Benjamin DAMIEN | CEO
Sagitta Biotech

Benjamin DAMIEN, CEO, Sagitta Biotech

Benjamin Damien is an innovative player and seasoned professional in the biotech industry, currently serving as the CEO of Sagitta Biotech.
With over 22 years of experience in research, development, and strategic partnering within the global vaccine industry, Benjamin has a proven track record of driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions.

Throughout his career, Benjamin has been at the forefront of cutting-edge research and development initiatives, participating to the creation and/or managing over 15 innovative biotechs, in Belgium, France and the Netherlands.

Benjamin is known for his passion for improving global health outcomes through the development of safe and effective vaccines. His commitment to excellence, combined with his ability to navigate complex regulatory environments, has positioned Sagitta Biotech as a key player in the fight against infectious diseases.

As a speaker at the World Vaccine Congress Europe 2025, Benjamin brings valuable insights and expertise to the discussion on research, development, and strategic partnering in the vaccine industry. His thought leadership and innovative approach make him a sought-after expert in the field, driving meaningful conversations and shaping the future of vaccine development.

With a strong focus on collaboration, innovation, and impact, Benjamin continues to lead Sagitta Biotech towards new frontiers in vaccine research and development, making a lasting contribution to global public health.

Appearances:



Day 1 - Tuesday 14th October @ 11:30

Working Group 1: Making Vaccines Real: Aligning Science, Capital, and Supply Chains for Global Impact

This high-level discussion focuses on how to translate great science into usable vaccines - on time and at scale. With voices across the value chain, the panel will address:

Trends shaping investment and deal flow in vaccines

The role of flexible manufacturing and platform tech in pandemic preparedness

How innovators and CDMOs can co-develop agile, scalable solutions

Avoiding common CMC and process development disconnects

Creating alignment between product vision, patient need, and production capacity

Ideal for: Developers, Innovators, Investors & CDMOs

Day 1 - Tuesday 14th October @ 12:40

Start-Up Pitches

12:40 - 'Innovative Viral/RNA Platform for Infectious Diseases and Oncology'Dr Benjamin Damien , CEO, Sagitta Biotech

12:45 - 'Comprehensive Immunopeptidomics Platform for Vaccine Development and Construct Validation'Dr Elise Pepermans, CEO, ImmuneSpec

12:50 - 'Resolving challenges in preventive and therapeutic vaccination through reliable skin drug delivery devices'Dr Vanessa Vankerckhoven, CEO, Idevax

12:55 - 'eFIT: A novel electron beam platform for Vaccine Manufacturing'Daniel Becker, Head of Business Development, KyooBe Tech

13:00 - 'SafeR® Syringes — Engineering Safety and Sustainability'Bruno Vandelanotte, Head of EMEA Sales, Roncadelle Operations

13:05 - 'Unlocking Scalable Biomanufacturing for Advanced Therapies'Dirk Hahneiser, General Manager, Cocoon Bioscience

13:10 - Start-Up Pitch Feedback Panel

 

last published: 07/Nov/25 11:35 GMT

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