PDA Southeast Chapter: Breaking the Mold

Advancing the Future of Pharma

07 Apr 2026
Tampa, FL

Educational Sessions, Networking Opportunities, Exhibit Area

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The PDA SE Chapter is bringing its Spring Conference to Tampa, FL!

Join pharmaceutical manufacturing industry professionals from across Florida and the Southeast region for Breaking the Mold – Advancing the Future of Pharma, a one‑day program of sessions for those who work in pharmaceutical quality, manufacturing, aseptic processing, microbiology, validation and regulatory/compliance. Explore the ideas, technologies, and strategies shaping the future of pharmaceutical production.

Take advantage of a full day of technical learning and networking with industry peers, local vendor representatives, and expert service providers. After the conference, stay and hang out at Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen for a networking happy hour, beer tasting, and a behind‑the‑scenes brewery tour (limited availabilty!).

Session Overviews:

Session 1: When Compliance and Innovation Collide

Regulatory intelligence, AI for compliance, and digital transformation

Session 2: Rethinking Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Fresh perspectives on compounding, facility design, and data‑driven process improvement

Session 3: Modern Tools for Manufacturing & Quality

Quality Risk Management (QRM), Next‑generation microbiology, and innovations reshaping production and QC.

We look forward to seeing you in Tampa!

After‑Hours:

 Networking Happy Hour & Beer Tasting

Unwind afterwards at Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen, perfect for continuing conversations and building new connections.

Behind‑the‑Scenes Brewery Tours (Limited Availability!)

Two small‑group tours offer a rare look inside the Yuengling brewery’s production operations. Tickets are free and limited!

Agenda

Discover What's Happening Each Day
Tue 07 Apr
Tuesday, 7 April

07:30 – 08:30 | Registration

08:30 – 10:00 | Opening Session:  Breaking the Mold: Shaping the Future of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

  • 09:00 – 09:15 | Welcome Remarks from PDA SE President

    • Casey Poirier, Formulated Chemistries & Sterility Assurance Products Account Manager, STERIS, and PDA Southeast Chapter Board President

  • 09:15 – 9:45 | Transforming the Pharma Industry from Legacy to Leading Edge

    • Marc Glogovsky, MS, S.M. (NRCM), Business Unit Manager – MicrobiologyConsulting, ValSource, Inc., and Secretary, PDA Board of Directors

  • 9:45-10:00 | Q&A

10:00 – 10:45 | Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

10:45 – 12:00 | Session 1:  When Compliance and Innovation Collide

  • 10:45 – 11:05 | Regulatory Intelligence and FDA updates

    • Katie Bevard, Advisor, Quality, External Engagement and Advocacy; Global Quality Compliance, Eli Lilly & Co., and PDA Southeast Board Member-At-Large

  • 11:05 – 11:25| Artificial Intelligence (AI) Architecture for Compliance

    • Chris Dayton, Co-Founder & CEO, Quality Assured Artificial Intelligence

  • 11:25 – 11:45| How industry can Best Align Digital Transformation Efforts with Regulatory Expectations

    • Marie Mathews, Principal, Franklin Mathews Group

  • 11:45 – 12:00| Q&A

12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch  

13:00 – 14:30 | Session 2: Rethinking Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

  • 13:00 – 13:20 | Not Your Mama’s Compounding Facility

    • Kris Le, CEO & Principal, Amicus

  • 13:20 – 13:40 | Modern Pharmaceutical Facility Design

    • Jessica Cochran, Managing Partner, Process Architect, JacobsWyper Architect

  • 13:40 – 14:00 | Accelerating Process Validation for Injectable Product with Digital Knowledge Across Product Lifecycle

    • Dr. Mihaela Simianu,Scientific Advisor, SmartSkin Technology, and President, Concordia MCS LLC

  • 14:00 – 14:15| Q&A

14:15 – 15:00 | Networking Break in the Exhibit Area

15:00 – 16:30 | Session 3:  Evolving Manufacturing and Quality with Modern Tools

  • 15:00 – 15:30 | Shifting from "Doing QRM" to Integrating QRM Principles

    • Amanda McFarland, Senior QRM and Microbiology Consultant, ValSource, Inc., and PDA Southeast Chapter Board Treasurer

  • 15:30 – 16:00 | Breaking the QC Bottleneck – Next Generation Rapid Microbiology

    • Dr. Michael Miller, President, Microbiology Consultants, LLC; Vice President, Scientific & Regulatory Affairs, Spore Bio

  • 16:00 – 16:20 | Q&A
  • 16:20 – 16:30 | Closeout of conference – Kim Sobien, Senior Microbiology Consultant, ValSource, Inc., and PDA Southeast Chapter Board President-Elect

16:30 – 18:30 | Brewery Tours and Beer Tasting, Yuengling Draft Haus

Location and Travel

Venue Details and Accommodations

PLEASE READ  PDA is not affiliated or contracted with any outside hotel contracting company. If someone other than PDA or the PDA chosen hotel contacts you suggesting that they represent any PDA event, they do not. It is PDA's recommendation that you book your hotel directly through the official PDA chosen hotel that is listed on our web site.

Yuengling Draft Haus & Kitchen - Black & Tan Room

11109 N 30th St
Tampa, FL 33612
Accommodations

The following hotels are located near the event location:

Hyatt Place Tampa/Busch Gardens (0.4 Miles)
11408 N 30th St
Tampa, FL 33612

Embassy Suites by Hilton Tampa USF Near Busch Gardens (1.2 Miles)
3705 Spectrum Blvd
Tampa, FL 33612

Holiday Inn Tampa North by IHG (0.9 Miles)
3751 E Fowler Ave
Tampa, FL 33612

Residence Inn by Marriott Tampa at USF/Medical Center (4.9 Miles)
13420 Telecom Pkwy N
Tampa, FL 33637

Courtyard by Marriott Tampa North/I-75 Fletcher (5.7 Miles)
13575 Cypress Glen Ln
Tampa, FL 33637

How to Get Here
By Air Airport: TPA- Tampa International Airport (16.5 Miles)

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Member Price

$150.00

StudentMember Only

$25.00

Non-Member

$180.00

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