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2025 ISPE Pharma 4.0™ Conference: A Look Ahead

The upcoming 2025 ISPE Pharma 4.0™ Conference is all set to take place on December 9-10, 2025, in Barcelona, Spain, and will be accessible virtually. This year's event promises to be an essential gathering for professionals in the pharmaceutical industry to share insights, strategies, and innovations aimed at advancing digital transformation across operations.

As the pharmaceutical industry continually faces rising costs and efficiency demands, ISPE (International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering) has organized a compelling agenda. The conference will cover eight technical tracks, encapsulating pivotal themes such as AI, automation, advanced robotics, and quality assurance. These tracks are designed to address the pressing challenges that the industry faces, thereby allowing participants to stay ahead of the curve.

Keynote Highlights

There’s an impressive roster of keynote speakers confirmed for the event:

• - Ib Alstrup, Medicines Inspector at the Danish Medicines Agency, who will present a regulatory perspective;
• - Carmen Araujo, Head of Global Quality Audit and Supplier Quality at Takeda, with insights on “Strategic AI Integration in GxP Environments: Takeda's Path to Operational Excellence”;
• - Michelangelo Canzoneri, Global Head of Group Smart Manufacturing at Merck KGaA, discussing “SMARTfacturing – Shaping the Possible”;
• - Lena Hinløv, Vice President IT/OT Future Standards at Novo Nordisk, focusing on “AIming for Smarter and Faster Operations by One Unified Data Ecosystem”;
• - Heike Roeder, Vice President of Quality Assurance at Cencora, addressing “From Plant to Patient – Enhancing Patient Access through Digitalization.”

Diverse Technical Tracks

The conference is set to cover diverse tracks, which include:
1. AI Case Studies: Benefits and Challenges - An exploration of AI's role in pharmaceuticals.
2. Automation and Advanced Robotics - Where technology meets manufacturing efficiency.
3. Data-Driven Manufacturing Excellence Solutions - Insights into using data for excellence in manufacturing.
4. Data-Driven Quality Decisions - Understanding how data influences quality decisions.
5. Innovative Facility Design - Designing spaces for the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing.
6. Process Analytical Technology (PAT) - Leveraging PAT for digital transformation.
7. Pharma 4.0™ - Preparing for the Future - Readiness for the evolving landscape of pharma.
8. Smart Validation and Quality Assurance for Smart Technologies - Quality strategies in the age of smart technologies.

Networking Opportunities

The conference aims to foster meaningful interactions among industry experts, regulators, and professionals from around the world, thereby supporting resource-sharing and collaboration. It represents an opportunity to discuss common challenges and explore innovative solutions together.

Mike Martin, President and CEO of ISPE, remarked, “The 2025 ISPE Pharma 4.0™ Conference offers a unique opportunity for industry experts, regulators, and professionals from around the world to come together and connect.” His emphasis on the increasing industry pressure surrounding cost-effective solutions and AI investment highlights the conference's significance in shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

Registration

For those looking to enhance their knowledge and expand their network, registering for this conference is a step in the right direction. Interested participants can learn more and register at the official ISPE website: ISPE.org/2025-Pharma-40.

About ISPE

Founded in 1980, ISPE is a global nonprofit association dedicated to advancing pharmaceutical engineering. With over 24,000 members across more than 120 countries, ISPE provides indispensable solutions to the complex challenges facing the pharmaceutical industry.

The 2025 ISPE Pharma 4.0™ Conference promises to be not just informative but transformative, setting the stage for future advancements in the sector. Don’t miss this pivotal event in December – join the conversation shaping the future of pharmaceutical innovation!