Schedule
Your guide to upcoming key topics
NOV
2025
At CPHI this year, some of the biggest manufacturing trends are taking center stage, showcasing how the pharmaceutical industry is evolving to meet the demands of the future. Here’s a closer look at what’s in the spotlight:
Cleanroom Technology Innovation
Cleanrooms are critical environments for pharmaceutical manufacturing, ensuring product safety and quality. The latest innovations focus on improving contamination control, automation, and monitoring systems. These advancements not only enhance operational efficiency but also help manufacturers comply with increasingly stringent regulatory standards.
Cold Chain & Logistics
With the rise of temperature-sensitive biologics and vaccines, cold chain logistics have never been more important. Innovations in real-time temperature tracking, packaging solutions, and last-mile delivery are revolutionising how pharma companies ensure product integrity throughout the supply chain - reducing spoilage and improving patient safety worldwide.
Bioproduction
Bioproduction continues to grow rapidly, driven by advances in biologics, cell and gene therapies, and personalised medicine. New manufacturing platforms and process intensification techniques are enabling higher yields, faster scale-up, and more flexible production - making biopharmaceuticals more accessible and affordable.
Sustainable Suppliers
Sustainability is now a core focus for pharma manufacturing. Suppliers who prioritise eco-friendly materials, reduce waste, and implement greener processes are gaining traction. This shift not only supports environmental goals but also aligns with regulatory pressure and growing demand from socially conscious stakeholders.
FEB
2026
Packaging innovation
Digital & smart manufacturing
Supply chain resilience
Advanced therapies
APR
2026
Contract & Outsourcing Exchange
Modular and flexible facilities
Sustainability & green chemistry
Robotic systems
JUN
2026
Continuous & modular manufacturing
GLP-1 therapies
Emerging market manufacturing
Generative AI & LLMs for process design
AUG
2026
Quality & compliance strategies
Regulatory harmonisation
3D printing technologies
Workforce, skills & organisational change
OCT
2026
Cybersecurity & data integrity
Energy efficiency & decarbonisation
CDMO/Outsourcing trends
Digital & smart manufacturing
DEC
2026