RALEIGH, N.C., Feb. 24, 2015 /PRNewswire/ — The Carolina-South Atlantic Chapter (CaSA) of the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) announced that the organization has reached its exhibitor capacity for the 22nd Annual ISPE-CaSA Life Sciences Technology Conference. The conference will be held on Tuesday, March 10, at the Raleigh Convention Center, 500 S. Salisbury St., Raleigh, NC.
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"This conference is the Southeast's most popular and well-attended event for pharma engineering," noted ISPE-CaSA Chapter President Heather Denny.
Conference participants will have the opportunity to attend educational seminars presented by industry Subject-Matter-Experts from across the pharmaceutical industry including representatives from Biogen Idec, Novartis, bioMerieux, Baxter, GlaxoSmithKline, Hospira and select ISPE-CaSA members.
"Not only does the conference provide top-notch education, but the opportunity for participants to network with industry professionals, gain insight into real-life manufacturing issues and view innovations from more than 200 exhibitors," said Denny.
"I see immense value in the ISPE-CaSA Annual Technology Conference," said Scott Billman, Director of Manufacturing Engineering, Biogen Idec. "It's the largest venue in the area where everyone in our sector of the industry can meet and learn from each other through casual conversation, education sessions, and great keynote speakers."
"Each year I make every effort to attend the ISPE-CaSA Tech Conference," noted Jamie Iudica, VP of Biologics Operations at Hospira. "It is the best local opportunity to network, recruit, listen to interesting speakers, and discuss the latest technology in industry."
John Cox, Executive Vice President of Pharmaceutical Operations and Technology at Biogen Idec., will deliver the keynote address. The complete schedule is published on the ISPE-CaSA conference website.
The event is open to the public. The cost for attendees is $65 for ISPE members, $75 for non-members, and $85 for walk-ins. Attendee registration includes admission to the Exhibit Hall, General Sessions, Lunch, Networking Reception and parking. ISPE–CaSA offers student discounts as well (ISPE student members are free; non-members are $20.) Conference attendees are encouraged to register prior to March 6 to ensure a lower registration fee and prompt entry to the conference.
Proceeds from this year's conference support the MeFine Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that provides essential resources and financial assistance to parents and caregivers with children being treated at Duke and UNC Children's Hospitals.
The Conference website (http//www.ispe-casa.org/2015/) includes details on hotel accommodations, directions to the Conference and more.
About ISPE-CaSA:
ISPE, the International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering, is the world's largest not-for-profit association serving its Members through leading scientific, technical and regulatory advancement throughout the pharmaceutical lifecycle. The 20,000 Members of ISPE are building solutions in the development and manufacture of safe and effective pharmaceutical and biologic medicines and medical delivery devices in more than 90 countries around the world. Founded in 1980, ISPE has its worldwide headquarters in Tampa, Florida, USA. Visit www.ISPE.org for more information.
ISPE Carolina-South Atlantic (ISPE-CaSA) is one of the largest and most active chapters of more than ISPE 30 North American Chapters and worldwide Affiliates and a not-for-profit volunteer society of technical professionals who apply their practical knowledge in the regulated pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing industries. The Chapter is committed to the advancement of the educational and technical efficiency of its nearly 1,300 members through the exchange of ideas and practical experience.
The ISPE-CaSA Life Sciences Technology Conference, held annually each spring in Raleigh, NC includes trade exhibits, scientific educational sessions, social/meal functions, a poster session, non-profit and academic displays and career development.
CONTACT:
Penney De Pas, MA, CAE
Chapter Manager
(919) 573-5442
Email