Pharma Microbiology Congress 2026
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2026 EDITION: NEW FRONTIERS IN STERILE INDUSTRY
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 edition aims to capture a forward looking vision on how sterile manufacturing will evolve over the next years: technological innovation, digitalization, proactive quality management systems, a robust, science based contamination control strategies and, of course, compliance with regulatory expectations will be the main drivers for the next years.
The congress will serve as a meeting point for experts from regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical companies, consultancies, industry associations, and technology providers creating a collaborative environment to shape the future of the sterile manufacturing together.
CONGRESS FORMAT:
📅 VIRTUAL | October 20-21
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.
🏛 FACE-TO-FACE DAY 1
October 29 + Networking Aperitivo | NH Milano Congress Center, Italy
We will kick off the face-to-face congress agenda with a session fully dedicated to alternative methods, followed by two interactive workshops led by CRL and Rapid Micro.
In a relaxed and engaging atmosphere, we will welcome you to an exclusive Networking APERITIVO, offering a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, colleagues, speakers, and sponsors.
🏛 FACE-TO-FACE DAY 2
October 30 | NH Milano Congress Center, Italy
The in-person program will showcase contributions from leading international speakers, emergent technology representatives, key opinion leaders, and representatives from EU Regulatory Bodies.
This year the congress will include:
12 Thematic Sessions
12 interactives round tables/QA
33 technical speeches
8 webinars on cutting-edge technologies
2 interactives workshops
Road to Pharma Microbiology Congress 2026
ROAD TO PMC 2026 IN PROGRESS
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.
Why attend?
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!
Who should attend?
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 2026
Find all sessions and their topics in details
OCTOBER 20 | VIRTUAL
As the pharmaceutical industry accelerates toward increasingly complex biologics, advanced therapies, and heightened regulatory expectations, the concept of Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) has evolved from a compliance requirement into a foundational pillar of sterile manufacturing excellence. CCS 2030 represents the next stage in this evolution—a fully integrated, risk-based, and data-driven framework that defines the mature sterile manufacturing model of the future. This session sets the stage for understanding how organizations can future-proof sterile manufacturing by embedding CCS at the core of their strategy, transforming compliance into a competitive advantage and ensuring patient safety in an increasingly demanding landscape.
This session brings together real-world industry case studies and lessons learned from the Annex 1 compliance journey, offering a pragmatic perspective on how companies are interpreting, implementing, and sustaining the new requirements within their operations. Through diverse examples, speakers will explore how organizations have addressed key areas such as Contamination Control Strategy (CCS )and the integration of Quality Risk Management into daily practices.
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), a cornerstone of sterile manufacturing assurance, is now recognized as a critical, integrated component of a holistic Contamination Control Strategy (CCS). This session will explore the latest regulatory trends shaping environmental monitoring programs, alongside innovative technologies and approaches redefining how data is collected, analyzed, and utilized. As expectations shift toward risk-based, science-driven, and continuously improving systems, organizations are being challenged to move beyond traditional sampling methods and static limits.
The session offers emerging technologies in microbiological control, validation approaches, and technological applications, reflecting on the “microbiological tests of the future.
OCTOBER 21 | VIRTUAL
This session will explore how digitalization in sterile manufacturing and laboratory processes is transforming the way operations are designed and managed. By leveraging data-driven approaches and advanced automation, organizations can implement risk-based strategies that enhance decision-making and control. The integration of digital tools enables improved process visibility, consistency, and traceability across the product lifecycle. The session will also feature expert-led discussions of successful case studies, illustrating real-world applications and tangible benefits.
This session will provide an overview of the current regulatory landscape governing cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization processes. It will examine key regulatory expectations, guidelines, and compliance requirements shaping industry practices. Participants will gain insights into how organizations can align their operations with evolving standards to ensure safety and product quality. The session will also highlight the latest innovations and emerging technologies in this field.
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.
This session will explore the latest trends in Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS) and isolators within sterile manufacturing. It will address evolving regulatory expectations and how they are shaping the design and operation of these containment systems. Participants will gain insight into industry best practices for ensuring sterility assurance and contamination control. The session will also highlight technological innovations that support critical aspects of these systems, enhancing performance and reliability. Expert contributions will provide practical perspectives on tackling key challenges and advancing containment strategies.
