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April 2008
Apr. 1-4
New Munich Trade Fair Centre, Munich, Germany
analytica 2008, the 21st International Trade Fair for Instrumental Analysis, Laboratory, Technology and Biotechnology, as well as its associated educational conference, will take place in Munich, Germany. Modern analysis began to develop some 40 years ago, and analytica was launched in 1968. Today, analytica is the world’s largest trade show for solutions in the analysis, laboratory technology and life science sectors. analytica 2008 will feature a number of international events for building business relations. They include the analytica Forum, a platform for the exchange of information and transfer of knowledge, and the analytica conference, the European summit for the international research community. For more information visit the conference website: http://www.analytica.de/en
Apr. 7-9
Palacio Municipal de Congresos, Madrid, Spain
The BIO-Europe Spring conference brings together companies from across the biotechnology value-chain in a forum specifically designed to facilitate the creation of strategic partnerships. For more information, visit the conference website.
Apr. 9-11
World Trade Center, Ciudad de Mexico
Expofarma Interphex 2008 will house the different segments of the pharmaceutical industry, together with professionals and decision making buyers of the most important local and international companies. Medical manufacturers, pharmaceutical, cosmetic, and analytical devices industries will be present in over 4,000 sq meters to launch and promote products and/or services to more than 12,000 qualified professionals and decision making buyers of pharmaceutical products from countries such as Argentina, Brazil, Cuba, the United States, Mexico and Venezuela, amongst others. Expofarma Interphex 2008 also allows you to participate in a variety of conferences parallel with the exhibition. They will consist of prestigious speakers, representatives of the local and international industry. Attendees will be able to find the latest trends in the market, new products, and an analysis of the pharmaceutical industry. For more information visit www.expofarmainterphex.com/en.
Parenteral Drug Association 2008 Annual Meeting
Apr. 14-18
Colorado Springs, Colo.
Built around the theme, "Science-Driven Manufacturing: The Application of Emerging Technologies," the conference program will focus on implementing new science and technology within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. It will cover topics such as Solutions for Addressing Mold Excursions in Pharmaceutical and Biotech Operations, A Practical Approach to Use IMS for Cleaning Validation and Verification and A Risk-based Process Validation Program for Biopharmaceuticals, and will include updates on nine new and in-progress PDA Technical Reports. Concurrent sessions will be organized in tracks: Manufacturing Sciences, Biotechnology Sciences, Quality Sciences, and Technology. Information on the conference as well as the exhibition, Career Fair, and post-conference PDA TRI training courses, is available at www.pda.org/webmodules/webarticles/templates/new_conferences_2008annual.aspx?articleid=1054&zoneid=158.
Apr. 21-23
Hyatt Regency–McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.
Now in its 10th year, Design for Six Sigma 2008 is a chance to attain the most current and beneficial knowledge on how to embed a connected design methodology. This event will cover all the key issues that both manufacturing and transactional organizations are facing in deploying DfSS projects. This event will help synergize DfSS with the existing product development process and create a global language that will drive company buy-in, improve quality and produce long-term results. For more information visit the conference website.
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing and Biotechnology Middle East (PABME) 2008
Apr. 27-29
Dubai International Exhibition Centre, United Arab Emirates
Although PABME 2008 is aimed at attracting the global industry to Dubai, the regional pharmaceutical manufacturing industry has also experienced significant investment, especially into the established markets such as the Levant, North Africa and Iran, as well as the newer, rapidly evolving GCC states. An estimated 450 pharmaceutical manufacturers already operate in the Middle East, in a market valued at over US$ 18 billion and growing at more than 10% per year. Simon Page, director of the Healthcare Division at IIR Middle East, confirms that companies from every continent, from developed and emerging markets, have registered for PABME: “PABME will serve as the region’s only networking platform for industry players to converge, network and discuss new business alliances and joint ventures. Participants at PABME will get to meet and do business with not only the Middle East’s key decision makers but also the world’s key industry figures. Alongside the exhibition will be a Conference focusing on key issues ranging from intellectual property rights through to outsourcing and contract manufacturing/research. The event will be a global destination for the Pharma and Biotech industry and an opportunity not to be missed.” For more details or to register visit www.pabme.com.
