Global Event Calendar and Registration
Related Events
Downloads
Exhibitor Toolkit
2013 PDA/FDA Improving Investigations Workshop
The ICH Q10 Workshop Series: The Practical Approach to Sustainable Compliance
September 18 - 19, 2013 | Renaissance Washington DC Hotel | Washington, D.C.
Exhibition: September 18-19
Program Highlights
The PDA/FDA Improving Investigations Workshop is designed to share current regulatory expectations, and deliver practical solutions to improve a crucial part of a compliant quality system.
U.S. FDA and industry experts will facilitate these sessions and share their ideas and experience.
Important Deadlines – Register by July 8, 2013 to receive the largest savings on registration. | Hotel Cutoff: August 21, 2013
Building on the successful ICH Q10 Pharmaceutical Quality System Workshop for Executive Management held in the Fall of 2012, this workshop is designed to deliver practical solutions to improve quality investigations.
Hear FDA specialists and industry experts speak about the root causes of poor investigations, making "lack of adequate investigations" a top inspection observation globally. They will share their insights on how to assess and conduct thorough investigations that lead to sustainable improvement to quality and compliance.
This workshop will be an unique opportunity for participants to engage in direct interactions with FDA and industry peers to ask questions and share best practices that will result in tangible, real life solutions that can be immediately applied in your daily activities.
Who Should Attend
Departments:
Quality | Manufacturing | Regulatory Affairs | Technical Operations | Research & Development
Job Function:
Senior Managers | Quality Assurance/Control | Senior Scientists | Executive Management | Writers of Investigations | Technical Experts
Contact
Conference inquiries:
Jason E. Brown
Senior Manager, Programs and Meetings
Tel: +1 (301) 656-5900 ext. 131
Email: brown@pda.org
Registration inquiries:
Patresa Day
Manager, Registration and Customer Accounts
Tel: +1 (301) 656-5900 ext. 115
Email: day@pda.org
Exhibition inquiries:
David Hall
Vice President, Sales
Tel: +1 (301) 656-5900 ext. 160
Email: hall@pda.org
|
Post Workshop Only
|
$1,395 |
|
Post Workshop in Addition to Full Conference Purchase
|
$1,245 |
All prices in US dollars.
Please read PDA's confirmation, substitution, refund and photo release policies for this workshop.
Special Dietary Requirements
Please let us know if you have any special dietary requirement we may assist you with. Please contact Patresa Day at day@pda.org for help.
Renaissance Washington DC Hotel
999 9th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Phone: +1 (202) 898-9000
Website: https://www.marriott.com
Rate: Single: $299.00, plus applicable state and local taxes.
Cut Off Date: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 (Availability may be limited. Requests will be processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Attendees staying within the PDA block will receive the conference rate.
Hotel Accommodations
PDA is excited to host the 2013 PDA/FDA Improving Investigations Workshop at the Renaissance Washington DC Hotel. A block of rooms have been reserved at the group rate of $299 single or double occupancy, plus applicable state and local taxes. Reservations must be secured by Wednesday, August 21, 2013, after this date, reservations can be made on a space and rate available basis only.
To make reservations at the Renaissance Washington DC Hotel, please call the Hotel at +1 (202) 898-9000 and reference the PDA/FDA to receive the PDA group rate. Check in time is 4:00 p.m., and check out time is 12:00 noon.
Individual Cancellation
Please be aware that obtaining and canceling hotel reservations is the responsibility of the meeting registrant. Individuals will be responsible for payment of their own cancellation fees. The cancellation policy is 6 p.m. on the date of arrival otherwise specified on your reservation information.
Amenities
The Renaissance Washington DC Hotel is located in Penn Quarter; in the heart of downtown Washington DC. Local attractions include the National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institute and Air Space Museum, Washington Monument, Capitol Hill, and many more. All 794 guest rooms and suites provide high-speed Internet, upgraded Luxurious bedding, coffee makers, hair dryers, iron and an ironing board.
Show your Badge for VIP Treatment
Show your Badge" is Washington DC's newest program designed just for you! Enjoy world-class restaurants, attractions and performing arts while you're in town. To participate, simply show your conference/convention badge to any of our participating partners and receive VIP treatment and exclusive discounts. More information on participating restaurants, attractions and transportation can be found in the click below:
Travel
Area Airports
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), is approximately 5 miles away. Two other airports in the vicinity are both serviced by all major carriers: Dulles International (IAD) is 28 miles away and Baltimore/Washington (BWI) is 32 miles away.
Ground Transportation
Taxi fares from Reagan National are approximately $20 one way, not including tip, and will take about 20 minutes. One way taxi fares from Dulles is approximately $75 and from BWI is about $75.
Metro 
Gallery Place Metro Station is 0.5 miles away from the hotel and is approximately $2.5 one way to Reagan National.
Train
Union Station is 1 mile away from the hotel. To book your reservation call Amtrak at 1 (800) 872-7245 or visit http://www.amtrak.com. It is approximately $35 one way from the airport, to Union Station, to the hotel.
Driving
Renaissance Washington DC Hotel is located on 999 9th Street NW off of New York Avenue.
Hotel Parking
$33 / Daily Self Parking
$40 / Daily Valet Parking