
PDA Week 2025
Embracing Change: Catalysts for Disruption
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View Event RecapPDA Week 2025 offers you the opportunity to deepen your professional skills and expertise, experience cutting-edge science and practices, and do a deep dive into hands-on training courses, immersive workshops, mini-workshops, and mini-training courses.
You will also have the opportunity to expand your mind via fast paced lightning talks, explore an extensive hall of posters, exhibitors and sponsor solutions, learn from and connect with experts and peers … and so much more.
As part of the PDA Week program, you will automatically gain access to 100+ exhibitors, sponsors, and posters in the Exhibit Hall, 12 social and networking events including Monday evening’s opening reception, 4 Technical Report Live (TRL) watch parties, opportunities to meet the presenters one-on-one, and a free limited edition PDA Week 2025 T-shirt.
But Wait, There’s More
PDA Week 2025 is an opportune time to maximize your visit to sunny Palm Springs and extend your stay to gain hands-on training from PDA’s best and brightest expert trainers.
Review your options by reviewing the agenda. Space is limited.
Fundamentals of Quality Risk Management Training Course
Training Course Information and RegistrationAseptic Processing Essentials Workshop
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P3: From Burnout to Breakthrough: Inspiring Person-Centered Care

Burn Survivor, Patient-Advocate, and Interdisciplinary Artist, allisonmassari.com
Agenda
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PDT Daylight Time (UTC -7:00)
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PDA Chapter Council Meeting (Invite Only)
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PDA Advisory Board and Chapter Council Joint Luncheon (Invite Only)
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PDA Technical Advisory Board (AB) Meetings (Invite Only)
The four PDA Technical AB meetings taking place during PDA Week 2025 are by invitation only.
ABs are composed of a diverse group of experts drawn from industry, regulatory agencies, and academia. They provide scientific and technical expertise to the PDA Board of Directors and provide support and guidance for PDA’s scientific, regulatory, and technical initiatives.
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Presenter Ready Pavilion Open
Oasis Hall 2
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Registration Open
Oasis Hall 2
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PDA Industry and Honor Awards Ceremony and Dinner (Ticket Required – Cocktail Attire)
Grand Ballroom (Renaissance)
Activities and Networking Opportunities
Connect and Collaborate
PDA is offering a variety of evening activities that give you the opportunity to explore Palm Springs. Register for events before you arrive by emailing registration@pda.org to secure your tickets.
Tickets will also be available onsite in the Registration Pavilion at the Convention Center but are first come, first served as activities sell out quickly.
Architecture and Celebrity Homes Bicycle Tour
Riders will get a unique glimpse into Palm Springs’ Hollywood history, architectural masterpieces, and destination highlights. The biking route includes the historic Palm Springs neighborhoods where riders will see examples of key architects important to the development of Palm Springs in the 1950s and 1960s as well as several celebrity homes. Bike helmets are required and provided.
Price$205 per person – includes professional first aid and CPR-certified guide, bike and helmet rental, snacks, and water
Tickets40 max.
Start18:00 PT – participants to meet in the Renaissance hotel lobby to walk to tour starting point together (approx. 0.6 m/1 km) – group will depart promptly at 18:15 PT
End20:30 PT – participants will finish their tour downtown and can return to their hotels at their leisure
NotesThis is a biking tour, and no other transportation is provided. Guests must wear the provided helmet and closed-toe shoes. Comfortable clothing and a light layer are recommended.
Bar Trivia + Local Beer Tasting and Dinner
La Quinta Brewing Co. opened their doors in the fall of 2013 and has become a destination spot with continued growth in popularity. Participants will be broken up into teams for rounds of trivia. In between trivia, participants will enjoy a delicious taco/nacho bar with chicken, beef, and vegetarian options with their choice of four (4) different 5 oz beers to taste from La Quinta Brewing Co.’s rotating selection of IPAs, porters, lagers, ales, wheat, and special seasonal beers. A docent will be present to walk you through the beer tastings. Don’t miss your opportunity to enjoy the laid-back desert lifestyle of Palm Springs while sipping craft beer with friends!
Price$70 per person – includes trivia, beer flight and dinner
Tickets40 max.
Start18:15 PT – participants to meet in the Renaissance hotel lobby to walk to brewery together (approx. 0.8 m/1.3 km) – group will depart promptly at 18:30 PT
End20:00 PT – participants can return to their hotels at their leisure
NotesAll participants must be at least 21 years old. Comfortable shoes and a light layer are recommended.
Palm Springs Aerial Tram and Dinner
The Palm Springs Aerial Tramway has the world’s largest rotating tram car and travels over 2.5 mi/4 km along the cliffs of Chino Canyon, transporting visitors to the pristine wilderness of the Mt. San Jacinto State Park and Wilderness Area. During the 10-min journey, tram cars rotate slowly, offering spectacular views of the valley below. At the tram’s Mountain Station (elevation 8,516 ft/2,596 m and 30 degrees cooler than the desert floor), guests will enjoy 180-degree views of the valley from the observation decks, watch two documentary films, visit the natural history museum, and enjoy dinner at Peaks Restaurant. This trek to the top of this famous mountain is truly a singular experience!
Dinner includes your choice of an appetizer, an entrée with two sides, and a soft drink or water. Alcohol is available for purchase.
- Appetizers:
- Charred shrimp
- Mediterranean bruschetta
- Entrée choices:
- Pan Seared Salmon served with mango salsa, jasmine rice, and baby bok choy
- Wild Mushroom Ravioli in a porcini cream sauce
- Roasted half duck served with jasmine rice, baby bok choy, and blackberry gastrique
- Filet of beef in a demi glaze served with red bliss potato puree and baby carrots
$180 per person – includes tram ticket, dinner, and roundtrip transportation
Tickets50 max.
Start18:15 PT – participants to meet in the Renaissance hotel lobby to board the bus that will depart promptly at 18:30 PT
End21:30 PT – participants will ride the bus back to the Renaissance hotel
NotesThe temperature at the Mountain Station can be up to 30 degrees cooler than in the valley, so a jacket and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
Wine and Watercolors
Calling all artists for this fun and unique experience! Participants will craft beautiful greeting cards with watercolor paints while enjoying their choice of two (2) drinks (wine or beer) and a charcuterie board to snack on. Professional instruction and all supplies to make four (4) greeting cards per person will be provided (cards, pens, paints, brushes, and aprons).
Price$110 per person – includes two (2) glasses of wine or beer, charcuterie, professional watercolor painting instruction, and supplies
Tickets50 max.
Start18:30 PT – event will take place at the Renaissance hotel
End20:30 PT – event will take place at the Renaissance hotel
NotesAll participants must be at least 21 years old.
Taste of the Desert Epicurean Tour
Your "foodie" guides will introduce you to the Palm Springs Valley as you venture on foot (approx. 1.5 m/2.4 km) to locally owned restaurants to taste varied culinary delights. Between tastings, you will learn about the art, history, and culture of the area and some unique facts about each of the restaurants. With so much happening in Downtown Palm Springs, this tour offers an insiders’ take on the diverse culinary and cultural offerings of this famous destination.
SAMPLE TOUR MENU – Restaurants and menus to be confirmed in early March 2025
- Tommy Bahama: Coconut Shrimp, Chicken Mango Salad, Mai Tai
- Maracas: Variety of Street Tacos, Chips, Salsa, Margarita
- Tutti Frutti: Date Shake and Fresh Fruit Frozen Yogurt Samples
- Bill’s Pizza: Award-Winning 4 cheese Pizza on Sourdough Crust
- Brandini Toffee: Toffee and Popcorn Tastings, Take Home Sample
- Lulu California Bistro: Signature Triple Chocolate Cake
$195 per person – includes professional guide and all food and beverages at the 5-6 tour stops
Tickets20 max.
Start18:00 PT – participants to meet in the Renaissance hotel lobby to walk to tour starting point together (approx. 0.6 m/1 km) – group will depart promptly at 18:15 PT
End21:30 PT – participants will finish their tour downtown and can return to their hotels at their leisure
NotesThis is a walking food tour, and no transportation is provided. Comfortable shoes and a light layer are recommended. All participants must be at least 21 years old.
Supplier Think Tank: Alliance for RTU
Be part of a dynamic discussion where suppliers, innovators, and experts unite to explore strategies, trends, and solutions that matter most. Let’s shape the future of our industry—together.
