WuXi Global Forum 2026

At the dawn of the next 25 years of this century, we ask: how do today’s breakthroughs compare with the promises made at the beginning of the century? Where is innovation happening fastest today — and where are we still falling short? What makes our work so meaningful?

How do we decide which medicines to advance? How do we align innovation with the greatest unmet needs? How can we move faster?

1) 2:30 – 3:10 PM Breaking Through in the Fast Lane

2) 3:10 – 3:30 PM Delivering on the Promise of Cell and Gene Therapies

When we look across major diseases areas that touch nearly every family — how should we define impact for patients? Where can we place the big bets? What systems and models to accelerate advancement? 

What does “Healthy Aging” truly mean for patients and healthcare systems? Which breakthroughs could most transform the course of aging? How should we rethink discovery and development in an aging world? The long view – where would this lead to?

How should future investments, platforms and systems evolve to reflect new technologies and patient needs? What models of collaboration will provide faster progress and better solutions? What defines success for our industry 10 years from now? 

1) 4:50 – 5:10 PM Alzheimer’s: What a Global Challenge Reveals About the Future of Health

2) 5:10 – 6:00 PM Defining the Next Era of R&D