Pharma Microbiology Congress 2025
Panoramica della conferenza
THE EVOLUTION OF STERILE MANUFACTURING TOWARDS A MATURE MODEL
The Pharma Microbiology Congress, organized by Pharma Education Center, is recognized as one of the most important and appreciated European conferences dedicated to sterile manufacturing.
This year, the conference will focus on the transition of sterile manufacturing towards a mature model. This evolution will address not only compliance with regulatory standards, but also the integration of advanced technologies and the adoption of proactive quality management systems.
The conference will feature interesting keynote presentations on regulatory updates, best practices, and emerging technologies aimed at sharing the evolution of manufacturing and control of sterile medicines towards this mature model. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts from regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical companies, consultancies, industry associations, and innovative technology providers.
📅 October 21-22 | online
A dynamic program featuring key presentations on the latest regulatory updates, best practices, and strategies, along with insightful webinars on cutting-edge technologies aimed at improving the manufacturing and control of sterile medicines.
🍸 October 28 | Florence
We will kick off the event with 2 interactive workshops held by Charles River and Rapid Micro Biosystems, in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere and we welcome you with an exclusive Cocktail Dinner, which will offer a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, colleagues, speakers and sponsors in a beautiful top-floor space with a wonderful view of Florence.
🏛 October 29 | Florence
The in-person program will showcase contributions from top international speakers, technology pioneers, key opinion leaders, and representatives from EU Regulatory Bodies.
This year the congress will include:
• 1 Key Note Lecture
• 12 Thematic Sessions
• 12 interactives round tables/QA
• 28 technical speeches
• 8 webinars on cutting-edge technologies
• 20 DEMO Sessions
📌 F2F WORKSHOPS ON CUTTING – EDGE TECHNOLOGIES
This year, for the first time, PEC is offering in addition to the traditional format, two interactive workshops organized by technology providers (Charles River and Rapid Micro Biosystems) just before the Cocktail Evening. This is a unique opportunity to delve into specific aspects of sterility assurance and supporting innovations, as well as to exchange insights with colleagues.
Road to Pharma Microbiology Congress 2025
FOLLOW THE ROAD TO PMC 2025
The initiative will see us and the sponsors working in synergy, before the conference, by organizing a series of thematic webinars and interviews.
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The Pharma Microbiology Congress offers:
- An interactive format designed to foster knowledge sharing and networking.
- High-quality scientific content, providing attendees with the opportunity to learn from renowned international SMEs.
- A platform to share strategies, innovative ideas, and cutting-edge technologies to face the future of sterile manufacturing.
- The connection with pharmaceutical professionals including key decision-makers at various career levels.
THE TICKET OF THE PHARMA MICROBIOLOGY CONGRESS INCLUDES:
- Welcome coffee
- Lunch
- Coffee break
Perchè partecipare?
EXPERTS & KOLs OF THE FIELD WILL SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AND KNOW HOW:
From regulatory issues to the most technical aspects, our speakers will share their deep expertise with the audience through speeches, round tables and question times: ask questions, rate the ones coming from the audience and let us know what is important for you to know.
STAY UPDATED ON THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES
Each day, a session dedicated to new technologies and technological advances that are changing the world of sterile manufacturing. Don’t miss webinars, interviews and demonstrations, and chat with real experts of the field!
A chi è rivolto?
The event is aimed specifically at Pharma, Biotech and Medical Device Companies, Regulatory bodies and Technology Suppliers involved in the manufacturing and control of Sterile medicines.
AGENDA 2025
October 21 | Virtual
The transition to a more mature model requires a proactive quality culture across the product lifecycle.
Regulatory bodies are increasingly expecting manufacturers to demonstrate deep process understanding, robust risk assessments, and continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making.
The session brings together regulators and industry voices for offering valuable insights.
Rapid Microbiological Methods (RMMs) are becoming a regulatory expectation and a strategic imperative for sterile manufacturers, representing essential tools for enhancing the Sterility assurance.
Authorities like the EMA and FDA are encouraging the adoption of RMMs, provided they are properly validated. The session will explore the RMM’s journey that industries are addressing among regulatory requirements, advanced technologies and culture shift.
This addition to the plenary agenda, much appreciated over the years, is a combination of innovation, expertise and real-time interaction. These webinars offer a unique opportunity to deepen knowledge about innovation as sterile manufacturing moves into a new phase of technology-driven compliance.
Environmental Monitoring (EM) is rapidly evolving focusing on data integrity, continuous monitoring, and early warning systems. This transformation is leading the industry towards a mature model with a strategic vision of EM. The session offers interesting case studies and technical speeches by experts from industry aimed at sharing advanced technologies and validation strategies that are reshaping how we monitor and control cleanroom environments.
The session will conclude today’s journey among emerging technologies by exploring alternative methods in microbiological controls that reflect the evolving future scenario of microbiological testing.
This concluding focus will provide an overview of the regulatory landscape for alternative methods, offering an opportunity to delve into the expectations of authorities for the implementation of these new technologies.
October 22 | Virtual
The digital transformation is truly revolutionizing sterile manufacturing by enhancing the process knowledge through the real -time monitoring.
Digital systems enhance traceability throughout the manufacturing process, making it easier to track and verify compliance with regulations and quality standards, providing manufacturers with a robust control of their operations, enabling them to better manage the overall process and adhere to regulatory requirements.
The session will face the applications of digitalization enabling a transformation of Lab-activities and manufactuirng.
Sterile manufacturing is evolving toward a mature model in which risk management and technology drive every decision.
This session will offer interesting case studies and insights.
This addition to the plenary agenda, much appreciated over the years, is a combination of innovation, expertise and real-time interaction. These webinars offer a unique opportunity to deepen knowledge about innovation as sterile manufacturing moves into a new phase of technology-driven compliance.
The future of sterile manufacturing depends on advances in sterilization and decontamination technologies. These advances aim to improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of sterile manufacturing environments, particularly for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Key trends include the development of more effective and faster sterilization and decontamination methods, shared by experts in this session.
The session will address the important topic of process validation in aseptic manufacturing, with a focus on the latest regulatory trends and improved process understanding that ensures robust validation.
October 29 | Florence
The opening session of the last day of the congress in Florence gives the floor to representatives from European regulatory agencies and representatives of Industry, addressing the important topic of innovation drive and regulatory compliance.
This session is dedicated to exploring technology innovations in manufacturing and controls; Experts will share interesting technology applications enhancing the sterility assurance of manufacturing process.
This session will provide an opportunity to learn more about technologies and network.
Attendees will be invited to visit the exclusive exhibition area in Palazzo Affari, where 20 technology exhibitors will be happy to meet you and showcase their innovations during scheduled demonstrations.
The sterile pharmaceuticals market is projected to significantly grow in the next future. The experts leading this final session will summarize the major challenges and insights collected along these 3 day congress offering a final strategic Roadmap overview for the future of Sterile manufacturing.
In the exclusive area of the Palazzo Affari, the numerous exhibitors of technologies will showcase technological innovations through videos and demonstrations.
The exhibition area will be open from 4:10 pm onwards for everyone: representatives of non-registered companies are welcome to visit with free admission!
SPEAKERS 2025 IN PROGRESS

Gabriele Gori
Global Compliance and Auditing Head | Chiesi, and Past Chair Science Advisory Board (SAB) | PDA