Bio-IT World Conference & Expo
Apr. 28-30
World Trade Center, Boston, Mass.
The sixth annual Bio-IT World Conference & Expo is an essential event for IT and informatics professionals in the life sciences. Keynote speakers will be: Linda Avey, co-Founder of 23andMe, Inc.; Joshua Boger, Ph.D., President & CEO, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, Inc.; and John Reynders, Ph.D., Vice President & Chief Information Officer, Johnson & Johnson's Pharma R&D unit. Educational sessions will be divided into five tracks: Informatics and IT Infrastructure & Operations; Informatics for Genome Analysis, Biomarkers, and Target Discovery; Predictive and in silico Science; eChemistry Solutions; and Clinical and Medical Informatics. Preconference workshops include: Harnessing the Semantic Web for Your Organization; Data Visualization for Effective Drug Discovery Decisions; Next Generation Sequencing Data Management; and Open Innovation Business Models. For more information or to register, visit www.bio-itworldcongress.com.
3rd PAT Implementation Strategies for Pharmaceutical & Biotech
Apr. 28-30
Venue to be confirmed, Philadelphia
Process Analytical Technology (PAT) has taken the forefront as the technological initiative aligned with the push for quality excellence across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industry. The FDA’s PAT guidance in 2004 reiterated the crucial tie between technology innovation and quality excellence. Successful PAT implementation can increase productivity and profitability as well as quality. PharmaIQ recognizes the demand for ideas and solutions from the industries; therefore, the 3rd PAT Conference will bring together key specialists leading implementation efforts in research development, operations, manufacturing process, quality control, and regulations etc to share successful case studies in PAT implementation. For more information or to register click here.
May 2008
May 5-6
Atlanta, Ga.
As part of the EBD family of events, BioFusion builds on a unique and proven model to facilitate partnering opportunities. BioFusion will bring together international decision-makers from the biotechnology industry, as well as from major pharmaceutical corporations and the financial sector. For more information, visit: www.biofusionpartnering.com.
International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference/Exhibition
May 5-8
Donald E. Stephens Convention Center, Rosemont, Ill.
The International Powder & Bulk Solids Conference/Exhibition is a comprehensive event for processing engineers, production engineers, plant managers and operations managers who process, handle, package, transport, test and store dry particulates and bulk solids from many industries, including pharmaceuticals. For more information, visit: www.devicelink.com/expo/canonpowderbulk/indexC.html.
8th Contract Manufacturing for Pharmaceuticals
May 19-21
San Francisco, Calif.
In the 8th Contract Manufacturing conference, experts will gather in the field to provide insights and solutions for the most common challenges faced by sponsor companies. Topics of discussion include client-CMO relationship management, process development, quality control and assurance, transfer of technology, and also offshore outsourcing. For more information, visit: www.iqpcevents.com/ShowEvent.aspx?id=85064&details=85096.
May 19-23
Intercontinental San Juan Resort & Casino, Carolina, Puerto Rico
Instructors will be : Dr. Fernando Muzzio,Professor Rutgers University Director Engineering Research Center Dr. James Litster,Purdue University, Worldwide recognized expert on particle design and formulation, granulation & agglomeration, crystallizationDr. Alberto Cuitino, Rutgers Site Leader, Center for Structured Organic Particulate SystemsDr. Hassan Benameur,Senior Director Pharmaceutical Business Development, CapsugelMr. Edward Godek, Manager, Process & Technical Operations, Glatt Air Techniques, Inc.Mr. Jason Kamm, Managing Consultant & Senior Statistician, Tunnell ConsultingMr. Michael Levin,President, Metropolitan Computing CorporationSome of the topics to be covered include:* Introduction to Quality by Design* Sampling & Blending; Agglomeration & Overlubrication* Wet Granulation* Fluid Bed Processing* Powder Flow & Capsule Filling* Roller Compaction & Tableting* Pan Coating* Quality by Design (QbD). For more information, visit: www.glattair.com/SeminarBrochures/pharmtechschmay08pr.pdf.
2nd International Symposium on Green Processing in the Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Industries
May 29-30
Yale University, New Haven, Conn.
