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Reasons to Attend the 2025 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo

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North Carolina has rapidly emerged as one of the nation’s leading hubs for pharmaceutical manufacturing, with a thriving ecosystem that brings together global companies, innovative startups, world-class research institutions, and a highly skilled workforce. Attending the 2025 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo provides a unique opportunity to connect directly with industry leaders and decision-makers who are driving the future of pharmaceutical production, regulation, and innovation.

Attendees will gain insight into cutting-edge technologies, best practices in manufacturing excellence, and opportunities for collaboration that can accelerate growth and competitiveness. There’s no better place than North Carolina—a state known for its life sciences leadership and collaborative business environment—to build strategic partnerships and strengthen your role in the evolving pharmaceutical landscape. I encourage you join us in Charlotte, North Carolina, USA for the 2025 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo.

What to Expect

1. Focus on Pharma 4.0™

The key theme for the 2025 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo is Pharma 4.0™, with a focus on providing guidance and best practices to companies to help support the end-to-end digitalization of pharmaceutical operations. Sessions will explore the real-world integration of AI, machine learning (ML), and automation across all stages of project execution, manufacturing, and compliance. Attendees will learn about how these technologies are unlocking efficiencies, ensuring quality, and shaping the future workforce.

2. Comprehensive Technical Education

With a robust agenda of technical sessions, workshops, and panel discussions, attendees can dive into the latest advancements in:

  • Advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) manufacturing
  • Digital transformation strategies
  • Operational excellence and quality control
  • Regulatory, compliance, and quality innovations
  • Sustainability and supply chain resiliency

The conference’s diverse agenda ensures that attendees at any stage in their career trajectory will walk away with valuable, actionable knowledge.

3. Continuing Education & Professional Growth

The ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo isn’t just about staying informed—it’s about advancing careers. Attendees can earn up to 1.63 ISPE continuing education units (CEUs) while benefiting from curated sessions led by top industry and regulatory experts. From keynotes to the Global Regulatory Town Hall, the program is designed to equip professionals with insights that foster both technical expertise and leadership growth.

4. Exclusive Access to Industry Insights

Stay ahead of the curve by exploring the latest trends and breakthroughs shaping pharmaceutical manufacturing. This year’s focus on cross-disciplinary collaboration will highlight how teams across functions can successfully adopt and integrate groundbreaking technologies.

5. Unmatched Networking Opportunities

From informal conversations to structured networking events, attendees will engage with peers, thought leaders, and innovators from around the globe. It’s a chance to share ideas, tackle industry challenges together, and build meaningful professional relationships that extend far beyond the event.

6. Showcase of Cutting-Edge Technologies

The expansive Expo Hall will be a hub of innovation, featuring exhibitors showcasing products, services, and solutions that are redefining how medicines are developed and delivered. It’s an excellent opportunity to see, test, and connect with the technologies that are shaping the industry’s future.

Why Attend?

The 2025 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo is more than an event—it’s an investment in one’s future and the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing. By attending, attendees will:

  • Gain timely insights from global industry leaders
  • Explore technical innovations across key focus areas
  • Build lasting connections with professionals shaping the future of pharma
  • Experience firsthand the tools and technologies driving transformation

Additional Opportunities with the ISPE Carolina-South Atlantic Chapter

  • ISPE Sunday Social: Join the ISPE Carolina-South Atlantic Chapter for refreshments and restorative time together from 1600–1800 EST on Sunday, 26 October. This is an opportunity to settle in after checking in and start connecting with peers to take full advantage of the networking opportunities ahead. The event is located near the registration desk at the Richardson Ballroom Terrace.
  • Welcoming Words on Behalf of the ISPE Carolina-South Atlantic Chapter: Hear a local perspective on the conference and learn more about the ISPE Carolina-South Atlantic Chapter from 0920–0930 on Tuesday, 28 October.

Don’t miss the chance to be part of this transformative event, expand industry expertise, and rise to the forefront of innovation in pharmaceutical science and manufacturing.

The ISPE Carolina-South Atlantic Chapter hopes to see you there!

Learn more and register for the 2025 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo.