The ISPE Facilities of the Future Conference will explore the advancements in pharmaceutical technology and what the manufacturing facilities of the future will look like. Featuring technical and inspirational presentations and case-studies from industry leaders, this conference will provide an in-depth look at the challenges, innovative technologies, and regulatory factors impacting the adeptness of today's pharmaceutical companies to stay competitive and cost-effective. Speed to patient is repeatedly a key requirement in project delivery, and the pandemic has accelerated many trends and collaborations.

The conference will look at the maturation of the biopharmaceutical industry. Regulatory agencies have matured along with the biopharmaceutical industry, and we expect programs for cell and gene therapies to advance in the next few years. Emphasis will be on bio manufacturing with process control and automation, workforce of the future with the right expertise, and scaling-up.

Both new and legacy pharmaceutical facilities will be featured, with a focus on efficiency and cGMP compliancy, while adopting emerging technologies to improve drug quality. The impact of disruptive technologies and Pharma 4.0, highly automated processes using the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), robotics, advanced analytics, the use of digital twins, and machine learning will be covered. Additionally, facility designs that embrace the attributes of facilities of the future such as adaptability and flexibility will be included, with a particular emphasis on single-use, regenerative medicines, and drug product facilities.