Join the Alliance for RTU as they present, "Collaborating to Innovate: Advancing Quality and Efficiency with Ready-To-Use Vials and Cartridges." This Supplier Think Tank will explore how implementing a ready-to-use (RTU) industrial setup can streamline processes, lower contamination risks, and reduce the total cost of ownership. After hearing from pharma and contract manufacturing organization (CMO) industry experts, participants will have a chance to provide valuable user input through an interactive discussion
PriceFree for PDA Week Attendees – advance sign up is required
Start15:30 PT – event will take place at the Renaissance hotel
End17:00 PT
NotesBy signing up for this Think Tank, participants understand that their contact information will be shared with the supplier.
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Palm Springs Convention Center
277 N Avenida CaballerosPalm Springs, CA 92262 USA
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Welcome to Palm Springs, a desert oasis that offers a wealth of unforgettable experiences and endless opportunities for relaxation, adventure, and exploration. Beyond its functional attributes, the Palm Springs Convention Center's design is a visual masterpiece that harmonizes with the surrounding natural landscape. The expansive glass walls allow abundant natural light to flood the indoor spaces while offering breathtaking views of the San Jacinto Mountains.


Renaissance Palm Springs (Headquarter Hotel)
888 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 USA
Set against a backdrop of swaying palm trees and the majestic San Jacinto Mountains, the Renaissance captures the essence of desert living and is the official headquarter hotel for PDA Week 2025. The hotel reservation cut-off date has passed, but rooms may still be available.Additional Hotel Information

Hilton Palm Springs
400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262 USA
A desert retreat in downtown Palm Springs, the Hilton is the overflow hotel for PDA Week 2025. The hotel reservation cut-off date has passed, but rooms may still be available.
How to Get Here
Area Attractions
- Agua Caliente Cultural Museum (0.6m/1km walk from the Renaissance hotel)
- "Forever Marilyn" Statue (0.7m/1.1km walk from the Renaissance hotel)
- Palm Springs Art Museum (0.8m/1.3km walk from the Renaissance hotel)
- Palm Springs Air Museum (4.5m/7.2km drive from the Renaissance hotel)
Registration
Pricing Options
Standard Registration
Member Price
$2,699GovernmentMember Only
$1,039
Early Career ProfessionalMember Only
$1,565
StudentMember Only
$725
Non-Member
$3,099
GROUP REGISTRATION DISCOUNT: Register 3 people from the same organization as a group (at the same time) for the event and receive the 4th registration free. Other discounts cannot be applied.
GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS: PDA will send you a confirmation letter within one week of payment being received. You must have this confirmation letter to be considered enrolled in a PDA event. If you have submitted a purchase order or requested an invoice, please be advised that a credit card guarantee is needed. PDA reserves the right to modify the material or speakers/trainers without notice or to cancel an event. If an event is cancelled, registrants will be notified by PDA immediately and will receive a credit (registration fee paid). PDA will not be responsible for any costs incurred by registrants due to cancellation. Please note that the attendee list is shared with attendees, trainers, and exhibitors and may be used to follow up on specific areas of interest after the event. Video, photo, and audio recordings are prohibited at all PDA events.
CANCELLATION: If a cancellation request is received 30 days before the event, a credit (registration fee paid minus a 200.00 USD/EUR processing fee) will be given. No credits will be given for cancellation requests received less than 30 days before the event. Cancellation requests must be emailed to registration@pda.org.
Presenters
Meet the Experts
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Maria Amaya, PhD
Genentech
Lead External Advocacy North America (Quality Policy)
Interest Group Leader
Workshop Leader
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Arie Anahory, MS
Regulatory Compliance Associates Inc.
Global Head of Operations
Interest Group Leader
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Virginia Andreotti-Jones
ValSource, Inc.
Consultant, Quality Risk Management
Instructor
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Maggie Bandel, MBA
Johnson & Johnson
Global Head Lifecycle Management ATSC MSAT
Interest Group Leader
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Marcia C. Baroni, MBA
Emergent BioSolutions
VP Quality, Enterprise GxP Compliance & Systems
Interest Group Leader
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Darren Beckett
Fedegari Technologies, Inc.
