PDA BioManufacturing Conference 2025
Biomanufacturing Capabilities & Strategies – What is Next?
Networking Opportunities, Exhibit Area
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Closing on 08 August 2025
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Dear Colleagues,
Join us in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, on 23-24 September 2025, for PDA BioManufacturing Conference 2025.
The agenda preview is out now! Make sure to get registered and stay tuned for updates following soon.
We are looking forward to seeing you in Rotterdam.
Sincerely,
The Co-Chairs
Sabine Hauck, Consultant
Maria Papathanasiou, Imperial College London
SCIENTIFIC PROGRAM PLANNING COMMITTEE
- Sabine Hauck, Consultant
- Maria Papathanasiou, Imperial College London
- Pepijn Burgers, Johnson & Johnson
- Cristiana Campa, GSK
- Michael De Felippis, Eli Lilly
- Sebastian Groel, Daiichi-Sankyo
- Veronika Jekerle, EMA
- Julian Lenger, Bayer
- Orla McCarthy, MSD
- Thomas Zahel, Körber Pharma
- Josh Eaton, PDA
- Falk Klar, PDA Europe
- Caroline Lynar, PDA Europe
Agenda
Discover What's Happening Each Day
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Welcome and Introduction
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Committee Member:
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Welcome from the Co-Chairs
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Co-Chair:
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Opening Plenary
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Moderator:
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Titel to be announced
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Regulatory Presenter:
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Title to be announced
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Quality Requirements for Radiopharmaceuticals Based on Monoclonal Antibody Derivatives
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Europe at the Cutting Edge of Manufacturing Innovation and Competitiveness
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Plenary Discussion
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Networking Coffee Break, Poster Session & Exhibition
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Session 1: Tackling Manufacturing Challenges
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LEVERAGING FUNCTIONAL EQUIVALENCE OF PROCESS MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS TO STREAMLINE LIFECYCLE MANAGEMENT OF COMMERCIAL BIOLOGICS PROCESSES
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Implementation of Annex 1 by Primary Packaging Suppliers: Supplier Case Study Implementation to Improve Particle Control and Reduces Interventions for Improved Compliance
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GMP-Ready Continuous Freeze-Drying: Scalable Technology with Case Studies and Data
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Q&A Discussion
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Networking Lunch Break, Poster Session & Exhibition
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Guided Poster Walk
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Session 2: Analytics
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Interactive Questionnaire Session
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Characterizing Biologics Using wNMR
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Advancing Stability: The Essential Role of Primary Container Selection in Viral Vector Drug Products
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Innovative Tools to Support Particle Identification and Characterization in (Bio)Pharmaceuticals
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Q&A Discussion
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Networking Coffee Break, Poster Session & Exhibition
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Session 3: Phages – New Promising Treatment Modality
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Regulatory Moderator:
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Personalized Bacteriophage Therapy
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Regulatory and quality aspects of phage therapy medicinal products
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Platform Process for an Autonomous Production of Virus-Like Particles
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Q&A Discussion
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End of Conference Day 1 & Networking Event
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Welcome to Day 2
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Session 4: Digitalization Enhancing Sustainability
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Data Driven Utilities Consumption Analysis for Cycle Time and Resource Optimization in Biomanufacturing
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Towards a Digital and Circular Approach to Process Design and Product Distribution
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Accelerating E&L Safety Assessments for SU Technology in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Using Software Solutions
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Q&A Discussion
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Networking Coffee Break, Poster Session & Exhibition
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Session 5: Accelerating Patient Access - Development and Regulatory Approaches
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CEPI’s Regulatory Preparedness Framework for Public Health Emergencies: first pilot with Accumulus for regulatory review of the CMC Platform Best Practices
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Accelerating Vaccine Development: Synergizing Bench Experiments with Computational Innovations
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Leveraging collaborative assessment to accelerate approval and patient access: case studies from pre-approval and post-approval
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Q&A Discussion
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Networking Lunch Break, Poster Session & Exhibition
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Closing Plenary
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Title to be announced
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Title to be announced
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Networking Coffee Break, Poster Session & Exhibition
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Passport Raffle
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Best Poster Presentation
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Interactive Round Table Session
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Co-Chairs Conference Summary
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Closing Remarks & Farewell
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End of Conference
Activities and Networking Opportunities
Connect and Collaborate with Purpose
Take the opportunity to connect with like-minded professionals, industry peers, and new contacts in a relaxed and inspiring setting! Our networking event takes place on board Vessel 11 - an iconic red lightship moored right in the heart of Rotterdam!
Date: 23 September 2025
Time: 18:30-21:00 CEST
Location: Vessel 11 - Wijnhaven T/o 101, 3011 Wn Rotterdam
Join us and experience networking in Rotterdam!
Individual travel to the location.
Program Planning Committee
The Team Behind the Event's Agenda
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Michael R. De Felippis, PhD
Eli Lilly and Company
Senior Vice President - Research Bioproduct Research and Development
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Caroline Lynar
Parenteral Drug Association
Manager Programs & Events
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Promotions and Press
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Venue Details and Accommodations
PLEASE READ PDA is not affiliated or contracted with any outside hotel contracting company. If someone other than PDA or the PDA chosen hotel contacts you suggesting that they represent any PDA event, they do not. It is PDA's recommendation that you book your hotel directly through the official PDA chosen hotel that is listed on our web site.
DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre
Leuvehaven 80Rotterdam, The Netherlands 3011 EA The Netherlands
PDA recommends the reservation at the following hotel
DoubleTree by Hilton Rotterdam Centre
Leuvehaven 80
3011 EA, Rotterdam
The Netherlands
PDA Europe has reserved a limited number of rooms until 21 July 2025.
Book your room at the PDA Group Rate using the above-mentioned reservation button.
How to Get Here
Area Attractions
- Markthal Rotterdam (10-minute walk)
- Erasmus Bridge (5-minute walk)
- Cube Houses (15-minute walk)
- Delfshaven (15-minute tram ride)
Did you know? Rotterdam is known as the "Manhattan on the Maas", with a skyline filled with modern architectural wonders!
Registration
Pricing Options
To claim your discount, please reach out to registration-europe@pda.org.
Early Registration
Register by 27 July 2025
Member Price
€2,190GovernmentMember Only
€1,100
Health AuthorityMember Only
€1,100
Early Career ProfessionalMember Only
€1,100
StudentMember Only
€1,100
AcademicMember Only
€1,100
Non-Member
€2,490
Standard Registration
Register after 27 July 2025
Member Price
€2,390GovernmentMember Only
€1,200
Health AuthorityMember Only
€1,200
Early Career ProfessionalMember Only
€1,200
StudentMember Only
€1,200
AcademicMember Only
€1,200
Non-Member
€2,690
ALL PRICES IN EURO (EUR), EXCLUDING VAT.
WAYS TO REGISTER: 1. Online Registration 2. registration-europe@pda.org
PDA MEMBERS: Please remember to log in before registering If you come from a Governmental or Health Authority Institution or from an Academic Organization, please contact registration-europe@pda.org before registering.
If you need to apply for a visa to enter the event country, PDA Europe must be informed of this fact at least 4 weeks before the start of the event.
Presenters
Meet the Experts
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Simon Baukmann
Institute for Separation and Process Technology, TU Clausthal
Research Associate
Academic Panelist
Academic Presenter
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Derradji Boumrah, PhD
Merck Sharp & Dohme (UK) Limited
Assoc Principal Scientist, Regulatory Affairs
Panelist
Presenter
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Pepijn Burgers, PhD
JnJ Innovative Medicine
Scientific Director Biologics AD
Committee Member
Moderator
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Michael R. De Felippis, PhD
Eli Lilly and Company
Senior Vice President - Research Bioproduct Research and Development
Committee Member
Moderator
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Daniel Demminger, Dr
Coriolis Pharma Research GmbH
Senior Scientist
Panelist
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Brian Dooley
Regulatory Panelist
Regulatory Presenter
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Helerin Eiche, PhD
State Agency of Medicines (Estonia)
Quality Assessor of Biological Medicinal Products
Regulatory Panelist
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Steffen Gross, PhD
Paul-Ehrlich-Institute
Head Section Qualtiy and Non-clinical Evaluation of Antibody Therapeutics
Regulatory Panelist
Regulatory Presenter
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Pieter-Jan Haas
Academic Panelist
Academic Presenter
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Daniel Holý, Ing
State Institute for Drug Control (Czechia)
Quality Assessor of Biological Medicinal Products
Regulatory Panelist
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Veronika Jekerle, PhD
European Medicines Agency
Head of Pharmaceutical Quality, Human Medicines
Regulatory Presenter
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Falk Klar, PhD
Parenteral Drug Association
General Manager, Vice President Europe
Committee Member
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Olga Labovitiadi, PhD
Drug product Development and Delivery Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines
Scientific Associate Director
Panelist
Presenter
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Julian H. Lenger, PhD
Bayer AG
Head of Laboratory Parenteral Drug Development
Committee Member
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Caroline Lynar
Parenteral Drug Association
Manager Programs & Events
Committee Member
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Cillian McCabe, PhD, Fellow of the Royal Society of Chemistry
Eli Lilly and Company
Director Technical Services Manufacturing Sciences
Panelist
Presenter
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Orla McCarthy, MPharm
Merck Sharp & Dohme
Associate Principal Scientist International CMC EU/EEMEA
Moderator
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Maria Papathanasiou, PhD
Department of Chemical Engineering, Imperial College London
Associate Professor (UK Senior Lecturer)
Academic Panelist
Co-Chair
Moderator
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Gabriele Vigani
Fedegari Group
Global Product Manager, Digital Solutions
Panelist
Presenter
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Bruce Yu, PhD
University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
Professor
Academic Panelist
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Sponsor information will be available soon
We're currently finalizing our list of sponsors and will share the details shortly.
Sponsorship and Exhibit Opportunities are available!
For more information about exhibit and sponsorship opportunities, please contact:
Christopher Härtig
Senior Manager Exhibition & Sponsorship
Email
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