Pharma Foundations Agenda
2026 ISPE Europe Annual Conference
Perfect for professionals new to pharma, career-changers, or anyone building foundational knowledge in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
You're here to build a strong foundation, not sit through sessions that assume ten years of experience you don't have yet. This agenda focuses on sessions that explain the "why" behind industry practices, introduce core concepts clearly, and showcase real implementations you can learn from and reference as your career grows.
Every recommended session was chosen because it delivers practical knowledge without jargon overload, insights you can actually use when you're back at your desk Monday morning.
This agenda includes decision-making guidance for every time slot, so you'll know exactly why each session matters to your role and goals.
Monday Schedule
| Time | Session | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 0730 – 1745 | Registration Open | Registration |
| 0830 – 1200 | Opening General Sessions
Essential industry overview and inspiration - don't miss this foundation-setting content | General Session |
| 0945 – 1900 | Exhibition Area Open | Networking |
| 1000 – 1045 | Networking Break in the Exhibition Area | Networking |
| 1200 – 1330 | Networking Lunch in the Exhibition Area | Meal/Networking |
| 1330 – 1500 | Choose Your Focus: Option A: Quality Risk Management in the Light of New European Pharma Regulations Choose this for hands-on QRM workshop with practical exercises Option B: Building a Sustainability Culture in Life Sciences Companies Choose this to understand how to drive sustainability initiatives Option C: GEP & GMP Compliant Project Delivery Choose this for project management fundamentals in pharma Option D: Pharma Open Data Space: Turning Vision into Reality Choose this to learn about data sharing and collaboration Option E: Drug Shortages Prevention Choose this to understand supply chain resilience | Interactive Forums |
| 1500 – 1545 | Networking Break in the Exhibition Area | Networking |
| 1545 – 1615 | RECOMMENDED: Sustainability in Pharma: Introduction to the New Guide Perfect starting point for understanding how sustainability integrates into pharmaceutical operations - gain foundational knowledge you can bring to your team immediately | Sustainability & Substances of Concern |
| 1615 – 1645 | RECOMMENDED: Transforming Pharma Labs with AI: From Insight to Impact Accessible introduction to AI applications in pharma labs - no deep technical background required | Pharma 4.0™ in Action |
| 1645 – 1715 | RECOMMENDED: Proposed Alternatives to Fluorine in PFAS Clear explanation of PFAS concerns and practical alternatives - essential knowledge as regulations tighten | Sustainability & Substances of Concern |
| 1715 – 1900 | Welcome Reception in the Exhibition Area | Networking |
Tuesday Schedule
| Time | Session | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 0730 – 1730 | Registration Open | Registration |
| 0830 – 0945 | Opening General Sessions
Industry leadership perspectives on the future of biopharma manufacturing | General Session |
| 0945 – 1030 | Networking Break in the Exhibition Area | Networking |
| 0945 – 1600 | Exhibition Area Open | Networking |
| 1030 – 1100 | RECOMMENDED: How Regulatory Agencies are Helping Ignite Innovation Demystifies regulatory pathways for innovation - learn how FDA and EMA programs actually help technological advancement | Regulatory and Quality |
| 1100 – 1130 | RECOMMENDED: Proposed Alternatives to Fluorine in PFAS Builds on PFAS knowledge with specific alternatives - practical understanding for evaluating materials and processes | Sustainability & Substances of Concern |
| 1130 – 1200 | RECOMMENDED: FOYA Category Winner Presentations See real-world examples of excellence in project delivery - award-winning projects demonstrate best practices you can model | GEP & GMP Compliant Project Delivery |
| 1200 – 1330 | Networking Lunch in the Exhibition Area | Meal/Networking |
| 1330 – 1400 | RECOMMENDED: Implementing Data Integrity: Real-World Lessons Practical, not theoretical - learn from actual implementation challenges and how to embed data integrity in daily work | Digital Compliance |
| 1400 – 1430 | RECOMMENDED: From Collaboration to Inspection Reliance Understand how inspection data drives global collaboration - essential context for the regulatory landscape | Regulatory and Quality |
| 1430 – 1500 | RECOMMENDED: Driving Pharma 4.0: A Strategic Digital Transformation Journey Comprehensive overview of digital transformation in BioPharma - perfect for understanding where the industry is heading | Pharma 4.0™ in Action |
| 1500 – 1545 | Networking Break in the Exhibition Area | Networking |
| 1545 – 1700 | Closing General Sessions
| General Session |
| 1900 – 2300 | Networking Dinner Connect, indulge, and unwind with fellow attendees - great opportunity for early-career networking | Networking |
Wednesday Schedule
| Time | Session | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 0730 – 1700 | Registration Open | Registration |
| 0830 – 1015 | Opening General Sessions
Industry insights and survey data to benchmark your organization | General Session |
| 0945 – 1400 | Exhibition Area Open | Networking |
| 1015 – 1100 | Networking Break in the Exhibition Area | Networking |
| 1100 – 1130 | RECOMMENDED: Pharma 4.0 in Action: Autonomous Robotic Cell Therapy Manufacturing See the future of manufacturing today - accessible overview of how robotics are transforming cell therapy production | Pharma 4.0™ in Action |
| 1130 – 1200 | RECOMMENDED: Leveraging Production Data for Smart Maintenance at Xellia Pharma Real case study showing how data drives maintenance decisions - learn predictive maintenance principles in a regulated environment | Pharma 4.0™ in Action |
| 1200 – 1230 | RECOMMENDED: Beyond the Hype: Delivering Value from Pharma 4.0 Investments Cut through the buzzwords - understand what actually delivers value and build critical thinking skills for evaluating digital initiatives | Pharma 4.0™ in Action |
| 1230 – 1400 | Networking Lunch in the Exhibition Area | Meal/Networking |
| 1400 – 1630 | Closing General Sessions
Regulatory perspectives and conference wrap-up - important for understanding industry direction | General Session |