INTRODUZIONE
Lyophilization is becoming a critical enabler for the future of pharmaceutical and biotechnological products, particularly as the industry shifts toward complex biologics, high-value injectables and personalized therapies.
Increasing molecular instability, tighter regulatory expectations and growing pressure on manufacturing efficiency demand a fully integrated, end-to-end approach to freeze-drying. From early formulation development and cycle design to equipment selection, scale-up and troubleshooting, lyophilization must evolve from a standalone process into a strategic capability.
At the same time, digitalization, advanced process analytics and data-driven control are redefining how robustness and quality are achieved. Equipment manufacturers, academic research and industrial experts are jointly shaping a new generation of lyophilization technologies. These innovations aim to reduce cycle times, improve batch consistency and enhance sustainability while maintaining the highest patient safety standards.
This event brings together leading voices across the value chain to explore current challenges and future opportunities. Through expert presentations and real-world case studies, participants will gain insight into how lyophilization will support the next wave of biopharmaceutical innovation. The future of freeze-drying is being built today.
CALL FOR POSTER ABSTRACT
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Author Surname |
Name |
Title |
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Artusio |
Fiora |
Predicting nucleation time distribution from inlet/outlet shelf temperature difference |
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Bertolotti |
Viola |
Impact of Buffer Selection on Freeze-Dried Dosage Formulations |
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Comelli |
Marco |
Lyo-Cycle Optimization: Process Design Driven by Industrial Efficiency Improvement and Sustainability Considerations |
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Corsaro |
Federica |
How to Make Robust a Commercial Peptide-Based Lyophilized formulation |
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Galli |
Giulia |
Hurdles in the Lyophilization of a PROTAC-based drug product |
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Gervasi |
Valeria |
Understanding and Mitigating Glassy Droplet Formation in Lyophilized Products: Contributing Factors and Strategies for Defect Reduction |
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González |
Felipe M. |
Investigating the Root Causes of Lyophilizate Ring Formation in a Commercial Monoclonal Antibody Product Through Multivariate Analysis |
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Apostolova |
Paulina |
LYOPHILIZATION AS A PLATFORM TECHNOLOGY FOR READY-TO-USE PEPTIDE AND ANTIBODY BASED THERANOSTIC RADIOPHARMACEUTICAL KITS: FROM FORMULATION SCIENCE TO TRANSLATIONAL APPLICATIONS |
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Riesi |
Stefania |
Machine Learning Approaches for Process Optimization in the Freeze-Drying Process |
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Turdo |
Emanuela |
From Conventional Batch Lyophilizer to Continuous Spin-Freeze-Drying Technology: Lyophilized Drug Product in hours instead of days |
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
- Sarah Springer, Syntegon
- Mirko Bocassini, Syntegon
- Roberto Pisano, Politecnico di Torino
- Filippo Canrossi, Chiesi / PDA Italy Steering Committee
- Giovanni Cosmi, Senior Consultant
- Filippo Trionfera, BSP Pharmaceuticals / PDA Italy Chapter President
- Mirko Gabriele, InfiniteVision &/ PDA Italy Chapter Past-President
- Claudio Puglisi, Entourage / PDA Italy Chapter Board
- Francesca Selmin, UNIMI / PDA Italy Chapter Secretary
- Lucia Ceresa, Consultant / PDA Italy Chapter President-Elect
AGENDA
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HOW TO REGISTER
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REGISTRATION FEES (VAT 22% included)
Early bird discount: 10% for confirmation received by May 1st, 2026
Registration fee includes: badge, admission to the scientific sessions, certificate of attendance, coffee breaks, lunches, networking dinner.
Direct competitors of the manufacturing technology will not be allowed to participate in the Syntegon virtual tour
Contact CCI Organizing Secretariat for any information regarding the free pass (pda@pda-it.org).
CONGRESS VENUE
Hotel Andreola Central
Via Domenico Scarlatti, 24
20124 Milano
Parking Info
A special rate is available for all participants at Parking Settembrini (Via L. Settembrini 19, Milan), just a few minutes' walk from the hotel.
• Rate: €25.00 / day
• Website: settembrini.parkings.info
How to get the discount:
1. Upon arrival, tell the parking staff you are attending the conference at Hotel Andreola.
2. Ask them for the parking voucher.
3. Bring the voucher to the hotel front desk to have it validated.