Spotlight session: Overcoming barriers to adoption of new technologies

While emerging technologies promise to accelerate the development of advanced therapies, adoption often stalls due to challenges in integration, validation, and regulatory acceptance. This spotlight session examines how organizations can evaluate new tools, align them with existing workflows, and ensure that innovation translates into measurable progress. 

Key takeaways: 

• Identify common barriers to adopting new technologies in advanced therapy development. 

• Explore strategies to integrate innovations into existing R&D and manufacturing workflows. 

• Assess frameworks for evaluating translational fidelity and predictive validity of novel tools. 

• Discuss approaches to balance speed of adoption with regulatory compliance and safety. 

• Consider organizational and cultural factors that influence successful technology integration.