Francesco Boschi
Microbiology and Aseptic Support – Internal Manufacturing Operational Quality | Pfizer Global Supply

Tracy Moore
Founder and CEO | TM Pharma Group Ltd and former MHRA Expert EU GMDP Inspector

Fernanda Ferrazin
Life Sciences Expert, Former GMP Inspector | AIFA

Patrizia Muscas
Sterility Assurance Director, Global TS.MS | Eli Lilly and Company

James Drinkwater
Head of PHSS Aseptic Processing and Containment Special Interest Group and Franz Ziel Head of GMP compliance and Aseptic Processing support

Lucia Ceresa
Freelance Pharmaceutical Consultant & PDA Italy Chapter Board | PDA Italy Chapter

Alan Moon
Director of AM GMP Limited and former Lead Senior GMDP Inspector at MHRA | AM GMP

Marisa Delbò
Former Head of the Italian GMP Inspectorate and of GMP API Inspection and Manufacturing Authorization Office

Jesùs Chesa Jiménez
Head of GMP Inspection Area, Inspection Area Pharmaceutical Inspection and Enforcement Department | AEMPS

Johannes Oberdörfer
Field Application Scientist | Rapid Micro Biosystems

Alicia Ruiz Mahillo
Group Quality Microbiology and Sterility Assurance Manager | COMPASS by FAMAR

Cristiano Sabelli
Scientific and Medical Affairs Director | Copan

Veronika S. Wills
Director, Global Technical Services | Associates of Cape Cod, Inc.
Elena Salsi
Operational Quality Director – B&D (Biopharm and Device Division) | GSK

Arndt Neues
Industry Sales Manager Medical & Pharma | Omron

Oleg Krut
Head of Microbial Safety Department | Paul Ehrlich Institut (PEI)

Scott Six
Microbiologist Research & Development (R&D) | BD Life Sciences

Isabelle Hoenen
Senior Advisor Quality | Eli Lilly France

Francesca Caprioli
Laboratory Director | LIGHTHOUSE Instruments

Gilberto Dalmaso
CEO and Senior Pharma Advisor | GDM Pharma Consulting Srl

Matthew Stevenson
International Sales Channel Manager | Associates of Cape Cod, Inc.

Matteo Viganó
European Food & Industry Microbiology Sales Representative | Bruker Microbiology & Infection Diagnostics

Maria Paola Baini
Global Quality Engineering Front End Lead | Lonza

Varadharaj Vijayakumar
Associate Director – Manufacturing (Aseptic Fill-Finish) | Terumo Pharmaceutical Solutions Division, Germany

Duncan Barlow
Scientific Portfolio Specialist Microbial Solutions | Charles River Laboratories

Laurent Berliet
Technical Support Specialist – Europe | Mesalabs

Caitlin Cooke
Scientist, Global Product Development, Pharmaceutical Technology and Development | AstraZeneca

Andrei Ihnatsenka
International Sales Manager | SherpaPharma

Devis Lamberti
Quality Unit Head & Qualified Person | Recipharm

Ylhem Logon
Global Marketing Manager, Environmental Monitoring | BioMérieux

Andrew Hopkins
Senior Director of Compliance /Lachman Consultants and former MHRA GMP Expert | Lachman Consultants

Alice Le Gatt
Global Change Facilitator| Biophorum

Allison Scott
Principal Scientist | BWT Pharma & Biotech Inc

Beatrice Baldon
Sterility Assurance Lead | Thermofisher

Barbara Scolaro
System Integration & Testing Senior Engineer | C&P Engineering

Anna Campanella
Global Aseptic Processing & Sterility Assurance Lead | Takeda

Enrica Mantovani
Global MSAT Drug Product Sterility Assurance and Cleaning Validation Lead | Lonza

Federica Baldin
R&D Specialist | De Lama

Franziska Graf
Trainee Microbiology and Monitoring Quality Control | Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH, Germany

Guido Rovera
Sales & Marketing Director | De Lama

Martina Cavenaghi
Sales Engineer – Lifesciences and Food | Staubli Robotics Italy

Marco Bianchi
Marketing Manager | De Lama

Hana Dvorackova
Global Product Manager | Bruker Microbiology & Infection Diagnostics

Matteo Tagliabue
Products Processes Manager | Steriline

Miriam Meinersmann
Expert GMP Compliance and Documentation Microbiology and Monitoring Quality Control | Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH, Germany

Reinhold Keller
CEO | Sagamo AG

Sebastian Rutell
Associate Process Engineer in PAT | Novo Nordisk

Terrence Hollis
Sr. Manager, Global Technology Engineering & Launch| Pfizer

Vanessa Vasadi Figueroa
Founder & Chief Executive Microbiologist | VVF Science

Carlo Casalino
Production Process & Documentation Supervisor | Merck

Daniela Maggiulli
Aseptic Operations Specialist | Merck

Denny Lazzari
Business Development Manager | Ecolab

Chris Berridge
Global Technical consultant, Bio-decontamination specialist | Ecolab
SPONSORS 2025 IN PROGRESS
Associates of Cape Cod, Inc.
Silver Sponsor

Associates of Cape Cod, Inc.
Silver Sponsor
Specialising in chromogenic and turbidimetric reagent technologies, Associates of Cape Cod International, Inc. (ACC) has been a global leader in endotoxin and (1→3)-ß-D-glucan detection products and services for nearly 50 years.
ACC pioneered LAL testing methodology and was the first FDA licenced company to manufacture LAL reagents and has grown to be an internationally recognised leader in endotoxin detection. Most recently, ACC introduced the first and only commercially available sustainable BET Recombinant Cascade Reagent (rCR), PyroSmart NextGen®.
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Biogenetics Diagnostics
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Biogenetics Diagnostics
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Biogenetics Diagnostics has been an Italian distributor of industrial and clinical microbiology solutions since 1978, with a strong focus on the pharmaceutical sector. The company provides products and services for microbiological monitoring, supporting businesses in regulatory compliance.
Among its solutions, SherpaPharma is a cloud-based software for microbiological environmental monitoring, enabling data analysis and management while ensuring compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU GMP Annex 11. The system guarantees data traceability and integrity according to ALCOA+ principles.
Biogenetics Diagnostics also distributes Microbiologics microbial strains, used in pharmaceutical microbiological testing, with customization options to meet the latest regulatory requirements, including Annex I. The company offers the Custom Environmental Isolate Controls service, providing strains identified through 16S sequencing and mass spectrometry, lyophilized and certified to ensure stability and safety.
Finally, for microbiological environmental sampling, Biogenetics Diagnostics distributes Copan’s SRK® flocked swab, compliant with ISO 18593:2018 standards, suitable for various monitoring applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
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BioItalia
Gold Sponsor

BioItalia
Gold Sponsor
Bioitalia is a company specialized in proposing, maintaining and implementing solutions for laboratory automation and rapid detection of microorganisms.
Born recently from the long international experience of the founding members in the microbiological control sector which is put at the service of customers to improve productivity in their laboratory work.
Bioitalia relies heavily on the experience gained following hundreds of collaborations made during these years in the Pharmaceutical, Food, Cosmetic and recently also environmental/water sectors. It supports customers in installations, training, validations, maintenance and rapid assistance interventions at the laboratories.
It offers a wide range of technological solutions with reliable partners and always in step with the most advanced innovations in the microbiology sector. A sector that has always suffered from a lack of instrumentation and which is ready for innovations for the RAPID awareness of production quality. Organizations that no longer accept to guide productions with only the rearview mirror (long times for traditional microbiological results), running the risk of going into critical situations sooner or later, but want to look ahead if not even anticipate process risks. We are ready for the challenge!
BioMérieux
Bronze

