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Curious how facility designers, project managers and pharma clients collaborate to deliver future-proof facilities? Want practical insights you can apply on your next (engineering) project?

You will gain: 

• • Real-world lessons from recent pharma design- & delivery projects
  • How to navigate stakeholder alignment, CQV integration and schedule risk
  • Tips to scale from pilot to full greenfield without quality compromise 

We look forward to welcoming you at this event! 

Navigating Tricky Times – Leading Through the Messy Middle of Change

19 November 2025 | Walk-in 14:30
Batavia, Robert Boyleweg 7, Leiden

The ISPE NL Affiliate is thrilled to invite you to our annual Member Event – the one day each year when we bring together all ISPE members from every Community of Practice.

Why this event matters

Change is constant in our industry. We are often caught in the “messy middle”; those tricky times when the old no longer works and the new is not yet clear. Understanding how to navigate these moments is key to creating resilient organizations and thriving in transformation.

That’s why we’re excited to welcome Jitske Kramer, corporate anthropologist, bestselling author, and international speaker. Jitske will take us on a journey through the dynamics of culture, power, and connection during change, helping us lead with clarity and courage in uncertain times.

What to expect

• A powerful keynote by Jitske Kramer on navigating tricky times in transformation
• The rare opportunity to join an exclusive plant tour of Batavia Biosciences
• An evening of networking and a walking dinner, meeting ISPE members from all Communities of Practices
• The chance to bring a non-ISPE colleague or friend and share the value of the ISPE community

Program

14:30 – 15:00 Walk-in        
15:00 – 15:10 Welcome & Introduction ISPE NL Affiliate
15:10 – 15:30 Introduction Batavia Biosciences
15:30 – 17:00 Keynote Speaker: Jitske Kramer; Navigating Tricky Times
17:00 – 17:05 Closing & Announcement of the Plant Tour
17:00 – 18:45 Plant Tour in Groups
17:00 – 21:30 Networking Reception & Dinner

This event is free of charge and offers a unique opportunity to connect, learn, and be inspired together.

Don’t miss this unique evening – register now!

Ever wondered how the pharmaceutical industry is actually structured, what people really do inside it, and where it’s heading next? Join us for Why Pharma?: From smooth production to public health. An interactive introduction for the curious mind.
This event designed to give students and early-career professionals a clear, honest and interactive look inside the world of pharma.

Date: 3rd of June, 2026
Location: PLNT, Langegracht 70, 2312 NV Leiden
Time: 14:30 – 19:00
Entrance: €5 for students, recent graduates (max 5y professional experience), and ISPE members. €20 for other young professionals 

Note! Event capacity has been changed to 25 participants 

Note! Participation fee is now €5 for all ISPE members too 

During the afternoon, three expert speakers will guide you through the building blocks — and the future — of the pharmaceutical industry: Sander Thijssen, Rinke Nijland, Cees Mensch and Carmen Berends. Titles and topics will follow soon.

After the presentations, we’ll switch gears with an interactive panel discussion / pub quiz — bring your questions, opinions, and a bit of pharma curiosity.

This event is perfect for students, recent graduates, and young professionals who want to understand how pharma really works — from GMP, QC and QA, to the innovations shaping the next decade.

If you are a student, recently graduated from your institution or you are an ISPE member apply coupon STUDCOUP to get €15 discount. 

Networking drinks will follow directly after the program.

We look forward to seeing you at PLNT!

In collaboration, the ISPE Netherlands, Nordic, and DACH affiliates are proud to present the Biannual Critical Utilities Conference 2026 in the Netherlands.

We are delighted to welcome you to the Valk Hotel Leiden on Tuesday, November 10, and Wednesday, November 11, 2026, for two inspiring days dedicated to the latest advancements in Critical Utilities.

Ideally located just 20 minutes from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport and adjacent to the Leiden Bio Science Park—one of the Netherlands’ leading biotech hubs—the venue offers the perfect setting for knowledge exchange and networking.

Over the course of these two days, the conference will focus on two key themes within our field: Sustainability and State-of-the-Art Technologies. These topics will be explored by internationally renowned speakers who will share insights, innovations, and real-world experiences (see below for confirmed speakers).

A provisional agenda is available below and will be continuously updated with confirmed speakers and sponsors—so be sure to check back regularly.

The first day will conclude with a networking reception followed by dinner, both included in the registration. This will be an excellent opportunity to reflect on the day’s insights and connect with fellow professionals in a relaxed setting.

Will you join us on November 10 and 11? Let’s come together to exchange knowledge, gain new perspectives, and drive our industry forward. You can register by clicking the blue registration button at the bottom of this page.

Agenda

10 November, Sustainability
08:00-09:30                    Arrival, Registration, Coffee & networking

09:30-09:55                    Welcome / Introduction & Announcements

10:00-10:50                    Nissan Cohen:

                    Regulatory Issues and Sustainability: New and Future Approaches for Carbon Zero Attainment and Zero Liquid Discharge

10:50-11:30                    Network break

11:30-12:10                    Joe Manfredi: 

                    Sustainable Critical Utilities: Water, Energy and Environmental Integration in Pharma Manufacturing. A New ISPE Good Practice Guide

12:15-13:30                    Lunch & network break

13:30-14:10                    Daan Touw: 

                    From Tap Water to Water for Injection, the EDQM Perspective

14:15-15:00                    Thomas Rücker: 

                    Pure Steam for the Future: Sustainable Design, GMP Requirements and Quality Attribute Monitoring

15:00-15:45                    Network break

15:45-16:30                    Panel discussion:

                   Driving Sustainability in Pharma Utilities: From Regulatory Compliance to Operational Reality

16:45-18:00                    Drinks at the hotel bar

18:00-21:00                    3 course dinner at the hotel

11 November, State of the Art Technologies
08:00-08:30                   Arrival, Coffee & networking

08:30-08:45                    Welcome / introduction

08:45-09:25                  Jochen Schmidt-Nawrot: 

                    The Evolution of WFI Systems: Global Regulatory Compliance, Sustainability and Emerging Ambient WFI Concepts

09:30-10:15                    Linda Bärtschiger: 

                    Online Water Bioburden Monitoring in GMP Pharmaceutical Water Systems

10:15-11:00                    Network break

11:00-11:40                    Brian Pochini:

                    Sustainable PW & WFI Evaluation for Large Scale Biologics Manufacturing, A Case Study

11:45-12:30                    Anders Widov:

                    ISPE Good Practice Guide: Ozone Sanitization of Pharmaceutical Water Storage and Distribution Systems - A Sustainable Energy Saver

12:30-13:30                    Lunch & network break

13:30-14:10                    Thomas Rücker:

                    Ambient WFI Under Control: State-of-the-Art Technology, Biofilm Prevention and Compliance by Design

14:15-15:00                    Panel discussion:

                   Modernizing Pharmaceutical Water: Balancing Innovation, Risk Mitigation, and Sustainability

15:00-15:15                    Close out

 

Practical information

Location: Hotel Leiden, Haagse Schouwweg 14, 2332KG Leiden

Parking: Free parking at the hotel area

Stay: Valk hotel Leiden has rooms available. If desired, you can make your own booking.

Evening Program: A network drink and three-course dinner on Tuesday, November 10, is included in the conference fee.

Membership: The event is open to both ISPE members and non-ISPE members. For non-member registration, your conference fee includes a one-year ISPE membership starting in Q3 or Q4 2026. 

If you have any questions and/or comments regarding this event, please contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..