How to plan for life sciences events in 2025

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you’ll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Luke Bilton, Co-Founder at Life Science Networks, PharmaSource and CDMO Live.

Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Luke, covering:

• How Covid exposed the complacency of event organizers in pharma services
• Behind the scenes of organizing CPHI Worldwide - what's it really like - chaos or calm?
• How companies should be thinking about event budgeting, planning and ROI in 2025
• Beware 'the HIPPO' when planning which events to attend

Luke Bilton is Co-Founder of Life Science Networks, a next-generation community and events organization specializing in biopharma manufacturing. The company's growing portfolio includes the PharmaSource outsourcing podcast and online community, alongside its flagship event, CDMO Live.

With over 20 years experience launching and growing digital media and events businesses at companies including Informa, Future and Innovation Enterprise, Luke partnered with Chris Kilbee, former head of CPHI global events, to establish Life Science Networks.

CDMO Live (World Trade Center, Rotterdam, 7-8 May 2025) brings together biopharma's manufacturing leaders to optimize their outsourcing strategy. The event's unique PartnerMatch program facilitates curated one-to-one meetings between sponsors and over 50 leading CDMOs. To find out more, visit CDMO Live

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Molecule to Market is also sponsored and funded by ramarketing, an international marketing, design, digital and content agency helping companies differentiate, get noticed and grow in life sciences.