PDA Southeast Chapter: Fall Conference
Modernizing Medicine – How Pharma is Manufacturing the Future
Educational Sessions, Networking Opportunities
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Registration Options
Individual Registration
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Pharmaceutical manufacturing is undergoing a transformation—driven by new treatments, evolving regulatory expectations, and the need for speed without compromising quality. At the 2025 Fall Conference, the PDA Southeast Chatper will bring together industry leaders and technical experts to explore how pharma is modernizing its approach to facility design, commissioning, validation, and aseptic assurance.
This year’s theme, Modernizing Medicine – How Pharma is Manufacturing the Future, highlights the critical role of manufacturing in enabling innovation. From the earliest stages of facility planning to the final steps of regulatory approval, this conference offers a practical roadmap for success in today’s complex landscape.
With three focused sessions, expert-led presentations, and networking during the breaks, this conference is designed for professionals who are driving innovation and operational excellence across th pharmaceutical manufacturing landscape.
Registration Options
$150 PDA Member
$175 PDA Non-member
$25 Students (must present valid student ID at check-in)
$750 Exhibitor Pass, includes booth space + 1 registration pass
Highlighted Presenters
Key Presenters
Agenda
Discover What's Happening Each Day
08:00am - 09:00am | Registration/Light Breakfast
09:00am - 10:00am | Opening Session
09:00am - 09:05am | Welcome Remarks from PDA SE President
09:05am - 09:15am | What can PDA do for you? Glenn Wright, President/CEO PDA
09:15am - 09:45am | Opening Speaker
09:45am - 10:00am | Q&A
10:00am - 10:30am | Networking Break
10:30am - 11:45pm | Session 1 -Journey from Steel to Sterile
10:30am - 11:00am | Design and Cleanroom Considerations for Manufacturing Facilities-Peter Makowenskyj, Sr. Director of Design Consulting, G-CON Manufacturing
11:00am - 11:30am | Safety Countercurrents - Leveraging Biorisk Management and Quality Synergies in CDMO Operations, AJ Troiano, Ph.D., Director of Biosafety and Toxicology, FUJIFILM Lifesciences Biotechnologies
11:30am - 11:45am | Q&A
11:45am - 12:45pm | Lunch
12:45pm - 2:00pm | Session 2 -From Commissioning to FDA Approval
12:45pm - 1:15pm | Starting a New Project: Where to start and where to go, Michael DeHart, Ph.D. Director, Product Development, CMP Pharma
1:15pm - 1:45pm | Commissioning and Release of Facilities/Equipment for Commercial Manufacturing, Jennifer Popovich, Director, Validation, Catalent
1:45pm - 2:00pm | Q&A
2:00pm - 2:30pm | Networking Break
2:30pm - 4:00pm | Session 3 – Standardizing Success
2:30pm - 3:00pm | Optimizing Strategic Communication to Drive Regulatory Compliance, Julia Kelb, Senior Associate – Quality External Engagement and Advocacy Communications and Value Realization, Eli Lilly and Company
3:00pm - 3:30pm | Advancing Aseptic Quality Assurance: Applying the ANSI-03 Quality Risk Management Standard, Noël Long, Senior Sterility Assurance Adviser, Cytiva
3:30pm - 3:45pm | Q&A
3:45pm - 4:00pm | Closeout of conference, PDE SE President-Elect
Location and Travel
Venue Details and Accommodations
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McKimmon Conference and Training Center at NC State University
1101 Gorman StRaleigh, NC 27606
Reservation Instructions
Recommended Near by Hotels:
The State View Hotel- 2451 Alumni Dr. Raleigh, NC 27606
The Aloft- 2100 Hillsborough St. Raleigh, NC 27607
Registration
Pricing Options
Standard Registration
Member Price
$150StudentMember Only
$25
Non-Member
$175
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