
PDA Parenteral Packaging Conference 2025
15 Years of Advancing Parenteral Packaging Technologies - What will the Next 15 Years Bring?
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Discover the Future of Packaging at the PDA Parenteral Packaging Conference 2025
15 Years of Innovation in Parenteral Packaging – What Will the Next 15 Bring?
On behalf of the PDA and the Scientific Program Planning Committee, it is our pleasure to welcome you to this year’s 15th-anniversary edition of the PDA Parenteral Packaging Conference, taking place in the beautiful city of Malaga, Spain, from 25 to 26 March 2025. This milestone event brings us together to address the most pressing challenges and innovations shaping our field. Over the past 15 years, the landscape of parenteral packaging has evolved significantly, reflecting both the ingenuity and adaptability of our industry.
This year’s conference represents a unique platform for advancing our understanding, sharing expertise, and fostering collaboration in areas crucial to patient safety and product efficacy. Alongside our timely agenda topics—including PFAS regulations, Container Closure Integrity Testing (CCIT), sustainability initiatives, and innovative packaging solutions—we will reflect on the transformative changes that have shaped our field over the last decade and a half.
In addition to the plenary and parallel sessions will delve deeply into sterilization and cold chain solutions, each vital to ensuring the quality and reliability of packaged products. A rich lineup of presentations awaits, complemented by ample opportunities for networking during coffee and lunch breaks. And don’t miss our networking party, a chance to connect in a more informal setting, and be sure to explore the posters showcasing innovative research and projects from leading experts.
We look forward to the valuable connections, knowledge sharing, and innovations this conference will inspire – all set against the vibrant and inspiring background of Malaga.
Related Training Courses
PDA Container Closure Integrity Testing - Basic Training Course
Master the essentials of CCIT with this foundational course.
Learn more about the coursePDA All About Pre-Filled Syringe Systems - Basic Training Course
Deep dive into pre-filled syringe systems and explore the latest innovations in this growing field.
Learn more about the coursePDA Extractables and Leachables Training Course
Gain insights into identifying and managing extractables and leachables in pharmaceutical packaging.
Learn more about the courseWhy Attend the Conference?
Join this preeminent gathering of industry and regulatory experts, academic researchers, and technology innovators. The PDA Parenteral Packaging Conference 2025 offers:
- Regulatory Evolution: Stay current on the latest regulatory changes, including PFAS regulations and EU GMP updates
- Innovative Technologies: Explore advanced materials, automation, and AI-driven solutions reshaping the packaging landscape
- Networking Opportunities: Engage with peers, experts, and exhibitors to exchange knowledge and foster collaborations
What You Gain
By attending both the conference and training courses, you'll gain:
- Comprehensive knowledge spanning the lifecycle of parenteral packaging
- Insights into automation and sustainability initiatives
- Strategies for ensuring compliance with evolving global regulations
- Access to innovative solutions through tech talks, scientific poster sessions and exhibitor showcases
PDA Interest Groups
The agenda integrates contributions from PDA’s vibrant Interest Groups:
- Pre-Filled Syringe Interest Group: Delve into the transformative advancements in pre-filled syringe systems. Visit the Pre-Filled Syringe Interest Group page.
- Packaging Science Interest Group: Discover innovative approaches to packaging and sustainability. Learn more on the Packaging Science Interest Group page.
Join us for an unforgettable experience in Malaga, where industry leaders and experts gather to shape the future of parenteral packaging!
Sincerely,
The Co-Chairs
Philippe Lauwers, Terumo
Coralie Richard, Eli Lilly and Company
Program Highlights
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Welcome and Introduction
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Opening Plenary Part I
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Optimizing Drug Packaging for Healthcare Providers: Bridging Design, Usability, and Patient Impact in Hospitals
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Understanding the Patients Perspective: Key Insight for Safe and Effective Packaging-Remote Presentation-
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Evaluating Silicone Oil Coatings: From Layer Mobility to Protein Aggregation in Biopharmaceutical Packaging
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New Umbrella Guidance on Container Closure Systems for Drugs, Including Biological Products that Replaced the 1999 Guidance
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Session 1 Track A: Container Closure Integrity Testing
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Cryogenic Storage Solutions in Glass Containers
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Sample Controls for CCIT Method Development and Validation
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Fit-for-Purpose Container Closure Integrity Method Development for the Container Closure
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Session 1 Track B: Optimizing Packaging Quality
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Distilling Primary Packaging Insights via Digital Twin Technology
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Quality of Nested Ready-to-Use Primary Packaging Material
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Review of Proposed Revisions to USP Glass Guidance Documents 660 and 1660
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Session 2 Track A: Sustainability in Pharma Packaging
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Navigating Today's Challenges and Tomorrow's Innovations in Medical and Pharmaceutical Disposal
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Enhancing Circularity in Pharmaceutical Packaging: The Case of Tubular Pharma Glass Recycling
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Supplier Management of Parenteral Packaging Materials
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Session 2 Track B: Managing the PFAS Challenge
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Briefing on Proposed EU Ban on PFAS (Per and Poly-Fluoroalkyl) Substances
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Considerations for Early-Stage Testing of Chemicals for PFAS Replacement
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PFAS Concerns in the Packaging of Biopharmaceutical Components
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Packaging Science Morning Session, Track A: PFAS in the Life Cycle of Drug Delivery Devices
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PFAS Ban - A Trainwreck for the Pharma Industry?
