Hear From Top Industry Thought Leaders on the Challenges and Solutions Impacting the Pharmaceutical Industry
Join us at ISPE Canada EPS 2025 on May 05-06, 2025!
The pharmaceutical and biomanufacturing landscape is evolving fast—are you ready to drive the change?
This year’s theme, “Sustainable Innovation in Pharma: Transforming What We Have into What’s Next for Patient Care,” focuses on enhancing legacy facilities, advancing new ones, and adopting more efficient, sustainable approaches.
Connect with industry leaders, explore practical solutions, and discover how to elevate operations—because what we do and how we do it matters. Every innovation, every improvement, and every decision impact the patients we serve.
Don’t just adapt—lead the transformation!
CALL FOR SPEAKERS | SPEAK AT SYMPOSIUM
Are you ready to shape the future of pharmaceutical and life sciences? Submit your speaking proposal for the 2025 ISPE Canada Affiliate Education & Product Symposium and showcase your expertise, insights, and innovations to a dynamic audience of industry leaders and professionals. All accepted speakers receive a free conference pass.
Submit a Proposal
SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION IN PHARMA
TRANSFORMING WHAT WE HAVE INTO WHAT’S NEXT FOR PATIENT CARE
| 2 Days | 8 Tracks | 20+ Sessions | 200+ Attendees | 500+ Members |
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Join industry leaders and innovators at the ISPE Canada Education & Product Symposium—your gateway to the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Discover the latest advancements, groundbreaking technologies, and invaluable networking opportunities to enhance your skills and drive innovation forward.
EVENT DESCRIPTION
ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium is premier gathering for professionals in the pharmaceutical and life sciences industries. This dynamic event brings together industry leaders, innovators, and experts to share knowledge, showcase cutting-edge products, and discuss the latest advancements shaping the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing and innovation.
Whether you’re looking to enhance your professional skills, explore groundbreaking technologies, or network with like-minded professionals, this symposium is your opportunity to connect and grow.
Why Attend?
- Innovative Learning: Engage in interactive workshops, keynote presentations, and panel discussions led by industry thought leaders.
- Product Showcase: Explore the latest tools, technologies, and solutions from leading suppliers in the product exhibition.
- Networking Opportunities: Build valuable connections with professionals from across the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sectors.
- Continuing Education Credits: Earn credits to support your professional development.
Who Should Attend?
- Pharmaceutical and biotech professionals
- Engineers, scientists, and technical experts
- Regulatory and compliance specialists
- Students and early-career professionals interested in the industry
Event Highlights
- Keynote Sessions Featuring Renowned Industry Leaders
- Hands-On Workshops Focused on Practical Applications
- Exhibitor Booths Showcasing the Latest Innovations
- Panel Discussions on Regulatory Trends and Best Practices
- Exclusive Networking Reception
Agenda
ANNUAL EDUCATION & PRODUCT SYMPOSIUM 2025
Sustainable Innovation in Pharma: Transforming What We Have into What’s Next for Patient Care 07:00 - 08:45 Registration 07:30 - 08:30 Continental Breakfast & Product Show 8:30 - 09:00 Opening Ceremony - President Speech 09:00 - 10:30 Keynote Session 10:30 - 11:00 Break & Product Show 11:10 - 11:35 Concurrent Sessions - Risk as a Tool, Not a Hurdle: Driving Better Decisions in Pharma Operations, Swapnil Ballal, Entos Pharmaceuticals Concurrent Sessions - Integrating Quality Management Maturity and Risk Management Principles to Drive Cultural Excellence in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Maria Amaya, Roche 11:35 - 12:00 Concurrent Sessions - Risk-Based GMP Alarm Management in Regulated Environments, Adnan Abosh, Cheme Concurrent Sessions - Good Innovation Practices: A Framework to Get from Bench to Patient Faster with Agile and Risk-Based Quality & Compliance, Marco Retzlaff 12:00 - 12:15 Q&A 12:15 - 13:30 Lunch & Product Show 13:40 - 14:05 Concurrent Sessions - Creating Innovative & Data Driven Automated Dashboards to Define a Best In Class Program Management Approach To Reporting & Communication, Laura Honeyman & Aldon Gomes, Apotex Concurrent Sessions - GMP-Compliant Cell & Gene Therapy & Viral Vector (CGT/VV) Facility: From Concept to Construction, Ehsan Zadeh & Heena Vichare, Laporte 14:05 - 14:30 Concurrent Sessions - How to Work Smarter, Not Harder