The 2024 ISPE Annual Meeting and Expo, which will take place
from 13 to 16 October in Orlando,
Florida, USA, will bring together thousands to foster
innovation and collaboration between regulators, pharmaceutical
industry professionals, recent graduates, and students.
NORTH
BETHESDA, Md., July 9, 2024
/PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The International Society for Pharmaceutical
Engineering (ISPE) has announced David
Churchward, Head of Operations Quality Compliance, and
External Affairs at AstraZeneca, as the Executive Chair of the 2024
ISPE Annual Meeting & Expo. In addition to global quality roles
with Lonza and AstraZeneca, Churchward has extensive experience in
international regulatory harmonization, including 17 years with the
UK Medicines and Healthcare Regulatory Agency as a Good
Manufacturing Practice Inspector.
More than 2,000 professionals are expected to come together from
13 to 16 October in Orlando,
Florida, USA, and virtually to share knowledge across a
diverse range of technical and regulatory topics, from digital
transformation and operational excellence to sustainability and
regulatory compliance. Pharmaceutical professionals, service
partners, and regulators are encouraged to attend to meet with
peers and participate in a range of high-quality workshops that
enable learning and problem solving with groups of like-minded
peers on important topics such as (among others) quality management
maturity, optimizing cost of goods, and adaptable leadership.
The continuous theme throughout this year's event is a focus on
the workforce of the future, a subject vital to the delivery of
healthcare innovation. Sessions on this topic include "Leading a
Culture of Collaboration and Growth," "The Human Side of
Manufacturing," and "Impactful Technical Leadership in a Changing
World." Additionally, ISPE's Women in Pharma® will host a workshop,
"Adaptable Leadership: Navigating Agility, Styles, and
Communication Preferences." Personal development and networking
opportunities include the chance to hear from ISPE Communities of
Practice on a wide range of technical subjects.
"If we are to meet the future needs of patients, we need a
workforce ready for the future," said Churchward. "This means
ensuring that we continue to develop the skills and education of
our current workforce and attracting professionals and students
with new skills from other disciplines who may previously not have
considered pharma in their career path."
This year's event will include hot topics that continue to shape
the future of the industry, including digital transformation,
artificial intelligence (AI), and expanding the use of cell and
gene therapy. There will also be opportunities to hear from leading
health authorities on regulatory changes relevant to healthcare
innovation, including enabling AI and model-based approaches to
drug development. Additionally, research will be presented on
approaches to advance the effectiveness of the pharmaceutical
quality system.
As the industry enters a new era of innovation and
collaboration, this year's event will feature a new format for the
Global Regulatory Town Hall. The new format will bring industry
experts and regulators together to share the stage, which differs
from previous years in which the panel exclusively consisted of
regulators. Experts on both sides will discuss challenges and
opportunities in pressing topic areas, including AI/machine
learning, harmonization efforts, and modeling capabilities.
Attendees are invited to ask questions of the experts in the spirit
of contributing to shaping the future of the industry.
In continued support of the workforce of the future, students
and recent graduates are invited to register for the 2024 ISPE
International Emerging Leader Hackathon, taking place from 12 to 13
October. Spots will fill quickly, so emerging leaders are
encouraged to register soon. Additionally, the ISPE Foundation is
actively reviewing submissions to provide financial assistance to
students and recent graduates to attend the conference through the
ISPE Foundation Professional Development Grant program.
Following the event, industry professionals and recent graduates
are invited to sign up for in-person or virtual professional
development courses, taking place from 17 to 18 October. As with
all ISPE conferences and courses, ISPE will offer continuing
education units (ISPE CEUs) to those who attend virtually or in
person.
To learn more and register for the 2024 ISPE Annual Meeting
& Expo and ancillary events, visit
ISPE.org/conferences/2024-annual-meeting-expo.
About ISPE
The International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) is
a global nonprofit association serving its members through leading
scientific, technical, and regulatory advancement across the entire
pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 22,000+ members of ISPE provide
solutions to complex pharmaceutical industry challenges through
innovation, member and workforce development, and technical,
regulatory, and compliance collaborations in more than 120
countries worldwide. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide
headquarters and training center in North
Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and its operations center in
Tampa, Florida, USA. For more
information, visit ISPE.org.
Media Contact
Katie LeChase, ISPE,
360-718-9771, KLeChase@ispe.org , https://ispe.org/
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