close
close
close
Pharma Forum offers exciting discussions about current industry trends in sterile filling and process solutions as well as containment and freeze-drying technologies for the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, exclusive insights into our machine solutions, and the opportunity to exchange ideas with experts.
Register now Presentations from international speakers
Guest lectures by international experts are a highlight of the Pharma Forum. During collaborative discussions, participants can gain insights into the latest industry trends, including smart and reliable fill & finish solutions, containment technologies, and freeze-drying systems, while exchanging ideas with fellow pharma professionals.
Discover more about Optima as your turnkey partner during an exclusive tour of our assembly halls. As an integrated system provider, we will showcase how we develop and manufacture innovative machine solutions and technologies through live machine demonstrations.
The event’s first day concludes with an exclusive gathering which provides a unique networking opportunity.
September 24 – 25, 2025
First-hand expert knowledge
Podium and presentation language: English
New expectation on isolator filling line integration: operational practice and needs for design improvements
(Presentation together with Michele Zavaglia)
New expectation on isolator filling line integration: operational practice and needs for design improvements
(Presentation together with Patrizia Muscas)
Large freeze-drying systems with a cooling system based on sustainable and natural refrigerants
(Presentation together with Olivier Cozzati)
Large freeze-drying systems with a cooling system based on sustainable and natural refrigerants
(Presentation togehter with Jean-Loui Belmon)
Designing, installing and qualifying an isolated filling line for AAV to fill life changing gene therapy products
(Presentation together with Tesfu Mezghebe)
Designing, installing and qualifying an isolated filling line for AAV to fill life changing gene therapy products
(Presentation togehter with John Salim)
Emily and beyond – creating a world where every child (and adult) with a life-threatening disease has access to advanced therapies
How lyophilizate drug products appearance is impacted by poor adjustment of filling recipe
Learnings from COVID-19: Vision for the filling line of the future
Design and advanced features of a CDMO multi-product high-potent freeze-drying filling line
Case studies of collaboration to achieve Right-First-Time when dealing with unique primary components
(Presentation togehter with Jason Castle and Victor Bradford)
Case studies of collaboration to achieve right-first-time when dealing with unique primary components
(Presentation togehter with Alexander Haig and Victor Bradford)
Case studies of collaboration to achieve right-first-time when dealing with unique primary components
(Presentation togehter with Alexander Haig and Jason Castle)
Sustainability in the pharma industry – quo vadis
A multiproduct facility to handle ADCs, small molecules and biologics products
(Presentation together with Marc Engel)
A multiproduct facility to handle ADCs, small molecules and biologics products
(Presentation together with Catherine Kuo)
A multiproduct facility to handle ADCs, small molecules and biologics products
(Presentation together with Catherine Kuo and Marc Engel)
The use of enzyme indicators in isolator VPHP-decontamination cycle development and validation
Insights into Saudi Arabia’s biotechnology strategy
The 8th Pharma Forum was held in 2023 with around 250 guests from 25 countries accepting Optima's invitation to Schwaebisch Hall. The main topics of the conference in 2023 could not have been more relevant: It was about the potential of cell and gene therapy, the optimization of systems and production processes as well as the discussion of current industry trends. Experts from research and industry provided insights into solutions for reducing glove interventions or the development and use of cell and gene therapies. Discussions included flexible production solutions, the influence of regulatory requirements such as Annex 1 and virtual qualification solutions.
The Pharma Forum has been held every three years since 2001 with resounding success.
Presentations & evening event
Karl-Kurz-Strasse 44
74523 Schwaebisch Hall
Germany
Directions
|
Parking
Live machine demonstrations
OPTIMA pharma GmbH
Otto-Hahn-Strasse 1
74523 Schwaebisch Hall
Germany
Directions
Information on accommodation
We have reserved room blocks at various hotel options. Use keyword “PHARMA FORUM” when booking your room.
Hotel overview
Shuttle-Service
A shuttle service runs between your hotel and all event venues.
