Highlights Of The Program

2 days business program:

Learn from real-world case studies by industry leaders.

SHOWCASING INNOVATION:

Discover the latest technology and techniques from across the industry.

leaders talk:

Hear from top-level experts about how to stay ahead in a fast-changing industry.

MULTIPLE STREAMS:

A business program that is multi-disciplinary, giving you a broad view of the industry.

SMART TECHNOLOGIES:

Explore the latest smart and AI-driven solutions, and see how they can be used in your business.

roundtable discussion:

Join talks with industry peers. Share ideas, make connections, and find new partners.

Program 2026

DAY 1 :
MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026
08:00 - 08:50
REGISTRATION AND MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:50 - 09:00
OPENING ADDRESS
09:00 - 09:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
09:30 - 09:55
CASE STUDIES IN CYCLE CALCULATION FOR NEW STERILIZATION PROCESS DEVELOPMENT
Chithra Muruthi
B. Braun Medical, Inc.

Chithra Muruthi

B. Braun Medical, Inc.

  • Transitioning from the conservative overkill approach to cycle calculation for sterilization validation
  • Demonstrating measurable benefits of cycle calculation in real-world process development scenarios
  • Navigating regulatory and notified body requirements for acceptance of the cycle calculation method
09:55 - 10:00
Q&A SESSION ON ADVANCING STERILIZATION VALIDATION BEYOND OVERKILL METHODS
10:00 - 10:30
SPEED NETWORKING SESSION
  • Exchange business cards and get connected in short one-to-one meetings
  • Start the conversation to arrange a more formal meeting later on in the conference
  • Share your professional background and discuss your biggest business issues – don't forget your business cards!
10:30 - 11:00
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
11:00 - 11:30
PANEL DISCUSSION ON STERILIZATION
11:30 - 12:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
12:00 - 12:25
BENCHMARK STUDY FOR STERILITY ASSURANCE TOOLS AND METHODS IN MANUFACTURING AND TESTING ISOLATORS
Andrea Calenne
Pharmadoo

Andrea Calenne

Pharmadoo

  • Examining isolator design elements that enable built-in sterility assurance controls
  • Reviewing quality assurance strategies across pharma and biotech manufacturing and testing use cases
  • Benchmarking off-the-shelf technologies used to enforce and verify sterility in contained systems
12:25 - 12:30
Q&A SESSION ON STERILITY ASSURANCE IN ISOLATOR SYSTEMS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH AND VISITING THE STERILIZATION EXHIBITION
13:30 - 14:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON STERILIZATION
14:00 - 14:25
SOLVING RESIDUE AND STAINING CHALLENGES WITH ST108 GUIDANCE
Wesley Ulloa
Forensic Analytical Consulting Services

Wesley Ulloa

Forensic Analytical Consulting Services

  • Diagnosing residue and staining causes through ST108-guided water quality sampling and lab data interpretation
  • Tracing water and steam quality variables that drive residue and staining on sterilized instruments
  • Coordinating cross-team corrective actions for staining and residue using ST108-based data collection
14:25 - 14:30
Q&A SESSION ON WATER QUALITY TROUBLESHOOTING IN STERILE REPROCESSING
14:30 - 15:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
15:00 - 15:20
AFTERNOON COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
15:20 - 15:50
PANEL DISCUSSION ON STERILIZATION
15:50 - 16:15
STERILIZATION: WHAT TO EXPECT DURING YOUR ACCREDITATION
Brett Maxfield
Maxfield Healthcare Solutions | QUAD A

Brett Maxfield

Maxfield Healthcare Solutions | QUAD A

  • Decoding the latest changes and updates to ambulatory surgery center sterilization standards
  • Pinpointing the most common deficiencies uncovered during accreditation surveys across ASC facilities
  • Fortifying your sterile processing workflows and documentation to ensure survey-day readiness
  • Demystifying the surveyor’s perspective on compliance gaps and how facilities can proactively address them
16:15 - 16:20
Q&A SESSION ON PREPARING YOUR ASC FOR ACCREDITATION SUCCESS
16:20 - 16:50
RESERVED PRESENTATION
16:50 - 17:20
RESERVED PRESENTATION
17:20 - 18:20
NETWORKING DRINKS RECEPTION
DAY 2 :
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026
08:00 - 08:30
MORNING REFRESHMENTS
08:30 - 08:40
OPENING ADDRESS
08:40 - 09:10
PANEL DISCUSSION ON STERILIZATION
09:10 - 09:35
A SYSTEMATIC APPROACH TO MITIGATING WEAKNESSES IN STEAM AND WATER SYSTEMS
Jonathan Wilder
Quality Processing Resource Group, LLC

Jonathan Wilder

Quality Processing Resource Group, LLC

  • Investigating wet loads and instrument damage across steam sterilization cycles
  • Analyzing value chain interactions to isolate systemic processing failures
  • Leveraging AAMI ST79, ST108, and ST58 to design evidence-based mitigations
09:35 - 09:40
Q&A SESSION ON ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS IN STEAM STERILIZATION
09:40 - 10:10
RESERVED PRESENTATION
10:10 - 10:30
MORNING COFFEE BREAK IN THE EXHIBIT AREA
10:30 - 11:00
PANEL DISCUSSION ON STERILIZATION
11:00 - 11:30
RESERVED PRESENTATION
11:30 - 12:00
RESERVED PRESENTATION
12:00 - 12:15
FEEDBACK AND RAFFLE DRAW
12:15 - 12:30
CLOSING REMARKS
12:30 - 13:30
NETWORKING LUNCH

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