Program Overview
Here’s a brief overview of our two-day program highlights:
Keynote Talks
Engaging presentations on the latest developments in the industry – including CAR T cell therapies, AAVs, and cutting-edge facility engineering.
In-depth Sessions
Choose between two thematic tracks:
- Career, Leadership & Business
Topics include “From Idea to Market,” career paths in the pharmaceutical industry, leadership in science, and innovation management. - Technological Innovation
Focus on manufacturing novel therapeutic modalities, large-scale facility engineering, and sustainable technologies.
Workshops & Site Visits
Deepen your knowledge in interactive workshops and gain exclusive insights into modern pharmaceutical production sites.
Workshops
Workshop 1 – Data-Driven Engineering: Using Simulation to Make Better Decisions (presented by ZETA)
Workshop Hosts:
- Raffael Koller, Simulation & Process Engineer
- Moritz Unterbergerm Simulation Engineer
The workshop explores how simulation is used in engineering projects to optimize processes and support decision-making, even under tight deadlines. We’ll dive into two case studies: one comparing single-use and stainless steel systems, and another evaluating buffer concepts like inline dilution, inline conditioning, and traditional approaches. Participants will work with simulation data and tools to make informed decisions about these scenarios. At the end, we’ll compare attendee decisions with real-world outcomes and discuss how simulations help drive practical and impactful solutions in engineering.
Workshop 2 – Building the Score: A Hands-On Eco-Design Workshop (presented by Elio Earth)
Workshop Hosts:
- Kami Krista, CEO & Co-Founder
- Kamil Mroczek, CTO & Co-Founder
How can sustainability be embedded into process design decisions — and what are the inherent limitations? In this interactive workshop, attendees will step into the role of sustainability method designers, building their own scoring approach to differentiate the impact of everyday lab products. Through the process of defining criteria, weighing trade-offs, and grappling with incomplete data, participants will uncover both the power and the pitfalls of assessment methods. The exercise is not about producing a perfect score, but about experiencing firsthand the choices and assumptions that go into eco-design decision tools. Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of how sustainability can be embedded into process design — and where critical reflection remains essential.
Workshop 3 – World Café & Networking (presented by ISPE Women in Pharma™)
This workshop serves as an interactive networking session stimulated by guiding questions prepared and moderated by the ISPE Women in Pharma™ working group. In this session, you will meet new people, exchange about personal and business related topics, and maybe even make new friends in the matter of 90 minutes.
Site Visits
- Takeda
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Octapharma