The 2nd International Symposium on Green Processing in the Pharmaceutical and Fine Chemical Industries aims to create breakthrough innovations with green chemistry that have the potential to revolutionize the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries. It will share successes and opportunities to challenge companies to achieve greener process design, and implement green chemistry solutions through the supply chain. For more information, visit: www.guidinggreen.com/Pharm_FineChem.html.
June 2008
June 17-20
San Diego Convention Center, San Diego, Calif.
More than 22,000 attendees and 1,900 exhibitors from all over the world are expected. There will be approximately 200 educational sessions. Product Focus Zones for 2008 include:
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Bioprocess
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Clinical Trials
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Molecular Diagnostics
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Industrial
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Products and Services
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Therapeutics
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Bio IT
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Facility Design
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Lab Automation
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Intellectual Property
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Services
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Clean Rooms
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Enviro-Bio
For information updates, visit: www.bio2008.org.
June 24-27
Centro Banamex, Mexico City, Mexico
EXPO PACK México and PROCESA offers exclusive access to the packaging and processing industry in Mexico and Latin America. EXPO PACK México and PROCESA is recognized internationally as the most comprehensive packaging and processing machinery and materials tradeshow in Latin America. At EXPO PACK México and PROCESA 2008, over 850 exhibitors will showcase packaging and processing machinery, materials, components and containers, providing proven solutions for processing, packaging, storing and distributing products. For more information, visit: www.expopack.com.mx.
July 2008
July 9-11
Shanghai New International Expo Centre, Pudong, Shanghai, China
ProPak China is the leading professional exhibition for all processing and packaging machinery, materials and related technology. It is strategically located in Shanghai, China’s business centre and the heart of China’s manufacturing industries for these sectors. ProPak China 2008 will be the 14th edition of this highly successful international event, which enjoys the support and endorsement of all the major international industry trade associations and attracts key buyers from China and throughout the world. For more information, visit: www.propakchina.net/en/index.html.
6th Lean Six Sigma for Pharmaceutical, Biotech, and Medical Device Excellence
July 28 - 30
Los Angeles, Calif.
Big Pharma never worried about cutting costs and improving efficiencies because the industry didn’t have to. The good old days are gone and never to come back. The industry is striving and stretching finding new processes where they can be more efficient. The previous five events, IQPC Lean Six Sigma for Pharmaceutical, Biotech and Medical Device Excellence has witnessed the pains and gains throughout the LSS journey the industry has gone through. For more information, visit: www.iqpc.com/ShowEvent.aspx?id=99058.
August 2008
3rd Annual Manufacturing Execution Systems in the Life Sciences Industry
Aug. 5-6
Philadelphia, Pa.
Over 500 pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device executives have benefited from CBI’s Manufacturing Execution Systems Conference. Mark your calendar for the 3rd Annual MES Conference, which convenes manufacturing decision-makers from the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device communities. This meeting is an opportunity to exchange ideas and solutions for next-generation manufacturing IT infrastructures. Discuss current plant-level IT needs and discover the latest and best ways to implement a MES system for future success. For more information, visit: www.cbinet.com/show_conference.cfm?confCode=PC08044.
September 2008
Symposium on Coating of Solid Dosage Forms
Sept. 11
Lille, France
The APGI is organizing for the first time a workshop dedicated to the coating of solid dosage forms. The one day event will be held in Lille and includes oral presentations from worldwide leading researchers in the field (e.g. Prof. J. McGinity and Prof. R. Bodmeier) as well as practical demonstrations. The entire spectrum, ranging from engineering aspects during the coating process, the portfolio of commercially available coating polymers, the underlying drug release mechanisms, characterization methods for thin film coatings, drug release measurement techniques as well as potential pitfalls and hurdles to be overcome during product development will be addressed. For more information, visit the event website.
Sept. 15-18
Loews Philadelphia Hotel, Pa.
LogiPharma 2008 is the Premier North American Pharmaceutical Supply Chain Event. Registrants will get a chance to interact with members of the Pharmaceutical and Biotech Industry representing Manufacturers, Distributors/Wholesalers, and Hospitals/Drug Chains/Pharmacies. For more information, visit the event website.
4th Annual Lean Six Sigma Improvement Week 2008
Sept. 16-19
Hyatt Regency McCormick Place, Chicago, Ill.
