PDA Southern California Chapter: AI + Emerging Technology

04 Jun 2025
The Crossings
Carlsbad, CA

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Southern California Life Science Leaders – Unlock the Power of AI!
Join us for the PDA Southern California Chapter's Full-Day AI & Emerging Tech Symposium  June 4th | Carlsbad, CA

Explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence and emerging technologies in biopharma. This dynamic event will feature future-focused discussions on:

  • Human-AI collaboration in training

  • AI-driven quality and compliance

  • Biomanufacturing automation

  • Virtual Reality in life sciences

  • The latest AI software innovations for biopharma manufacturing

Engage in hands-on Roundtable Networking sessions and connect directly with expert panelists.

Discover breakthrough solutions and help shape the future of biopharma in Southern California.

We have the following speakers—and more!

Early bird registrants will also receive a special gift at the door!

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and lead.

Agenda

Discover What's Happening Each Day
Wed 04 Jun
Wednesday, 4 June
  • 7:00 AM – 8:30 AM – Vendor Arrival and Set-Up
  • 8:30 AM – 9:00 AM: Registration & Networking Breakfast
  • 9:00 AM – 9:15 AM: Welcome & Opening Remarks – Emcee: Steve Thompson
  • 9:15 AM – 9:45 AM: Keynote: The Intelligent Biomanufacturing Facility: Realizing the Promise of AI – Steven Laflin
  • 9:50 AM – 11:10 AM: Panel 1 – The Human-AI Partnership: Preparing the Biomanufacturing Workforce
    Featuring: Rick Jaenisch and Sebastian Scheler
  • 11:10 AM – 11:25 AM: Morning Networking Break
  • 11:25 AM – 12:45 PM: Panel 2 – AI for Quality Control & Regulatory Compliance: Ensuring Product Safety and Efficacy
    Featuring: Binh Nguyen, Michael de la Torre, and a Speaker from Amgen
  • 12:45 PM – 1:45 PM: Networking Lunch
  • 1:45 PM – 2:15 PM: AI Technical Session – Steve Thompson
  • 2:15 PM – 3:45 PM: Panel 3 – AI and the Future of Biomanufacturing: Automation, Robotics, and Digital Twins
    Featuring: Colleen O'Brien, Chris Dayton, and Katie Madler
  • 3:45 PM – 4:00 PM: Networking Break
  • 4:00 PM – 5:20 PM: Panel 4 – Software Advancements for Operations
  • Featuring: (Mehron Mirian & Tim Akin), Cheryl Famili, and Larry Newman
  • 5:20 PM – 6:30 PM: Roundtable Networking with all Panels/Presenters, Raffel Prizes, Closing Remarks & Reception
  • 6:30 PM – 7:30 PM – Vendor Breakdown and Depart

Location and Travel

Venue Details and Accommodations

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Registration

Pricing Options

Standard Registration

Member Price

$150

Non-Member

$200

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