Sr. Training and Technology Center Manager
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Yeissa M. Chabrier-Rosello, PhD
U.S. FDA
Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Assessor, OPQ, CDER
Committee Member
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Andrew C. Chang, PhD
Novo Nordisk
Vice President, Quality and Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Policy and Intelligence
Panelist
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Jennifer Cheung
Gilead Sciences
VP of Global Quality Assurance Operations
Committee Member
Moderator
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Maxwell De Long, MS, MechE
Genentech
Director and Senior Principal, Individualized Medicines
Workshop Leader
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Samuel Dorey, PhD
Sartorius Stedim Biotech
Principal Scientist Materials & Irradiation
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Mauro Giusti, MSc
Eli Lilly and Company
Senior Director, Parenteral Technical Knowledge
Interest Group Leader
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Karen Granzow
Koerber Pharma, North America
Senior Consultant
Tech Talk Presenter
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Shanker Gupta, PhD
PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology
Editor-In-Chief
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Ghada N. Haddad, PhD
Merck & Co., Inc.
Executive Director, Global Quality Transformation
Interest Group Leader
Panelist
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Richard Jaenisch, MPH
Open Biopharma Research and Training Institute
Director of Education and Outreach
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Rebecca D. Jordan
Bristol Myers Squibb
Director, Global Cell Therapy Sterility Assurance Lead
Interest Group Leader
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Judith Koliwer, PhD
Körber Pharma Software
Senior Industry Advisor & Principal Consultant Advanced Therapies
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Stephanie P. Kurtz, MS
Modular Devices Cleanrooms
Technical Cleanroom Sales Account Executive
Discussion Leader
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Stephen E. Langille, PhD
ValSource, Inc.
Senior Microbiology Consultant
Interest Group Leader
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Grace Lee, PhD, MBA, CQA
Elevalue Consulting LLC
Founder and Principal Consultant
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Stephanie N. Lee, MBS, PMP
Amgen
Strategic Planning & Operations Manager
Committee Member
Moderator
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Peter J. Makowenskyj, MEng
G-CON
Director of Design Consulting
Committee Member
Discussion Leader
Interest Group Leader
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Allison Massari, MFA
allisonmassari.com
Burn Survivor, Patient-Advocate, and Interdisciplinary Artist
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Page McAndrew, PhD
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
Director, Scientific Communications
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Nathaniel Milton, PhD, RPh
Purdue University
Professor of Practice - Industrial and Physical Pharmacy
Instructor
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Walter Morris
PDA
Senior Director, Publishing
Moderator
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Morten Munk
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies
Director, Global Alliance Management
Interest Group Leader
Workshop Leader
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Lorraine O'Shea, MS
Eli Lilly and Company
Small Molecule and Peptide Plant Manager
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Ken Paddock
Merz Aesthetics
Director, Global Quality Sterility Assurance
Committee Member
Moderator
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Malav Parikh, ME
Takeda
Director, Quality Risk Management, Global Quality Compliance and Systems
Committee Member
Interest Group Leader
Moderator
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Julian Petersen
Groninger
Head of Business Development
Committee Member
Interest Group Leader
Moderator
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Sabrina Restrepo, PhD
Merck & Co., Inc.
Executive Director - Quality Assurance
Interest Group Leader
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Stephan K. Roenninger, Dr.-Ing.
Amgen
Director Compliance, External Affairs
Discussion Leader
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Mike Salem, MA
Gilead Sciences
Associate Director of Data Science - Quality Assurance
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Susan J. Schniepp
Regulatory Compliance Associates Inc.
Distinguished Fellow
Co-Chair
Moderator
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Melissa S. Seymour, MBA
Eli Lilly and Company
EVP and Chief Quality Officer
Chair-Elect
Panelist
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Michele Simone
Bracco
Director, Corporate Quality Compliance, Risk Management, and Continual Improvement
Interest Group Leader
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Sebastian B Teitz, PhD
Novo Nordisk
Senior Development Scientist
Committee Member
Moderator
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Eva M. Urban, MSc
Bristol Myers Squibb
Senior Director, Risk Management
Interest Group Leader
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Robin Usselman
PBL (Performing Beyond Limits)
Sr. Business Development Manager, USA & Canada
Committee Member
Discussion Leader
Moderator
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Kelly Waldron, PhD
ValSource, Inc.
Business Unit Manager, Quality and Manufacturing Science Consulting
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Sponsors
Sponsors and Collaborators
Exhibitors
Exhibitors and Innovators
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- Organo Corp.
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- PDA Inspiration Station and Headshots
- PDA Technical Report Live (TRL) Spotlight
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- Sichuan Huiyu Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd (Seacross Pharma USA, Inc.)
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