This session will present modern validation approaches, focusing on lifecycle management and risk-based strategies. Emphasis will be placed on integrating quality risk management and data integrity into validation frameworks. A key focus will be Aseptic Process Simulation (APS), highlighting best practices in media fill design. Experts will discuss contamination control, environmental monitoring, and APS performance evaluation. Real-world insights and case studies will address common challenges and mitigation strategies.
OCTOBER 29 | MILAN
This session will provide an international overview of Rapid Microbiological Methods (RMMs) and their growing impact on pharmaceutical quality control and contamination management. A regulatory focus from the Paul Ehrlich Institute (PEI) will explore current expectations, validation strategies, and future regulatory perspectives for the implementation of rapid methods in GMP environments. Through a high-level round table discussion presented by experts involved in Modern Microbiological Methods (M3) initiatives, PDA and representatives from leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, participants will gain insight into current trends, practical applications, implementation challenges, and future opportunities related to rapid microbiological technologies in the pharmaceutical industry.
Workshop held by Rapid Micro Biosystems
Workshop held by Charles River
A networking aperitivo will be held in Exhibition Area – NH CONGRESS CENTER from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm
OCTOBER 30 | MILAN
This session will bring together regulatory experts to discuss the evolving landscape of sterile manufacturing. It will explore current and future regulatory expectations, highlighting key trends and areas of focus. Participants will gain valuable insights into how the regulatory framework is shaping industry practices. The session will also emphasize how collaboration between regulators and industry will drive the future of sterile manufacturing.
This session will showcase how technological innovation is driving excellence in sterile production. Industry experts will present practical applications in process control and manufacturing environments. The focus will be on advanced solutions that enhance monitoring, consistency, and contamination control.
This closing session will feature inspirational talks from leading experts across industry and consulting. Speakers will share their experience, lessons learned, and forward-looking perspectives on sterile manufacturing. The session will highlight key trends shaping the evolution of the sector. It will provide a visionary outlook on how innovation and expertise will define the future of sterile manufacturing.
SPEAKERS 2026 IN PROGRESS
Oleg Krut
Head of Microbial Safety Department | Paul Ehrlich Institut (PEI)
Marisa Delbò
Former Head of the Italian GMP Inspectorate and of GMP API Inspection and Manufacturing Authorization Office
Fernanda Ferrazin
Life Sciences Expert, Former GMP Inspector
Adele Romani
Senior GMP Inspector | AIFA (tbc)
Helena Baião
Regulatory and Scientific Advice Coordinator | Infarmed
Alan Moon
Director of AM GMP Limited and former Lead Senior GMDP Inspector at MHRA
Vanessa Vasadi Figueroa
Founder & Chief Executive Microbiologist | VVF Science
James Drinkwater
Franz Ziel GmbH Head of GMP compliance, PHSS Honorary member, ex-Chairman, Annex 1 implementation Focus group leader
Gabriele Gori
PDA Science Advisory Board Past Chair, Global Quality Compliance & Auditing Vice President Global TechOps & Supply | Chiesi Farmaceutici
Francesco Boschi
Microbiology and Aseptic Support – Internal Manufacturing Operational Quality | Pfizer Global Supply
Patrizia Muscas
Sterility Assurance Director, Global TS.MS | Eli Lilly and Company
Lucia Ceresa
Freelance Pharmaceutical Consultant – PDA Italy Chapter Board Committee
Allison Scott
Facilitator at Modern Microbial Method Collaboration, Principal Scientist | BWT Pharma & Biotech Inc and member of MM3
William Dawson
Head of Global manufacturing | Teva
Angela Petrigliano
CoE Engineering Director | Product Life Italia
Maria Paola Baini
Global Quality Engineering Front End Lead | Lonza
Andrea Pranti
Qualification Transformation Engineering Manager | GSK Vaccines
Daniele Calzolari
Italy Risk Management Service Area Manager | Product Life Italia
Martin Pumm
Senior Manager, Global Engineering Technology Lead – Fill & Finish | Takeda
Marcia Baroni
VP Quality, Enterprise Systems & Compliance | Emergent BioSolutions, Member Board of Directors |PDA
Mauro Giusti
Executive Director, TSMS Technical Capabilities Training, PDA Italy Chapter Board member, PDA SAB member and PDA PV IG Co-chair | Ely Lilly Italia
Patrizia Ferrari
Head of Microbiology Laboratory | Holostem
Simone Penazzi
Senior Pharmaceutical Consulting
Varadharaj Vijayakumar
Associate Director – Aseptic Processing Manufacturing operations | Terumo Pharmaceutical Services
Sophie Drinkwater
