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

Geopolitical strategy

Advanced therapies

Digital & smart manufacturing

Supply chain resilience