PDA Visual Inspection Forum 2025
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Learn and immerse in cutting edge innovations, changes in regulatory and compendial environment and more at the PDA Visual Inspection Forum 2025
Are you ready to do a dive deep into the complex world of visual inspection (VI) for injectable medicines?
Visual inspection (VI) continues to be critical to the manufacture and delivery of high-quality injectable medicines. The regulatory and compendial environment is rapidly evolving with new and revised guidance, automated visual inspection is becoming more and more prominent, while manual inspection remains an important means of monitoring and controlling product quality. Are you aware of these changes and how they impact your practice?
Professionals across the panorama of the industry have a responsibility to stay up to date in the continuous improvements and iterations that affect their processes and practices by being informed about coming innovations to include automation.
The 26th annual PDA Visual Inspection Forum 2025 is your gateway to cutting-edge innovations, practical knowledge, keen insights, and critical industry updates.
PDA Visual Inspection Forum 2025
Are you ready to immerse yourself in the cutting-edge world of visual inspection for injectable medicines?
The 26th annual PDA Visual Inspection Forum 2025 offers a comprehensive experience that goes beyond presentations with opportunities to meet one-on-one with experts and peers who are doing valuable work.
But here’s what makes this forum truly unique in today's rapidly evolving pharmaceutical landscape:
- Do you know how visual inspection is a critical and evolving component to the manufacture and delivery of high-quality injectable medicines?
- Are you aware of, and on track with the rapid changes in the regulatory and compendial environment, including new FDA guidance, USP updates, and EU GMP Annex 1 revisions?
- Are you up to date on the latest advancements in automated visual inspection and its growing prominence in the industry?
The 26th annual PDA Visual Inspection Forum will level up your learning and immerse you in visual inspection innovations to keep your practice relevant and forward-thinking.
What’s more, the hands-on automated and manual visual inspection training courses are conveniently co-joined with the conference (separate registrations) to master practical applications of emerging scientific methods.
Why Attend the Forum?
Join this yearly preeminent gathering of industry and regulatory experts. Engage with academic researchers, innovators, and technology providers all in one place. At the PDA Visual Inspection Forum, you'll experience a unique multi-faceted learning experience:
- Regulatory Evolution: Stay current on the complex regulatory environment through expert presentations, case studies, and in-depth reviews of the latest academic research.
- Automated Inspection: Discover how technological advancements like AI in image analysis and inspection recipe development can significantly improve automated visual inspection performance. Prepare for the Forum’s dive into automated inspection by attending the Automated Inspection Training Course being held prior to the Forum.
- Manual Inspection: Learn key elements of basic inspection and sampling processes, as well as special considerations for difficult-to-inspect parenteral products. Dive further into manual inspection at the post forum Manual Inspection training course.
- Poster Sessions: Explore innovative ideas and approaches through poster presentations. Have you considered how these visual displays of cutting-edge research could inspire your own work?
- Academic Paper Reviews: Dive deeply into the latest scholarly research. How might these academic insights shape the future of visual inspection practices?
- Exhibitor Showcase: Interact with industry-leading companies showcasing their latest technologies and solutions. What new tools or services could revolutionize your inspection processes?
The learning begins by attending the Automated Visual Inspection training course preceding the Forum and continues as you put your newfound knowledge into practice in the Manual Visual Inspection training course.
Register for the ForumAutomated Visual Inspection Training Course
Here are key details on our Automated Visual Inspection Training Course, taking place before the forum.
- Apply the regulatory requirements for visual inspection to the automated environment
- Apply the knowledge of limitations of AVI inspection
- Evaluate validation strategies and be able to identify the most appropriate approach for defined circumstances
- Apply the knowledge of the functioning of AVI equipment to assess capability of performance
- Evaluate data from inspection program to identify potential program improvements and create solutions
Manual Visual Inspection Training Course
Here are key details on our Manual Visual Inspection Training Course, taking place after the forum.
- Understand current global regulatory and compendial requirements for visual inspection
- Understand patient risk associated with visible particles in injections
- Implement a technically sound and compliant inspection process
- Assess inspection performance
What You Gain
By attending both the forum and training courses, you'll walk away with:
- Comprehensive lifecycle knowledge from development to commercialization
- Risk management expertise specific to visual inspection
- Validation and verification skills for manual and automated visual inspection
- Confidence in navigating the complex landscape of global regulations
- Best practices in manual and automated visual inspection manufacturing
- Change management proficiency to adapt to industry shifts
- Immediate application of knowledge through two days of hands-on activities
- Access to industry experts and PDA's Visual Inspection Interest Group
- Insights from the latest academic research and innovative poster presentations
- Exposure to cutting-edge technologies and solutions from leading exhibitors
Get ready to transform your approach to visual inspection and ensure the highest quality standards for injectable medicines. Don't miss this unparalleled opportunity to learn, network, and grow. From plenary sessions and poster presentations to hands-on training and exhibitor demonstrations, every aspect of this event is designed to enrich your understanding and enhance your skills.
Honestly, where else can you find such a comprehensive exploration of visual inspection techniques and technologies? Register now for the forum and training courses and take the next step in your professional journey. Your patients, your organization, and your career will thank you!