with Cloud Based Digital Tools, Cheryl Tanur & Shauna Nolan, Thermo Fisher Concurrent Sessions - Let's build an efficient URS document together!, Masha Ivankovic, Monbel Consultant Inc 14:30 - 14:45 Q&A 14:45 - 15:00 Break 15:10 - 15:35 Trends & Insights from Health Canada 2024 Inspections, Flora Suen, Q&C Services 15:35 - 16:00 Enhancing CAPA for Quality Improvement and Operational Excellence, Terry Pilkey & Jason Chu, AAPS 16:00 - 16:15 Q&A 16:15 - 16:30 Break 16:30 - 17:30 Day 1 Closing Keynote 17:30 - 19:00 Cocktails & Passport Prize Draw 19:00 - 21:00 Dinner 7:00 - 8:15 Continental Breakfast & Product Show 8:25 - 8:50 Concurrent Sessions - ICH Q9 R1 Embracing Quality Risk Management during Product Lifecycle Management, Jaivik Patel, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. Concurrent Sessions - Novel approaches to large antibody variant purification using membrane chromatography, Jason Forte, Sartorius 8:50 - 9:15 Concurrent Sessions - Stage Three Cleaning Validation in Pharmaceutical Manufacturing: Integrating USL-Unification, Nonparametric, and Poisson Methods for Analysis of Residues and Microbials, Xiande (Chandler) Yang, Apotex Concurrent Sessions - Bacterial endotoxins testing using non-animal derived reagents and innovative microfluidic technology on real world samples, Hayden Skalski, Veolia 9:30 - 9:45 Break & Product Show 9:45 - 10:15 Concurrent Sessions - Accelerating Operational Readiness: Augmented Reality and Strategic Training Programs, Vessy Yordanov & Yvette Buenaventura, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. Concurrent Sessions - Implementation of Global Systems at local sites, Marc Altres & Pauline Voskorian, Charles River Laboratories 10:15 - 10:45 Concurrent Sessions - CASTL - Biomanufacturing Training in Canada, Hardik Upadhyay, CASTL Concurrent Sessions - Modernizing Pharmaceutical Facility Automation, John Hatzis, Rockwell Automation 10:45 - 11:00 Q&A 11:00 - 11:15 Break 11:15 - 12:45 Closing Keynote Panel 12:45 - 13:15 Closing Ceremony & Passport Prize Draw
Monday, May 05, 2025
Tuesday, May 06, 2025
FEATURED SPEAKERS
SUBMISSION PROCESS
Information to be submitted:
- A brief synopsis of the presentation and key takeaways for the audience
- The target audience that will benefit from the presentation
- Speaker biography and photo
- Any restrictions in your timing on the two (2) days of the Symposium
Become a speaker and shape the conversation at ISPE Canada Education & Product Symposium!
If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.
Attendee Registration
Exclusive Savings & Improved Rates for ISPE Canada EPS 2025!
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors, we’ve lowered standard registration fees by $125 from 2024 for group packages, members, and non-members—making it more affordable than ever to attend!
Register by March 31 to unlock an additional $75 early bird discount, bringing your total savings to $200 per person!
For Emerging Leaders and Students, we’ve special rates—$375 and $180, respectively—if you register by March 31. After this date, fees will increase by only $50, but they remain well below the actual cost of attendance, ensuring accessibility for the next generation of industry leaders.
Register by March 31 to unlock the best savings with Early Bird rates! Secure your spot before fees increase on April 1.
Early Bird Registration – Best Value
Secure Your Spot by March 31!
| Non-Members | $650.00 |
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| Drug Manufacturer (ISPE Non-Member) | |
| (See steps below before registering for qualify for membership rate) | $500.00 |
| Members | $500.00 |
| One package of 5 attendees ($475 each x 5 = $2325) | $2375.00 |
| Emerging Leaders | $375.00 |
| Students | $180.00 |
Standard Registration – Still a Great Deal
Lower Than Last Year’s Rates!
| Non-Members | $725.00 |
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| Drug Manufacturer (ISPE Non-Member) | |
| (See steps below before registering for qualify for membership rate) | $575.00 |
| Members | $575.00 |
| One package of 5 attendees (($550 each x 5 = $2750) | $2750.00 |
| Emerging Leaders | $425.00 |
| Students | $220.00 |
For Non-Canadian ISPE Members: Securing Special Pricing
If you are a non-Canadian ISPE member, you can take advantage of our special membership price. To qualify for the discounted registration rate, please follow these steps:
1. Contact: Fill out the form and include your ISPE membership number.
2. Verification: Your membership number will be verified and added to our system.
3. Notification: ISPE Canada will inform you once your membership is confirmed.
4. Registration: Proceed with attendee registration by entering your verified membership number to secure the reduced rate.
