Accelerating Access to Medicines
APRIL 01 & 02, 2025 // WASHINGTON, D.C.
About the event:
We’re delighted to invite you to join the „Accelerating Access to Medicines“ Workshop, held on April 01 and 02, 2025 at the Austrian Embassy in Washington DC. The workshop features top experts from FDA, eminent pharma companies, pharma equipment providers, academics and RCPE.
The goal of the workshop is to identify bottlenecks in the development pipeline and to propose solutions for bringing medicines to patients much faster.
Reasons to Attend:
STOP WAITING; START IMPROVING
Learn more about proven solutions that could revolutionize your manufacturing practices and improve your developmental processes immediately.
GET A HEADSTART
Experience the latest developments and technologies that will shape the future of pharmaceuticals today, and outperform your competition for years to come.
IT’S ALL ABOUT IMPLEMENTATION
Benefit from the collective experiences and mistakes by outstanding industrial and academic researchers when implementing innovative manufacturing technologies, so you can avoid them.
CONTRIBUTE AND BE A PART
Help us to shape a collaborative vision for pharmaceutical development and manufacturing. Contribute and be the change YOU want to see.
GROW YOUR NETWORK
Get direct access to industrial decision-makers, key suppliers and govermental authorities. Grow your personal and professional network for future collaborations and opportunities.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Join over 120 participants for a 2-day event featuring 8 keynote talks and an exciting plenary session with international decision-makers. Engage with industry leaders, researchers, and regulatory agencies at the unforgettable Austrian embassy venue.
Partners & Sponsors:
Key Topics:
Join us for an engaging and insightful workshop, where industry experts and professionals will come together to discuss cutting-edge advancements in drug development, product manufacturing, and supply chain optimization. This event is designed for pharmaceutical companies, equipment providers, contract development and manufacturing organizations, biotech firms, academia, regulatory bodies, and supply chain specialists aiming to deepen their knowledge and foster strategic partnerships. The focus of the workshop lies on the Rapid Development of Products and Processes. The workshop will feature the following key sessions:
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DRUG SUBSTANCE: APIs & BIOLOGICS
> Explore the latest trends and challenges in the development and production of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and biologics.
> Experts will dive into new technologies, regulatory considerations, and best practices in scaling up the production of complex drug substances.
DRUG PRODUCT: FROM PILLS TO INJECTABLES
> This session will cover the transition from traditional pill-based formulations to injectable products, focusing on advanced drug delivery systems, formulation challenges, and innovations in patient-centric design.
> Learn how to optimize drug product development for enhanced efficacy and market success.
TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS: PRIMARY & SECONDARY
> Delve into cutting-edge technology platforms that support both primary and secondary pharmaceutical production.
> The discussion will include automation, data integration, and novel manufacturing techniques, highlighting their role in increasing efficiency, reducing costs, and maintaining quality standards.
DERISKING SUPPLY CHAINS & TRANSATLANTIC PARTNERSHIPS
> In a globalized pharmaceutical market, managing supply chain risks is more critical than ever.
> This session will address strategies for mitigating risks, improving resilience, and leveraging transatlantic partnerships to secure and streamline supply chains across borders.
> Gain insights into navigating regulatory challenges and fostering collaboration between the U.S. and European markets.
MODELING AND SIMULATION: FROM MOLECULES TO PRODUCTS
> Discover how advanced modeling and simulation techniques can accelerate the drug development process from molecular discovery to final product formulation.
> Experts will demonstrate how digital tools are revolutionizing research, enabling predictive analysis, and improving decision-making in drug development pipelines.
> Model-based process and product development
> Risk and sensitivity analysis, multidimensional virtual DoEs
> M&S from discovery to manufacturing
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Tickets:
This event is explicitly open to the public, whether you represent a life science company, a non-profit organization, or are simply interested in pharmaceutical manufacturing. We firmly believe in the enriching experience of debating different perspectives, discussing opportunities and challenges with open minds, and fostering cross-industry collaborations.
TICKET PRICE:
General Admission
€652.74 / $720*
Early Bird – General Admission
€534,88 / $590*
* INCL. TAXES,
EXCHANGE RATE ON OCT 01, 2024
If you require other forms of payment such as pay-per-invoice, please contact our organizational staff.