BioMérieux
Bronze
A global leader in in vitro diagnostics for more than 55 years, bioMérieux has always been driven by a pioneering spirit and unrelenting commitment to provide innovative diagnostic solutions that improve patient health and ensure consumer safety. The patient has always been at the center of our strategy of developing products with high medical and economic value. In guiding the Company’s development, bioMérieux has always focused on meeting healthcare challenges all over the world. In a world where viruses and bacteria know no borders, our international outreach is an integral part of bioMérieux’s history. Today, we are present in 43 countries and serve more than 160 countries. We also have 19 bio-industrial sites and 20 R&D centers worldwide.
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BD
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BD
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BD Industry.
Your global partner for Industrial Excellence.
BD provides a broad range of microbiological solutions for industrial applications.
From quality control for raw materials to product release, BD has the proven ability to fulfill your microbiology needs. You will have the assurance of continuous supply from a reliable, global partner.
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Bruker
Silver Sponsor

Bruker
Silver Sponsor
With Bruker’s innovative technologies, we serve the needs of our customers with solutions that meet the demand of industrial and applied microbiologists. More than a decade ago, Bruker changed microbiology by developing the market-leading MALDI-TOF system for microbial identification, now on its 4th generation with the MALDI Biotyper® sirius. While enabling analysis of up to 600 samples/hour, the system comes with a comprehensive spectral library covering thousands of species and is equipped with software assisting in 21 CFR part 11 Compliance.
The complementary IR Biotyper®, based on FT-IR spectroscopy, allows fast and easy strain typing for proactive industrial monitoring and quality control.
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Charles River
Platinum Sponsor

Charles River
Platinum Sponsor
As the partner of choice for managing microbial quality control, the Charles River purposely-built Microbial Solutions portfolio of Endosafe® endotoxin testing, Accugenix® microbial identification and Celsis® microbial detection solutions provides clients with the critical, decision-driving data necessary to help bring products to market safely and efficiently.
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Copan
Gold Sponsor

Copan
Gold Sponsor
NewLab is one of the newest Copan business units, aiming to provide technologically advanced automated solutions for industrial microbiology. The NewLab innovative approach enables companies and laboratories to benefit from efficient sample processing that guarantees solid quality performance.
PharmaLab™, is our platform designed specifically for pharmaceutical industries, capable of digital plate incubation and reading for environmental monitoring to offer reliable results through any audit trail.
NewLab is ready to deal with any request and tailor solutions to your needs in today’s fast-paced technological scene. Considered a strategic technological partner, Copan NewLab supports any of your complex projects.
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De Lama
Silver Sponsor

De Lama
Silver Sponsor
De Lama: over 75 years of experience in autoclaves and sterilizers with steam sterilization, dry heat sterilization, moist heat sterilization, EtO sterilization, H202 HyPerPure® sterilization, ovens for depyrogenation. The range is completed with leading-edge equipment: hydrogen peroxide pass-box for decontamination, dryers and dryers under vacuum and industrial washers for pharmaceutical sector.
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Ecolab
Silver

Ecolab
Silver
Ecolab Life Sciences is a trusted partner in cleaning, protecting, and optimizing pharmaceutical operations. We provide solutions for maintaining clean plants, managing classified environments, and helping ensure compliance with industry regulations. Our focus is on delivering processes and solutions that drive productivity, consistency, and sustainability.
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Euroclone
Exhibitor

Euroclone
Exhibitor
Euroclone is recognized by customers in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry as a partner for the development and production of active ingredients and new therapies, as well as for quality control of injectables and medical devices. In collaboration with Lonza Group, a leading brand in the sector, we provide services and products for Quality Control of endotoxins and total pyrogens through MAT and BET methods. Together with our distributors, we are able to offer innovative and comprehensive solutions for Drug Discovery, Bioprocessing, Gene & Cell Therapy workflows.
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LabWorld.it
Media Partner

LabWorld.it
Media Partner
LabWorld.it is an Italian digital magazine dedicated to the laboratory sector. It provides up-to-date news, in-depth articles and expert insights on technical instrumentation, analytical techniques, and cutting-edge innovations in the field.The digital magazine covers a wide range of topics, including food and environmental analysis, life sciences, biotechnology, chemistry and pharmaceuticals. With a highly qualified audience that includes laboratory technicians, chemists, researchers, academics, industry professionals, and public institutions, LabWorld.it is the ideal channel to stay informed, share knowledge and connect with the scientific community.
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Lighthouse
Gold Sponsor

Lighthouse
Gold Sponsor
Lighthouse is the leading global provider of laser-based headspace analysis systems and measurement services. Headspace applications include container closure integrity testing, monitoring of headspace oxygen during filling and stability studies, determination of water activity, lyo cycle optimization, chamber moisture mapping, and automated media fill inspection.
Lighthouse offers a range of benchtop and in-line platforms with patented laser sensor technology, which was commercialized with the help of funding from the Food and Drug Administration. Additionally, analytical services are delivered from laboratory facilities in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Charlottesville, the United States, which include method development and analytical process and product studies
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Liofilchem
Exhibitor

Liofilchem
Exhibitor
Liofilchem produces over 3000 items for clinical and industrial microbiology, including ready-to-use culture media in gamma irradiated, triple enveloped petri dishes and individually packed contact plates, culture broths for the sterility testing, freeze-dried organisms in quantitative pellets for the growth promotion testing, a wide variety of biological indicators for the sterilization process control and monitoring and performs D-value calculation services.
Liofilchem is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO13485.
Liofilchem has its HQ in Roseto degli Abruzzi, Italy and branches in Boston, USA and Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Liofilchem products are used in over 150 Countries in the world.
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MakingLife
Media Partner

MakingLife
Media Partner
MakingLife is a publishing house and communications agency specializing in the pharmaceutical sector. It combines editorial expertise with strategic communication to provide high-value scientific content for B2B audiences. Through magazines (papaer and digital) and digital platforms, such as the MakingConnect community, MakingLife supports pharmaceutical companies and their supply chain in improving visibility and promoting innovation. Its multidisciplinary team combines scientific accuracy, creative storytelling and market knowledge to design communication tools. Furthermore, through MakingEducation, MakingLife offers its customers a training service dedicated to the pharma sector.
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Mesa Labs
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Mesa Labs
Bronze
Known globally for our experience and expertise, Mesa Labs manufactures AAMI-, ISO-, and USP-compliant indicators for a wide range of sterilization modalities with over 40 years of industry experience. Our products and custom solutions offer convenient and consistent ways to validate and monitor the compliance of your processes and products. Our indicators support an array of sterilization processes, and include strips, discs, ampoules, self-contained, suspension, UniQ, and custom options. Our Apex® Biological Indicators are the top of the line for vaporized hydrogen peroxide bio-decontamination processes of isolators, RABS and clean rooms. Our Contract Study Lab is specialized in bioburden and product D-value assessments for pharmaceutical products and substrates (stoppers, elastomers) as well as your partner in developing customized Biological Indicators for unique situations.
At Mesa Labs, we are committed to protecting the vulnerable™
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Omron
Silver

