Pre-Con Workshop Day (27th April 2026)Monday, 27 April 2026 - CET/CEST (Cent Europe Summer, GMT+2)

Addressing the root causes of high viscosity in mAb and novel protein formations

Strategies for screening to modulate protein to protein interactions

Reducing viscosity whilst maintaining stability

Navigating the interplay between formulation properties, device functionality, and manufacturability

Mitigating risk from interfacial stress during processing & shipping

Utilising advanced techniques and modelling to screen for aggregation early on

Investigating sub-visible particle formation

Implementing robust control strategies

Transitioning from a conventional filling line to a gloveless robotic isolator process

Reducing human error

Enhancing sterility assurance

Enabling multi-product facility flexibility

Overcoming validation & regulatory compliance hurdles for automated filling systems

Eliminating washing & sterilisation steps by leveraging RTU primary packaging

Simplifying manufacturing footprint

Reducing validation burden

Best practices for qualifying RTU components

Managing suppliers to ensure quality consistency

Accelerating the path to patients with RTU systems

Maintaining cell viability and functionality throughout manufacturing process: from harvest to final cryopreserved formation

Transitioning from manual, open processes to fully closed and automated fill-finish platforms

Improving batch consistency and reducing contamination risk

Optimising cryopreservation media and freezing protocols to ensure high cell recovery and post-thaw potency

Strategies to address vein-to-vein logistics hurdles

Device Integration: Connecting formulation science with patient-centric delivery systems. How do you design a formulation for an auto-injector from day one?

Aseptic Processing: How to approach and maintain aseptic conditions throughout final fill-finish stages to enhance safety?

Make vs. Buy: A strategic framework for navigating the fill-finish CDMO landscape. When should you build capacity, and how do you select the right partner?  

The Regulatory Horizon: Preparing for future expectations in aseptic processing, data integrity, and the use of AI in manufacturing.  

Sustainability: Addressing the growing need for sustainable and PFAS-free consumables in fill-finish operations.