PDA Good Digital Manufacturing Conference 2025

Abstract submissions must be received by 29 November 2024 for consideration.

Abstract Submission

Timeline

Submission Deadline
29 November 2024

Last day to submit abstracts, submission site closes at 23:59 CET
Final PDF Poster Submission Date
04 April 2025

Deadline for final printable PDF submission

Each abstract must include the following information to be considered:

Presentation Title
Presenter's Name And Contact Details
Presenter's Biography
(Approx. 100 words)
Additional Speakers
(If applicable)
Key Objectives of Topic
2-3 Paragraph Abstract, Summarizing the Topic
(Max 300 words)

General Information

Abstract submitters may submit up to two entries for consideration.

All presentations must be free of commercial intent. Incomplete proposals will not be considered.

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Call for Abstracts/Case Studies

Dear Colleague,

We warmly invite you to submit a paper or poster abstract for presentation at the PDA Good Digital Manufacturing Conference 2025 which will take place on 20-21 May 2025 in Basel, Switzerland.

This conference will be part of the PDA Good Manufacturing Week 2025, alongside the PDA Good Aseptic Manufacturing Conference 2025, which will take place on 22-23 May 2025, at the same venue.

Abstracts must be non-commercial, describing new and innovative developments or work that significantly contributes to the body of knowledge of digital manufacturing and all related aspects as stated below.

The Scientific Program Planning Committee will review all proposals carefully and consider podium and poster contributions. We look forward to receiving your topic proposal!

Sincerely,
The Co-Chairs

Marilyn Romeux

Merck KGaA

Timothy W Hsu

UNIDO

Types of Submissions

Podium

Approx. 15-minute oral presentation, to be made part of a larger session
One presenter per podium talk. Additional on-site presenters and poster presenters must pay appropriate conference registration fees.

Poster

Accepted posters will:

Be displayed in the exhibit hall and might be a part of the guided poster walk

Get the Attention you deserve!

Maximize your visibility by contributing a podium or poster presentation at PDA Good Digital Manufacturing Conference 2025. Leverage this unique opportunity to highlight your work at the event. Posters will be available online post-event.

Topics we are looking for:

1. Digital Transformation
- Real Use Case Studies with Lessons Learned
- Collaborative Case Studies
- Software and Connectivity Standards
- Digital Maturity Model
- Connectivity/Blockchain Technology/Cloud Solutions
- Connecting Sensors and Machines via the Internet of Things for Interoperability
- Dos and Don’ts for Successful Digital Transformation
- Information Technology - Operational Technology
- Measuring Digital Transformation Success
2. Application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Pharma
- Real Use Case Studies with Lessons Learned
- Regulatory Challenges and Opportunities
- Impact of the EU AI Act on the Pharma Industry
- Effects of U.S. FDA Guidance on Artificial Intelligence and Medical Products
- Software Verification and Validation Protocol/Test Report
- U.S. FDA Software Guidance
- "Black Box" and "White Box" Testing
- Process Analytics and Modelling
- Model Use in Manufacturing – Level of Impact of Filing Requirements
- Machine Learning/Deep Learning
- Rule-Based Versus Machine Learning Algorithms
- AI Validation
- Success Stories: Qualification of AI Models in Different Applications
- Generative AI in Pharma
- Training Data Quality: Considerations for Quality of Training Data
- Risk Profiles in AI Applications
3. Data Life Cycle Management
- Data Accessibility/Data Adherence
- Big Data/Real World Data
- Data Analytics
- Data Governance
- Data Retention
- Data Submission
- BioCompute Format Accepted by U.S. FDA
- Data Integrity/ALCOA+
- Application of ANSI ISA-95
- Data Security, Data Protection, and Data Privacy
- Cyber Challenges and Cybersecurity
- Information Security Management System According to ISO/IEC 27001 Standard
- Digital Readiness and Preparing Your Data Ecosystem
- Data Lakes
- Single Source of Truth
- Pathway from Data to Information to Decisions
4. Manufacturing and Quality Control
- Computerized Systems Validation According to EU GMP Annex 11 and U.S. FDA CFR Part 11
- Automation and Robots in Aseptic Manufacturing, Assembly, and Packaging
- Equipment Fit for Industry 4.0/IoT
- Factory of the Future
- Digital Twins
- Reduction of Human Interventions
- Predictive Analytics
- Digital Solutions to Improve Operational Efficiency
- Machine-to-Machine and Machine-to-Human Interfaces
- Augmented Reality/Virtual Reality for Equipment Maintenance
- Automation of Laboratory Equipment/Processes
- Leverage Digitalization for Effective Tech Transfers
- Real-Time Release
- Advanced Process Controls
- In Silico Approaches for Product Development and Streamlining of PPQ Approaches
5. Sustainable Digitalization
- Digital Solutions for Sustainable Manufacturing
- End-of-Life Solutions for Equipment
- Circular Economy
- Replacement of Human Workforce by Automation
- Preparing the Workforce for Industry 4.0
- Link Between Digitalization and Sustainability
- AI and Sustainability

Poster Information

All posters will be printed by PDA and displayed as part of the exhibition.

Please send your final printable PDF file and poster title to expo-europe@pda.org.

Important

Poster presenters are required to pay a full conference registration fee.

Join our guided poster walk in our exhibition hall and gain more visibility. You will have the chance to engage with our poster audience!

Poster Display Dimensions

Please find the PDF dimension requirements below:

Exhibition and Sponsorship Opportunities

PDA is seeking vendors who provide products/services in support of this conference. Space on-site is limited and is on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Exhibition: 20-21 May 2025

To reserve your space, please contact Christopher Haertig at expo-europe@pda.org.