For Drug Manufacturer Employees (ISPE Non-Members): Securing Special Pricing
If your are a drug manufacturer emplyee and not an ISPE member, you are eligible for a special discounted rate. To qualify for this rate, please follow these steps:
1. Request a Special Code: Fill out the form and include your company email address with your company’s official domain.
2. Verification: Your request will be verified to ensure it comes from a valid drug manufacturer domain.
3. Receive your Code: ISPE Canada will review your request and send you a unique registration code.
4. Registration: During registration, enter your special code in the membership number field to secure the reduced rate.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us by using our Contact Us Form.
Exhibitor
Booth Exhibitor $3500.00
- Includes 2 exhibitor attendee full conference passes
- Additional attendees are required to register for conference.
Fee includes the following:
- 10×10 exhibit space
- 2 Attendees conference pass
- Access to full conference
- Access to 18 educational sessions
- Access to product exhibit area
- All meals (Monday: breakfast, 2 breaks, lunch, reception & dinner with sponsored bar service; Tuesday: breakfast and 1 break)
- And much more!
TableTop Exhibitor $2000.00
- Includes 1 exhibitor attendee full conference pass
- Additional attendees are required to register for conference.
Fee includes the following:
- Tabletop exhibit space (A small portable display that fits on the top of a 6- foot table)
- 1 Attendees conference pass
- Access to full conference
- Access to 18 educational sessions
- Access to product exhibit area
- All meals (Monday: breakfast, 2 breaks, lunch, reception & dinner with sponsored bar service; Tuesday: breakfast and 1 break)
- And much more!
Passport Program Registration $300.00
- Company name/logo and brief description on passport
The Exhibitor Passport Program is a premium opportunity designed to drive attendee traffic to participating exhibitors. Attendees who visit all exhibitors listed on the passport and collect their signatures will be entered into an exclusive prize draw at the end of the symposium, with exciting prizes to be won.
Participation in the program requires an additional exhibitor fee, ensuring increased visibility and engagement with attendees throughout the event.
Showcase your innovations at ISPE Canada's EPS! Connect with industry leaders and decision-makers—join our exhibitor community today!
Sponsorship
| Sponsor Program Description | Drug Manufacturer (Not Open to Vendors) | Platinum | Gold | Silver | Bar Service | Networking Sponsor | Coffee Break Sponsor |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $2000 | $2500 | $2000 | $1500 | $2000 | $1000 | $1000 | |
| Brand exposure through logo placement on event agenda. passport program. and other event marketing efforts. | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Sponsor acknowledgement and feature logos during Dinner | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Company signage featured at the registration table | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Acknowledgement by the Executive Board during the President's Address | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Feature sponsor logo in post-event highlight reels | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||
| Company signage prominently displayed during the event. (Provided by ISPE Canada) | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | |||
| Branded swag (supplied by the sponsor) distributed by ISPE Canada.To be provided 1 month prior to the event. Limited to 2 swags for Platinum sponsor and 1 swag for Gold sponsor. | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
| Featuring sponsor logos between event sessions | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ||||
| Digital version of the sponsor content (e.g. whitepapers or brochures) distributed to attendees as part of the event material (1 QR code added to the event agenda) | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
| Company logos displayed during Reception | ✔ | ✔ | |||||
| Company signage displayed on Dinner tables | ✔ | ||||||
| Company signage displayed during all 3 coffee breaks | ✔ | ||||||
| 5 drug manufacturing attendees included | ✔ |
Education and Product Symposium 2025
Drug Manufacturer Sponsor Registration (Not Open to Vendors)
$2,000.00
Mississauga Convention Centre
Education and Product Symposium 2025
Group of 5 Attendee Registration – Education and Product Symposium 2025
$550.00
Education and Product Symposium 2025
In-person Attendee Registration – Education and Product Symposium 2025
$725.00
Education and Product Symposium 2025
Drug Manufacturer Sponsor Registration (Not Open to Vendors)
$2,000.00