Events and Activities
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Facility Tour
TU Berlin and Charité – Si-M
09:30-12:30 CET | Separate registration and fee are required | $100
Join us for an exclusive tour of Der Simulierte Mensch (Si-M), a newly opened joint research center of TU Berlin and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin. Located on Campus Seestraße in Berlin-Wedding, Si-M brings engineers and clinicians under one roof to simulate human physiology and pathophysiology in vitro and in silico — a research program built to reduce and replace animal testing while generating human-relevant data for oncology, immunology, and regenerative medicine.
The tour offers a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the shared technology platforms that make this possible:
- Organs-on-a-Chip & Organoids — microfluidic multi-organ systems, vascularized and immune-competent organoid models, disease models, and CRISPR-based genetic modification
- 3D Bioprinting — fabrication of complex human tissue constructs
- Imaging — from fast live-cell microscopy to 2-photon spectral deep-tissue imaging and high-content screening
- Cytometry, Mass Spectrometry & Genomics — high-throughput single-cell and proteomic analysis integrated with automation
- XR-Lab (Living Lab) — 4D imaging and Extended Reality for biomedical visualization and surgical planning
- Theatron — the circular auditorium at the heart of the building, designed as an open interface between science, industry, and society
Why this matters for Pharma 4.0: Si-M is a working example of a digitally integrated, human-based research infrastructure combining human cell and tissue models, organ-on-a-chip systems, and 3D bioprinting with integrated omics analysis and in silico modeling. For professionals working on digital transformation, advanced therapies, and next-generation preclinical development, the tour illustrates how connected, animal-free model systems and data infrastructure can shorten the path from biology to patient-relevant decisions.
Following the walkthrough, participants will have the opportunity to speak directly with Si-M scientists and platform leads.
Transportation and lunch are provided! Attendance is limited to 30.
Facility Tour
Bayer AG Supply Center Berlin
10:30-13:00 CET | Separate registration and fee are required | $75
During this tour, Bayer will present its latest investment in digitalized, robotized aseptic manufacturing for Phase 3 products and the launch of new modalities. The tour will begin with an introduction to the investment, followed by an explanation of material and personnel flows and a visit to the visitors’ corridor to view the line. As we cannot guarantee that the line will be running during the visit, the process will also be explained through a video. The presentation will highlight how Bayer plans to execute fill-finish operations in the future using cutting-edge technology.
Bayer Museum tour:
In the Historical Pharma Collection, attendees will get an overview of the history of Bayer Pharmaceuticals at the Berlin site "From the beginnings to the present".
Transportation and lunch are provided! Attendance is limited to 30. Photos not permitted.
ISPE D/A/CH Affiliate Welcome Ice Breaker Event
1800-2100 | Onsite, Separate Registration Required
These curated evening formats, hosted by the ISPE D/A/CH Affiliate, are designed to strengthen community engagement, facilitate meaningful networking, and create additional value around the core conference program.
The first evening will feature an informal Icebreaker Event, including a bar and aperitif hosted at a location close to the conference venue. This format is intentionally designed to bring together arriving participants, early attendees, and facility tour visitors in a relaxed setting, enabling them to connect, exchange ideas, and build relationships ahead of the official conference start.
ISPE D/A/CH Affiliate Welcome Networking Dinner
1900-2300 | Offsite - Lindenbräu am Potsdamer Platz, Separate Registration Required
The second evening will host a larger, more structured Networking Dinner on Thursday, bringing together conference attendees, speakers, sponsors, and community members. This dinner will serve as a key social anchor, fostering deeper connections across companies, roles, and geographies in a more dedicated and engaging environment.