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Pre-Filled Syringes Morning Session, Track B: Integrated Combination Product Development: How to De-Risk Your Way to Market
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How a Flexible Autoinjector Platform Con Accepted Different PFS Variation
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A Novel Approach for CCIT and AVI of Fusion-Sealed Pre-Filled Syringes (PFS) with opaque suspensions
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A Holistic CCI Strategy for Ready-to-Use Cartridges
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Moist Heat Sterilization as a Viable Alternative to EtO for Ready-to-Fill (RTF) Containers: Insights from a Cartridges Case Study
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Syringe - Functional Label Combinations: A Symbiosis for Product Integrity
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Aseptic Transfer of Primary Packaging Material to Grade A in Pre-filled Syringes Manufacturing: Bridging the Gap Between Supplier, Client and Health Authorities
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A Holistic Approach for Intravitreal Injection Combining Primary Packaging and Injection Device
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Particulate Matter in Ready-to-Use (RTU) Parenteral Packaging: Challenges, Standards, and Future Directions
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PDA Technical Report 27 Pharmaceutical Package Integrity – Why It’s Time for a Revision
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Session 4 Track A: Sterilization & Decontamination Challenges
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X-Ray as an Alternative to Gamma Irradiation: Effect on Rubber Properties and Extractables
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The Impact of Vapor Phase Hydrogen Peroxide Surface Decontamination on Elastomeric Primary Packaging Components
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Session 4 Track B: Advancing Cold Chain & Pharma
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Leveraging Simulation and Operation (S&O) Data and AI for Enhanced Visibility and Risk Mitigation in Cold Chains
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Advancing Innovation and Tackling Challenges when Transitioning to Large Volume Pharmaceuticals Devices
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Current USP Standards Activities Related to Drug-Device Combinations, Container Closure Integrity, Extractables and Leachables, and Elastomeric Component Functionality
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Raffle Card Announcement
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Best Poster Presenter
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Activities and Networking Opportunities
Connect and Collaborate
Immerse yourself in an unforgettable evening by the sea!
On 25 March 2025, The Beach House Malaga invites you to connect, exchange ideas, and engage in inspiring conversations in a relaxed and vibrant atmosphere. Feel the Mediterranean at your feet and discover a new way of life at The Beach Club Higueron.
Theme: Sunset Vibes: Networking, Beats & Beach Connections
Location: The Beach Club Higueron
Date: 25 March 2025
Time: 19:00-22:00 CET
Take advantage of this opportunity to expand your professional network, hear inspiring stories, and wind down the day with cool drinks, delicious food, and a unique beachside ambiance.
Dress Code: Casual Chic with a touch of beach vibes
Let’s celebrate the sunset and forge new connections together. We look forward to an unforgettable evening with you!
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Higueron Hotel Malaga
Av. del Higuerón, 48
Malaga, 29640
Spain
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How to Get Here
Area Attractions
In and around the city you can find attractions such as Picasso Museum Malaga and Centre Pompidou Malaga, the Cathedral, Alcazaba Moorish Fortress or the Roman Theatre.
Did you know? Malaga is the birthplace of the legendary artist Pablo Picasso. You can even visit the Picasso Museum and Casa Natal (Picasso’s childhood home) to see his works and learn more about his early life.
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€2,630GovernmentMember Only
€1,320
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€1,320
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€1,320
StudentMember Only
€1,320
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€1,320
Non-Member
€2,930
ALL PRICES IN EURO (EUR), EXCLUDING VAT.
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Presenters
Meet the Experts
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Marius Amschler, MEng
SCHOTT AG
Senior Product Manager Pharmaceutical Tubing
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Frank Bamberg, MA
CSL Behring
Associate Director of Primary Packaging and Medical Devices
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Bettine Boltres, PhD
West Pharmaceutical Services
Director Scientific Affairs & Technical Solutions, Integrated Systems
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Elena Celi, MSc
Lonza
Process Expert Drug Product Manufacturing Syringes
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Madushini N. Dharmasena, PhD
U.S. FDA
Senior Pharmaceutical Quality Assessor, OPQ, CDER
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Max Dixon
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Derek I. Duncan, PhD
LIGHTHOUSE Instruments
Director Product Lines
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Marc Egen, PhD
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharma GmbH & Co KG
Director Pharmaceutical Development
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Daniel Fuchs, Pharmacist
Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München
PhD student
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Matthew Hall, PhD
Corning Pharmaceutical Technologies
Technical Affairs Director
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Jeremy Hemingway, PE
Stress Engineering Services
Pharma Practice Lead
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Dieter Hennecke
Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology IME
Head of Department "Ecological Chemistry"
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Patrick Hoopes
Johnson and Johnson Innovative Medicine
Senior Scientific Manager
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Bal Johal
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Bram Jongen, PhD
Datwyler
VP Materials and Surface Technologies
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Falk Klar, PhD
Parenteral Drug Association
General Manager, Vice President Europe
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Arne Kloke, PhD
SCHOTT Pharma
Head of Service and Sustainability Management
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Eric Kurtz, MBA
West Pharmaceutical Services, Inc.
Manager, Technical Product Development
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Nadine K. Lampka, PhD
Schreiner MediPharm
Senior Product Manager Pharma-Security
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Philippe Lauwers
Terumo Pharmaceutical Solutions
Technology Development Director
Co-Chair
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Louise Loughran, BSc, PGCert, PGDip, MSc
Eli Lilly and Company
Senior Advisor – Chemicals Management
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Claus-Juergen Maier
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Alessandro Morandotti
Stevanato Group
Director Product Development - Drug Containment Solutions
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Claudia Müller
Regulatory Panelist
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Stefano Pilati
Stevanato Group
Technical Evaluation and Product Development Coordinator
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Jennifer M. Roark
West Pharmaceutical Services
Sr. Manager Scientific Affairs
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Folker Steden, Dr
Schott Tubing
Senior Principal Expert, Director Product Management
Committee Member
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Jean-Sebastien Steffen, MS, PhD
Lonza
Group Lead Primary Packaging and Combination Products
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Christoph Zauner
Schott Pharma
Head of product managment polymer solutions
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