Join the conversation on building successful biotechs

The Founders Forum is where learning meets leadership for early-stage biotech founders. Designed as a practical, workshop-driven programme, it equips emerging leaders with the tools, frameworks, and confidence to scale their companies, refine their strategy, and navigate the realities of building in advanced therapies.

Through small-group workshops, expert-led clinics, and peer exchange, founders gain tangible takeaways they can immediately apply, from improving investor readiness to strengthening operational systems and leadership skills.

Closed-door, invite-only. To request an invite, please contact team@phacilitate.com.

Empowering the next generation of biotech founders

The Founders Forum gives sponsors and partners a platform to engage directly with the innovators driving the next wave of CGT breakthroughs. Align your brand with founder success, contribute your expertise and position your organisation as a catalyst for biotech growth and entrepreneurship.

Why get involved?

  • Be recognised as a supporter of biotech innovation and leadership development
  • Engage directly with founders, CEOs, and early-stage biotech executives
  • Host or contribute to workshops that deliver actionable learning outcomes
  • Align your brand with the future of biotech entrepreneurship
  • Gain visibility among founders, investors, accelerators, and ecosystem partners
  • Benefit from association with the largest, industry-focused advanced therapies meeting in North America

What to Expect from the 2026 Programme

The Founders Forum is built for learning, collaboration and real-world problem solving. Every session is interactive, practical and designed to help founders sharpen their approach across three key pillars: fundraising, scaling and operational excellence.

Expert-led briefings

Refine your story. Strengthen your impact.

Gain actionable feedback on your investor pitch from experts who’ve reviewed hundreds of decks.

Scaling Workshop: Lead Through Growth

This workshop provides the leadership tools and frameworks needed to manage growth, build strong teams, and make strategic decisions in resource-constrained environments.

Operational Workshop: Building the Engine for Growth

Learn how to establish financial discipline, strengthen operations, and build the foundation for scalable, resilient growth.

Want a preview of the Advanced Therapies Week attendees?

See who was in the room in 2025 and the organizations leading the way in advanced therapies.

Download the 2025 attendee list

Register for the leading cell & gene therapy conference

Secure your spot at Advanced Therapies Week 2026 in San Diego.

Current exhibitor list Register today

150+
Investors in the room
2000+
Cell & gene therapy professionals
250+
World-class speakers
200+
Advanced therapies exhibitors
  • “Advanced Therapies Week is one of the best partnering conferences around… they really focus on connections.”
    Global Commercial Director, ScaleReady
  • “Why ATW is fantastic is all the tech developers and manufacturers are here in one place with one idea in mind, and that is to advance the field.”
    VP, Cellular Origins
  • “It’s a great opportunity for us to connect with all different people — whether they come from small biotech, big pharma, or academia. It gives us insight into CGT trends and how to adjust our workflows to meet the market.”
    Clinical Product Manager, Miltenyi Biotech
  • “This is one of the landmark meetings. Every year it becomes obvious that we meet more of our potential partners, we can build together the future of cell therapy and see how we can implement this concretely.”
    CEO & Founder, NKILT Therapeutics