Exploring Antibody Biology, Formats, and Applications

Antibodies pair an incredible diversity of functions with highly specific target binding, which enables them to play a critical role in our natural immune defense against pathogens. When this balance between specificity and potency is compromised, they can contribute to inflammatory and autoimmune diseases. Inspired by natural antibody biology, scientists have engineered countless variations of antibodies for an astounding array of therapeutic applications, transforming the lives of patients and their families.The 2026 Antibody Biology and Engineering Conference and Seminar will bring together scientists who share a fascination for the lessons we can learn from natural and engineered antibody repertoires, and a passion for applying these lessons to inform the selection, design, and development of antibody variations for innovative therapeutic applications. Attendees with academic and industrial backgrounds, from many different nationalities, and different career stages ranging from graduate students to established thought leaders, will present and discuss their latest and predominantly unpublished findings to develop ideas, forge new contacts, and initiate collaborations. They will challenge, inspire, and encourage each other to develop better treatments for common disorders such as inflammatory conditions, major infectious diseases, and cancer.