Whether you're a newcomer or an experienced professional in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech industry, participating in annual events with your team is an excellent way to stay informed. These gatherings provide valuable insights into the latest trends and regulations, and offer networking opportunities with subject matter experts (SMEs) from startups to large corporations. You can engage at different levels, whether you're representing your company, hosting an informational booth, or showcasing your latest approaches to complex solutions. Additionally, the events often provide the perk of travel, with many now offering both in-person attendance and virtual platforms.

My team is looking forward to attending these five Pharmaceutical and Biotech events in 2024. Let's dive into what each of these events has to offer and why you might want to add them to your calendar.

1. PDA ANNUAL MEETING

WHEN: MARCH 25 - 27, 2024  |  WHERE: LONG BEACH, CA

The PDA Annual Meeting, hosted by the Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), stands out as their flagship event and one of their most popular. With 600+ attendees and numerous exhibitors, this meeting serves as a comprehensive platform for acquiring the latest information in topics across processing, manufacturing, and quality control in the pharmaceutical industry. The event offers ample opportunities for networking through breaks, luncheons, and receptions, allowing attendees to explore exhibits, connect with industry leaders, strengthen existing business relationships, and establish new ones.

2. INTERPHEX   

WHEN: APRIL 16 - 18, 2024  |  WHERE: JAVITIS CENTER, NYC

INTERPHEX is one of the premier pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and device development and manufacturing events to “Experience Science through Commercialization.” For 40+ years, it has been recognized as the place to find the Start-of-Art Solutions necessary to discover how to develop and manufacture cost effective and quality products. INTERPHEX NYC brings together global industry professionals and leading suppliers to learn and discover the latest industry innovations through its technical conferences, exhibits, demonstrations and networking events.

3. 2024 ISPE BIOTECHNOGY CONFERENCE

WHEN: June 17 - 18, 2024  |  WHERE: Boston, MA

The 2024 ISPE Biotechnology Conference brings together leading pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturers, technology providers, academic scientists, and international regulators. The event is a platform for networking, sharing insights, and offering an outlook on the evolving landscape and future of biopharmaceutical manufacturing and therapeutics.. This year, the conference will focus on unique challenges associated with innovative pharmaceutical products applied and transferred to the (new) biosimilar, bio better, and follow-up biotechnology products, like cell and gene therapy, Advanced Therapeutic Medicinal Products (ATMPs), and mRNA-based product development and new applications.

4. PDA/FDA JOINT REGULATORY CONFERENCE

WHEN: SEPTEMBER 9 - 11, 2024  |  WHERE: WASHINGTON, DC

In its 33rd year, the PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference, co-sponsored by the PDA and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is a flagship event focusing on current issues in manufacturing and quality assurance. The conference underscores the importance of effective quality systems for maintaining control throughout a product lifecycle by actively managing manufacturing and quality risks. Case studies are presented to offer practical insights into robust systems, facilities, processes, raw material quality, supplier relationships, industrial modernization, and quality risk management. Additionally, the conference highlights the advantages of international collaboration efforts to enhance quality and benefit consumers. 

5. 2024 ISPE ANNUAL MEETING & EXPO

WHEN: OCTOBER 13 - 16, 2024  |  WHERE: ORLANDO, FL

The 2024 ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo is a prominent event that draws professionals from different levels of the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry. This includes emerging leaders to senior executives in areas such as drug manufacturing, supply chain, devices and equipment, services, and global regulatory agencies. Participants can engage in important industry discussions and discover cutting-edge technologies and services for the pharmaceutical sector through education programs, technical sessions, and the conference Partner Showcases.

Conclusion 

Learning from peers in your industry is an invaluable opportunity. Within Yoh’s Life Sciences practice, our team has discovered that these events are exceptional for networking and advancing progress in the Pharmaceutical and Biotech sectors. They also allow us to offer our clients access to the most skilled talent in the field. As new technologies emerge and industry regulations become more stringent, we make it a priority to continuously learn and enhance our skills. We look forward to the possibility of meeting you at one of these upcoming events!