ISPE Announces its 2026 ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference Keynote Speakers and Technical Tracks

09 December, 2025

The 2026 ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference will take place from 2–3 February 2026 in San Diego, California, United States, and virtually.

North Bethesda, Md., 4 December 2025 – ISPE has announced its keynote speakers for the 2026 ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference, set for Monday, 2 February, through Tuesday, 3 February, in San Diego, California, United States, and virtually.

The 2026 ISPE Facility of the Future Conference enables us to build our future together, as an industry. Experts and practitioners from around the world come together to share ideas, learn from real-world implementations, and benchmark with peers to improve processes and innovate.

Global Head of Operational Excellence, Biologics Network
Takeda

This year’s conference will feature four tracks. Each track consists of carefully curated educational sessions, with data-driven insights, case studies, and real-world examples:

  • Compliance and Quality
  • Digital Transformation, AI Integration, and Future Workforce
  • Innovative Manufacturing and Sustainability
  • Facility Design

ISPE has announced its keynote speakers for the event:

  • Victor Cruz, Senior Vice President of Corporate Engineering and Global Health, Safety, and Environmental at Eli Lilly & Company
  • Nazeli Dertsakian, Vice President, Global Head of Clinical Supply Operations, Genentech
  • Frank Vanerman, Senior Vice President, Head of Capex Delivery, Bayer AG

The event will also feature:

  • “From Facility Floor to Leadership,” a panel discussion led by ISPE’s Women in Pharma®
  • Executive Forum Dinner and Panel Discussion
  • Announcement of the 2026 ISPE Facility of the Year Awards (FOYA) Submission Finalists

Learn more and register for the 2026 ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference today.