

First Impressions: Pharma Forum 2019
International Guest Speakers, Exciting Machine Demonstrations, Sustainable Networking
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Pharma Forum 2019
The Meeting for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Smart solutions for pharmaceutical experts – this is the theme of the speeches from selected experts as they discuss current industry trends in the sterile filling and packaging processes at the Pharma Forum 2019.
Benefit from discussions with the experts about the development of smart solutions. Get a hands-on look at our innovation and technology highlights.
Exciting presentations from international guest speakers

Find out more about flexible production solutions, digital engineering, and the processing of highly potent products. We invite you to discuss subjects, such as digitalization, with our specialists.
Live Machine
Demonstration

Experience state-of-the-art developments and pioneering technologies for the pharmaceutical production process live. Benefit from the opportunities of exclusive machine presentations in our assembly hall at Optima pharma.
Networking during a classy evening event

You are invited to end the first evening of the event during a get-together at an exclusive location.
Speakers
Exciting Presentations from International Guest Speakers

Swissfillon
Rainer Glöckler
High Potent – Filling of High Potent Drugs on a Flexible Production Machine

Sanofi
Galina Hesse
Going Digital – What does Pharma need from Machine Manufacturers?

Catalent
Alexander Haig
Flexible Filling and RTU Adoption in Biologics – Journey and Lessons Learned

MSD
Sander Treur
Producing for Animal Health: Maximizing Freeze Drying Performance by using a Pass-Through Design

Sanofi
Yatin Gokarn
Biologic Therapies in the Upcoming Decade: Modalities and Development Strategies

Eli Lilly
Massimiliano Ammannito
Time-to-Market is the Key – Implementation of a Syringe Filling Line with Isolator

Celltrion
Javier Camposano
Biosimilars and Interchangeability requirements: United States and Europe

Davert
David Vertongen
Bio-Decontamination – Atomization-Driven Evaporation of H2O2 in Isolators

Charité
Dr. Med. Annette Künkele
Adoptive T-Cell Therapies: Hopes and Challenges

Swissfillon
Rainer Glöckler
High Potent – Filling of High Potent Drugs on a Flexible Production Machine

Sanofi
Galina Hesse
Going Digital – What does Pharma need from Machine Manufacturers?

Catalent
Alexander Haig
Flexible Filling and RTU Adoption in Biologics – Journey and Lessons Learned

MSD
Sander Treur
Producing for Animal Health: Maximizing Freeze Drying Performance by using a Pass-Through Design

Sanofi
Yatin Gokarn
Biologic Therapies in the Upcoming Decade: Modalities and Development Strategies

Eli Lilly
Massimiliano Ammannito
Time-to-Market is the Key – Implementation of a Syringe Filling Line with Isolator

Celltrion
Javier Camposano
Biosimilars and Interchangeability requirements: United States and Europe

Davert
David Vertongen
Bio-Decontamination – Atomization-Driven Evaporation of H2O2 in Isolators

