September 17–19, 2025 | Churchill College, Cambridge, U.K.
Babraham Research Campus, along with other collaborative partners in Cambridge and BioCentury is proud to launch the 1st Grand Rounds – Europe, bringing together the brightest minds in academic research, venture capital, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical R&D for a unique forum in the heart of Cambridge.
This interdisciplinary event will spotlight groundbreaking research, translational insights, and transformative technologies with significant commercial potential. Developed in collaboration with our insights partner, McKinsey & Company, Grand Rounds Europe will provide a platform for critical debate, partnership building, and the exchange of ideas that accelerate the path from innovation to impact.
What to Expect:
Debate R&D Strategy
Join panel discussions and roundtables exploring the biggest challenges and strategic bottlenecks in translating breakthrough science into successful drug development programs.Discover Breakthrough Science
Gain first-hand access to cutting-edge research from 30+ presenting companies and 40+ translational poster presentations, carefully selected by BioCentury’s expert team.Partnering & Networking Opportunities
Meet and engage with investors, biopharma leaders, and emerging academic innovators in a focused and collaborative environment designed to foster meaningful connections.Insights from McKinsey & Company
Take home a comprehensive conference report produced in partnership with McKinsey & Company, examining the key issues that must be addressed to successfully translate scientific discoveries into real-world healthcare solutions.Build Your Network
Connect with influential peers, decision-makers, and thought leaders in a setting designed to encourage dialogue, collaboration, and future partnerships.
Whether you’re driving innovation, funding transformative ideas, or scaling up the next generation of biotech ventures, Grand Rounds Europe is your opportunity to be at the forefront of translational science and commercial strategy in life sciences.
There are two paths for you or a colleague to present your translational work at the meeting:
Biotechs have the option to apply for one of the limited Presenting Company slots, which includes two passes, time on stage to tell their story, and a poster.
Individual full-time academics can apply to present a poster.
BioCentury’s Editorial team will select five poster presenters as Rising Star awardees, one which will be invited to give a short talk on the main stage and receive a one-year subscription to BioCentury’s biopharma information services platform.
Babraham Research Campus are delighted to be one of the Regional Hosts, working with other collaborators in the Cambridge Ecosystem to drive the success of this flagship event. If you have any questions, please reach out to louise.jopling@babraham.co.uk
Secure Your Place
Visit biocenturygrandroundseurope.com to register and learn more.