Omron
Silver
OMRON Corporation is a leading automation company with its core competencies in Sensing & Control + Think technology. OMRON is engaged in a wide range of businesses including industrial automation, healthcare, social systems, device & module solutions. Established in 1933, OMRON has about 28,000 employees worldwide, working to provide products and services in more than 130 countries, contributing to the creation of a better society.
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ProductLife Group/C&P/Pharma D&S/LifeBee
Silver

ProductLife Group/C&P/Pharma D&S/LifeBee
Silver
ProductLife Group’s mission is to improve human health by delivering regulatory compliance services for the safe and effective use of medical solutions.
Since 30 years, PLG supports clients through the entire product life cycle, combining local expertise with global reach spanning more than 150 countries. It provides consulting and outsourcing services in the areas of regulatory affairs, quality and compliance, market access, vigilances and medical information, covering both established products and innovative therapeutics & diagnostics.
With a goal of continuously improving the value delivered to people and customers, PLG is committed to long-term partnership, innovation, flexibility, and cost efficiency.
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Rapid Microbiology
Media Partner

Rapid Microbiology
Media Partner
Rapid Microbiology is a well-established on-line resource for microbiologists worldwide. Find the right products for your microbiology lab using our specially designed search functions. Keep up-to-date with the latest microbiology news. Get our free weekly newsletter which includes updates on products, services, webinars, training courses and conferences. Sign up at the link below!
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Rapid Micro Biosystems
Platinum Sponsor

Rapid Micro Biosystems
Platinum Sponsor
Rapid Micro Biosystems® (RMB) creates, sells, validates, and services innovative products for fast, accurate, and efficient detection of microbial contamination in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, biologics, biotechnology products, medical devices, and personal care products. The company’s Growth Direct® is the only fully automated, non-destructive growth-based system for multiple QC test applications: environmental monitoring, water, and bioburden. Automating rapid compendial QC micro testing ensures data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiencies. RMB is dedicated to providing groundbreaking technology and products to support companies in their journey to achieve greater reliability, efficiency, and better predictability, ultimately providing higher quality products for improved patient outcomes.
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RIGEL
Silver

RIGEL
Silver
Established in 2008, RIGEL Life Sciences is a provider offering the very best solutions while meeting and exceeding the needs of client engineering and GMP compliance teams within the Life Science Industries.
RIGEL Life Sciences is the right partner when the outcome must be Full Compliance. With expertise spanning the quality spectrum, we specialize in the management, monitoring and validation of contamination levels within clean environments.
RIGEL Life Sciences will provide the correct solution unique to your requirements; whether your facility manufactures electronics or pharmaceuticals products or provides healthcare directly to patients.
Rigel is the first worldwide manufacturer to have developed a new generation monitoring system, IEMS Next, able to comply/exceed the performances requested by the ISO 14644-2:2015, with particular reference to:
• integration of multiple instruments;
• superior real-time characterization of the area being monitored;
• rapid assessment of the alert and action levels;
• statistical trend analysis of the rare events;
• fully optimized reporting for a comprehensive events’ analysis.
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Staubli
Exhibitor

Staubli
Exhibitor
Stäubli is a global industrial and mechatronic solution provider with four dedicated Divisions: Robotics, Electrical Connectors, Fluid Connectors and Textile, serving customers who aim to increase their productivity in many industrial sectors.
In the pharmaceutical market, Stäubli’s robot-based automation solutions offer impressive flexibility, making them the first choice for small batch production runs in personalized medicine. These solutions encompass assembly lines for producing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and biotherapeutics, industry-scale filling and packaging of liquid, powder, and solid medicines, loading/unloading systems for freeze dryers and the production of packaging materials. By minimizing human contact, these robots reduce the risk of contamination. Our wealth of experience and range of robots make Stäubli an automation specialist you can rely on.
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Steriline
Gold Sponsor

Steriline
Gold Sponsor
Steriline is a well-established European manufacturer, highly specialized in the production of complete lines for the aseptic processing of injectable products, supplying pharmaceutical companies worldwide.
Steriline was founded in 1989 in the Lake Como area (Italy), where its headquarters and manufacturing facilities are still based. With operations in over 50 countries around the world, Steriline has a network of over 400 people, including direct employees and external partners, in addition to 40 local sales representatives. Export represents more than 90% of Steriline’s turnover, with over 2000 machines installed throughout Asia, Europe, and the U.S.A.
Steriline develops, manufactures, and supplies a comprehensive range of solutions, including both mechanical and robotic applications for aseptic processing. These applications are consistent with vials, ampoules, cartridges and syringes and can handle toxic or non-toxic products in both liquid and powder form. Steriline’s complete lines include equipment ranging from washing machines, depyrogenation tunnels, filling and capping machines, to external decontamination machines and barrier systems such as LAF, oRABS, cRABS and isolators.
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Veltek
Exhibitor