Now in it’s 4th year The Lean Six Sigma Improvement Week is now bigger and better than ever before. The only Lean Six Sigma event that caters for all spectrums of maturity, experience and business size, and designed to move your business to the next level of Process Excellence and Performance. For more information, visit the event website.
IQPC 12th IT Infrastructure Qualification and Application Validation
Sept. 22-24
Philadelphia, Pa.
Pharmaceutical companies are leveraging information technology (IT) to reduce the cost and time to discover, manufacture, and market their products. The industry faces significant pressures to bring low-cost, high-quality products and therapies to market despite rising development costs, including rising costs to comply with complex regulations. Remediation of IT systems as a result of nonconformance to quality and compliance requirements has significantly contributed to this cost escalation. Ensuring information is both easily accessible and secure is critical. To be successful, pharmaceutical companies must ensure that the business and the supporting IT Infrastructure are in lock step with each other. For more information, visit the event website.
Sept. 24-25
Palais des congrès, Montréal, Canada
INTERPHEX is currently expanding its global reach and will be premiering this dynamic event for the first time in Canada. This event will be one of nine global INTERPHEX events that are produced in the USA, Puerto Rico, Mexico, UK, China, India, Singapore and Japan. For more information, visit the event website.
Sept. 25-26
Sheraton Premiere at Tysons Corner Corner, Vienna, VA
Planning for, and navigating through, a product recall is an enormous concern for drug, device and biotech companies. Daily reports of potential recalls or market withdrawals for common prescription and OTC drugs flood the public domain, proving that even industry giants are subject to a recall. A product recall can be detrimental to a company’s image causing lost opportunity costs as well as the direct costs from performing the actual recall. Ensuring that everyone, from management to marketing to customer service to quality and regulatory, is aware of the recall strategy is vital to a company’s preparedness. CBI’s Annual Recalls Summit is the only conference that provides a platform for the pharmaceutical, biotech and medical device industries to discuss critical topics. Industry leaders reconvene in 2008 to discuss:
- What happens when your recall is audited by a regulatory agency
- Third party contract manufacturer relations during a recall
- Conducting field actions
- Understanding what the liability stakes are
- Evaluating the process of working with repackers and recalls
- Chain drug policies and practices
- Lessons learned from effective and ineffective recalls
- The impact of counterfeits and parallel trade
For more information, visit the event website.
October 2008
November 2008
Nov. 9-13
McCormick Place, Chicago
PACK EXPO International will focus on the latest developments in packaging technology and will showcase exhibitors' state-of-the-art advances in packaging machinery, converting machinery, materials, packages and containers, and components. The most prominent companies in the industry will be exhibiting and making product introductions at the show. For more information, visit the event website.
Nov. 17-21
Paris-Nord Villepinte, France
Placing visitors at the heart of the packaging event EMBALLAGE 2008 offers a forecasting vision of tomorrow's processes and innovations, a real business event, a sectorized display of exhibits to provide solutions to all user markets and industries, an international showcase of all packaging developments and Paris, the world capital of creation, trends and packaging design. For more information, visit the event website.
December 2008
January 2009
Jan. 29-30
Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan
INTERPHEX Puerto Rico is the pharmaceutical industry's respected source of innovation, education, and professional advancement for a globally important center of drug manufacturing, from process development through delivery to market. Networking essential to business success is as important here as the exploration of new products and services that enhance human life and health. For more information, visit the event website.
Supply Chain & Logistics Puerto Rico 2009
Jan. 29-30
Puerto Rico Convention Center, San Juan
Supply Chain & Logistics Puerto Rico Conference & Exhibition will bring Puerto Rico's supply chain and logistics professionals together to source solutions and technology for their procurement, inventory management, warehousing, material handling, and transportation needs. The event will focus on the management of the entire flow of information, materials, and services from raw materials suppliers through factories and warehouses to the end user. Effective supply chain management is the key to productivity and competitiveness of manufacturing and service enterprises. For more information, visit the event website.
February 2009
March 2009
Mar. 17-19
Jacob K. Javits Center, New York, NY
INTERPHEX is the world's most trusted source for leading-edge technology, education, and sourcing of the products and services that drive scientific innovation for Life Sciences manufacturing from drug development to market – accelerating regulated products for patient care globally. For more information, visit the event website.