The 2026 ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference brings together pharmaceutical industry stakeholders, particularly those concerned with planning, designing, constructing, manufacturing, supplying, and assessing innovative “next generation” facilities and related pharmaceutical engineering innovations, processes, and practices.
This conference will address the latest advancements in manufacturing and cutting-edge digital advancements, sustainability initiatives in new and legacy facilities, and strategies for cultivating the workforce of the future. In addition, explore the transformation of existing facilities; current design trends and delivery methods for new facilities, laboratories, and warehouses; and the challenges and regulatory frameworks shaping the pharmaceutical industry.
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The pharmaceutical industry's growth relies on a skilled workforce. Purdue University, through the WFOTF initiative, developed a 16-credit undergraduate certificate in pharmaceutical manufacturing and an industry-focused "intro to pharma" course, enhancing academic learning with real-world insights. A student will share their experiences and benefits related to industry readiness.

As companies scale, managing quality risks becomes more complex. This presentation discusses the evolution of Quality Risk Management (QRM) and the implementation of a QRM Master Plan to enhance consistency, compliance, and proactive decision-making for improved patient safety.

Project Farma will host a panel of experts discussing current trends in pharmaceutical manufacturing, including challenges, cost-efficient stakeholder engagement, the comparison of traditional vs. decentralized models, and the integration of AI-driven technologies.

In an increasingly connected world, regulatory reliance has emerged as a pivotal strategy to accelerate access to innovative, life-saving medicines while ensuring safety, efficacy, and quality. This presentation will explore how our experience with regulatory reliance pathways —through collaboration between global health authorities—streamlines approval processes, reduces duplication, strengthens harmonization & catalyzes pharmaceutical innovation.
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