Veltek
Exhibitor
For nearly 40 years, Veltek Associates, Inc. (VAI®) has pioneered the design and manufacture of hundreds of cleanroom solutions that surround contamination control.
These innovations, many of them landmarks in the industry’s history, allow our customers to overcome challenges and reach their business goals.
VAI clients have more than a solutions provider, they have a partner and trusted advisor. With today’s complex research challenges, new competition, and increasing government regulations, a true partnership is more important than ever.
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Diventa sponsor
The Pharma Microbiology Congress 2025 provides an excellent opportunity to get in touch with microbiology/sterility assurance professionals and decision makers. To sponsor the event, contact us!
Sede del congresso
Step 1
On October 21-22 the event will be VIRTUAL to grant you the possibility of joining the conference even from your office or home, wherever you may be.
We have organized a true virtual location, a space where you will be able to:
- Follow the live streaming of the congress, listen to experts and opinion makers and be informed about latest trends and technological breakthroughs in sterile manufacturing
- Visit the VIRTUAL EXHIBITION AREA and all the stands of our sponsors
- Join Q&A times and round tables to discuss the current hot topics in the field
- Chat with our sponsors and learn about new technologies and services to ease your daily work and increase the performance
Step 2
COCKTAIL DINNER 28 October 2025 (in Florence, Palazzo degli Affari)
Reserve your place to meet and network with your colleagues, experts and opinion leaders!
Let’s finally meet face to face in Florence on October 29! A great chance to meet in person the PMC experts and colleagues. The conference will be hosted in the wonderful spaces of Palazzo degli Affari, right in the heart of Florence.
Arrivare in aereo
Amerigo Vespucci International Airport (FLR): only 4 km from the center of Florence, and the Tram Line T2 connects it to Santa Maria Novella Central Station in 20 minutes.
Pisa’s Galileo Galilei International Airport (PSA): is an hour from Florence and connected to the city center by train and bus.
Arrivare in treno
The high-speed rail line allows you to reach us in a maximum of a few hours. In addition, Palazzo degli Affari is right next to the Santa Maria Novella station.
- From Milan: 1h50 minutes
- From Bologna: 37 minutes
- From Rome: 1h30 minutes
Arrivare in tram
- Line T1: Stop in “Valfonda”
- Line T2: Stop in “Alamanni”
Panoramica della conferenza
THE EVOLUTION OF STERILE MANUFACTURING TOWARDS A MATURE MODEL
The Pharma Microbiology Congress, organized by Pharma Education Center, is recognized as one of the most important and appreciated European conferences dedicated to sterile manufacturing.
This year, the conference will focus on the transition of sterile manufacturing towards a mature model. This evolution will address not only compliance with regulatory standards, but also the integration of advanced technologies and the adoption of proactive quality management systems.
The conference will feature interesting keynote presentations on regulatory updates, best practices, and emerging technologies aimed at sharing the evolution of manufacturing and control of sterile medicines towards this mature model. Participants will have the opportunity to engage with experts from regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical companies, consultancies, industry associations, and innovative technology providers.
📅 October 21-22 | online
A dynamic program featuring key presentations on the latest regulatory updates, best practices, and strategies, along with insightful webinars on cutting-edge technologies aimed at improving the manufacturing and control of sterile medicines.
🍸 October 28 | Florence
We will kick off the event with 2 interactive workshops held by Charles River and Rapid Micro Biosystems, in a relaxed and engaging atmosphere and we welcome you with an exclusive Cocktail Dinner, which will offer a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, colleagues, speakers and sponsors in a beautiful top-floor space with a wonderful view of Florence.
🏛 October 29 | Florence
The in-person program will showcase contributions from top international speakers, technology pioneers, key opinion leaders, and representatives from EU Regulatory Bodies.
This year the congress will include:
• 1 Key Note Lecture
• 12 Thematic Sessions
• 12 interactives round tables/QA
• 28 technical speeches
• 8 webinars on cutting-edge technologies
• 20 DEMO Sessions
📌 F2F WORKSHOPS ON CUTTING - EDGE TECHNOLOGIES
This year, for the first time, PEC is offering in addition to the traditional format, two interactive workshops organized by technology providers (Charles River and Rapid Micro Biosystems) just before the Cocktail Evening. This is a unique opportunity to delve into specific aspects of sterility assurance and supporting innovations, as well as to exchange insights with colleagues.
Road to Pharma Microbiology Congress 2025
FOLLOW THE ROAD TO PMC 2025
The initiative will see us and the sponsors working in synergy, before the conference, by organizing a series of thematic webinars and interviews.
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The Pharma Microbiology Congress offers:
- An interactive format designed to foster knowledge sharing and networking.
- High-quality scientific content, providing attendees with the opportunity to learn from renowned international SMEs.
- A platform to share strategies, innovative ideas, and cutting-edge technologies to face the future of sterile manufacturing.
- The connection with pharmaceutical professionals including key decision-makers at various career levels.
THE TICKET OF THE PHARMA MICROBIOLOGY CONGRESS INCLUDES:
- Welcome coffee
- Lunch
- Coffee break
Perchè partecipare?
EXPERTS & KOLs OF THE FIELD WILL SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES AND KNOW HOW:
From regulatory issues to the most technical aspects, our speakers will share their deep expertise with the audience through speeches, round tables and question times: ask questions, rate the ones coming from the audience and let us know what is important for you to know.
STAY UPDATED ON THE LATEST TECHNOLOGIES AND TECHNOLOGICAL ADVANCES
Each day, a session dedicated to new technologies and technological advances that are changing the world of sterile manufacturing. Don’t miss webinars, interviews and demonstrations, and chat with real experts of the field!
A chi è rivolto?
The event is aimed specifically at Pharma, Biotech and Medical Device Companies, Regulatory bodies and Technology Suppliers involved in the manufacturing and control of Sterile medicines.
AGENDA 2025
October 21 | Virtual
The transition to a more mature model requires a proactive quality culture across the product lifecycle.
Regulatory bodies are increasingly expecting manufacturers to demonstrate deep process understanding, robust risk assessments, and continuous improvement through data-driven decision-making.
The session brings together regulators and industry voices for offering valuable insights.
Rapid Microbiological Methods (RMMs) are becoming a regulatory expectation and a strategic imperative for sterile manufacturers, representing essential tools for enhancing the Sterility assurance.
Authorities like the EMA and FDA are encouraging the adoption of RMMs, provided they are properly validated. The session will explore the RMM’s journey that industries are addressing among regulatory requirements, advanced technologies and culture shift.
This addition to the plenary agenda, much appreciated over the years, is a combination of innovation, expertise and real-time interaction. These webinars offer a unique opportunity to deepen knowledge about innovation as sterile manufacturing moves into a new phase of technology-driven compliance.
Environmental Monitoring (EM) is rapidly evolving focusing on data integrity, continuous monitoring, and early warning systems. This transformation is leading the industry towards a mature model with a strategic vision of EM. The session offers interesting case studies and technical speeches by experts from industry aimed at sharing advanced technologies and validation strategies that are reshaping how we monitor and control cleanroom environments.
The session will conclude today’s journey among emerging technologies by exploring alternative methods in microbiological controls that reflect the evolving future scenario of microbiological testing.
This concluding focus will provide an overview of the regulatory landscape for alternative methods, offering an opportunity to delve into the expectations of authorities for the implementation of these new technologies.
October 22 | Virtual
The digital transformation is truly revolutionizing sterile manufacturing by enhancing the process knowledge through the real -time monitoring.
Digital systems enhance traceability throughout the manufacturing process, making it easier to track and verify compliance with regulations and quality standards, providing manufacturers with a robust control of their operations, enabling them to better manage the overall process and adhere to regulatory requirements.
The session will face the applications of digitalization enabling a transformation of Lab-activities and manufactuirng.
Sterile manufacturing is evolving toward a mature model in which risk management and technology drive every decision.
This session will offer interesting case studies and insights.
This addition to the plenary agenda, much appreciated over the years, is a combination of innovation, expertise and real-time interaction. These webinars offer a unique opportunity to deepen knowledge about innovation as sterile manufacturing moves into a new phase of technology-driven compliance.
The future of sterile manufacturing depends on advances in sterilization and decontamination technologies. These advances aim to improve the safety, efficiency and sustainability of sterile manufacturing environments, particularly for pharmaceuticals and medical devices. Key trends include the development of more effective and faster sterilization and decontamination methods, shared by experts in this session.
The session will address the important topic of process validation in aseptic manufacturing, with a focus on the latest regulatory trends and improved process understanding that ensures robust validation.
October 29 | Florence
The opening session of the last day of the congress in Florence gives the floor to representatives from European regulatory agencies and representatives of Industry, addressing the important topic of innovation drive and regulatory compliance.
This session is dedicated to exploring technology innovations in manufacturing and controls; Experts will share interesting technology applications enhancing the sterility assurance of manufacturing process.
This session will provide an opportunity to learn more about technologies and network.
Attendees will be invited to visit the exclusive exhibition area in Palazzo Affari, where 20 technology exhibitors will be happy to meet you and showcase their innovations during scheduled demonstrations.
The sterile pharmaceuticals market is projected to significantly grow in the next future. The experts leading this final session will summarize the major challenges and insights collected along these 3 day congress offering a final strategic Roadmap overview for the future of Sterile manufacturing.
In the exclusive area of the Palazzo Affari, the numerous exhibitors of technologies will showcase technological innovations through videos and demonstrations.
The exhibition area will be open from 4:10 pm onwards for everyone: representatives of non-registered companies are welcome to visit with free admission!
SPEAKERS 2025 IN PROGRESS

Gabriele Gori
Global Compliance and Auditing Head | Chiesi, and Past Chair Science Advisory Board (SAB) | PDA

Francesco Boschi
Microbiology and Aseptic Support – Internal Manufacturing Operational Quality | Pfizer Global Supply

Tracy Moore
Founder and CEO | TM Pharma Group Ltd and former MHRA Expert EU GMDP Inspector