Associate Director, Pharmaceutical Technology & Development | AstraZeneca
Elisabetta Matarrese
Quality Unit Associate Director and Qualified Person | Merck
Guido Fineschi
Qualified Person & Plant Manager | Philogen
Antonio Evangelista
Manufacturing QA Manager | Fresenius Kabi
Benjamin Daniel
PHD and Product Manager | MBV
Cécile Delbos
Head of Innovation Digital and Automation, BioMonitoring Life Science – Advanced Solutions | Merck Life Science
Johannes Oberdörfer
Senior Manager Field Application | Rapid Micro Biosystems
Chris Berridge
Global Technical consultant, Bio-decontamination specialist | Ecolab
Cristiano Sabelli
Scientific and Medical Affairs Director | Copan
Frederic Berkermann
Commercial Project Lead EMEA, BioMonitoring | Merck Life
David Collins
Principal Global Technical Consultant Microbiology | Ecolab
Elena Malpeli
Product & Application Specialist Manager | Copan
Daniele Pandolfi
Director of Strategic Marketing & Development | Rigel
Gianluca Sassone
Sales Manager Process Analytics | Mettler-Toledo
Paola Vigilanza
PhD and Global Solution Manager Pyrogen Testing | bioMérieux
Guido Cimoli
PhD and Sales Development Manager Automated Solutions | TECAN
Veronika S. Wills
Director, Global Technical Services | Associates of Cape Cod, Intl, Inc.
SPONSOR 2026 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
Bronze Sponsor
Biogenetics Diagnostics
Bronze Sponsor
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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BioMérieux
Gold Sponsor
BioMérieux
Gold Sponsor
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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Bruker
Exhibitor
Bruker
Exhibitor
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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Ecolab
Silver Sponsor
Ecolab
Silver Sponsor
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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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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MBV
Bronze Sponsor
MBV
Bronze Sponsor
For over 40 years, we have developed high-quality air samplers for measuring microbial air contamination. With MAS-100®, launched in 1996 and continuously refined, we are the global market leader. Headquartered in Stäfa, Zurich, our instruments are produced and assembled in Switzerland and used worldwide in pharma, cosmetics, food, medical device manufacturing, and research. Our stationary and portable solutions ensure reliable contamination control. Driven by collaboration, trust, and ambition, we strive to exceed expectations—because perfection is human.
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Merck
Silver Sponsor
Merck
Silver Sponsor
Merck is a leading science and technology company which operates across healthcare, life science and electronics.
Our BioMonitoring division, part of the Life Science business, offers a complete range of high-quality QC safety solutions for industrial applications, while also providing intuitive products and services for lab efficiency and compliance, technical and regulatory expertise, and collaborative partnerships that can be trusted to support every stage of a workflow.
Together, we are committed to ensuring that everything we do advances and supports safety to protect global health, today and tomorrow.
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Mettler Toledo
Gold Sponsor
Mettler Toledo
Gold Sponsor
METTLER TOLEDO is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services for laboratories, industry, process analytics, and product inspection.
- Laboratory Solutions: pipettes, thermal analysis, balances, and key analytical instruments for research and quality control.
- Process Analytics: inline sensors for real-time measurement of critical analytical parameters.
- Industrial Weighing: industrial scales and solutions for formulation and piece counting.
- Product Inspection: metal detectors, checkweighers, vision inspection, and X-ray systems to ensure product quality, consumer safety, and brand protection.
- Technical Support: expert service across the full lifecycle of your instruments.
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Microbiologia Italia
Media Partner
Microbiologia Italia
Media Partner
Microbiologia Italia is a leading scientific association dedicated to advancing knowledge in microbiology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and mycology. Operating as an educational and information platform, we support academic studies, provide scientific consultation, and foster a vibrant community of scientists and enthusiasts. Our comprehensive content covers microorganisms, teaching resources, diagnostic techniques, and professional development opportunities. Since 2014, we’ve delivered authoritative scientific information through multiple channels, including social media and educational materials, empowering individuals to understand the microscopic world and its impact on human health and wellness.
