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Plan to join us for the ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium on May 8 – 9, 2023. The theme of this year’s program is Advancing Canadian Pharma and Biopharma Manufacturing in the “New Normal”.

To ensure product quality and supply chain safety, improving manufacturing efficiency is a key initiative for ISPE while always putting the patient first. Our industry makes products that are life-changing, life-sustaining, and impact hundreds of millions of people worldwide.

The challenges facing the pharmaceutical manufacturing industry have increased with economic and regulatory pressures, technology changes and escalating cost. The way we approach solutions needs to be innovative in order to keep pace with today’s demands.


Event Agenda

Registration Attendees Access to:

  • Plenary keynote sessions
  • 18 professional education sessions consisting of 6 different themes
    • Pharma 4.0
    • Validation & Quality
    • Facilities & Operations
    • New Modalities
    • Sustainability
    • Supply Chain & Drug Shortage
  • Great Food including reception & cocktails (2 drink tickets) and dinner
  • Networking opportunities
  • Exhibits
  • Exhibit Passport Program raffle prizes

The full agenda will be ready soon!

Monday, May 08, 2023
7:00 AM Registration
7:45 – 8:45 Continental Breakfast & Product Show
8:45 – 10:15 Keynote Session
Health Canada’s Lessons Learned from the COVID-19 Pandemic
Speakers
Heather Dodson – Manager Policy and Covid Response – Health Product Inspection and Licensing
Fiona Frappier – Manager Office Of Pandemic Preparedness and Covid-19 Biologic and Radiopharmaceutical Drugs
10:15 – 11:00 Break & Product Show
11:00 – 12:00 Concurrent Sessions
12:00 – 1:30 Lunch & Product Show
1:30 – 2:30 Concurrent Sessions
2:30 – 3:30 Concurrent Sessions
3:30 – 4:30 Break & Product Show
4:30 – 5:30 Concurrent Sessions
5:30 – 7:00 Cocktails
7:00 – 9:00 Dinner
9:00 pm Onwards After Dinner Party

Tuesday, May 09, 2023
7:00 – 8:15 Continental Breakfast & Product Show
8:15 – 9:15 Concurrent Sessions
9:15 – 10:30 Break & Product Show
10:30 – 11:30 Concurrent Sessions
11:30 – 12:30 Keynote Session: Panel Discussion – Women In Pharma
12:30 – 1:00 Closing Ceremony & Passport Prize Draw

Call for Speaker


Advancing Canadian Pharma and Biopharma Manufacturing in the “New Normal.”

Biopharmaceutical and Pharmaceutical industries are undergoing dramatic changes that will affect the design and operation of facilities. A rapidly changing market environment has also affected CMO and CDMO operations, where customer demands increasingly require the manufacture of drugs in smaller volumes. Therefore, a multidisciplinary approach is essential for designing an end-to-end program that addresses all operations, from selecting raw materials to distributing final products.

The ISPE Canada Board (list of members can be found Canada Affiliate Board – ISPE Canada Affiliate) would like input from our community about topics that would be of interest to the biologic and pharma manufacturing industry that supports the 2023 Annual Education and Product Symposium Theme. If a particular subject, person, or presentation would be of general interest, we welcome your suggestions and value this input.

We are seeking speakers that have expertise in the below potential categories

  • Pharma 4.0
    • Digitalization and Big Data challenge and Management
    • Automation and continuous process verification
    • “Plug & Produce” vertical and horizontal equipment integration
    • Highly automated processes using the Internet of Things (IoT)
    • Robotics & Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Cloud-based validated data systems
  • Validation & Quality
    • Canadian Pharma and Biopharma Regulatory Challenges
    • Lab Equipment and Method Qualification
    • Deploying Quality Culture Case Studies
    • Successful Implementation of a 3 Stage Process Validation Program Case Studies
    • Continued Process Verification (CPV)
  • Facilities & Operations
    • Adopting emerging technologies to improve drug quality Facility Design & Expansion: Case Studies
    • Migrating aging facilities with innovative solutions and technology
    • Pharma Facility of the future
    • Holistic approach to Biopharma Process Transfer
    • Consideration of Risk Assessment in Pharma and Biotech Manufacturing Operation: Case Studies
    • QBD for Product and Process Control Strategies: Case Studies
  • New Modalities
    • Building Cell & Gene Therapy Facility
    • Cell & Gene Therapy Facility Operation and Management
    • New Trends and Challenges in Canada’s Pharmaceutical markets
    • Effective Phase-Appropriate Quality and cGMP Program for DS and DP development: Case Studies
  • Sustainability
    • Single Use vs Re-usable Case Studies
    • Net zero Energy Use
    • Strategies for Waste Reduction
    • Use of Novel Environmental Cognizant Technologies
  • Supply Chain & Drug Shortage
    • Clinical Supply Chains Best Practices
    • Supply Chain Operational Excellence
    • Cold Chain Management: Good Practices
    • Biologic Drug Supply Chain Management
    • Blockchain and Serialization Risk Assessment in Supply Chain