Fernanda Ferrazin
Life Sciences Expert, Former GMP Inspector | AIFA

Patrizia Muscas
Sterility Assurance Director, Global TS.MS | Eli Lilly and Company

James Drinkwater
Head of PHSS Aseptic Processing and Containment Special Interest Group and Franz Ziel Head of GMP compliance and Aseptic Processing support

Lucia Ceresa
Freelance Pharmaceutical Consultant & PDA Italy Chapter Board | PDA Italy Chapter

Alan Moon
Director of AM GMP Limited and former Lead Senior GMDP Inspector at MHRA | AM GMP

Marisa Delbò
Former Head of the Italian GMP Inspectorate and of GMP API Inspection and Manufacturing Authorization Office

Jesùs Chesa Jiménez
Head of GMP Inspection Area, Inspection Area Pharmaceutical Inspection and Enforcement Department | AEMPS

Johannes Oberdörfer
Field Application Scientist | Rapid Micro Biosystems

Alicia Ruiz Mahillo
Group Quality Microbiology and Sterility Assurance Manager | COMPASS by FAMAR

Cristiano Sabelli
Scientific and Medical Affairs Director | Copan

Veronika S. Wills
Director, Global Technical Services | Associates of Cape Cod, Inc.
Elena Salsi
Operational Quality Director – B&D (Biopharm and Device Division) | GSK

Arndt Neues
Industry Sales Manager Medical & Pharma | Omron

Oleg Krut
Head of Microbial Safety Department | Paul Ehrlich Institut (PEI)

Scott Six
Microbiologist Research & Development (R&D) | BD Life Sciences

Isabelle Hoenen
Senior Advisor Quality | Eli Lilly France

Francesca Caprioli
Laboratory Director | LIGHTHOUSE Instruments

Gilberto Dalmaso
CEO and Senior Pharma Advisor | GDM Pharma Consulting Srl

Matthew Stevenson
International Sales Channel Manager | Associates of Cape Cod, Inc.

Matteo Viganó
European Food & Industry Microbiology Sales Representative | Bruker Microbiology & Infection Diagnostics

Maria Paola Baini
Global Quality Engineering Front End Lead | Lonza

Varadharaj Vijayakumar
Associate Director – Manufacturing (Aseptic Fill-Finish) | Terumo Pharmaceutical Solutions Division, Germany

Duncan Barlow
Scientific Portfolio Specialist Microbial Solutions | Charles River Laboratories

Laurent Berliet
Technical Support Specialist – Europe | Mesalabs

Caitlin Cooke
Scientist, Global Product Development, Pharmaceutical Technology and Development | AstraZeneca

Andrei Ihnatsenka
International Sales Manager | SherpaPharma

Devis Lamberti
Quality Unit Head & Qualified Person | Recipharm

Ylhem Logon
Global Marketing Manager, Environmental Monitoring | BioMérieux

Andrew Hopkins
Senior Director of Compliance /Lachman Consultants and former MHRA GMP Expert | Lachman Consultants

Alice Le Gatt
Global Change Facilitator| Biophorum

Allison Scott
Principal Scientist | BWT Pharma & Biotech Inc

Beatrice Baldon
Sterility Assurance Lead | Thermofisher

Barbara Scolaro
System Integration & Testing Senior Engineer | C&P Engineering

Anna Campanella
Global Aseptic Processing & Sterility Assurance Lead | Takeda

Enrica Mantovani
Global MSAT Drug Product Sterility Assurance and Cleaning Validation Lead | Lonza

Federica Baldin
R&D Specialist | De Lama

Franziska Graf
Trainee Microbiology and Monitoring Quality Control | Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH, Germany

Guido Rovera
Sales & Marketing Director | De Lama

Martina Cavenaghi
Sales Engineer – Lifesciences and Food | Staubli Robotics Italy

Marco Bianchi
Marketing Manager | De Lama

Hana Dvorackova
Global Product Manager | Bruker Microbiology & Infection Diagnostics

Matteo Tagliabue
Products Processes Manager | Steriline

Miriam Meinersmann
Expert GMP Compliance and Documentation Microbiology and Monitoring Quality Control | Daiichi Sankyo Europe GmbH, Germany

Reinhold Keller
CEO | Sagamo AG

Sebastian Rutell
Associate Process Engineer in PAT | Novo Nordisk

Terrence Hollis
Sr. Manager, Global Technology Engineering & Launch| Pfizer

Vanessa Vasadi Figueroa
Founder & Chief Executive Microbiologist | VVF Science

Carlo Casalino
Production Process & Documentation Supervisor | Merck

Daniela Maggiulli
Aseptic Operations Specialist | Merck

Denny Lazzari
Business Development Manager | Ecolab

Chris Berridge
Global Technical consultant, Bio-decontamination specialist | Ecolab
SPONSORS 2025 IN PROGRESS
Associates of Cape Cod, Inc.
Silver Sponsor

Associates of Cape Cod, Inc.
Silver Sponsor
Specialising in chromogenic and turbidimetric reagent technologies, Associates of Cape Cod International, Inc. (ACC) has been a global leader in endotoxin and (1→3)-ß-D-glucan detection products and services for nearly 50 years.
ACC pioneered LAL testing methodology and was the first FDA licenced company to manufacture LAL reagents and has grown to be an internationally recognised leader in endotoxin detection. Most recently, ACC introduced the first and only commercially available sustainable BET Recombinant Cascade Reagent (rCR), PyroSmart NextGen®.
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Biogenetics Diagnostics
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Biogenetics Diagnostics
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Biogenetics Diagnostics has been an Italian distributor of industrial and clinical microbiology solutions since 1978, with a strong focus on the pharmaceutical sector. The company provides products and services for microbiological monitoring, supporting businesses in regulatory compliance.
Among its solutions, SherpaPharma is a cloud-based software for microbiological environmental monitoring, enabling data analysis and management while ensuring compliance with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 and EU GMP Annex 11. The system guarantees data traceability and integrity according to ALCOA+ principles.
Biogenetics Diagnostics also distributes Microbiologics microbial strains, used in pharmaceutical microbiological testing, with customization options to meet the latest regulatory requirements, including Annex I. The company offers the Custom Environmental Isolate Controls service, providing strains identified through 16S sequencing and mass spectrometry, lyophilized and certified to ensure stability and safety.
Finally, for microbiological environmental sampling, Biogenetics Diagnostics distributes Copan’s SRK® flocked swab, compliant with ISO 18593:2018 standards, suitable for various monitoring applications in the pharmaceutical industry.
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BioItalia
Gold Sponsor

BioItalia
Gold Sponsor
Bioitalia is a company specialized in proposing, maintaining and implementing solutions for laboratory automation and rapid detection of microorganisms.
Born recently from the long international experience of the founding members in the microbiological control sector which is put at the service of customers to improve productivity in their laboratory work.
Bioitalia relies heavily on the experience gained following hundreds of collaborations made during these years in the Pharmaceutical, Food, Cosmetic and recently also environmental/water sectors. It supports customers in installations, training, validations, maintenance and rapid assistance interventions at the laboratories.
It offers a wide range of technological solutions with reliable partners and always in step with the most advanced innovations in the microbiology sector. A sector that has always suffered from a lack of instrumentation and which is ready for innovations for the RAPID awareness of production quality. Organizations that no longer accept to guide productions with only the rearview mirror (long times for traditional microbiological results), running the risk of going into critical situations sooner or later, but want to look ahead if not even anticipate process risks. We are ready for the challenge!
BioMérieux
Bronze

