Welcome to CMC Strategy Forum Europe
The CMC Strategy Forum Europe is a leading scientific meeting that convenes regulatory, industry, and academic experts to address emerging CMC issues in biotechnology through open, transparent workshops. The Forum explores critical topics that define the biotech industry’s challenges and emphasizes CMC issues across a product's lifecycle. The CMC Strategy Forum works with industry and regulatory agencies to harmonize scientific and regulatory practices. Adhering to the established CMC Forum series model, the Forum highlights topics and regulatory updates pertinent to Europe.
All attendees are encouraged to review the information provided to ensure you are prepared for your experience.
In-Person Attendees
Join us for the Forum at the Mövenpick Hotel Basel in Basel, Switzerland. Forum registration includes full access to all talks and panel discussions, breakfast, lunch networking opportunities, and coffee breaks on 20–22 October 2025. Along with all aspects of the in-person experience, you also have access to the Forum website, meeting mobile app, and Oxford online schedule which features the final program, abstracts, and presenter’s slides (when made available). Registration for in-person attendance will close 6 October 2025. Registration will open in June.
Code of Conduct
CASSS is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and CASSS staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, industry partners, exhibitors, CASSS staff members, service providers, and all others are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct.
All program presenters are encouraged to review the information provided to ensure you are prepared for your experience.
Code of Conduct
CASSS is committed to providing a safe, productive, and welcoming environment for all meeting participants and CASSS staff. All participants, including, but not limited to, attendees, speakers, volunteers, industry partners, exhibitors, CASSS staff members, service providers, and all others are expected to abide by this Code of Conduct.
CASSS is committed to protecting its attendees, participants, and staff members to the highest degree possible when attending our conferences. To ensure we provide a safe environment, CASSS strongly encourages COVID-19 vaccinations, and all other routine vaccinations to protect you from infectious diseases, serious illness, and hospitalization. CASSS will follow guidances established by the facility hosting the conference and/or local and state health authorities in which the conference is located.
For the safety of all attendees, we expect everyone to take everyday preventive actions prior to, and during the conference, to stay safe and healthy. These actions include, but are not limited to:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- If you are sick, limit contact with others as much as possible to keep from infecting them.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
- Wash your hands often.
Wearing a face mask throughout hotel common space and conference designated areas is recommended but not required.
If you tested positive for COVID-19, have been directly exposed to the virus, or exhibit any symptoms of the COVID-19 virus, you should isolate and not attend the in-person conference.
CASSS will follow local guidelines, including the current measures from the Switzerland Tourism: https://www.myswitzerland.com/en-us/planning/transport-accommodation/travel-to-switzerland/covid-19-what-is-opening-and-when/
CASSS is committed to monitoring the local status for in-person conferences and will update our guidelines as necessary. Registrants will be informed about any changes through various communication channels, including email and website, as needed.
If you have any other questions, please contact the CASSS office at 510-428-0740.
Mövenpick Hotel Basel
Aeschengraben 25 4051 Basel, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 61 545 50 50
Join us at the Mövenpick Hotel Basel in Basel, Switzerland for CMC Strategy Forum Europe 2025! The Mövenpick Hotel Basel offers a stylish and sustainable stay in the heart of the city, combining modern comfort with elegant design. Comfortable and modern rooms provide a warm atmosphere and spectacular views, making it an ideal retreat for conference attendees.
Reservations
A room block is reserved for Forum delegates at the special group rate of 295 CHF for a single room or a double room* (plus 4.20 CHF per person, per night). The deadline to reserve your accommodations is 29 September 2025. The
hotel requires a credit card to guarantee your reservation. Individual reservations can be cancelled free of charge up to 7 days before arrival. After this deadline, all nights will be fully charged.
After 29 September 2025, reservations will be accepted on a space and rate availability basis. We recommend that attendees book their hotel accommodations well before the deadline to secure this rate.
You may register online or by email: hotel.basel.reservations@movenpick.com. Use the passcode “CMC Forum Europe” to receive the group rate.
NOTE: Check-in time is 3:00pm and check-out time is 12:00pm.
Parking and Transportation
At the Mövenpick Hotel Basel, there is a car park in the basement of the hotel.
The Mövenpick Hotel Basel is very centrally located at Basel's main railway station SBB. From here you can reach the old town or the airport Basel-Mulhouse in a few minutes. There is a direct bus from Basel airport, which is free with a reservation at Mövenpick Basel.
By staying at the host hotel, you help CASSS meet its contractual obligations and keep future registration fees reasonable. Please take this into consideration when making your accommodation decisions.
*Room types are not guaranteed and are based on availability when the individual reservation is made.
Past Event Videos
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Why You Should Attend CMC Fora
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Witnessing Global Regulators Collaborating
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Evolution and Impact of the CMC Strategy Forum
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Why is CASSS an Important Platform for Global Drug Development?
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Why is CASSS the Best Place for Global CMC Discussions?
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CMC Strategy Forum Europe 2020 Keynote: Mats Welin and Andreea Barbu, Medical Products Agency
"This conference is an exquisite opportunity to meet regulators and industry peers and have open discussions about biopharmaceutical development issues and solutions. "
—Martha Germano, CMC Strategy Forum Europe 2024 Attendee"The Forum expanded my horizon by engaging with industry representatives and regulators in the same field. It was interesting to see that there are similar challenges faced and how much effort is invested to find solutions together. "
—Jeannine Schoenfelder, CMC Strategy Forum Europe 2024 Attendee