About this Event
PDA Ireland is holding an event on Emerging Technologies on the 27th of November 2025 in the Clontarf Castle, Dublin.
The theme is “Innovation at the Intersection of Science, Technology & Compliance,” with a focus on Emerging Technologies.
The full agenda is detailed in the agenda section below.
The day will be packed with insightful presentations, interactive panels, Q&A sessions, and creative brainstorming activities - all designed to foster innovation and collaboration within our industry.
A day not to be missed!
Agenda
🕑: 07:30 AM - 08:45 AM
Registration: Networking and Breakfast
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome from PDA Ireland President & MCs
Host: Elizabeth Collins, PDA Ireland President
🕑: 09:00 AM - 09:25 AM
Driving Biopharma Sustainability
Host: Michael Kilkelly, BiopharmaChem Ire
Info: Driving Biopharma Sustainability Through Innovation, Strategic Investment and Collaboration
🕑: 09:25 AM - 09:50 AM
Revolutionising DNA Manufacturing
Host: Dr. Lisa Caproni, Touchlight
Info: Scalable, Cell-Free Solutions for the Future of Genetic Medicine
🕑: 09:50 AM - 10:15 AM
Quality-by-design in mRNA
Host: Dr. Rok Sekirnik, Sartorius
Info: Quality-by-design in mRNA: Process Development and Manufacturing
🕑: 10:15 AM - 10:35 AM
Q&A with Speakers
Host: Vincent O’Shaughnessy and Michael Sheahan
🕑: 10:35 AM - 11:00 AM
Tea, Coffee, and Networking Opportunity
🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:25 AM
From Annex 1 to Pharma 5.0
Host: Conor Murray, 3dimension Cleanrooms
Info: From Annex 1 to Pharma 5.0: Harnessing Real-Time Detection in BFPCs for Regulatory Alignment, DI and Predictive Quality
🕑: 11:25 AM - 11:45 AM
Continuous Contamination Control with Far-UVC
Host: Dr. Jordi Amagat Molas, UV Medico A/S
Info: Continuous Contamination Control with Far-UVC: Science, Implementation and Case Studies
🕑: 11:45 AM - 12:10 PM
From Subjective Training Design to Risk-Based Focus
Host: Justin Conboy, Innerspace
Info: From Subjective Training Design to Risk-Based Focus: A Novel Object-Oriented Approach for Operator Qualification in Aseptic Manufacturing
🕑: 12:10 PM - 12:30 PM
Development of a robotic filling platform
Host: Phil Treacher, PM Group
Info: Development of a robotic filling platform in collaboration with the FDA Emerging Technology Program
🕑: 12:30 PM - 12:45 PM
Q&A with Speakers
🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:30 PM
Lunch and Networking Opportunity
🕑: 01:30 PM - 02:15 PM
AI in Pharma QA
Host: Martin Lush, Martin Lush Consulting Ltd.
Info: AI in Pharma QA: The Good, Bad and the Ugly – and what the Sheriff (Regulator) may do
🕑: 02:15 PM - 02:35 PM
The Augmented Specialist: A Human-Centric Approach to AI in the PQS
Host: Tony Walsh, Plant Wisdom AI
Info: The Augmented Specialist: A Human-Centric Approach to AI in the Pharmaceutical Quality System
🕑: 02:35 PM - 02:55 PM
AI Quality Asymmetry
Host: Andy O'Connor, ERA Sciences Ltd.
🕑: 02:55 PM - 03:15 PM
Tea, Coffee, and Networking Opportunity
🕑: 03:15 PM - 04:15 PM
Q&A including Interactive Panel Discussion
Info: Q&A including Interactive Panel Discussion: AI in Action: Risks and Opportunities
🕑: 04:15 PM - 04:30 PM
Closing comments
Host: Vincent O'Shaughnessy
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Clontarf Castle Hotel, Castle Avenue, Dublin 3, Ireland
EUR 175.00 to EUR 450.00