BioMérieux
Bronze
A global leader in in vitro diagnostics for more than 55 years, bioMérieux has always been driven by a pioneering spirit and unrelenting commitment to provide innovative diagnostic solutions that improve patient health and ensure consumer safety. The patient has always been at the center of our strategy of developing products with high medical and economic value. In guiding the Company’s development, bioMérieux has always focused on meeting healthcare challenges all over the world. In a world where viruses and bacteria know no borders, our international outreach is an integral part of bioMérieux’s history. Today, we are present in 43 countries and serve more than 160 countries. We also have 19 bio-industrial sites and 20 R&D centers worldwide.
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BD
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BD
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BD Industry.
Your global partner for Industrial Excellence.
BD provides a broad range of microbiological solutions for industrial applications.
From quality control for raw materials to product release, BD has the proven ability to fulfill your microbiology needs. You will have the assurance of continuous supply from a reliable, global partner.
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Bruker
Silver Sponsor

Bruker
Silver Sponsor
With Bruker’s innovative technologies, we serve the needs of our customers with solutions that meet the demand of industrial and applied microbiologists. More than a decade ago, Bruker changed microbiology by developing the market-leading MALDI-TOF system for microbial identification, now on its 4th generation with the MALDI Biotyper® sirius. While enabling analysis of up to 600 samples/hour, the system comes with a comprehensive spectral library covering thousands of species and is equipped with software assisting in 21 CFR part 11 Compliance.
The complementary IR Biotyper®, based on FT-IR spectroscopy, allows fast and easy strain typing for proactive industrial monitoring and quality control.
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Charles River
Platinum Sponsor

Charles River
Platinum Sponsor
As the partner of choice for managing microbial quality control, the Charles River purposely-built Microbial Solutions portfolio of Endosafe® endotoxin testing, Accugenix® microbial identification and Celsis® microbial detection solutions provides clients with the critical, decision-driving data necessary to help bring products to market safely and efficiently.
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Copan
Gold Sponsor

Copan
Gold Sponsor
NewLab is one of the newest Copan business units, aiming to provide technologically advanced automated solutions for industrial microbiology. The NewLab innovative approach enables companies and laboratories to benefit from efficient sample processing that guarantees solid quality performance.
PharmaLab™, is our platform designed specifically for pharmaceutical industries, capable of digital plate incubation and reading for environmental monitoring to offer reliable results through any audit trail.
NewLab is ready to deal with any request and tailor solutions to your needs in today’s fast-paced technological scene. Considered a strategic technological partner, Copan NewLab supports any of your complex projects.
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De Lama
Silver Sponsor

De Lama
Silver Sponsor
De Lama: over 75 years of experience in autoclaves and sterilizers with steam sterilization, dry heat sterilization, moist heat sterilization, EtO sterilization, H202 HyPerPure® sterilization, ovens for depyrogenation. The range is completed with leading-edge equipment: hydrogen peroxide pass-box for decontamination, dryers and dryers under vacuum and industrial washers for pharmaceutical sector.
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Ecolab
Silver

Ecolab
Silver
Ecolab Life Sciences is a trusted partner in cleaning, protecting, and optimizing pharmaceutical operations. We provide solutions for maintaining clean plants, managing classified environments, and helping ensure compliance with industry regulations. Our focus is on delivering processes and solutions that drive productivity, consistency, and sustainability.
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Euroclone
Exhibitor

Euroclone
Exhibitor
Euroclone is recognized by customers in the pharmaceutical and biotech industry as a partner for the development and production of active ingredients and new therapies, as well as for quality control of injectables and medical devices. In collaboration with Lonza Group, a leading brand in the sector, we provide services and products for Quality Control of endotoxins and total pyrogens through MAT and BET methods. Together with our distributors, we are able to offer innovative and comprehensive solutions for Drug Discovery, Bioprocessing, Gene & Cell Therapy workflows.
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LabWorld.it
Media Partner

LabWorld.it
Media Partner
LabWorld.it is an Italian digital magazine dedicated to the laboratory sector. It provides up-to-date news, in-depth articles and expert insights on technical instrumentation, analytical techniques, and cutting-edge innovations in the field.The digital magazine covers a wide range of topics, including food and environmental analysis, life sciences, biotechnology, chemistry and pharmaceuticals. With a highly qualified audience that includes laboratory technicians, chemists, researchers, academics, industry professionals, and public institutions, LabWorld.it is the ideal channel to stay informed, share knowledge and connect with the scientific community.
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Lighthouse
Gold Sponsor

Lighthouse
Gold Sponsor
Lighthouse is the leading global provider of laser-based headspace analysis systems and measurement services. Headspace applications include container closure integrity testing, monitoring of headspace oxygen during filling and stability studies, determination of water activity, lyo cycle optimization, chamber moisture mapping, and automated media fill inspection.
Lighthouse offers a range of benchtop and in-line platforms with patented laser sensor technology, which was commercialized with the help of funding from the Food and Drug Administration. Additionally, analytical services are delivered from laboratory facilities in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, and Charlottesville, the United States, which include method development and analytical process and product studies
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Liofilchem
Exhibitor

Liofilchem
Exhibitor
Liofilchem produces over 3000 items for clinical and industrial microbiology, including ready-to-use culture media in gamma irradiated, triple enveloped petri dishes and individually packed contact plates, culture broths for the sterility testing, freeze-dried organisms in quantitative pellets for the growth promotion testing, a wide variety of biological indicators for the sterilization process control and monitoring and performs D-value calculation services.
Liofilchem is certified to ISO 9001 and ISO13485.
Liofilchem has its HQ in Roseto degli Abruzzi, Italy and branches in Boston, USA and Copenhagen, Denmark.
The Liofilchem products are used in over 150 Countries in the world.
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MakingLife
Media Partner

MakingLife
Media Partner
MakingLife is a publishing house and communications agency specializing in the pharmaceutical sector. It combines editorial expertise with strategic communication to provide high-value scientific content for B2B audiences. Through magazines (papaer and digital) and digital platforms, such as the MakingConnect community, MakingLife supports pharmaceutical companies and their supply chain in improving visibility and promoting innovation. Its multidisciplinary team combines scientific accuracy, creative storytelling and market knowledge to design communication tools. Furthermore, through MakingEducation, MakingLife offers its customers a training service dedicated to the pharma sector.
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Mesa Labs
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Mesa Labs
Bronze
Known globally for our experience and expertise, Mesa Labs manufactures AAMI-, ISO-, and USP-compliant indicators for a wide range of sterilization modalities with over 40 years of industry experience. Our products and custom solutions offer convenient and consistent ways to validate and monitor the compliance of your processes and products. Our indicators support an array of sterilization processes, and include strips, discs, ampoules, self-contained, suspension, UniQ, and custom options. Our Apex® Biological Indicators are the top of the line for vaporized hydrogen peroxide bio-decontamination processes of isolators, RABS and clean rooms. Our Contract Study Lab is specialized in bioburden and product D-value assessments for pharmaceutical products and substrates (stoppers, elastomers) as well as your partner in developing customized Biological Indicators for unique situations.
At Mesa Labs, we are committed to protecting the vulnerable™
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Omron
Silver