THE BOOTH PACKAGE CAN BE SELECTED IN THE TICKET SECTION:
Keynote Speakers:
PROF. JOHANNES KHINAST
MATTHEW M. BIO, Ph.D.
LUCA EMILI
Session Overview & Speaker List:
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WELCOME & PLENARY LECTURE
Johannes Khinast
RCPE / GRAZ UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY
SESSION 01: DRUG SUBSTANCE: APIs & BIOLOGICS
Matthew M. Bio, Ph.D.
SNAPDRAGON CHEMISTRY / A CAMBREX COMPANY
Complex synthetic APIs and the evolution process development and manufacturing
Prof. Oliver Kappe
RCPE
Sustainable Chemical Processing Using Flow Technology
SESSION 02: DRUG PRODUCT: FROM PILLS TO INJECTABLES
Transition from traditional formulations to injectables with insights into advanced drug delivery and patient-centric solutions.
SESSION 03: TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS: PRIMARY & SECONDARY
Explore how automation and novel manufacturing platforms revolutionize pharmaceutical production.
Luca Emili
INSILICOTRIALS (IT)
SESSION 04: DERISKING SUPPLY CHAINS & TRANSATLANTIC PARTNERSHIPS
Learn strategies to mitigate supply chain risks and foster global partnerships.
SESSION 05: MODELING AND SIMULATION: FROM MOLECULES TO PRODUCTS
Discover how cutting-edge simulation tools are streamlining drug development from molecule discovery to market-ready products.
SESSION 06: PANEL DISCUSSION
Attend the panel discussion to gain diverse insights, hear from experts, and engage in thought-provoking dialogue.
DAY 1 - 04/01/25
08:30 – 09:00 AM // REGISTRATION
09:00 – 09:50 AM // WELCOME
10:00 – 11:30 AM // SESSION 01: DRUG SUBSTANCE: APIs BIOLOGICS
11:30 AM – 12:45 PM // SPONSORED LUNCH & NETWORKING + EXHIBITORS
12:45 – 02:30 PM // SESSION 02: DRUG PRODUCT: FROM PILLS TO INJECTABLES
02:30 – 03:00 PM // BREAK EXHIBITORS & POSTER SESSION
03:00 – 05:00 PM // SESSION 03: TECHNOLOGY PLATFORMS (PRIMARY & SECONDARY)
05:00 – 08:00 PM // DINNER
DAY 2 - 04/02/25
09:00 – 10:45 AM // SESSION 04: DERISKING SUPPLY CHAINS & TRANSATLANTIC PARTNERSHIPS
10:45 – 11:00 AM // COFFEE BREAK
11:00 AM – 01:00 PM // SESSION 05: MODELING & SIMULATION FROM MOLECULES TO PRODUCTS
01:00 – 02:00 PM // SPONSORED LUNCH & NETWORKING + EXHIBITORS
02:00 – 03:30 PM // SESSION 06: PANEL DISCUSSION
03:30 – 03:45 PM // SUMMARY AND CLOSING
Abstract Submission:
DEADLINE: MAR 15, 2025
Outstanding science and groundbreaking developments should and must be shared to realize their full potential. RCPE invites researchers to submit abstracts of their work for the opportunity to present their work to industry and regulatory professionals, and academics.
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Conference Chair and Contact:
HOSTED BY:
Research Center Pharmaceutical Engineering GmbH
Inffeldgasse 13 / 8010 Graz, Austria
Phone: +43 (0) 316/873 30901
Fax: +43 (0) 1/253 3033 1586
E-Mail: office@rcpe.at
Venue & Location:
Embassy of Austria
3524 International Court, NW
Washington, D.C. 20008
USA
WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO USE PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
By METRO:
Get on the Red Line headed to Shady Grove, exit at Van Ness/UDC Station. Walk uphill on Van Ness. You will pass the University of the District of Columbia on your right. Turn right on International Court and turn right again at the fork in front of the UAE Embassy. You will see the Austrian Embassy on your left at the end of the Cul-De-Sac.
By Car – PARKING:
Visitor parking at the Embassy is very limited. Please note that parking is by permit only on International Court! Public parking is available behind the Embassy on 36th Street with access to the Embassy through the park. Parking is also available at the University of The District of Columbia on Van Ness Street. Parking fees may apply.