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ProductLife Group/LifeBee
Silver Sponsor
ProductLife Group/LifeBee
Silver Sponsor
ProductLife Group’s mission is to improve human health by delivering regulatory compliance services that support the safe and effective use of healthcare products and solutions.
For more than 30 years, PLG has supported clients throughout the entire product lifecycle, combining local expertise with a global reach spanning more than 150 countries. The Group provides consulting and outsourcing services across regulatory affairs, quality and compliance, market access, pharmacovigilance, and medical information, covering both established products and innovative therapeutics and diagnostics.
Committed to continuously improving the value delivered to patients and customers, PLG fosters long-term partnerships built on 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
Gold
RIGEL
Gold
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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Steriline
Exhibitor
Steriline
Exhibitor
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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Become a sponsor
The Pharma Microbiology Congress 2026 provides an excellent opportunity to get in touch with microbiology/sterility assurance professionals and decision makers. To sponsor the event, contact us!
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Conference Venue
Step 1
On October 20-21 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
Reserve your place to meet and network with your colleagues, experts and opinion leaders!
Let’s finally meet face to face in Milan on October 29-30! A great chance to meet in person the PMC experts and colleagues. The conference will be hosted in the wonderful spaces of NH Milano Congress Centre, in Assago, Milan.
By plane
From Malpensa Airport:
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- take the bus to the central station, then the subway towards Assago Milanofiori Forum
- take the express train from Malpensa to the Cadorna station, then the Green subway in the direction of Assago Milanofiori Forum.
From Linate Airport:
take the bus to San Babila station, then the subway towards Assago Milanofiori Forum.
By train
From Centrale or Cadorna train station, take green line subway to Assago Milanofiori Forum.
By tram
From Piazza del Duomo:
take the red subway line towards RHO FIERAMILANO and change at CADORNA. Take the green line towards ASSAGO MILANOFIORI FORUM and get off at the Assago Milanofiori Forum stop. Walk for about 7 minutes to reach the hotel.
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2026 EDITION: NEW FRONTIERS IN STERILE INDUSTRY
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 edition aims to capture a forward looking vision on how sterile manufacturing will evolve over the next years: technological innovation, digitalization, proactive quality management systems, a robust, science based contamination control strategies and, of course, compliance with regulatory expectations will be the main drivers for the next years.
The congress will serve as a meeting point for experts from regulatory agencies, pharmaceutical companies, consultancies, industry associations, and technology providers creating a collaborative environment to shape the future of the sterile manufacturing together.
CONGRESS FORMAT:
📅 VIRTUAL | October 20-21
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.
🏛 FACE-TO-FACE DAY 1
October 29 + Networking Aperitivo | NH Milano Congress Center, Italy
We will kick off the face-to-face congress agenda with a session fully dedicated to alternative methods, followed by two interactive workshops led by CRL and Rapid Micro.
In a relaxed and engaging atmosphere, we will welcome you to an exclusive Networking APERITIVO, offering a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, colleagues, speakers, and sponsors.
🏛 FACE-TO-FACE DAY 2
October 30 | NH Milano Congress Center, Italy
The in-person program will showcase contributions from leading international speakers, emergent technology representatives, key opinion leaders, and representatives from EU Regulatory Bodies.
This year the congress will include:
12 Thematic Sessions
12 interactives round tables/QA
33 technical speeches
8 webinars on cutting-edge technologies
2 interactives workshops
Road to Pharma Microbiology Congress 2026
ROAD TO PMC 2026 IN PROGRESS
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.
Why attend?
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!
Who should attend?
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 2026
Find all sessions and their topics in details
OCTOBER 20 | VIRTUAL
As the pharmaceutical industry accelerates toward increasingly complex biologics, advanced therapies, and heightened regulatory expectations, the concept of Contamination Control Strategy (CCS) has evolved from a compliance requirement into a foundational pillar of sterile manufacturing excellence. CCS 2030 represents the next stage in this evolution—a fully integrated, risk-based, and data-driven framework that defines the mature sterile manufacturing model of the future. This session sets the stage for understanding how organizations can future-proof sterile manufacturing by embedding CCS at the core of their strategy, transforming compliance into a competitive advantage and ensuring patient safety in an increasingly demanding landscape.
This session brings together real-world industry case studies and lessons learned from the Annex 1 compliance journey, offering a pragmatic perspective on how companies are interpreting, implementing, and sustaining the new requirements within their operations. Through diverse examples, speakers will explore how organizations have addressed key areas such as Contamination Control Strategy (CCS )and the integration of Quality Risk Management into daily practices.
