News|Articles|January 9, 2020

IFPAC to Host 34th Annual Conference

The event is set to take place from Feb. 23–26, 2020 at the Bethesda North Marriott in North Bethesda, Maryland.

IFPAC will host its 34th annual international forum for process analytical technology from Feb. 23–26, 2020 at the Bethesda North Marriott in North Bethesda, Maryland.

The event kicks off with a regulatory workshop hosted by regulatory and industry leaders regarding Regulatory Approaches to Advanced Process Control on Feb. 23 in the afternoon. The plenary session on manufacturing intelligence will feature presentations from industry, government, and academia, which will lead into over 40 concurrent sessions covering research, technological advances, case studies, and the latest in regulatory guidance, standards, and controls. Topics include analytical methods, particle characterization, Industry 4.0 strategies, digital transformation, data and knowledge management, quality risk management, control strategies, PAT tools for peptides and oligonucleotides, cell and gene therapies, and continuous manufacturing in both biologics and solid-dosage pharmaceuticals.

The annual conference will also feature an exhibition of process analysis and control equipment, poster sessions, and social events for attendees. Pre-conference short courses will be held the morning of Feb. 23.

Source: IFPAC

 

 


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