Momentum Is Real. Leaders Are In. The CDMO Community Is Taking Shape at INTERPHEX

New York, NY — [April 2, 2026] — With the next INTERPHEX around the corner, taking place April 21 – 23, 2026 at The Javits in New York City, the launch of the Contract & Outsourcing Exchange (COEX) is set to debut with 1:1 partner meetings, investor-led content and curated outsourcing conversations.

Charter Members Wuxi Sta, Eli Lilly and Fujifilm are a few of the many 25+ organizations helping shape the COEX experience. The “show within a show” will focus on unique education, peer-level discussions, and curated 1:1 partner meetings designed to accelerate meaningful outsourcing decisions across pharma, biotech, and the CDMO ecosystem.

“COEX was created to reflect how outsourcing decisions actually happen today—through focused conversations, trusted relationships, and informed perspectives,” said Douglas Lugo, Event Director of INTERPHEX. “By bringing Charter Members in early, we’re building a stronger, more connected community from the start.”

1:1 Partner Meetings Are Underway Across the COEX Community

COEX will offer a 1:1 partner-meeting platform, powered by Brella technology, enabling all CDMO exhibitors and qualified attendees to request and schedule targeted meetings ahead of and onsite at INTERPHEX with COEX exhibitors. This partnering program offers a true white-glove experience and concierge to serve as a true matchmaking and expert-led service.

These curated 1:1 partner meetings are designed to:

• Replace chance encounters with intentional matchmaking
• Improve alignment between CDMOs, sponsors, and innovators
• Move conversations from introductions to actionable next steps

Participation is open to the broader COEX community, ensuring engagement extends beyond a small group to the full outsourcing ecosystem.

Content Shaped by Real-World Decision Drivers

In addition to 1:1 partner meetings, COEX will feature curated content addressing the realities shaping outsourcing strategy today, including:

• How pharma and biotech organizations evaluate CDMO partnerships
• How early engagement can de-risk development and manufacturing timelines

The program will also include an Investor Panel focused on the intersection of capital, capability, and execution, including:

• What investors look for when assessing CDMO partnerships
• Indicators of operational credibility and long-term scalability
• How outsourcing strategy influences risk, timelines, and valuation

This programming is designed to align perspectives among CDMOs, pharma, and investors, creating a shared understanding of priorities throughout the development lifecycle.

A Community Built to Strengthen as It Grows

COEX is intentionally launching with a focused group of Charter Members, with additional organizations invited to participate as the community continues to take shape.

“Our goal isn’t scale for scale’s sake,” Lugo added. “It’s to create a smarter, more connected environment where conversations lead somewhere.”

COEX will take place within INTERPHEX, bringing together the full contract development and manufacturing value chain in a purpose-built environment for collaboration, insight, and growth.

For more information about exhibiting companies, visit the website here. To learn more about exhibiting, contact us.

Registration for attending professionals and the media is open. Prices increase on April 9. Register now. 

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About INTERPHEX
INTERPHEX is the premier pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and device development and manufacturing event that’s “Guiding Innovation from Discovery to Distribution”.  The event is based in New York and brings approximately 9,000+ global industry professionals and industry leading suppliers together through a unique combination of exhibits, demonstrations, partnering opportunities, networking and a curated INTERPHEX Education in the Learning Lab to leverage quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness in today’s ever-changing global market. For more information, visit www.INTERPHEX.com.

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