National Conference Centre, Birmingham, UK

A two-day conference and exhibition that addresses key drivers in the drug manufacturing sector

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AGENDA

Welcome address

  • 09:00
  • Siegfried Schmitt, Vice President Technical

Change is coming – Are You Pharma 4.0 Ready?

  • 09:10
  • Hitesh Varambhia, Executive Director

Is QMM a Natural Development of Pharma Regulation?

  • 09:50
  • Samantha Atkinson, EVP, Principal Consultant

Sustainable Pharma Manufacturing: An Innovation Perspective

  • 10:30
  • Dr Mark Talford, Deputy Director, Medicines Manufacturing

Conducting virtual audits in a digitally evolving world

  • 11:40
  • Peter Deegan, Consultant Lead Tutor – Auditing Programmes

Implementing regulatory compliance while enabling future-proof data management: a real-life use case

  • 12:20
  • François Disch, Digital Transformation Leader

Cell and gene therapies: on the brink of commercialisation

  • 13:00
  • Dr Nicole Hunter, Head of Global Regulatory and Validation Services

End-to-end digital platform to accelerate the formulation, scale-up and manufacture of spray dried dispersions

  • 14:30
  • Ali Al-khattawi, CEO

Digitalising/modelling the scale-up and production of mesoporous carriers via spray drying to enhance drug delivery

  • 14:55
  • Nick Hodgson, Head of Development

From Data to Insights: Leveraging AI, Automation and Analytics to Optimise Process Chemistry

  • 15:20
  • Dr Sam Whitmarsh, Director of Digital Transformation

PharmaLedger, A New Era in Technology Collaboration

  • 16:30
  • James Gannon, Vice President, Quality, Trust & Safety

Implementing advanced manufacturing technologies for improved patient safety & supply

  • 17:10
  • Richard Steiner, Senior Manager Business Strategy

Welcome address

  • 08:30
  • Steve Facer, Vice President of Business Development EU/ROW

Building Blocks of Cleanroom Compliance. Delivering Regulatory Considerations Throughout the Cleanroom Project Lifecycle

  • PLENARY DISCUSSION RELEVANT TO BOTH CLEANROOM AND PHARMA
  • 08:40
  • Joan Benson, Global Compliance and Quality Assurance Manager
  • Simon Rice, Global Compliance Lead

Innovative medicines manufacturing technologies deliver more

  • 09:20
  • Jon-Paul Sherlock, Head of Innovative Manufacturing Technology

Acceleration of Drug Product Portfolio through Continuous Manufacturing

  • 10:00
  • Scott Gourlay, Head of technical services, Drug product manufacturing

Ensuring Data Integrity and Mitigating Risks in Your Supply Chain

  • 12:00
  • Jason Lacombe, CEO

Modularisation of chemical API synthesis

  • 11:10
  • Dirk Steinhäuser, Vice Head Dresden Engineering office
Factorytalk

Pharma 4.0. – A practical Use Case for Digitalisation

  • 11:50
  • Neil Wetherall, Managing Director UK

How to initiate realistic and lasting cold chain sustainability

  • 12:30
  • James Vann, Product Development & Innovations Manager
GEA

Delivering the Benefits of Continuous Tableting to the Pharmaceutical Industry

  • 14:00
  • Phillip Gabb, Strategic Business Director – Pharma Solid Dosage
  • Filipe Gaspar, VP Technology Intensification
Piramal Pharma Solutions logo

Energy Reduction Initiatives within Piramal Pharma Solutions

  • 14:40
  • Martin Graham, Director of Engineering, IT, and Facilities
  • Roger Bowie, Director, Business Development

The race to decarbonise the pharmaceutical glass packaging industry

  • 15:20
  • Massine Yanat, Technical Support Services and Sustainability, NA

Digital Printing for improved traceability and patient safety

  • 16:00
  • Ian Chapman, Strategic Manager Digital Coding

EXHIBITORS

STAND H6

Adare Pharma Solutions is a global technology-driven CDMO providing end-to-end integrated services, from product development through commercial manufacturing and packaging, with expertise focusing on oral dosage forms for the Pharmaceutical industry. Adare’s specialized technology platforms provide taste masking, controlled release, solubility enhancement, and patient-centric dosing solutions.

STAND H3

Biopharma Group has several dedicated divisions covering the UK, France, Ireland and USA. Our aim is to meet the needs of our customers’​ projects appropriate to the size and stage by augmenting their in-house expertise whether to buy equipment, a single cycle run/ analysis or a full formulation development programme.

STAND K1

With 40 years’ experience, Butterworth Laboratories remains a fully independent UK contract analytical service providing Quality Control Testing, Method Development & Validation and Stability Study Storage & Testing to the pharmaceutical and related industries.

STAND M1

Containment Technology Services – CTS Europe –  specialises in the containment of airborne particles often present when handling drug compounds within the laboratory, and has many years of experience in the supply of proven containment solutions.

STAND H22

Factorytalk, as a sales and implementations partner in SE Asia will take your company’s Quality Management System to the next level with the close-loop system for the whole product lifecycle featuring Document Management Systems, Quality Events Management, Audit Managements, and many more.

STAND L1

GEA is one of the largest technology suppliers for food processing and a wide range of other industries. The global group focuses on technologies, components and sustainable solutions for sophisticated production processes in diverse end-user markets.

STAND L1

Hovione is a Contract Development and Manufacturing Company dedicated to helping Pharmaceutical Customers bring new and off-patent drugs to market. We do well what is difficult, to give our customers what they cannot find elsewhere.

STAND H1

We specialise in the supply and after sales service of viable and non viable air particle counters, environmental particle monitoring systems, liquid particle counters, aerosol photometers and generators, filter test equipment, air pressure & flow instrumentation and clean room equipment. OptiCal Sciences offer a complete range of services, including calibration, test and repair, system design, installation, validation, training, consulting services and hire.

STAND F2/F3

RSSL is a global leader at the forefront of scientific analysis, consultancy, product development and training, serving the food, drink, pharmaceutical, healthcare, biopharmaceutical and consumer goods industries.

VENUE

Coventry Road Bickenhill Solihull, West Midlands B92 0EJ

The UK conference takes place at the National Conference Centre (NCC) in Birmingham. The NCC is situated conveniently, near the airport, rail station and main roads.

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ABOUT THE EVENT

A two-day conference and exhibition that addresses key drivers in the drug manufacturing sector, such as automation, digitalisation, sustainability and compliance, and provides the insights that forward-thinking companies need to ready themselves for the pharmaceutical industry of tomorrow.

Taking place alongside the Cleanroom Conference UK, 2022 was a huge success with more than 350 attendees, providing the perfect opportunity for business networking and learning.

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SPONSORS

GEA

To sponsor this year’s conference and explore our bespoke sponsorship packages, get in touch with Brian Lubieniecki-Heyburn at brianh@hpcimedia.com or call +44 (0) 207 193 8253.

FAQ

 No, if you have signed up and paid for your ticket it will be waiting for you at the registration desk when you arrive

Yes, we will send all the available presentations out to delegates in the weeks following the show

Yes, just email brianh@hpcimedia.com with the name of the person replacing you

Yes, all visitors to the show can attend the presentations and visit the exhibition

Yes, tea, coffee and snacks are included, as well as a hot buffet lunch

No, if you have signed up and paid for your ticket it will be waiting for you at the registration desk when you arrive

Yes, this will be supplied to you after the show

Yes, all is included

Yes, TVs, and some furniture can be rented for the show. Speak to your Account Manager about what you need and they can provide the costs.

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