Charité
Dr. Med. Annette Künkele
Adoptive T-Cell Therapies: Hopes and Challenges
Note: Presentation and panel discussion language: English
Agenda
Topics you at the Pharma Forum 2019
Wednesday, Sep 18th
Time | Topic |
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07:30 – 08:00 | Shuttle Hotels – Bausparkasse |
08:00 – 08:30 | Check-in |
08:30 – 08:45 | Opening & Welcome |
08:45 – 09:30 | Galina Hesse, Sanofi Going Digital – What does Pharma need from Machine Manufacturers? |
09:30 – 10:15 | Massimiliano Ammannito, Eli Lilly Time-to-Market is the Key – Implementation of a Syringe Filling Line with Isolator |
10:15 – 10:45 | Coffee Break & Networking |
10:45 – 11:30 | Alexander Haig, Catalent Flexible Filling and RTU Adoption in Biologics – Journey and Lessons Learned |
11:30 – 12:15 | Sander Treur, MSD Producing for Animal Health: Maximizing Freeze Drying Performance by using a Pass-Through Design |
12:15 – 13:15 | Lunch & Networking |
13:15 – 13:45 | Shuttle |
13:45 – 17:15 | Live Machine Demonstrations with Assembly Tour |
17:15 | End of Conference Day 1 |
17:30 | Shuttle to Hotels |
19:00 | Shuttle to Evening Event |
19:30 | Get-together and Networking Evening Event |
22:30 – 01:00 every 30 minutes | Shuttle to Hotels |
Thursday, Sep 19th
Time | Topic |
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08:00 – 08:30 | Shuttle to Hotels – Bausparkasse |
08:30 – 09:00 | Check-in |
09:00 – 09:05 | Opening & Welcome |
09:05 – 09:45 | Yatin R. Gokarn, Sanofi Biologic Therapies in the Upcoming Decade: Modalities and Development Strategies |
09:45 – 10:30 | Javier Camposano, Celltrion Biosimilars and Interchangeability requirements: United States and Europe |
10:30 – 11:00 | Coffee Break & Networking |
11:00 – 11:45 | David Vertongen, Davert Bio-Decontamination – Atomization-Driven Evaporation of H2O2 in Isolators |
11:45 – 12:45 | Panel Discussion Scale-out/Scale-up Strategies through the use of Robotics and Systems without Gloves - The Future of Aseptic Production |
12:45 – 13:45 | Lunch & Networking |
13:45 – 14:30 | Annette Künkele, Charité Adoptive T-Cell Therapies: Hopes and Challenges |
14:30 – 15:15 | Rainer Glöckler, Swissfillon High Potent – Filling of High Potent Drugs on a Flexible Production Machine |
15:15 | Wrap Up & Close Pharma Forum |
15:30 | Shuttle to Hotels and Train Station |
Notes
- All agenda items are subject to change. Subject to change without notice
- Presentations and anel discussion in English language
Hightech to Touch
Exchange with Experts right at the Machine

Turnkey-Vial Line
High Speed Turnkey Vial Line for lyophilized products with loading and unloading system
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High Speed Turnkey Vial Line for lyophilized products with loading and unloading system
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Freeze-Drying
Insights into OPTIMA’s freeze-drying technology as well as into loading and unloading systems
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Insights into OPTIMA’s freeze-drying technology as well as into loading and unloading systems
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Digitalization
Applied digitalization in pharmaceutical filling - IPAS (Intelligent Production Assistance System)
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Applied digitalization in pharmaceutical filling - IPAS (Intelligent Production Assistance System)
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Review
Impressions Pharma Forum 2016
Location
All Information about the Location and your Accommodation
Shuttle Service
Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall AG
Crailsheimer Straße 52
74523 Schwäbisch Hall
Germany
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Crailsheimer Straße 52
74523 Schwäbisch Hall
Germany
Website
Google Maps
All lectures and the evening event will take place here
Shuttle service available
Parking spaces for individual arrivals:
Car Park P0 - Komberger Weg
PDF Route Description
Google Maps
Car Park P0 - Komberger Weg
PDF Route Description
Google Maps
Live machine demonstrations will take place here
Shuttle service available
Register
Thank you for your interest in Pharma Forum 2019. The registration was closed on 17.09.
Thank you for your interest in Pharma Forum 2019. The registration was closed on 17.09.

If you have any questions, please contact us:
Phone: +49 791 9495-2535
events.pharma@optima-packaging.com
OPTIMA pharma GmbH
Otto-Hahn-Str. 1
74523 Schwaebisch Hall
Phone: +49 791 9495-2535
events.pharma@optima-packaging.com
OPTIMA pharma GmbH
Otto-Hahn-Str. 1
74523 Schwaebisch Hall
Press
Register now for the Pharma Forum
Journalism lives from firsthand experience. The Pharma Forum is the ideal opportunity to meet high-ranking experts personally. We are inviting you to join us for this event.
Exciting machine presentations at Optima Pharma and new insights in current industry trends await you at the Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall. Subjects that will excite your readers include: flexible production solutions, digital engineering technology, the processing of highly potent products, and much more.
Your contact person, Jan Deininger, is looking forward to your registration.
Do you want to keep up-to-date on Optima news? Take a look at our press section.
Exciting machine presentations at Optima Pharma and new insights in current industry trends await you at the Bausparkasse Schwäbisch Hall. Subjects that will excite your readers include: flexible production solutions, digital engineering technology, the processing of highly potent products, and much more.
Your contact person, Jan Deininger, is looking forward to your registration.
Do you want to keep up-to-date on Optima news? Take a look at our press section.
