar Group. By introducing advanced research and industrial consumables, instruments, and equipment from Europe and the United States, we provide comprehensive, high-quality solutions encompassing consumables, instrumentation, and services to clients in the pharmaceutical, life sciences, laboratory animal science, biosafety, medical devices, health supplements, and daily chemical industries. We specifically support customers requiring compliance with EU GMP, cGMP, COS, and other relevant certifications, while offering diversified technical guidance, training, and application support.
VectorBuilder
VectorBuilder (Guangzhou) Biotechnology Co., Ltd. was founded in 2014 by Dr. Tian Lan, a world-renowned molecular biologist, and has emerged as a leading enterprise in gene delivery. The company provides comprehensive services across the entire gene delivery industry chain, including research vector construction, gene delivery CRO, and gene vector CDMO. With more than ten subsidiaries and offices worldwide, VectorBuilder was recognized as a global unicorn in 2023. Its proprietary "VectorBuilder" platform pioneered the commercialization of customized gene vectors, serving over 4,000 research institutions and pharmaceutical companies in more than 90 countries and regions. Research outcomes facilitated by its services have been widely cited in thousands of articles published in top-tier scientific journals such as Science, Nature, and Cell. Since entering the clinical market, its gene therapy CRO and CDMO projects have expanded to cover multiple countries and regions, including North America, Europe, and Japan.
VectorBuilder provides end-to-end services from research to clinical applications:
(1) Research Vectors and Viral Services: vector construction, viral packaging, etc.
(2) CRO Services: AAV capsid directed evolution, library construction, mRNA gene delivery solutions, stable cell line generation, etc.
(3) CDMO Services: Process development, analytical method development, plasmid preparation, virus preparation, IVT mRNA and LNP preparation, cell bank establishment, etc.
VectorBuilder is committed to systematically overcoming key technical bottlenecks in the gene delivery industry, empowering basic scientific research, accelerating the clinical application of gene therapies, improving human health, and creating irreplaceable value for the world.
Shenyan Biotech
Shenzhen Shenyan Biological Technology Co., LTD, established in 2014, is a core upstream supplier in the field of cell and gene therapy (CGT), providing leading technical services and production tools for CGT enterprises, including viral vector production solutions and comprehensive solutions for cell therapy manufacturing.
In the viral vector production solutions segment, Shenyan Bio has designed and implemented its proprietary EuBioX automated biological laboratory system. By integrating advanced technologies such as big data analytics, bioinformatics, and automation, the company has innovatively developed the EuLV® system for large-scale lentiviral vector production using stable producer cell lines. This breakthrough addresses the technical bottlenecks associated with scaling up lentiviral vector manufacturing, leveraging globally leading technology to significantly enhance production efficiency and product consistency while substantially reducing production costs.
As a leading domestic enterprise in automated cell preparation equipment, Shenzhen Shenyan Biological Technology Co. LTD has independently developed the CellSep® series of cell processing systems, which are suitable for the standardized production of various cell-based therapies. The company has also launched equipment such as sterile tube welders, heat sealers, and wave bioreactors, providing comprehensive automated solutions for cell therapy manufacturing and significantly enhancing production efficiency.
Shenzhen Shenyan Biological Technology Co. LTD possesses unique interdisciplinary advantages and has accumulated profound technical expertise in the field of cell and gene therapy (CGT). Upholding its mission to “empower CGT and resolve the industry’s most challenging problems,” the company will continue to expand the boundaries of therapeutic possibilities.
Life Biosciences
Life Biosciences is a full-chain provider of model animal technology services, integrating experimental animal resources, animal model technologies, and scientific research services. The company has established multiple experimental animal resource bases across China, supplying high-quality experimental animals such as cynomolgus monkeys, rhesus monkeys, marmosets, and Beagle dogs. It operates several R&D centers and experimental animal facilities in Beijing, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, and other cities, offering both standard and customized services including scientific research support, model development, drug screening, and evaluation. Life Biosciences holds a leading technological position in spontaneous animal models, induced modeling, gene-editing models, surgical models, in vitro drug screening, in vivo preclinical efficacy studies, PK/PD and tissue distribution analysis, druggability assessment, and early toxicity testing within the fields of CNS, brain science, psychiatric and neuromodulation, metabolism, NASH, and ophthalmology.
Legend Capital
Legend Capital, established in April 2001, is a leading fund management firm in China specializing in early-stage venture capital and growth-stage private equity investments. Over the past two decades, Legend Capital has adhered to international standards and created best practices in fund operations and management. Through its proactive value-added service system, Legend Capital fosters innovative growth in portfolio companies, delivering strong investment returns across multiple sectors while driving industrial advancement and social development in China. With the vision of becoming an investment firm with global influence, Legend Capital upholds the core value of “Prosperity with Integrity” and actively fulfills its social responsibilities.
Legend Capital maintains a deep focus on investments in the healthcare sector, systematically deploying capital across the broader health industry. Its portfolio in this field includes Pharmaron (300759.SZ) (03759.HK), WuXi AppTec (603259.SH) (02359.HK), and WuXi Biologics (02269.HK),Innovent Biologics(01801.HK), New Horizon Health (06606.HK), and Mingde Biology (002932.SZ), among other niche industry leaders, are listed on the A-share and Hong Kong stock markets.
Guangzhou International Business Incubator
Guangzhou International Business Incubator Co., Ltd. was established in December 2000. It is a subsidiary of Kejin Group under Guangzhou Industrial Investment Holdings and has been designated by the Ministry of Science and Technology as one of the nine national “Pilot Units for International Business Incubators.” Guided by its original aspiration to foster technological innovation in Guangzhou and committed to cultivating high-tech enterprises, the incubator has, over more than two decades of development, pioneered and implemented a business philosophy integrating the roles of “landlord, shareholder, steward, and partner.” It has become the most influential national-level incubator in the region with a focus on the biopharmaceutical industry. The Guangzhou International Business Incubator Park covers a total land area of 56,000 square meters. Upon completion of its four-phase construction, it comprises eight incubation buildings with a total floor area of 131,000 square meters. With the completion of Phase V, the park’s total building area will reach 180,000 square meters.
VCBeat New Medicine
VB New Medicine is a media and research platform under VCBeat, focusing on the biopharmaceutical sector. It provides “in-depth” and “incremental” communication value to innovators and entrepreneurs through both content and operations. In terms of content, it primarily features exclusive financing announcements, corporate interviews, the “Drug Developers” column, in-depth industry analyses, and sector reports. On the operational front, through its branded program “VB Think Tank,” it focuses on practical issues, discusses industrial trends, and fosters tangible collaborations through the exchange of ideas.
*The above institutions are listed in agenda order, not in any particular sequence.
Event Scale: 50 people/session
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