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), a cornerstone of sterile manufacturing assurance, is now recognized as a critical, integrated component of a holistic Contamination Control Strategy (CCS). This session will explore the latest regulatory trends shaping environmental monitoring programs, alongside innovative technologies and approaches redefining how data is collected, analyzed, and utilized. As expectations shift toward risk-based, science-driven, and continuously improving systems, organizations are being challenged to move beyond traditional sampling methods and static limits.
The session offers emerging technologies in microbiological control, validation approaches, and technological applications, reflecting on the “microbiological tests of the future.
OCTOBER 21 | VIRTUAL
This session will explore how digitalization in sterile manufacturing and laboratory processes is transforming the way operations are designed and managed. By leveraging data-driven approaches and advanced automation, organizations can implement risk-based strategies that enhance decision-making and control. The integration of digital tools enables improved process visibility, consistency, and traceability across the product lifecycle. The session will also feature expert-led discussions of successful case studies, illustrating real-world applications and tangible benefits.
This session will provide an overview of the current regulatory landscape governing cleaning, disinfection, and sterilization processes. It will examine key regulatory expectations, guidelines, and compliance requirements shaping industry practices. Participants will gain insights into how organizations can align their operations with evolving standards to ensure safety and product quality. The session will also highlight the latest innovations and emerging technologies in this field.
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.
This session will explore the latest trends in Restricted Access Barrier Systems (RABS) and isolators within sterile manufacturing. It will address evolving regulatory expectations and how they are shaping the design and operation of these containment systems. Participants will gain insight into industry best practices for ensuring sterility assurance and contamination control. The session will also highlight technological innovations that support critical aspects of these systems, enhancing performance and reliability. Expert contributions will provide practical perspectives on tackling key challenges and advancing containment strategies.
This session will present modern validation approaches, focusing on lifecycle management and risk-based strategies. Emphasis will be placed on integrating quality risk management and data integrity into validation frameworks. A key focus will be Aseptic Process Simulation (APS), highlighting best practices in media fill design. Experts will discuss contamination control, environmental monitoring, and APS performance evaluation. Real-world insights and case studies will address common challenges and mitigation strategies.
OCTOBER 29 | MILAN
This session will provide an international overview of Rapid Microbiological Methods (RMMs) and their growing impact on pharmaceutical quality control and contamination management. A regulatory focus from the Paul Ehrlich Institute (PEI) will explore current expectations, validation strategies, and future regulatory perspectives for the implementation of rapid methods in GMP environments. Through a high-level round table discussion presented by experts involved in Modern Microbiological Methods (M3) initiatives, PDA and representatives from leading pharmaceutical and biotech companies, participants will gain insight into current trends, practical applications, implementation challenges, and future opportunities related to rapid microbiological technologies in the pharmaceutical industry.
Workshop held by Rapid Micro Biosystems
Workshop held by Charles River
A networking aperitivo will be held in Exhibition Area – NH CONGRESS CENTER from 7.00 pm to 8.30 pm
OCTOBER 30 | MILAN
This session will bring together regulatory experts to discuss the evolving landscape of sterile manufacturing. It will explore current and future regulatory expectations, highlighting key trends and areas of focus. Participants will gain valuable insights into how the regulatory framework is shaping industry practices. The session will also emphasize how collaboration between regulators and industry will drive the future of sterile manufacturing.
This session will showcase how technological innovation is driving excellence in sterile production. Industry experts will present practical applications in process control and manufacturing environments. The focus will be on advanced solutions that enhance monitoring, consistency, and contamination control.
This closing session will feature inspirational talks from leading experts across industry and consulting. Speakers will share their experience, lessons learned, and forward-looking perspectives on sterile manufacturing. The session will highlight key trends shaping the evolution of the sector. It will provide a visionary outlook on how innovation and expertise will define the future of sterile manufacturing.
