PDA Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products Conference 2026
Innovation without Borders: Managing Global Expectations in the Age of Intelligence
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Dear Colleague,
Join us in Vienna for the PDA Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products Conference 2026, taking place on 25–26 June 2026 under the theme “Innovation without Borders: Managing Global Expectations in the Age of Intelligence.” The conference will bring together leading experts in cell and gene therapy to discuss key advances and challenges across the full ATMP lifecycle, from development to commercial manufacturing.
The program will highlight several core focus areas, including Aseptic Processing & Contamination Control, where you will gain insights into novel risk-based strategies to enhance airflow visualization studies and best practices for maintaining sterility in ATMP manufacturing environments. It will also address Lifecycle Risk Management, helping you navigate regulatory challenges for hybrid ATMPs and digital delivery systems, temperature excursion management, and the strategic timing for implementing GMP raw materials. In addition, Advanced Manufacturing Platforms will feature prominently, showcasing how platform processes and agile development tools are advancing rAAV manufacturing and how operationalization strategies for cell therapy development can be effectively implemented.
Through plenary sessions, focused presentations, interactive round tables, poster walks, and an exhibition, regulatory specialists, industry leaders, and scientists will share practical insights and future perspectives on building robust, innovative, and compliant ATMP operations. Networking breaks, a dedicated evening event, and guided poster activities will offer ample opportunities for exchange and collaboration across the global ATMP community.
This conference will be part of the PDA Innovative Therapies Summit 2026, alongside the PDA Virus Conference 2026, which will take place on 22-23 June 2026, at the same venue.
We warmly invite you to join us in Vienna to explore new ideas, connect with colleagues from around the world, and help shape the next generation of advanced therapy medicinal products.
Sincerely,
The Co-Chairs
Agenda
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Welcome and Introduction
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Welcome from the Co-Chairs
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Opening Session: Regulatory Horizons in The Age of Intelligence
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Japan’s Standards for Raw Materials Used in ATMPs
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Manufacturing ATMPs in the EU: Regulatory Perspectives and Challenges
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Q&A and Discussion
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Networking Coffee Break, Poster Session & Exhibition
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Session 1: Automation, Robotics & Digital Transformation in Cell and Gene Therapy Manufacturing
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Modular and Robotic Process for Cell Therapy Manufacturing
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Pipettes, Pixels, and Pipelines – Making Cell Therapy Automation Approachable
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LIVE Guided Poster Walk
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Networking Lunch Break, Poster Session & Exhibition
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Session 2
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Development and Validation of a Dual-Purpose NGS Platform for rAAV Identity and Variant Detection Testing
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Advancements in QC Microbiology Automation & Digitalization
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Navigating Practical Challenges in Replication-Competent Lentivirus (RCL) Testing to Ensure Regulatory Compliance
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Networking Coffee Break, Poster Session & Exhibition
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Session 3: Operational Excellence for ATMPs: Optimizing Shop Floor Execution
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Advancing rAAV Manufacturing: Leveraging Platform Processes & Agile Development Tools
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Operationalizing Lab-in-the-Loop for iPSC Cell Therapy Development
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End of Conference Day 1 & Networking Event
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Welcome Back by the Co-Chairs
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Session 4: Contamination Strategies in ATMP Manufacturing
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A Novel Risk-Based Strategy to Enhance Airflow Visualization Studies (AVS)
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Barrier Technologies and Contamination Control Strategies for ATMP Manufacturing under GMP
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Session 5: Lifecycle Risk Management
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Hybrid ATMP and Digital Delivery Systems: Regulatory Challenges and Global Considerations
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From Guideline to Practice: Temperature Excursion Management
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Timing for Implementation of GMP Raw Materials for ATMPs
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Networking Lunch Break, Poster Session & Exhibition
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Interactive Session
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Networking Coffee Break, Poster Session & Exhibition
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Passport Raffle
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Best Poster Presentation
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Closing Session
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Fireside Chat
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Closing Remarks & Farewell
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PDA Virus Safety & Control of Cell Therapy Products Workshop 2026
24 JunThe workshop will take place on 24 June 2026 in Vienna, Austria, scheduled between the PDA Virus Conference 2026 on 22 and 23 June and the PDA Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products Conference 2026 on 25 and 26 June. It is part of the PDA Innovative Therapies Summit 2026.
Program Planning Committee
The Team Behind the Event's Agenda
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Francesco Cicirello, PharmD, MSc
BioNTech US
Senior Director Global BioNTainer Quality Compliance
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Judith Koliwer, PhD
Körber Pharma Software
Senior Industry Advisor & Principal Consultant Advanced Therapies
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Caroline Lynar
Parenteral Drug Association
Manager Programs & Events
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Dolca Rogers, PhD
European Medicines Agency
Scientific Officer at the Pharmaceutical Quality Office
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Location and Travel
Venue Details and Accommodations
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Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn
Hietzinger Hauptstraße 10–14Vienna, Austria 1130 Austria
PDA recommends the reservation at the following hotel
Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn
Hietzinger Hauptstraße 10-14
1130 Vienna
Austria
PDA Europe has reserved a limited number of rooms until 21 May 2026.
Book your room at the PDA Group Rate using the above-mentioned reservation button.
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Did you know? Tucked into the City Hall is a “dummy street” used for training firefighters and police. It’s complete with fake facades and interior simulations , off-limits to the public and rarely mentioned.Registration
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€1,100
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€1,100
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€1,100
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€1,100
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€1,100
Non-Member
€2,490
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Presenters
PDA events bring together top-notch industry experts, innovators, and practitioners who are shaping the future of pharmaceutical science and manufacturing. Our presenters are selected for their experience, insight, and commitment to elevating the global community through knowledge sharing.
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George Bouras, MSc, MBA
Merck
Commercial Application Manager Automation & Robotics - EMEA
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Roberto Conocchia, MD
European Medicine Agency
GMP Technical Lead
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Ro DeJesus, MPH
Genentech
Senior Scientific Manager
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Richard Denk
SKAN AG
Senior Consultant Aseptic Processing
Committee Member
Co-Presenter
Moderator
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Ines Groß-Weege, MSc
Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology
Research Fellow
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Megan Gura, PhD
Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
Principal QC Virology Scientist
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Laura Herbst
Academic Presenter
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Claudia Lee, PhD
Velvet Therapeutics
VP of R&D
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Riccardo Masili
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Christina Meissner, PhD
AGES - Austrian Agency for Health and Food Safety GmbH
Group Manager
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Alice Melocchi, PhD
Università degli Studi di Milano; Multiply Labs, Inc.
Associate Professor; Chief Scientific Officer
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Ilona Reischl-Kok, PhD
Austrian Medicines and Medical Devices Agency (AGES MEA)
Assessor
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Yoji Sato
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Co-Chairs:
Chakameh Azimpour PhD
EMD MilliporeSigma
Remo Leisi PhD
CSL
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