Omron
Silver
OMRON Corporation is a leading automation company with its core competencies in Sensing & Control + Think technology. OMRON is engaged in a wide range of businesses including industrial automation, healthcare, social systems, device & module solutions. Established in 1933, OMRON has about 28,000 employees worldwide, working to provide products and services in more than 130 countries, contributing to the creation of a better society.
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ProductLife Group/C&P/Pharma D&S/LifeBee
Silver

ProductLife Group/C&P/Pharma D&S/LifeBee
Silver
ProductLife Group’s mission is to improve human health by delivering regulatory compliance services for the safe and effective use of medical solutions.
Since 30 years, PLG supports clients through the entire product life cycle, combining local expertise with global reach spanning more than 150 countries. It provides consulting and outsourcing services in the areas of regulatory affairs, quality and compliance, market access, vigilances and medical information, covering both established products and innovative therapeutics & diagnostics.
With a goal of continuously improving the value delivered to people and customers, PLG is committed to long-term partnership, innovation, flexibility, and cost efficiency.
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Rapid Microbiology
Media Partner

Rapid Microbiology
Media Partner
Rapid Microbiology is a well-established on-line resource for microbiologists worldwide. Find the right products for your microbiology lab using our specially designed search functions. Keep up-to-date with the latest microbiology news. Get our free weekly newsletter which includes updates on products, services, webinars, training courses and conferences. Sign up at the link below!
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Rapid Micro Biosystems
Platinum Sponsor

Rapid Micro Biosystems
Platinum Sponsor
Rapid Micro Biosystems® (RMB) creates, sells, validates, and services innovative products for fast, accurate, and efficient detection of microbial contamination in the manufacture of pharmaceuticals, biologics, biotechnology products, medical devices, and personal care products. The company’s Growth Direct® is the only fully automated, non-destructive growth-based system for multiple QC test applications: environmental monitoring, water, and bioburden. Automating rapid compendial QC micro testing ensures data integrity, compliance, and operational efficiencies. RMB is dedicated to providing groundbreaking technology and products to support companies in their journey to achieve greater reliability, efficiency, and better predictability, ultimately providing higher quality products for improved patient outcomes.
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RIGEL
Silver

RIGEL
Silver
Established in 2008, RIGEL Life Sciences is a provider offering the very best solutions while meeting and exceeding the needs of client engineering and GMP compliance teams within the Life Science Industries.
RIGEL Life Sciences is the right partner when the outcome must be Full Compliance. With expertise spanning the quality spectrum, we specialize in the management, monitoring and validation of contamination levels within clean environments.
RIGEL Life Sciences will provide the correct solution unique to your requirements; whether your facility manufactures electronics or pharmaceuticals products or provides healthcare directly to patients.
Rigel is the first worldwide manufacturer to have developed a new generation monitoring system, IEMS Next, able to comply/exceed the performances requested by the ISO 14644-2:2015, with particular reference to:
• integration of multiple instruments;
• superior real-time characterization of the area being monitored;
• rapid assessment of the alert and action levels;
• statistical trend analysis of the rare events;
• fully optimized reporting for a comprehensive events’ analysis.
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Staubli
Exhibitor

Staubli
Exhibitor
Stäubli is a global industrial and mechatronic solution provider with four dedicated Divisions: Robotics, Electrical Connectors, Fluid Connectors and Textile, serving customers who aim to increase their productivity in many industrial sectors.
In the pharmaceutical market, Stäubli’s robot-based automation solutions offer impressive flexibility, making them the first choice for small batch production runs in personalized medicine. These solutions encompass assembly lines for producing Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and biotherapeutics, industry-scale filling and packaging of liquid, powder, and solid medicines, loading/unloading systems for freeze dryers and the production of packaging materials. By minimizing human contact, these robots reduce the risk of contamination. Our wealth of experience and range of robots make Stäubli an automation specialist you can rely on.
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Steriline
Gold Sponsor

Steriline
Gold Sponsor
Steriline is a well-established European manufacturer, highly specialized in the production of complete lines for the aseptic processing of injectable products, supplying pharmaceutical companies worldwide.
Steriline was founded in 1989 in the Lake Como area (Italy), where its headquarters and manufacturing facilities are still based. With operations in over 50 countries around the world, Steriline has a network of over 400 people, including direct employees and external partners, in addition to 40 local sales representatives. Export represents more than 90% of Steriline’s turnover, with over 2000 machines installed throughout Asia, Europe, and the U.S.A.
Steriline develops, manufactures, and supplies a comprehensive range of solutions, including both mechanical and robotic applications for aseptic processing. These applications are consistent with vials, ampoules, cartridges and syringes and can handle toxic or non-toxic products in both liquid and powder form. Steriline’s complete lines include equipment ranging from washing machines, depyrogenation tunnels, filling and capping machines, to external decontamination machines and barrier systems such as LAF, oRABS, cRABS and isolators.
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Veltek
Exhibitor

Veltek
Exhibitor
For nearly 40 years, Veltek Associates, Inc. (VAI®) has pioneered the design and manufacture of hundreds of cleanroom solutions that surround contamination control.
These innovations, many of them landmarks in the industry’s history, allow our customers to overcome challenges and reach their business goals.
VAI clients have more than a solutions provider, they have a partner and trusted advisor. With today’s complex research challenges, new competition, and increasing government regulations, a true partnership is more important than ever.
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Diventa sponsor
The Pharma Microbiology Congress 2025 provides an excellent opportunity to get in touch with microbiology/sterility assurance professionals and decision makers. To sponsor the event, contact us!
Sede del congresso
Step 1
On October 21-22 the event will be VIRTUAL to grant you the possibility of joining the conference even from your office or home, wherever you may be.
We have organized a true virtual location, a space where you will be able to:
- Follow the live streaming of the congress, listen to experts and opinion makers and be informed about latest trends and technological breakthroughs in sterile manufacturing
- Visit the VIRTUAL EXHIBITION AREA and all the stands of our sponsors
- Join Q&A times and round tables to discuss the current hot topics in the field
- Chat with our sponsors and learn about new technologies and services to ease your daily work and increase the performance
Step 2
COCKTAIL DINNER 28 October 2025 (in Florence, Palazzo degli Affari)
Reserve your place to meet and network with your colleagues, experts and opinion leaders!
Let’s finally meet face to face in Florence on October 29! A great chance to meet in person the PMC experts and colleagues. The conference will be hosted in the wonderful spaces of Palazzo degli Affari, right in the heart of Florence.
Arrivare in aereo
Amerigo Vespucci International Airport (FLR): only 4 km from the center of Florence, and the Tram Line T2 connects it to Santa Maria Novella Central Station in 20 minutes.
Pisa’s Galileo Galilei International Airport (PSA): is an hour from Florence and connected to the city center by train and bus.
Arrivare in treno
The high-speed rail line allows you to reach us in a maximum of a few hours. In addition, Palazzo degli Affari is right next to the Santa Maria Novella station.
- From Milan: 1h50 minutes
- From Bologna: 37 minutes
- From Rome: 1h30 minutes
Arrivare in tram
- Line T1: Stop in “Valfonda”
- Line T2: Stop in “Alamanni”
Iscriviti alla conferenza
Face to Face (29/10/25) | 320€ |
Virtual (21-22/10/25) | 600€ |
Virtual + Face to Face (21-22/10/25 e 29/10/25) | 850€ |
* Ospedali, università e liberi professionisti ottengono uno sconto del 40% da applicare ai prezzi pubblicati (gli sconti non sono cumulabili).