SPEAKERS 2026 IN PROGRESS
Oleg Krut
Head of Microbial Safety Department | Paul Ehrlich Institut (PEI)
Marisa Delbò
Former Head of the Italian GMP Inspectorate and of GMP API Inspection and Manufacturing Authorization Office
Fernanda Ferrazin
Life Sciences Expert, Former GMP Inspector
Adele Romani
Senior GMP Inspector | AIFA (tbc)
Helena Baião
Regulatory and Scientific Advice Coordinator | Infarmed
Alan Moon
Director of AM GMP Limited and former Lead Senior GMDP Inspector at MHRA
Vanessa Vasadi Figueroa
Founder & Chief Executive Microbiologist | VVF Science
James Drinkwater
Franz Ziel GmbH Head of GMP compliance, PHSS Honorary member, ex-Chairman, Annex 1 implementation Focus group leader
Gabriele Gori
PDA Science Advisory Board Past Chair, Global Quality Compliance & Auditing Vice President Global TechOps & Supply | Chiesi Farmaceutici
Francesco Boschi
Microbiology and Aseptic Support – Internal Manufacturing Operational Quality | Pfizer Global Supply
Patrizia Muscas
Sterility Assurance Director, Global TS.MS | Eli Lilly and Company
Lucia Ceresa
Freelance Pharmaceutical Consultant – PDA Italy Chapter Board Committee
Allison Scott
Facilitator at Modern Microbial Method Collaboration, Principal Scientist | BWT Pharma & Biotech Inc and member of MM3
William Dawson
Head of Global manufacturing | Teva
Angela Petrigliano
CoE Engineering Director | Product Life Italia
Maria Paola Baini
Global Quality Engineering Front End Lead | Lonza
Andrea Pranti
Qualification Transformation Engineering Manager | GSK Vaccines
Daniele Calzolari
Italy Risk Management Service Area Manager | Product Life Italia
Martin Pumm
Senior Manager, Global Engineering Technology Lead – Fill & Finish | Takeda
Marcia Baroni
VP Quality, Enterprise Systems & Compliance | Emergent BioSolutions, Member Board of Directors |PDA
Mauro Giusti
Executive Director, TSMS Technical Capabilities Training, PDA Italy Chapter Board member, PDA SAB member and PDA PV IG Co-chair | Ely Lilly Italia
Patrizia Ferrari
Head of Microbiology Laboratory | Holostem
Simone Penazzi
Senior Pharmaceutical Consulting
Varadharaj Vijayakumar
Associate Director – Aseptic Processing Manufacturing operations | Terumo Pharmaceutical Services
Sophie Drinkwater
Associate Director, Pharmaceutical Technology & Development | AstraZeneca
Elisabetta Matarrese
Quality Unit Associate Director and Qualified Person | Merck
Guido Fineschi
Qualified Person & Plant Manager | Philogen
Antonio Evangelista
Manufacturing QA Manager | Fresenius Kabi
Benjamin Daniel
PHD and Product Manager | MBV
Cécile Delbos
Head of Innovation Digital and Automation, BioMonitoring Life Science – Advanced Solutions | Merck Life Science
Johannes Oberdörfer
Senior Manager Field Application | Rapid Micro Biosystems
Chris Berridge
Global Technical consultant, Bio-decontamination specialist | Ecolab
Cristiano Sabelli
Scientific and Medical Affairs Director | Copan
Frederic Berkermann
Commercial Project Lead EMEA, BioMonitoring | Merck Life
David Collins
Principal Global Technical Consultant Microbiology | Ecolab
Elena Malpeli
Product & Application Specialist Manager | Copan
Daniele Pandolfi
Director of Strategic Marketing & Development | Rigel
Gianluca Sassone
Sales Manager Process Analytics | Mettler-Toledo
Paola Vigilanza
PhD and Global Solution Manager Pyrogen Testing | bioMérieux
Guido Cimoli
PhD and Sales Development Manager Automated Solutions | TECAN
Veronika S. Wills
Director, Global Technical Services | Associates of Cape Cod, Intl, Inc.
SPONSOR 2026 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
Bronze Sponsor
Biogenetics Diagnostics
Bronze Sponsor
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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BioMérieux
Gold Sponsor
BioMérieux
Gold Sponsor
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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Bruker
Exhibitor
Bruker
Exhibitor
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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Ecolab
Silver Sponsor
Ecolab
Silver Sponsor
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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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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MBV
Bronze Sponsor
MBV
Bronze Sponsor
For over 40 years, we have developed high-quality air samplers for measuring microbial air contamination. With MAS-100®, launched in 1996 and continuously refined, we are the global market leader. Headquartered in Stäfa, Zurich, our instruments are produced and assembled in Switzerland and used worldwide in pharma, cosmetics, food, medical device manufacturing, and research. Our stationary and portable solutions ensure reliable contamination control. Driven by collaboration, trust, and ambition, we strive to exceed expectations—because perfection is human.
