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Get Inspired: Watch These 2025 Session Highlights Ahead of the 2026 ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference

Katie LeChase
Daryl Kern

Explore three insightful sessions on the future of pharmaceutical facilities from thought leaders who presented at the 2025 Facilities of the Future Conference: “A New Standard for Designing Agile Manufacturing Facilities,” “Executive Forum Dinner and Panel Discussion,” and “Lilly’s Manufacturing Innovation to Reach More Patients.” These videos feature expert perspectives on flexible design, the current state and future direction of facilities of the future, and innovative strategies to enhance patient access. Watch now to gain valuable insights ahead of the 2026 ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference, taking place 2–3 February in San Diego, California, USA, and virtually.

A New Standard for Designing Agile Manufacturing Facilities

Flexible facility design is more relevant than ever, especially as the life sciences industry continues to evolve. This 2025 Facilities of the Future Conference presentation with William Gantz of Bristol Myers Squibb and Daryl Kern with the PM Group explores how flexible facility designs can be rapidly adapted to accommodate shifting business priority needs, emerging technologies, and regulatory requirement updates. It also presents strategies for designing versatile, multifunctional spaces that support diverse production demands.


Executive Forum Dinner and Panel Discussion

Top industry leaders shared their insights on the future of pharmaceutical facilities during the Executive Forum Dinner and Panel Discussion at the 2025 ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference. Panelists shared insights on the current state and future direction of facilities of the future, ideal advancements in regulatory guidance, and the impact of workforce dynamics on facility design, among other topics. The dinner and discussion offered thought-provoking perspectives from esteemed experts and provided attendees with valuable opportunities to exchange ideas and expand their professional networks.


Lilly’s Manufacturing Innovation to Reach More Patients

Kevin Trivett, Senior Vice President of Manufacturing and Packaging Operations for Eli Lilly & Company, provided a keynote presentation for the 2025 ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference.

“We have an exciting opportunity in this industry right now with how its technology and innovation have advanced. The opportunity is now. And we have to leverage it …,” said Trivett. “I think if you hear anything from me today, it would probably be three things: We have to do more, we have to do it better, and we need to do more together.”

Don’t miss this year’s 2026 ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference, taking place in San Diego, California, USA, 2–3 February.

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