QC Speakers’ time slots are 50 minutes, including time allocated for audience questions. Presentations will be formatted on ISPE Template, which will be provided, and should not be advertorial.
Preference will be given to discussions that:

  • Are relevant to our audience in the six (6) categories mentioned above
  • Include “Lessons Learned” from completed projects
  • Discuss “New or Emerging Trends”
  • Include “Innovation”
  • Takeaway Tools

Submission Process

Information to be submitted:

  1. A brief synopsis of the presentation and how it relates to the above six (6) categories
  2. The target audience that will benefit from the presentation
  3. Speaker biography and photo
  4. Any restrictions in your timing on the two (2) days of the Symposium

 

Fill out the Speaker form

EVENT LOCATION



Le Westin Hotel
270 Saint-Antoine St. W., Montreal, Quebec H2Y 0A3
514-380-3333



ISPE Canada has an excellent preferred room rate of $282.00 CND…don’t miss out on this rate and book now! The group rate for reservations 3 days pre and post contracted dates upon availability.

(Complimentary internet in all guestrooms & complimentary basic WIFI in the general session & exhibit/meal room for all attendees)

Le Westin Montreal is conveniently located at the junction of Old Montreal and downtown in beautiful, Montreal, Canada. Le Westin Montreal features the unparalleled comfort of Westin’s Heavenly bed, in-room safe, iHome with mp3 clock, small fridge, 24-hour fitness centre, indoor pool and sauna. The hotel is connected by underground walkway to Montreal Palais des Congres (main Convention Centre) and to Montreal Subway (Metro).

Take advantage of the special group rate for 2023 Annual ISPE Canada Education & Product Symposium: $282 CAD per night (includes free internet access)

Special group rate offered until April 15, 2023

Take advantage of a group rate of $282 through the online reservation link below or call 1-866-837-4262 (mention the ISPE group rate of $282 per night):

Book your group rate for ISPE Education & Product Symposium

Book now as this amazing rate at this great hotel is limited.

ATTENDEE REGISTRATION

Attendee passes include access to exhibits, educational sessions and all meals including Monday evening dinner

Registration Category Fee
Members $675.00
Non-members $800.00
Group (5+) at $650 each (membership not required) $3,250.00
Young Professionals (ISPE Membership Required) $350.00
Students (ISPE Membership Required) $50

Register Now for the Symposium


EXHIBITORS REGISTRATION

Exhibition Level Fee
10 × 10 Booth Exhibitor
( two attendees )
$3,500
TableTop Exhibitor
( one attendee )
$2,000

Additional charges will apply for passport program and power-drop

Program Fee
Passport Program (unique opportunity to interact with attendees) $300
Power-drop (standard power cord included with exhibit package) Contact Dina Iezzi at info@ispecanada.org

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Tabletop Exhibitor Registration

$2,000.00

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Passport Program Registration

$300.00

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Booth (10×10) Exhibitor Registration

$3,500.00

SPONSORS REGISTRATION

Sponsor Level Fee Benefits
Platinum $3,000 Includes company logo throughout event (banner, website, program, ISPE Canada LinkedIn engagement and email blast) / Official thank you at event start and closing / Brief company overview presentation (one at lunch, or one at cocktails, or one at dinner).
Gold $2,000 Includes company logo throughout event (banner, website, program, ISPE Canada LinkedIn engagement and email blast) / Official thank you at event start and closing.
Silver $1,500 Includes company logo throughout event (banner, website, program, ISPE Canada LinkedIn engagement and email blast)
Bronze $1,000 Includes company logo on website and program
Emerging Leader Sponsor (student or young professional) $500 Includes company name on program, ISPE Canada LinkedIn engagement and email blast

 

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Platinum Sponsor Registration

$3,000.00

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Gold Sponsor Registration

$2,000.00

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Bronze Sponsor Registration

$1,000.00

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Silver Sponsor Registration

$1,500.00

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Emerging Leader Sponsor Registration

$500.00

FOR OTHER SPONSOR OPPORTUNITIES, PLEASE CONTACT

Dina Iezzi: 647-234-3395



ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Attendee Registration – Education and Product Symposium 2023

$800.00

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Platinum Sponsor Registration

$3,000.00

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Gold Sponsor Registration

$2,000.00

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Silver Sponsor Registration

$1,500.00

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Bronze Sponsor Registration

$1,000.00

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Emerging Leader Sponsor Registration

$500.00

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Booth (10×10) Exhibitor Registration

$3,500.00

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Passport Program Registration

$300.00

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Tabletop Exhibitor Registration

$2,000.00

ISPE Canada Education and Product Symposium - May 8 - 9, 2023

Monday Evening Reception and Dinner starting at 5:30

$150.00