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Merck
Silver Sponsor
Merck
Silver Sponsor
Merck is a leading science and technology company which operates across healthcare, life science and electronics.
Our BioMonitoring division, part of the Life Science business, offers a complete range of high-quality QC safety solutions for industrial applications, while also providing intuitive products and services for lab efficiency and compliance, technical and regulatory expertise, and collaborative partnerships that can be trusted to support every stage of a workflow.
Together, we are committed to ensuring that everything we do advances and supports safety to protect global health, today and tomorrow.
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Mettler Toledo
Gold Sponsor
Mettler Toledo
Gold Sponsor
METTLER TOLEDO is a leading global supplier of precision instruments and services for laboratories, industry, process analytics, and product inspection.
- Laboratory Solutions: pipettes, thermal analysis, balances, and key analytical instruments for research and quality control.
- Process Analytics: inline sensors for real-time measurement of critical analytical parameters.
- Industrial Weighing: industrial scales and solutions for formulation and piece counting.
- Product Inspection: metal detectors, checkweighers, vision inspection, and X-ray systems to ensure product quality, consumer safety, and brand protection.
- Technical Support: expert service across the full lifecycle of your instruments.
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Microbiologia Italia
Media Partner
Microbiologia Italia
Media Partner
Microbiologia Italia is a leading scientific association dedicated to advancing knowledge in microbiology, bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and mycology. Operating as an educational and information platform, we support academic studies, provide scientific consultation, and foster a vibrant community of scientists and enthusiasts. Our comprehensive content covers microorganisms, teaching resources, diagnostic techniques, and professional development opportunities. Since 2014, we’ve delivered authoritative scientific information through multiple channels, including social media and educational materials, empowering individuals to understand the microscopic world and its impact on human health and wellness.
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ProductLife Group/LifeBee
Silver Sponsor
ProductLife Group/LifeBee
Silver Sponsor
ProductLife Group’s mission is to improve human health by delivering regulatory compliance services that support the safe and effective use of healthcare products and solutions.
For more than 30 years, PLG has supported clients throughout the entire product lifecycle, combining local expertise with a global reach spanning more than 150 countries. The Group provides consulting and outsourcing services across regulatory affairs, quality and compliance, market access, pharmacovigilance, and medical information, covering both established products and innovative therapeutics and diagnostics.
Committed to continuously improving the value delivered to patients and customers, PLG fosters long-term partnerships built on 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
Gold
RIGEL
Gold
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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Steriline
Exhibitor
Steriline
Exhibitor
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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Become a sponsor
The Pharma Microbiology Congress 2026 provides an excellent opportunity to get in touch with microbiology/sterility assurance professionals and decision makers. To sponsor the event, contact us!
Check out our sponsorship opportunities here: Become PMC Sponsor
Conference Venue
Step 1
On October 20-21 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
Reserve your place to meet and network with your colleagues, experts and opinion leaders!
Let’s finally meet face to face in Milan on October 29-30! A great chance to meet in person the PMC experts and colleagues. The conference will be hosted in the wonderful spaces of NH Milano Congress Centre, in Assago, Milan.
By plane
From Malpensa Airport:
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- take the bus to the central station, then the subway towards Assago Milanofiori Forum
- take the express train from Malpensa to the Cadorna station, then the Green subway in the direction of Assago Milanofiori Forum.
From Linate Airport:
take the bus to San Babila station, then the subway towards Assago Milanofiori Forum.
By train
From Centrale or Cadorna train station, take green line subway to Assago Milanofiori Forum.
By tram
From Piazza del Duomo:
take the red subway line towards RHO FIERAMILANO and change at CADORNA. Take the green line towards ASSAGO MILANOFIORI FORUM and get off at the Assago Milanofiori Forum stop. Walk for about 7 minutes to reach the hotel.
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Face to Face (29-30/10/26) | 400€ |
Virtual (20-21/10/26) | 700€ |
Virtual + Face to Face (20-21/10/26 and 29-30/10/26) | 930€ |
Attendance to the event will be allowed upon receipt of payment.
* Hospitals, Universities and freelancers get a 40% discount on published prices (discounts cannot be combined).