2nd Cleaning Process & Validation Conference

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Director of Product Development, B.Cs, EMBA
Novatek International
Independent Pharmaceutical Consultant
Borer Chemie AG
Cleaning Validation Specialist
Skan AG
Head of Global Quality Assurance Chemical APIs
Bayer AG
Principal Process Validation Consultant
ValSource Inc.
President
Quascenta Pte Ltd
President
Center for Pharmaceutical Cleaning Innovation (CPCI™)
Group Quality Product & Process Validation Manager
COMPASS by FAMAR
Area Manager Europe Pharmaceutical Cleaning Solutions
IWT s.r.l.
Senior Subject Matter Expert-Aseptic Fill Finish/Freeze Drying
WuXi Biologics
Technical Service Manager
STERIS Life Sciences
MBA, CMQ/OE, CQA, CPGP, CPIP
Minapharm
Business Development/Chair – ASTM E55.11 Process Design
Rattiinox
Managing Toxicologist
SafeBridge Europe

Speak Pharma presents the 2nd edition, scheduled in the beautiful city of Prague, Czech Republic, and online on November 19-20, 2025. Industry leaders will explore critical aspects of safe pharmaceutical manufacturing, equipment design for accessible cleaning, practical standards in cleaning validation, and more. Part of the conference program will include in-person training by Andrew Walsh on ASTM standards. Gain insights from real-world cases and expert guidance on developing robust cleaning validation plans, applying the QRM approach to cleaning, and understanding how risk assessments impact product quality. Participate in interactive discussions to enhance your knowledge and practices. Secure your spot now by submitting a request.

Our Focus

  • Impact of Annex 1 on Cleaning Validation
  • QRM Approach in Cleaning
  • Maintaining Risk Analysis and Evaluation
  • Equipment Designed for Cleanability
  • Practical Cleaning Process Development
  • Robust Cleaning Control Strategies and Compliance
  • ASTM Standards to Support Cleaning Process and Validation
  • Sustainability and Resource Efficiency
  • Digital Transformation and Data Integrity
  • Cleaning Validation in HPAPI Manufacturing Facilities
  • Cleanroom Cleaning Validation

    Who Should Join

    Professionals overseeing the entire spectrum of cleaning validation programs, from initial development to seamless deployment and ongoing maintenance.
    Experts in quality assurance, quality control, and regulatory affairs playing pivotal roles in ensuring compliance and quality standards.
    Leaders and technical experts responsible for the evaluation of cleaning systems, equipment review, and robust support for on-the-ground implementation of the cleaning validation program.
    Decision-makers at every level seeking a profound understanding of the science behind cleaning and cleaning validation. This includes considerations like residue selection.

    Request the program.

  • GMP Compliance and Regulatory Environment – Current Guidelines for HPAPIs, Cleaning, and
    Cross-Contamination

  • Prevention of Cross-Contamination – A Systematic Approach within Chemical Development (Examples)
  • Cleaning of Equipment in Shared Facilities Manufacturing HPAPIs (Concepts & Examples)

  • Introduction to Cleanroom Validation
  • Key Principles of Cleaning and Disinfection
  • Cleaning and Disinfection Protocols
  • Validation of Cleaning and Disinfection Processes
  • Risk-Based Approach to Cleaning Validation
  • Environmental Monitoring and Sampling
  • Review of Common Challenges in Cleanroom Cleaning and Validation
  • Regulatory Observations

  • The Most Frequent Observations Within Cleaning Procedures
  • Is Your Equipment Really Clean After Cleaning Procedure?
  • Tips and Tricks Applied as CAPAs

  • Cleaning”, As It Is Described In Annex 1
  • Microbial Considerations For The Cleaning Processes
  • Disinfection And Sanitization Practices
  • Disinfection And Sanitization Effectiveness Prerequisites And Programs
  • Review Of The Regulatory Observations For Lack Of Cleaning And Disinfection Programs

  • What Is An ADC?
  • Components Of An ADC
  • What Is A PDE?
  • PDEs For Components Of An ADC

  • Regulatory Guidance – Review Of Regulatory Basis For Specifications
  • What Can Our Cleaning Processes Support And Why?
  • What Can We Expect From Regulators And Why (Review Of The Regulatory Observations)?
  • How Cleaning Of Indirect Product And Non-Product Contact Surfaces Fits Into Contamination Control Strategy As Discussed In Annex 1

  • Lifecycle of Indirect and Product Contact Parts in Aseptic Processing
  • Annex 1 Requirements for Cleaning and Sterilization of Indirect Product Contact Parts
  • Common Cleaning Challenges with Silicone Oil Residues and Their Solutions

  • Regulatory Requirements for HPAPI Biomanufacturing Facilities
  • Identifying Cross-Contamination Risks and Mitigating Them to Acceptable Levels
  • Defining a Risk-Based Contamination Control Strategy
  • Incorporating Controls into Process and Facility Design
  • Quantitatively Verifying the Effectiveness of These Controls

  • Multiuse stainless steel biologics facilities often have low production efficiencies due to:

  • Legacy equipment not designed for easy CIP cleaning
  • Rushed deadlines for developing and validating CIP cleaning processes
  • Impractical subsequent optimization of the cleaning process once validated, due to fear of and perceived loss of production time
    The ASTM E55.11 Clean by Design standard proposes:

  • Involving cleaning process and validation SMEs in equipment specifications
  • Including cleanability objectives in equipment specifications
  • Understanding and avoiding common equipment cleanability hazards
  • Testing equipment cleanability with real or suitable surrogate residues at FAT (Factory Acceptance Test)
    Results:

  • 10-30% production (and capacity) increase with the same or lower CAPEX
  • 50-80% savings in energy-intensive water and chemical usage

  • The Construction Quality of Equipment to Reduce Risks in Cleaning Processes
  • Material Requisition or Technical Specifications
  • Technical Comparison with the Supplier
  • Design Qualification (DQ)

  • Qualification vs. Validation – Understanding the Difference in Digital Contexts
  • 483 Observations & How Digitalization Can Help
  • Overcoming Challenges When Transitioning from Paper-Based to Digital Validation Tools
  • Software Integration for Seamless Management: Qualification ↔ Process Validation ↔ Cleaning

  • Automation of Cleaning Process Development – Uses and Applications (Workshop)
  • ASTM Standards for Science- and Risk-Based Cleaning Validation
  • Using Total Organic Carbon Analysis in Cleaning Validation (Workshop – with Beckman Coulter??)
  • Quantitative Measurement of Risk in Cleaning Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices
  • Qualification of Visual Inspection and Application of Machine Learning (Workshop)

  • Original price was: €1,999.Current price is: €1,249.
    2 day Access
    Early Bird in April
  • Full in-person
  • Refreshment breaks
  • Post-event documentation
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Networking Dinner
  • Original price was: €1,299.Current price is: €899.
    Online 2 day access
    Early Bird in April
  • Full online-person
  • Post-event documentation
  • Certificate of attendance
  • 2,498
    Group Booking 2+1
    3 Delegates Attendance
  • Full in-person
  • Refreshment breaks
  • Post-event documentation
  • Certificate of attendance
  • Networking Dinner
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