Pharma Innovation in Motion
Where processing and packaging come together
September 22–23, 2026 | Apex, North Carolina, US
Hosted by Körber and groninger
Pharma Innovation in Motion is a two day immersive experience focused on the full lifecycle of a pharmaceutical container.
Hosted for the first time at the Körber Pharma campus in the Research Triangle Park/Raleigh region, this joint technical symposium brings together processing and packaging, connecting biopharma manufacturing from early process stages through sterile filling, inspection, automation, and next generation packaging.
The Lifecycle of a Pharmaceutical Container
Pharmaceutical manufacturing is evolving toward integrated, connected systems. Pharma Innovation in Motion is designed to reflect that reality.
This event explores a fully integrated approach to pharmaceutical manufacturing, connecting processing and packaging across the container lifecycle. Topics span biopharma processing, sterile and aseptic fill finish, inspection technologies, automation concepts, and advanced packaging solutions.
By focusing on the container lifecycle as a whole, attendees gain a clearer understanding of how individual technologies interact within modern, high performance manufacturing environments.
A Two Day Immersive Experience
Pharma Innovation in Motion brings together professionals from across the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical community for focused technical exchange and peer driven discussion.
Through expert led sessions, real world case discussions, and interactive dialogue, the event creates space to explore challenges, share experiences, and better understand how integrated processing and packaging strategies are applied in practice.
Program Overview
Welcome and Networking Event
September 22, 2026
The experience begins with an evening welcome and networking event at he Körber Pharma campus in Apex, North Carolina. This informal setting provides opportunities to meet peers, connect with speakers, and begin conversations that continue throughout the symposium.
Full Day Technical Program
September 23, 2026
The second day features a full schedule of technical insights and collaborative discussion focused on integrated pharmaceutical manufacturing across the container lifecycle.
What to Expect
Participants can expect a focused, practical, and collaborative experience, including:
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SME led technical insights
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Real world case discussions
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Interactive peer to peer exchange
All sessions are designed to support open dialogue and shared learning across processing, fill finish, inspection, automation, and packaging disciplines.
Agenda highlights
Expert Exchange
Insights from Körber, groninger, and partner specialists covering key trends, challenges, and opportunities across aseptic processing and pharmaceutical packaging technologies.
Technology perspectives
A look into evolving digital tools, inspection technologies, automation concepts, and small batch solutions shaping the future of pharma manufacturing.
Integrated approaches
Understanding how fill finish, isolators, inspection systems, and packaging technologies connect across the pharmaceutical container lifecycle to support modern, high performance systems.
Networking & Community
Opportunities to meet peers, exchange experiences, and be part of a growing innovation community focused on pharmaceutical manufacturing and packaging.
Agenda
Morning
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All Attendees |
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| 8:00–8:30 AM | Lifecycle of the pharmaceutical container Overview of the day and Körber ecosystem |
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Track 2: |
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8:30–9:15 AM |
Washing and Assembly |
Assembly and Packaging Technologies |
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9:15–10:30 AM |
Microbiological Trends and Annex 1 |
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10:30–11:00 AM |
Networking Break |
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11:00 AM–12:45 PM |
Processing and Aseptic Fill Finish |
Packaging Solutions |
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12:45–1:45 PM |
Lunch |
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Afternoon
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1:45–2:45 PM |
Automatic Visual Inspection (AVI) |
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2:45–3:15 PM |
Networking Break |
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3:15–4:30 PM |
Turnkey Solutions |
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4:30–5:00 PM |
Summary and Wrap-Up |
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Speakers
Christian Thieme
Vice President Sales North America
Peter Grassl
Vice President, Körber Pharma
Christian Kolic
Product Manager Inspection Machines, Körber Pharma
Deanne Gonsalves
Director of Global Business Development, Körber Pharma
Julian Petersen
Global Head of Business Development Pharma, groninger
Thomas Schmidt
Head of Assembly Technology, groninger
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