Thank you for an incredible 4th annual edition of our inspiring and forward-thinking event, organized by CESPE.
It took place at the RodeBol Events venue, please see information on how to get there (in Dutch). During this event in Ghent, researchers from industry and academia have presented cutting-edge advances in their fields. We hope you didn’t miss this opportunity to engage with the academic members, industrial partners, and policymakers within the CESPE network.
We had insightful sessions featuring lectures by representatives from academia and industry in three key sessions:
Upscaling Sustainable
Manufacturing
Scaling lab-based innovations into full-scale production — addressing both continuous and semibatch manufacturing — and exploring enabling technologies like advanced PAT tools
Patient-Centred & Personalized Medicine:
From cell therapies to precision drug delivery
Scalable production for ATMPs, lessons from commercializing CAR-T therapies, and innovation in patient-tailored drug administration
Sustainability in Pharma:
From concept to practice
Real-world initiatives — from LCA standardization — and eco-design in production to integrating environmental considerations into healthcare decision-making and policy
This unique gathering highlights the shift from innovation to real-world application, tackling challenges like regulation, workforce evolution, and scaling of new technology. Join us to explore, connect, and drive the future of personalized care to patients in a fast, lean, and sustainable way.
We look forward to welcoming you!
Interested in partnering with us? Sponsorship opportunities were available to support and engage with this impactful event. For more information, please contact Mark.Gontsarik@UGent.be.
Address of the venue
RodeBol Events
CommunicatieCampus (gebouw 485)
Sint-Denijslaan 485
B-9000 Gent
We sincerely thank Miltenyi Biotec BV, Pharma Technology, Syntegon, Coperion, and Secoya Technologies for their generous sponsorship!
Glimpse of what to expect
Check out this year’s aftermovie below and see the highlights of the insightful sessions, keynote speakers, and vibrant networking moments.