Register for the forum and/or training coursesYour Forum Chairs,
Romain Veillon, GSK (Co-Chair) and Rick Watson, Merck (Co-Chair)
Agenda
Discover What's Happening Each Day
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Continental Breakfast
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Registration Open
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P1: Regulatory Perspectives
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Welcome and Opening Remarks from Forum Co-Chairs
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Visual Inspection Regulatory and Compendial Update
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Regulatory Expectations for the Assessment of Visible Particulates in Injectable Pharmaceuticals
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Q&A
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Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall
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Poster Presentations in the Exhibit Hall
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A Comparison of Barrier Film Non-Stick Coated Stoppers vs. Non-Barrier Film Rubber Stoppers in Pharmaceutical Packaging: A Case Study from Historical Data
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Leveraging Deep Learning and AI-Driven Facial Tracking Systems to Enhance Manual Visual Inspection in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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P2: Process Development
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Interactive Polling Questionnaire
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Visual Inspection Challenges in Gene and Cell Therapy Production: From Clear Glass and Product to Opaque Plastic and Product
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How to Boost Your Manual Visual Inspection: A Case Study of Improving the Efficiency of MVI
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Networking Lunch with Exhibitors
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A1: New Challenges in Visual Inspection Qualification
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Successful Qualification of an AI-Model for a Low-Fill Liquid Vial Particle Inspection
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Qualifying an Automated Visual Inspection Using Recirculation Function
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Development of a Global Standard Operating Procedure Across the Manufacturing Network for Both Liquid and Difficult to Inspect Parenterals Case Study
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B1: Advances in Particle Investigations
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Problem Solving During Trace Foreign Matter Investigations: Points to Consider
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Achieving Particle Reduction via Supplier Contamination Control Strategies and Innovation in RTF Packaging
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Cellulose – Understanding and Narrowing Down its Sources
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Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall
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Poster Presentations in the Exhibit Hall
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A Comparison of Barrier Film Non-Stick Coated Stoppers vs. Non-Barrier Film Rubber Stoppers in Pharmaceutical Packaging: A Case Study from Historical Data
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Leveraging Deep Learning and AI-Driven Facial Tracking Systems to Enhance Manual Visual Inspection in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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A2: Particle Detection Capability
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Beyond Size and Shape: The Role of Color in Particle Detection
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3D Printed Protein-Like Model Particles as Particle Standards for Performance Evaluation of Novel Human-Inspired Automated Visual Inspection Instrument
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Case Studies: Increasing PoD in Manual Visual Inspection for DIP
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B2: Novel AI-Based Equipment for Difficult-to-Inspect Products
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Difference Between Rule-Based and AI Algorithms in the Quality Control of Difficult-to-Inspect Parenterals
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Enhancing Image Classification and Reducing False Rejection Rates in BFS DIP Products Using AI on Automated Visual Inspection Systems
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Unsupervised Machine Learning Applied to Difficult-to-Inspect Products
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Networking Reception in Exhibit Hall
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Continental Breakfast
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P3: Visual Inspection Acceptance Sampling and Performance Measurement
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Sampling in the Visual Inspection Process: AQL and Defect Trending
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Use of Mathematical Model for Detection Performances Comparison of Manual Visual Inspection vs. Automated Visual Inspection
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Q&A
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Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall
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Poster Presentations in the Exhibit Hall
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A Comparison of Barrier Film Non-Stick Coated Stoppers vs. Non-Barrier Film Rubber Stoppers in Pharmaceutical Packaging: A Case Study from Historical Data
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Leveraging Deep Learning and AI-Driven Facial Tracking Systems to Enhance Manual Visual Inspection in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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A3: Inspection Optimization
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Modernization of an Manual Visual Inspection Program to Improve Defect Detection
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Revolutionizing Pharmaceutical Inspection: Upgrading to Automated Visual Inspection Systems
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Manual Visual Inspection and Inspector Training and Qualification
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B3: Novel Inspection Equipment Design and Application
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AI-Driven Visual Inspection: Unlocking Data for Smarter Production
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A Semi-Automated IV Bag Inspection System
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The Next Phase in Visual Inspection – Complete Electronic Records
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Networking Lunch with Exhibitors
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P4: Visual Inspection Process Development and Qualification
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Visual Inspection Validation Considerations for Traditional and New Technology
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Benefit of Digital Visual Inspection Platform
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Networking Break in the Exhibit Hall
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Poster Presentations in the Exhibit Hall
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A Comparison of Barrier Film Non-Stick Coated Stoppers vs. Non-Barrier Film Rubber Stoppers in Pharmaceutical Packaging: A Case Study from Historical Data
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Leveraging Deep Learning and AI-Driven Facial Tracking Systems to Enhance Manual Visual Inspection in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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P5: Panel Discussion
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Interactive Polling Questionnaire
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Closing Remarks from Forum Co-Chairs
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Posters
A Comparison of Barrier Film Non-Stick Coated Stoppers vs. Non-Barrier Film Rubber Stoppers in Pharmaceutical Packaging: A Case Study from Historical Data- Heather Marzolo, Laboratory Technician, Sartorius
Leveraging Deep Learning and AI-Driven Facial Tracking Systems to Enhance Manual Visual Inspection in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
- Ali Yuksel, Managing Partner | Principal Engineer, YB
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Presenters
Meet the Experts
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Markus Adlberger, MSc
Körber Pharma
Product Owner Visual Inspection Software
Moderator
Panelist
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Oliver Germershaus, PhD
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland
Professor for Pharmaceutical Technology of Macromolecular Drugs
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Neil Jesse Hamilton
AWS Bio-Pharma Technologies
Vice President Technical Services
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John G. Shabushnig, PhD
Insight Pharma Consulting, LLC
Principal Consultant
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David B. Wetherington
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Senior Manager, Operations (Visual Inspection and Packaging)
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Linda Wildling, PhD
Takeda
Head of Digital Innovation Success Management
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