Pharma Microbiology Congress 2026

20-21 October 2026
Online
English
 
29-30 October 2026
Face-to-face in Milan, Italy
English
 

Conference overview

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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
1 Lectio Magistralis
2 interactives workshops

Road to Pharma Microbiology Congress 2026

ROAD TO PMC 2026 IN PROGRESS

 

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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.

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 PharmaBiotech and Medical Device CompaniesRegulatory bodies and Technology Suppliers involved in the manufacturing and control of Sterile medicines.

AGENDA 2026 IN PROGRESS

TOPICS AND SESSIONS 2026 IN PROGRESS

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SPEAKERS 2025 - SPEAKERS 2026 IN PROGRESS


Gabriele Gori

Gabriele Gori

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

Francesco Boschi

Francesco Boschi

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

Tracy Moore

Tracy Moore

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

Fernanda Ferrazin

Fernanda Ferrazin

Life Sciences Expert, Former GMP Inspector | AIFA

Patrizia Muscas

Patrizia Muscas

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

James Drinkwater

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

Lucia Ceresa

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

Alan Moon

Alan Moon

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

Marisa Delbò

Marisa Delbò

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

Jesùs Chesa Jiménez

Jesùs Chesa Jiménez

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

Johannes Oberdörfer

Johannes Oberdörfer

Field Application Scientist | Rapid Micro Biosystems

Alicia Ruiz Mahillo

Alicia Ruiz Mahillo

Group Quality Microbiology and Sterility Assurance Manager | COMPASS by FAMAR

Cristiano Sabelli

Cristiano Sabelli

Scientific and Medical Affairs Director | Copan

Veronika S. Wills

Veronika S. Wills

Director, Global Technical Services | Associates of Cape Cod, Inc.

Elena Salsi

Elena Salsi

Operational Quality Director – B&D (Biopharm and Device Division) | GSK

Arndt Neues

Arndt Neues

Industry Sales Manager Medical & Pharma | Omron

Oleg Krut

Oleg Krut

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

Scott Six

Scott Six

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

Isabelle Hoenen

Isabelle Hoenen

Senior Advisor Quality | Eli Lilly France

Francesca Caprioli

Francesca Caprioli

Laboratory Director | LIGHTHOUSE Instruments

Gilberto Dalmaso

Gilberto Dalmaso

CEO and Senior Pharma Advisor | GDM Pharma Consulting Srl

Matthew Stevenson

Matthew Stevenson

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

Matteo Viganó

Matteo Viganó

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

Maria Paola Baini

Maria Paola Baini

Global Quality Engineering Front End Lead | Lonza

Varadharaj Vijayakumar

Varadharaj Vijayakumar

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

Duncan Barlow

Duncan Barlow

Scientific Portfolio Specialist Microbial Solutions | Charles River Laboratories

Laurent Berliet

Laurent Berliet

Technical Support Specialist – Europe | Mesalabs

Caitlin Cooke

Caitlin Cooke

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

Andrei Ihnatsenka

Andrei Ihnatsenka

International Sales Manager | SherpaPharma

Devis Lamberti

Devis Lamberti

Quality Unit Head & Qualified Person | Recipharm

Ylhem Logon

Ylhem Logon

Global Marketing Manager, Environmental Monitoring | BioMérieux

Andrew Hopkins

Andrew Hopkins

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

Alice Le Gatt

Alice Le Gatt

Global Change Facilitator| Biophorum

Allison Scott

Allison Scott

Principal Scientist | BWT Pharma & Biotech Inc

Beatrice Baldon

Beatrice Baldon

Sterility Assurance Lead | Thermofisher

Barbara Scolaro

Barbara Scolaro

System Integration & Testing Senior Engineer | C&P Engineering

Anna Campanella

Anna Campanella

Global Aseptic Processing & Sterility Assurance Lead | Takeda

Enrica Mantovani

Enrica Mantovani

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

Federica Baldin

Federica Baldin

R&D Specialist | De Lama

Franziska Graf

Franziska Graf

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

Guido Rovera

Guido Rovera

Sales & Marketing Director | De Lama

Martina Cavenaghi

Martina Cavenaghi

Sales Engineer – Lifesciences and Food | Staubli Robotics Italy

Marco Bianchi

Marco Bianchi

Marketing Manager | De Lama

Hana Dvorackova

Hana Dvorackova

Global Product Manager | Bruker Microbiology & Infection Diagnostics

Matteo Tagliabue

Matteo Tagliabue

Products Processes Manager | Steriline

Miriam Meinersmann

Miriam Meinersmann

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

Reinhold Keller

Reinhold Keller

CEO | Sagamo AG

Sebastian	Rutell

Sebastian Rutell

Associate Process Engineer in PAT | Novo Nordisk

Terrence	Hollis

Terrence Hollis

Sr. Manager, Global Technology Engineering & Launch| Pfizer

Vanessa Vasadi Figueroa

Vanessa Vasadi Figueroa

Founder & Chief Executive Microbiologist | VVF Science

Carlo Casalino

Carlo Casalino

Production Process & Documentation Supervisor | Merck

Daniela Maggiulli

Daniela Maggiulli

Aseptic Operations Specialist | Merck

Denny Lazzari

Denny Lazzari

Business Development Manager | Ecolab

Chris Berridge

Chris Berridge

Global Technical consultant, Bio-decontamination specialist | Ecolab

SPONSOR 2026 IN PROGRESS

Biogenetics Diagnostics

Bronze Sponsor
Biogenetics Diagnostics

BioMérieux

Gold Sponsor
BioMérieux

Charles River

Platinum Sponsor
Charles River

Copan

Gold Sponsor
Copan

Ecolab

Silver Sponsor
Ecolab

Euroclone

Exhibitor
Euroclone

MBV

Bronze Sponsor
MBV

Mettler Toledo

Gold Sponsor
Mettler Toledo

ProductLife Group/LifeBee

Silver Sponsor
ProductLife Group/LifeBee

Rapid Micro Biosystems

Platinum Sponsor
Rapid Micro Biosystems

Steriline

Exhibitor
Steriline

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

The Pharma Microbiology Congress 2026 will be a mixed event:

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:

    • 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.

All the past editions

Download brochures from previous editions of Pharma Microbiology Congress 2026

Sign up for the conference

Face to Face (29-30/10/26)
Early bird until 21/09/2026*

400€
480€

Virtual (20-21/10/26)
Early bird until 21/09/2026*

700€
800€

Virtual + Face to Face (20-21/10/26 and 29-30/10/26)
Early bird until 21/09/2026*

930€
1080€

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).

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